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I. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
August 7, 2017 7:00 PM
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:03 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: Parks,
Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Police Commander Dan
O'Neil, Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Assistant
Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub,
Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs, and
City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There was no announcement, proclamation or presentation.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
A revised agenda bill for Public Works Project CP1513 was distributed
prior to the meeting.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
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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
Guadalupe Macias Rivera, 123 C Street NW, Auburn
Ms. Rivera requested respectful treatment of audience members
and requested additional diversity on City boards and commissions.
Roland Kidd, 210 13th Street SW, Auburn
Mr. Kidd complained about election signage left on his street.
Matthew Costello, 3611 1 Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Costello spoke regarding homeless people in his neighborhood
and on the levy. He sated he was fearful for his family's safety.
Mayor Backus reported a homeless shelter will be opening at the
Valley Cities and Counseling location, Mayor Backus encouraged
Mr. Costello to call 9=1-1 any time he has a concern for safety.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen expressed dissatisfaction that she was not notified of
the R Street SE Storm Sewer Project in her neighborhood. She
also spoke regarding neighboring property to Fulmer Field, the
homeless, and fill and plantings at Cedar Lane Park.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Baggett, chair of the Finance ad hoc committee that
reviews claims and payroll vouchers; reported he and Councilmember
Wagner reviewed the payroll vouchers and electronic deposits in the
approximate amount of $2.4 million and claims vouchers and wire
transfers in the amount of approximately $3.6 million for the periods July
13, 2017 to August 2, 2017 and August 7, 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, concluded the work of the
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committee, and Resolution No. 5308 appears on the agenda this evening
for Council consideration.
Deputy Mayor Wales, chair of the ad hoc committee on the $20.00 car
license fee, reported the ad hoc committee met this evening at 6:00. The
committee's plan will be shared at a future Council 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 July 24, 2017 Special City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the July 17, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting
C . Minutes of the June 13, 2017 Special City Council Meeting
D. Minutes of City Council Study Session Meetings for: July 10, 2017;
June 12, 2017; November 9, 2015; October 12, 2015; and
September 28, 2015
C. Claims Vouchers
Claims voucher numbers 444959 through 445237 in the amount
of $2,515,265.76 and eight wire transfers in the amount of
$1,117,200.98 and dated August 7, 2017.
D. Payroll Vouchers
Payroll check numbers 537433 through 537460 in the amount of
$736,092.99 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,633,203.00 for a grand total of $2,369,295.99 for the period
covering July 13, 2017 to August 2, 2017.
E. Public Works Project No. CP1513
City Council award Contract No. 17-11 to DPK, Inc., on their low
bid of $1,234,017.50 plus Washington State sales tax of
$23,269.15 for a total contract price of $1,257,286.65 for Project
No. CP1513, 22nd Street NE and I Street NE Intersection
Improvements
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded
to approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers, and
the award of Public Works Project CP1513.
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Councilmember Peloza requested a list of the outstanding meeting
minutes.
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. 5304
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement with the
Pierce County Flood Control Zone District for the opportunity fund
program
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Baggett
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5304.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5308
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending the City Council Rules of Procedure as adopted by
Ordinance No. 5802 and amended by Resolution Numbers 4282,
4429, 4467, 4615, 4686; 4740, 4813 4909, 5105 5112, 5115;
5217, 5240 and 5283
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Holman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5308.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported the ad hoc committee concluded
its work and recommends approval of Resolution No. 5308.
Councilmember Peloza thanked Councilmember DaCorsi for his
leadership on the ad hoc committee and thanked Councilmember
Trout -Manuel for her work on the committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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C. Resolution No. 5309
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute Information Technology Contracts
with Valley Regional Fire Authority, and the cities of Algona an
Pacific
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel
seconded to adopt Resolution. No. 5309.
In response to questions from Council, Director Haugan stated the
contracts allow for additional services beyond the basic IT services,
and training is an additional service. The IT Department tracks
each service call and the amount of time expended on each.
Assistant Director Riggs explained the City does not provide Valley
Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) with GIS services; the City provides
the VRFA with the raw GIS data for analytics.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Xl. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Wales reported she attended the King County Board
of Health meeting where the Board heard testimony from residents
regarding signage at limited service pregnancy centers.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Washington
State Affordable Housing Advisory Board meeting where the Board
members discussed the impact of the state legislature's failure to
adopt a capital budget. He also reported on attendance at National
Night Out events at The River with Assistant Finance Director
Kevin Fuhrer, Detective Faini, Police Commander Colglazier, and
Human. Services Manager Erica Azcueta.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Cities
and Schools Forum where he met the new president of Green
River College. Councilmember Wagner also reported on his
attendance at the Pierce County Regional Council meeting.
Councilmember Holman reported the National League of Cities
First Tier Suburbs Council met in Auburn recently. The cities of
Auburn and Bellevue hosted Mayors and senior City
Councilmembers from across the United States. Councilmember
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Holman also reported he attended the Forensics Investigation
Council.
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the National Night
Out events with City Attorney . Heid. He attended three
communities where common issues of concern were street lights
and homelessness. Councilmember Baggett also reported on his
attendance at the Pierce County Cities and Towns Advisory
Committee where the speaker was the Assistant Director of
Planning, Community Development and Public Works for Pierce
County.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported she attended the Lea Hill
Community Barbecue. Councilmember Trout -Manuel also reported
on. her attendance at the Sound Cities Association Regional Law
and Justice Committee meeting where members received a
presentation on the juvenile court system. Councilmember Trout -
Manuel also reported on her attendance at National Night Out
events with Director Roscoe, Police Commander Caillier and
Detective Walker.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the King
County Flood Control District committee meeting. The purpose of
committee is to provide annual recommendations on the District's
annual work plan and capital projects. Councilmember Peloza also
reported on his attendance at the Regional Policy Committee
meeting where members discussed the Veterans and Human
Services Levy. Councilmember Peloza reported a new levy will be
on the November general election ballot to fund veterans, human
services and senior services at the rate of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of
assessed valuation.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported on the community picnics that have been
held this summer and the upcoming picnic scheduled for the West.
Hill neighborhood. Mayor Backus also reported on the grand
opening of a new affordable senior housing facility called The
Estates at Hillside Gardens, Auburn Summer Cruise -in at the
former Big Daddy's site on the third Thursday of the summer
months; the White River Buddhist Temple Bon Odori celebration;
training for managers of multi -family residential units; Summer
Sounds and Cinema activities, and the King County Library
summer reading program. Mayor Backus reported on National
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Night Out events and noted over 60 neighborhoods participated in
this year's National Night Out.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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available for review at the City Clerk's Office.
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