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* February 20, 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 Bob Baggett, Larry Brown,
Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout-Manuel, and
Largo Wales.
Mayor Nancy Backus was in attendance, and the following department
directors and staff members were present: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Police Commander Dan O'Neil, Assistant Director of
Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Planner Alexandria
Teague, Assistant Director of Community Development Services Jeff
Tate, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, and Deputy City Clerk
Shawn Campbell
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, proclamations or presentations.
III. APPOINTMENTS
A. Board and Commission Reappointments
Transportation Advisory Board
City Council to confirm the following reappointment to the Transportation Advisory
Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2020:
Pamela Gunderson
Civil Service Commission
City Council to confirm the following reappointment to the Civil Service Commission for
a six year term to expire December 31, 2022:
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Heidi Harris
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
confirm the appointment to the Transportation Advisory Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Trout-Manual
seconded to confirm the appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no change to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No. 12-41
(Gaub)
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and
suggestions with regard to the proposed Franchise Agreement No. 12-41
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R ST SE,Auburn
Ms. Haugen asked Councilmembers to fully read the contract and
see how it will affect the community monetarily.
With no further public comments the Mayor closed the public hearing
at 7:04 p.m.
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.
Amanda Tracy, 2025 Ginkgo Street SE,Auburn
Ms. Tracy spoke to Council about ways to promote renewable energy in
Auburn.
Arin Wells, 3611 I Street NE,Auburn
Mr. Wells is a resident of the River Mobile Home Park. He explained that
each mobile home is an individual resident's. The City has announced that
because they have a master water meter the mobile home park will have to
pay commercial rates. He stated this is wrong because they are a
residential area.
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Nancy Colson, 1214 0 Street NE,Auburn
Ms. Colson requested Council approve the resolution for art work. The
proposed piece is a large scale piece of art that is eye catching and iconic.
Wayne Osbom, 1806 4th Place NE,Auburn
Mr. Osbom requested Council approve Resolution No. 5345 for public art.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE,Auburn
Ms. Haugen stated she and her family had fun at the Chamber of
Commerce Healthy Expo event at Les Gove Park. She stated she is
upset by people who are being charged commercial rates for water at the
mobile home parks and the cost of the Mayor's travel. She requested
Councilmember stop squabbling at Council meetings.
Bob Zimmerman, 33029 16th Place South,Auburn
Mr. Zimmerman attended a training session for CERT volunteers. He
requested the rules of the building codes be enforced not just the code. He
stated he spoke with an inspector from Seattle that said without footings a
wall will fall down in an earthquake.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
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.
Councilmember Holman, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee that
reviews claims and payroll vouchers, reported he and Councilmember
Brown reviewed the payroll vouchers and electronic deposits in the
approximate amount of $2.1 million and claims vouchers and wire transfers
in the amount of approximately $4.2 million for the periods February 1,
2018 to February 14, 2018 and dated February 20, 2018, respectively.
The ad hoc committee recommends approval of the claims and payroll
vouchers as described on the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember DaCorsi, chair of the Road Projects ad hoc committee
reported the ad hoc committee has not met at this time.
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 February 5,2018 Regular Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Voucher Numbers 447607 through 447801 in the amount of$3,867,330.10 and one
— — — — wire-transfer-in the amount of-$404,640.95 and dated February 20, 2018.
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C. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Check numbers 537769 through 537792 in the amount of$221,260.67, electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,929,057.83 for a grand total of
$2,150,318.50 for the period covering February 1, 2018 to February 14, 2018
D. Legislative Services Contracts with W2A and Thompson
Consulting Group (Hinman)
(see below this item was moved to Unfinished Business.)
E. Public Works Project No. CP1507 (Gaub)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 7 to Contract No. 17-02 in the amount of
$48,445.92 and accept construction of Project No. CP1507,Auburn Way North
Preservation.
F. Public Works Project No. CP1605 (Faber)
City Council to award of Contract No. 18-04, to the lowest responsible bidder for
Project No. CP1605—Les Gove Park Crescent Project
(see below this item was moved to Unfinished Business.)
Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
Councilmember Peloza requested item "D" and "F" be pulled for further
discussion.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT ITEMS< EXEPT ITEMS D
AND F CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Legislative Service Contrat with W2A and Thompon
City Attorney Heid recommended the Council discuss and vote on the two
contracts separately.
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
approve the Washington 2 Advocates agreement.
Councilmember Holman stated the City has used Washington 2 Advocates
for a very long time.They assist the City in Olympia and Washington DC.
Councilmember Peloza thanked Director Hinman for providing the
additional data requested. He stated he still has a concern about how the
advocacy groups help the City. Director Hinman explained the City has year
round access to the advocacy group. The City uses Washington 2 year
round. They assist in discussions with other jurisdictions along with the
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State and Federal legislators.
Director Hinman explained the Washington Advocates help in bringing
funds to Auburn. They help staff make the right connections and schedule
meetings with those that can assist the City best. They provided the
City with support and assisted the City in keeping grant funds that were
in danger.
Councilmember Peloza requested on the next report a small explanation of
what the advocacy group did to help the City.
Councilmember Wales stated she has requested invoices for both
Washington 2 Advocates and the Thompson Group for the last six
years. She asked Director Coleman the contracted amount six years ago.
Director Coleman stated the contract was for$15,000.00 a month.
Councilmember Wales stated she is concerned that when the contract
started it was for$15,000.00 a month with. the City having a full time
staff person and now there is not a staff person but the cost is $22,000.00
a month. She feels like they advocate for thing_s that tangentially impact
Auburn but not specifically. She questioned if the City should the narrow
the scope of the contract.
Councilmember Holman stated there are a lot of issues that have a lot of
impact on the residents of the City of Auburn he believes the City gets
good value for the money spent on these contracts.
Councilmember Holman Called for the Question.
MOTION FAILED 3-4
Deputy Mayor Baggett, Councilmembers Holman and Brown votes yes.
Councilmember Brown stated he would like a more specific action report
provided by the consultants.
Councilmember Peloza stated when they City receives the monthly
invoices the consultants could provide a list of actions for the month.
Councilmember Wales stated she is still concerned with the funds spent. It
is important if the City is going to hire consultants to do work to help outside
originations the City need to share the assistance provided with the Human
Services Committee.
Councilmember Wales asked if a conflict of interest exists for the Mayor to
have a fund raising event sponsored by these contractors. City Attorney
Heid stated he would be hesitant to say there was a conflict of interest.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1
Councilmember Wales voted no.
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
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approve the Thompsons Group agreement.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1
Councilmember Wales voted no.
B. Public Works Poject No. CP1605
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to award the Contract for Public Works Project CP1605.
Councilmember Peloza requested an explanation for the additional funding.
Director Faber stated the City received a grant from King County.
Councilmember Peloza asked if this project will have an effect on the
scheduled opening of the Tamers Market. Director Faber stated the
project will not impact the opening.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6677 (Tate)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Sections 18.02,070, 18.35.020, 18.35.030, 18.35.040, of the Auburn City Code and
the City Zoning Map, creating a New Open Space Zoning District
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6672.
Councilmember Trout-Manual asked if the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is
comfortable with the language. Planner Teague explained the City and
the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe discussed the concern at a Planning
Commission meeting. The issue was the zoning and land use on tribal land.
The City explained that the zoning would be applied in the event that the
land is no longer under tribal leadership.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6678 (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, establishing the
Local Sales and Use Tax rate for Local Revitalization Financing for 2018
Councilmember Holman moved and Deputy Mayor Baggett seconded to
adopt.Ordinance No. 6678.
Director Coleman stated this ordinance extends the sales tax credit the
City receives.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYY, 7-0
Xl. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5340 (Gaub)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting a public
hearing to consider the vacation of real property intended for right-of-way purposes
located at 1412 3rd Street SE,within the City of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5340.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5345 (Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to negotiate and execute a contract with Peter Reiquam to design, fabricate,
and install a public art piece into the design of Les Gove Park in conformity with the
iconic Public Artwork for Les Gove Park art process
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5345
Councilmember Peloza asked about the source of the funds. Director
Faber stated the funds are REET funds that have not been used in
anticipation of this project.
Councilmember Wales stated she is excited to see the City do something
big. She is disappointed that the Art Commission and a small sub group
made the decision. She would have preferred the selection be put to a City
wide vote.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel stated she has a concern with the safety of
the art piece.
Councilmember DaCorsi asked if the cost is comparable for the design.
Director Faber state the City has not had a project at this level in the
past. The City has not done a project in the last three years in anticipation
for this large project.
Councilmember DaCorsi stated the City needs to look at the funds
designated to art in a future budget.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-3
Councilmembers DaCorsi, Wales and Trout Manuel voted no.
C. Resolution No. 5347 (Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute an-agreement for relinquishment and quitclaim of easement rights,
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including a Use Agreement with King County for a portion of Brannan Park, all related
to Brannan Park
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5347.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XII. MAYOR AND 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
Deputy Mayor Baggett reported he attended an Emergency Management
Advisory Committee retreat.
Councilmember Peloza reported he participated in a conference call for
the Safe Energy Leadership Alliance and attended the Metropolitan Solid
Waste Advisory Committee meeting.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the Regional Water
Quality Committee meeting, the Nexus House Valentines breakfast and the
Sound City Association orientation.
Councilmember Wales stated she has no report but urged people to look
at the example of the young people in our community.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Puget Sound Regional
Council Growth Management Policy Board meeting and the Seattle King
County Economic Development Council.
Councilmember Brown reported he attended the Choose Washington New
Market Airplane (NMA)Council meeting.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Regional Transit
Committee meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended Officer Don Dotson's retirement, a
meeting with King County Department of Elections regarding adding
a second ballet box in Auburn and meetings in Washington DC for
an award ceremony and two days of meeting with legislators discussing
behavioral health and homelessness.
Mayor Backus invited everyone to the State of the City Address, Tuesday
February 27th at the Auburn Avenue Theater.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business-to-come before the Council, the meeting
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adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 2018.rANCY it US, MAYOR awn Campbell, Deputy tty Clerk
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