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I. CALLTOORDER
A. Pledge ofAllegiance
Mayor Naricy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of Aubum City Hail, 25 West Main Street and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Bob Baggett, Larry Brown,
Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza and Largo Wales.,
Councilmember Yolanda Trout-Manuel was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus was in attendance and the folloViring department
directors and staff inembers were present: City Attomey Daniei B. Heid;
Assistant City Engineer Jacob Sweeting, Finance Director Shelley '
Coleman, Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Director of
Admini§tration Dana Hinman, Development Services Manager and Building
Official Jason Krum, Human Services Manager Joy Scott, Assistarrt
Director of Community Development Services Jeff Tate, Economic
Development Manager poug Lein, Police Commander Dan O'Neill, and
City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentafion on Response to the Heritage Building Fire
Staff members and members of the Valley Regional Fire Authority(VRFA)
updated the Council. on the response to the Heritage Building fire at 134
East Main Street on December 27, 2017.
Bui�ding Official Jason Krum reported 4he Heritage Building is a two-story
strusture built in 1921. The building included nine ground floor businesses,
36 apartments and housed 39 residerrts. The building included a total of
24,000 square feet, with 12,000 square feet on each floor and an
unfinished basement.
VRFA Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Olson repoRed the ini4ial dispatch for the
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fire occurred at 2:54 p.m., and the first fire units amved at 2:58 p.m. A
second alarm was issued at 2:59 p.m., and a third alarm was requested at
3:24 p.m. A total of 3.3 units and 82 fire fighters re.sponded to the fire. One
occupant was rescued from an apartment. The fire started in the laundry
room but immediately traveled through the attic area and the entire length
and width of the building. Due the behavior of the fi�e,flre fighters withdrew
from the building, and the fire was fought from 4he exterior. Approximately
1.5 million gallons of water were poured on the fire. Agencies that
responded included South King Fi�e and Rescue, ICing County Medic
One, Puget Sound Fire Authority (Kent), 'Renton Fire, Tukwila Fire, East
Pierce Fire and Rescue, King County Fire District 20;Zone 3 Fire Rehab,
Zone 3 Fire Explorers, Aubum Police, Aubum Maintenance and
Operations (Streets and Water), Puget Sound Energy, American Red
Cross, Soup Ladies and McDonalds Restaurant.
Fire Marshall Karen Stewart reported the fire originated in the laundry room,
but the cause of the fire is still uncJer investigation. Sinoe 4he building was
constructed in 1921., no sprinkler system was installed or required, but the
building diii have a fire alarm system. The Fire Marshall is working with the
private insurance investigators to determine the cau5e of the fire.
Building Official Krum diseussed the site security and fencing. Perimeter
fencing was installeii around fhe block, from the Rainbow Cafe to the back
of the Rainbow Cafe, including both lanes of Main Street and the majority
of the pedestrian plaza on tlie east side. A private insurance engineer
inspected the parapet, which was later removed for safety reasons.
City of Aubum engaged an o.n-cafl sUuctural engineer to inspect the
premises and the fencing was moved south to open tfie north side of Main
Street. Once the City's structural engineer evaluated the building owner's
insurance company structural engineer report, the fencing was moved
south again to open all of Main Street.
On December 27th the building was posted "Do Not Occupy" and the
Bananas Antiques store was also posted "Do Not Occ.upy." Upon further
inspection of Bananas Antiques, the Do Not Occupy was removed on
December 29th. The structural engineer's repoR from the insurance
company stated shoring was required for the building, and no one was
allowed to enter the building ezcept to Perform slioring work. The
engineer's shoring plan was submitted to the City on January 11, 201 S and
approved the same day by City staff. The contractor began shoring work
on January 12th and completed 4he shoring work on January 16th.
Human Services Manager Joy Scott reported on behalf of Emergency
Manager Jerry Thorson, who could attend this evening. Emergency
Manager Thorson was in the Emergency Operations Center monitoring the
fire to determine if the EOC should be activated for the event. Manager
Thorson also assisted in coordina4ing efforts to open a temporary shelter
for displaced residents. He also worked with city staff; the American Red
Cross, and Aubum Food Bank for donation management. The Aubum
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Food Bank collected clothing, food and cash donations for fire victims.
Emergency management personnel and CERT volunteers accepted
fumiture donations. Emergency management also worked with City staff,
King County, Was.hington Emergency Management, FEMA, and the Small
Business Association to facilitate low interest loans for businesses and
residents. Emergency management also coordinated efforts with the
American Red Cross to support the Milton fire residents wi4h donations.
Human Services Manager Joy Scott reported the Community Services
staff worked with Communications on a press release to provide residents
a phone number to call for nayigating assistance, identified funds available
to shift to the motel voucher program to meet immediate shelter needs for
displaced residents beyond what the American Red Cross was able to
provide, and coordinated assistance with the Aubum Food Bank and
Emergency Management.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wales, Manager Scott
explained the American Red Cross was responsible for establishing the
physical emergency shelter at the middle school. Once the emergency
shelter ended, motel vouchers were provided for a range of needs.
Economic Development Manager poug Lein reported 12 businesses were
directly affected by the fire while 48 businesses were indirectly affected. A
disaster declaration request was submitted to FEMA on December 28th,
with the final application filed witti FEMA on January 2, 2018, Govemor
Inslee signed the final request fordisaster designation on January 10th.
Final approval from FEMA is pending. Once the disaster declaration is
finalized, a team of specialists from the Small Business Administration will
set up a tempo.rary office at the business incubatoc Manager Lein
reported a number of businesses have already started to rebuild
themselves at other locations.
Manager Lein displayed a 60 second ad promoting downtown Aubum and
encouraging shoppers to visit the businesses unaffected by the fire.
Building Official Krum reiterated approbmately 1.6 million gallons of water
was used to fight the fire. There were no reported water quality orservice
issues rioted.
Councilmember Brown commended the VRFA and staff response to the
fire disaster.
Mayor Backus also commended the Valley Communication call receivecs
and dispatchers for their effotts.
Councilmember Wales requested information on the number of monetary
donations collected and how the funds were spent.
III. APPOINTMENTS
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A. Board and Commission Appointments
City Council to confirm the re-app.ointments for the following board and commission
members, for a new three year term, expiring December 31, 2020:
Auburn Tourism Board
Tonia Jones
Cemetery Board
Jeanne Hicks
Salary Commission
Nancy Colson
Councilmember Holman moved and Deputy Mayor Baggett seconded to
confirm the re-appointments to the Aubum Tourism Board, Cemetery
Board and Salary Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
IV. AGENDAMODIFICATIONS
A revised version of Resolution No. 5344 was distributed prior to the
meeting;
A. Resolution No. 5344 - See Agenda Modification
Resolution No. 5344
A Resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, expressing support
for voter approval of the Valley Regional Fire Authority Proposition No. 1 to contiriue a
votgr-authorized benefit charge each year for an additional six(6)years
BALLOT MEASURE TITLE
Valley Regional Fire Authority
Proposition No. 1
Continuation of Benefit Charge
Shall Valley Regional Fire Authority, serving the communities of Algona,Aubum and
Pacific, be authorized to continue voter-authorized benefit charges each yea�for six
years, not to exceed an amount equal to sixfy percent of its operating budget, and
b:e prohibited from imposing an additional property tax under RCW 52.26.140(1)(c)?
See Resolution No. 5344 below for action on this resolution.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings -(No public hearing is scheduled for this evening:)
B. Aud'ience Participation
This is the place on the agenda wliere fhe public is invited to speak to fhe Gify
Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are�eminded to sign in on fhe foim
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provided.
Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place S,Aubum
Mr. Zimmerman shared his concems regarding a concrete wall on his
neighbors property. Mr. Zimmerrnan stated a portion of the wail is being
used as a retaining wall, and he believes the wall is unsafe.
Danielle Butsick, 1424 M Street NE,Aubum
Ms. Butsick expressed support for Ordinance No. 6663 relating to
membership of the Airport Advisory Board.
C. Correspondence
Mayor Backus noted correspondence received via email from a man who
wanted to address the Council but could not attend the me.eting this
evening. Mayor Backus indicated s.he will distribute copies to the Council
and enter it as part of the record at the next regular Council meeting.
VI. COUNCILAD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Gouncil Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
Committees' progres§ on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
Councilmember Brown, vice chair of the Finance ad hoc committee,
reported he and Councilmember Holman reviewed the latest vouchers in
the amount of $7.4 million and payroli in the approwmate amount of $2.1
miilion. Councilmember Brown thanked Finance Director Coleman, who
assisted the committee members during their review.
Councilmember Dacorsi, chair of the Road Projects ad hoc committee
reported the ad hoc committee is scheduled to meet on January 29,2018.
VI1: CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the ConsentAgenda a�e considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the January 2, 2018 City Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers
2017 claims voucher numbers 447165 through 447310 in the am.ourit of
$3,755,451.09 and three wire transfers in.the amount of$612,898.43 and dated
January 16, 2018; and
2018 claims voucher numbers 447311 through 447409 in the amourit of
$3,648,178.14 and dated January 16, 2018.
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C. Payroll Vouchers
Payroll check numbers 537718 through 537747 in,the amoun4of$227,145.86,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,869,17228 for a grand total of
$2,096,318.14 for the period covering December 28,2017 to January 10, 2018.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1523
City Gouncil approve Final Pay Estirriate No.5 to Contract No. 17-05 in the amount of
$0.00 and accept construction o.f Project No. CP1523, Lake Tapps Parkway
Rreservation Project
Depury Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
approve the ConsentAgenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
VIII:UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Backus noted the new dais seating arrangement this evening as
agreed upon with Depury Mayor Baggett. However, Deputy Mayor Bag"gett
recenUy pointed out the Gouncil rules provide for a Council vote on the
seating arrangement followirig the recommendation of an ad hoc
committee of three Councilmembers. Mayor Backus reported it has been
past practice that the Mayor and Deputy Mayor develop the seating
arrangemerd; however, Mayor Backus recommended an ad hoc committee
for the purpose of recommending the dais seating arrangement. Mayor
Backus proposed an ad hoc committe.e comprised of Deputy Mayor
Baggett, Councilmember Peloza, and Councilmember Holman. Mayor
Backus recommended the ad hoc committee bring 4heir recommenda4ion
to the next study session.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6663 /
An Ordinance of the City Gouncil of the City of Aubum, Washington, amending Sec4ion
2.33.010 of the Aubum City Code relating to the number of inembers for the Municipal
AirportAdvisory Board
Councilmember Peloza moved and Couneilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6663.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolu4ion No. 5339
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, setting a pub,lic
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hearing tb consider the renewal of Franchise Agre.ement No. 12�1 and amendment of
Ordinance No. 6452 with Zayo Group; LLC
Councilmember Holman moved and Deputy Mayor Baggett seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5339.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No. 5342
A Resolufion of the City Council of the Gity of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute an I nteragencyAg�eement between the City of Aubum and the
Washington State Department of Transportation relating to a project on West Valley
Highway from Peasley Canyon Road to SR-18
Councilmember Brown moyed and Gouncilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5342.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Resolution No. 5344
A Resolufion of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
expressing support for voter approval of the Valley Regional Fire Aufhority
Proposition No. 1 to continue a voter-authorized benefit charge each year
for an additional six(6)years
BALLOT MEASURE TITLE
Valley Regional Fire Authority P�oposition No. 1
Continuation of Benefit Charge
Shall Valley Regional Fire Aufhority, serving the communities of
Algona,Aubum and Pacific, be authorized to continue voter-
authorized benefit charges each year for six years, not to exceed an
amount equal to sixty perce.rrt of its operating budget, and be
prohibited from imposing an additional properly tax under RCW
52.26.140(1)(c)?
Mayor Backus invited anyone in 4he audience to speak regarding the
proposed res.olufion. No one in the audience requested to address the
Council.
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5344.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
XII. MAYORANDCOU.NCILMEMBERREPORTS
At this time tfie Mayorand City Council may report on significanf ifems associated with
fheir appolnted positions on federal, sfate, regional and local organizaGons.
A. From the Council
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Deputy Mayor Baggett reported he attended the Emergency Management
Advisory Committee (EMAC) meeting where discussion focused on
planning for the EMAC retreat for the purpose of reViewing the full scale
drill, Cascadia Rising Event. Depuly Mayor Baggett also reported on his
attendance at the grand opening of the Aubum Boeing Workforce
Readiness Center at the Boeing site in Aubum.
Councilmember Wales advised she will be on vacatio.n Jan 25-29 and
requested her attendance be excused from any Council meeting.
Councilmember Wales reported she and members of the engineering staff
met with residents of the Lakeland Hills neighbortwod regarding
landscaping in the median. Councilmember Wales also reported she met
with citizens regarding a recent remodel that required an elevator to be
iristalled in a two-story commercial building, which was required by the
current codes and at a significarit expense to the business.
Councilmember Waies stated she met with resideMs of the Lakeland Hills
area regarding some garbage issues.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the senior center coffee
hour where the topics of discussion included the Heritage Building fire and
homelessness and safety in the city.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended 4he South County
Area Transportation Board meeting where the Board received an update
on the SR 167 tolling and hot lanes perfomiance. Councilmember Peloza
also reported on his attendance at the Regional Policy Committee and the
King CouMy Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting.
Counciimember Holman reported on the death of Pierce County Sheriff's
Deputy Daniel A. McCartney. The 34-year old deputywas shot and killed
January 7, 2018, while responding to a drug-related armed robbery in the
Frederickson area. Councilmember Holman recited from a memorial
statement written by one of Deputy McCartneys colleagues:
Councilmember Brown reported He has been spending extra time at City
� Hall with City staff. Councilmember Brown thanked As§istant Director of
Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Assistant City E.ngineer
Jacob Sweeting, Assistant Director of Community Development Services
Jeff Tate, Human Resources Direotor Rob Roscoe, C'ity Attomey Dan
Heid, IT Director Paul Haugan, and Assistant IT DirectorAshley Riggs for
4heir assistance.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she atteniied the Geauic Brewing-sponso.red
fundraiser for the victims of the Heritage Building fire victims and a
memorial service for Sumner Mayor Dave Enslow. Mayor Backus reported
she met with the new executive di�ector for King County Public Health and
the new director for Nexus Youth and Family. Mayor Backus also attended
a meeGng with the Aubum Riverside High School Australian exchange
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stuHents and the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Boei,ng Operations
Readiness Genter. Mayor Backus noted the passing of fortner ,
Washington State Govemor and King County Executive John Spellman,
who died on this date af the age of 91.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the mee4ing
adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018.
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NANCY' CKUS, MAYOR D ielle Daskam, City Clerk
Agendasand minutes are availab/e fo the public at the Cify Cle�ic's Ofiice, on the City website
(httpl/www.au.bumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Comp/ete agenda packets are availab/e forreview
at the City Clerk's Office.
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