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* January 2, 2018 - 7:00 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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,
Larry Brown, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza and Yolanda
Trout-Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus was in attendance, and the following department
directors and staff members were also present: Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Chief of Police Bob Lee,
Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan,Assistant Director of
Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub,Assistant Director of
Community Development Services Jeff Tate, Community Development
and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Parks,Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation-"PyeongChang, South Korea Winter Olympic
Games Month"
Mayor Backus to proclaim February, 2018 as "PyeongChang, South Korea Winter
Olympic Games Month" in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read the Proclamation declaring February 2018 as
PyeongChang, South Korea Winter Olympic Games Month" in the City of
Auburn.
Mayor Backus introduced the Consul General Lee and Deputy Consul
General Kyongsig.
Consul General Lee thanked the Mayor and Council for welcoming him.
The City of PyeongChang is ready to receive guests from around the world
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at the 2018 Olympic games.
III. APPOINTMENTS
A. Election of Deputy Mayor
City Attorney Heid reviewed the procedure for the nomination and selection
of Deputy Mayor.
Mayor Backus noted Councilmember Peloza is automatically nominated
per Council Rules.
Councilmember DaCorsi nominated Councilmember Baggett.
Mayor Backus asked for votes for Councilmember Peloza.
Councilmembers Peloza, Wales and Trout-Manual voted for
Councilmember Peloza.
Mayor Backus asked for votes for Councilmember Baggett.
Councilmembers Baggett, DaCorsi, Holman and Brown voted for
Councilmember Baggett.
Mayor Backus announced Councilmember Baggett has been elected as
the new Deputy Mayor.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no modification to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings -(No public hearing is 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.
Bob Zimmerman, 33039 46th Place S,Auburn
Mr. Zimmerman shared his concerns regarding a retaining wall on that is on
his property. He stated the retaining wall was improperly inspected and a
hazard to the neighborhood.
Virginia Haugen,2503 R Street SE,Auburn
Mrs. Haugen thanked KI RO TV for covering ways to help the fire victims of
the Heritage Building fire. She stated she hopes the City Council will stand
up and be heard in 2018.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
Deputy Mayor Baggett, chair of the Finance ad hoc committee that reviews
claims and payroll vouchers, reported he and former 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$2.3 million for the periods December 14-
27 and January 2, 2018, respectively.
Councilmember DaCorsi, chair of the Roads Projects ad hoc committee
stated the ad hoc committee meet last week. They will met again January
16, 2018 with Assistant Director Gaub. They intend to review the current
and projected projects,the pavement rating system and the prioritization of
projects.
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 December 18, 2017 Regular Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
2017 Claims vouchers 446998 through 447001, and vouchers 447003 through
447151 in the amount of$1,616,837.25 and three wire transfers in the amount
of$157,154.09 and dated January 2, 2018.
2018 Claims voucher 447002 and voucher 447152 through voucher 447164 in the
amount of$139,579.97 and two wire transfers in the amount of$533,009.01 and dated
January 2, 2018.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 537698 through 537717 in the amount of$505,557.93 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,808,548.52 for a grand total of
$2,314,106.45 for the period covering December 14, 2017 to December 27,2017.
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Holman 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. ORDINANCES
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A. Ordinance No. 6661 (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Title 18,
of Auburn City Code, relating to the methodology used to calculate residential density
and the lot size standards within various residential zoning designations
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6661.
Councilmember Holman stated this will allow the City to increase the
number of housing units placed on an R 5 lot.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5335 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute an agreement with the other jurisdictions of the South County Area
Transportation Board
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5335.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5338 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute the agreement accepting a grant from the Washington State
Transportation Improvement Board for design and construction of the Auburn Way
North Sidewalk Improvement Project
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Deputy Mayor Baggett seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5338.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XII. MAYORAND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the South County Area
Transportation Board meeting.
Councilmember Trout-Manual reported she attended the Muckleshoot
Tribal Transportation Coalition meeting.
Councilmember Holman shared a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King on
forgiveness.
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Councilmember Brown stated he is honored to be a councilmember and
able to serve the City.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Sound Cities
Association Transportation Caucus meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported the Heritage Building on Main Street had a tragic
fire on December 26, 2017. The building was home to 39 residents and 9
businesses all of whom have been displaced. She noted the incredible
outreach from the community including the amazing response from Valley
Regional Fire Authority and many other fire jurisdictions that came to assist
in battling the fire, King County Metro for providing a bus for the residents
to get out of the cold in,Auburn School District for providing a temporary
shelter to residents, the Auburn Food Bank for organizing donations and
many area restaurants donating food.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
APPROVED THE 16th DAY OF January, 2018
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ANCYU MA OR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
Agendas and minute are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets am available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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