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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-2018 Minutes City Council Meeting * January 2, 2018 - 7:00 PM * CityHall Council Chambers CITY OF - ,« -- * AGENDA A ' � `' 70. ��� � �;, EWatch the meeting LIVE! ,,..- - _ -,-, :7- _ , ,,„ _ „,.., ._ }--, WASHINGTON Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. 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 Page 1 of 5 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 Page 2 of 5 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 Page 3 of 5 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. Page 4 of 5 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 • 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. Page 5 of 5