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I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy BacKus called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at Aubum City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Bob Baggett, Larry Brown,
Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Yolanda Trout-Manuel, and Largo Wales.
Councilmember Bill Peloza was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff were
in attendance: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Finance Director Shelley
' Coleman, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Assistant Director of
Public Works Randy Bailey, Assistant Director of Engineering
Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Police Commander Mike Hirman,
Utilities Engineering Manager Lisa Tobin; Storm Drainage Engineer Tim
Carlaw, Economic Development Manager poug Lein,Assistant Director of
Community Development Seryices Jeff Tate, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber, and City Glerk Danielle Daskam.
II. ANNOUNCEMEIVTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There was no announcement, proclamation or presentation.
III. APPOINTMEfVTS
A. White River Valley Museum Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of LeRoy Jones to the White River Valley
Museum Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2020.
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
confirm the appointment of LeRoy Jones to the White River Valley
Museum Board for a three yearterm expiring December 31, 2020.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
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There was no change to the agenda.
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V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing on 2018 Stormwater Management
Program Plan (Gaub)
City Council to hold a public hearing to accept comments on the draft 2018
Stormwater Management Program Flan.
Mayor Backus opened the hearing at 7;02 p.m. No one in the
audience requested to speak regarding the draft 2018 Stormwater
Management Frogram Plan, and the hearing was closed.
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.
Betty Grone, 2516 I Street NE,Aubum
Ms. Grone spoke regarding homelessness and her efforts to find
resources and housing for a woman named Bobbi.
Demi Broncoso, 6210 Nathan Avenue SE,Aubum
Mr. Broncoso requested an opportunity to meet with the Council within the
next few weeks to discuss the impact of the City's inclusive city resolution.
Darren Baptiste, 1424 58th Way SE,Aubum
Darren Baptiste, member of Park 432 Webelo Den, and supported by his
fellow Cub Scouts, urged the City Council to investigate the use of
renewable energy, such as wind turbines, solar panels, and water turbines
to power govemment buildings and to lessen Aubum's impact on the
environment.
Mary Miller, 1802 I Street NE #B,Aubum
Ms. Miller spoke regarding litter in the city and eneouraged citizens to use
trash bins and pick up after themselves.
Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place South,Aubum
Mr. Zimmerrnan spoke a6out seismic and building code enforcement and
the wall on his adjacent neighbor's property, which he believes is deficient.
Derek Siver, 2 E Main Street,Auburn
Mr. Siver spoke regarding the fire-damaged Heritage Building in downtown
and his hopes that more types of business uses will be included in fhe
structure 'that replaces the Heritage Building. He also spoke in favor of
more aetivities in the downtown area and encouraged the City to allow food
trucks in the downtown park. Mr. Siver also reported the street light on the
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back side of Main Street is not functioning.
C. Correspondence
Mayor Backus noted the receipt of an email received from the Master
Builders Association in supPort of Ordinance No. 6672 relating to public
sidewalks.
VI. COUNCILAD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
CommitEees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
Councilmember Brown, chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported
he and Councilmember Holman reviewed elaims vouchers in the
approximate amount of $1.1 million and payroll checks and direct deposits
from February 15 to February 28, 2018; in the approximate amount of$2.5
million. Councilmember Brown reported all items were in order.
Councilmember DaCorsi, cha.ir of the Street Rrojects ad hoc committee,
reported the committee, consisting of Deputy Mayor Baggett,
Councilmember Trout-Manuel and Councilmember DaCorsi, met wifh fhe
City Engineer to review the 2018-2023 Transportation I mprovement Plan.
The committee plans to meet with staff every two weeKs.
VI I. CONSENT AGEiVDA
All matters listed on the ConsentAgenda are considered by the Ciiy Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form lisfed.
A. Minutes of the February 20, 2018 Regular City Council
Meeting
B. Minutes of the July 25, 2016 and August 8, 2016 Study
Session Meetings
C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims vouchers 447802 through 447913 in the amount of$421,256.92 and six wire
transfers in the amount of$717,336.70 and dated March 5, 2018.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 537793 through 537812 in the amount of$517;556.71 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,960,136.46 for a grand total of
$2,477,693.17 for the period covering February 15, 2018 to February 28, 2018.
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6670 (Gaub)
An Ordinance of the City Qouncil of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Cenewal and amendment of Ordinance No. 6452 for Zayo Group, LLC, Franchise
Agreement No. 12-41 for a telecommunications system
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6670.
MOTION GARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Ordinance No. 6672 (Gaub)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, amending Chapter
12.12 of the City Code relating to public sidewalks
Gouncilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6672.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
G. Ordinance No. 6675 (Tate)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, approving the
City-initiated Rezoning of four parcels totaling approximately 1.34 acres located east of
C St. NW, between W Main Street and 3rd Street NW from DUC, Downtown Urban
Center to M1, Light I ndustrial, and the City-initiated Rezoning of an approximately 0,9$-
acre parcel on the south side of SE 310th Street,west of 124th Ave.SE from R-20,
Residential Zone 20 units to the acre,to I, Institutional to implement
the Comprehensive Plan and amending the City's Zoning Maps
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
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adopt Ordinance No. 6675.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
D. Ordinance No. 6679 (Gaub) �
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, amending
Sections 3.10.020, 3.10.025, 3,10.026, 3.12,020, 3.12.030, 3.12.060, 3.12.070 and
3.12.080 of the City Code and creating a new Section 3.10.060 of the City Code
relating to Public Contracting
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6679.
Councilmember Wales requested clarification of Section 2 of the
ordinance relating to Aubum City Code Section 3.10.025 and the inelusion
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of art among the description of professional and personal service
contracts. Assistant Director of Engineering 9ervices Gaub explained the
professional and Personal senrices contracts are not specific to public
works but apply across the board for the city.
Councilmember Wales stated she is not opposed to increasing the
contract threshold from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00 for public works
projecis, but is c.oncerned with increasing the threshold for other service
contracts. She spoke in favor of retaining the authority for approving such
contracts with the City Council.
City Attomey Heid explained the ordinance does not change the type of
professional and personal contracts, but only changes the contract
threshold level from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00.
Councilmember Holman noted the ordinance does not authorize
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expenditure that is not already approved by the Counc'il and included in the
budget.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
XI. RESOLUTIOiVS
A. Resolution IVo. 5346 (Gaub)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, setting a public
hearing to consider a franchise agreement with Olympic Pipe Line Gompany, LLC
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Couneilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5346.
(VIOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No. 5349 (Gaup)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute an I nteragency Agreement befinreen tfie City of Aub.um and the
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Auburn School Distriet relating to a project on South 316th Avenue between 56th
Avenue South and W Street Northwest
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Trout=Manuel
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5349.
MOTION CARRIED 11NANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Resolution No: 5350 (Hinman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, approving the
Lodging Tax Grant disbursements reeommended by the Aubum Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
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adopt Resolution No. 5350.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
D. Resolution No. 5351 (Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the
acceptance of a grant from King County and authorizing the Mayor and City Cler�k to
execute the necessary contracts to accept said funds
Councilmember Brown moved a.nd Deputy Mayor Baggett seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5351.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
E. Resolution No. 5352 (Gaub)
A Resolution of the City Council of fhe City of Aubum, Washington, amending Section
B, Engineering and Public Works Fees, of the current City of Aubum Master Fee
Schedule, adding a new Subsection 15- Mitigation and I mpact Fees for Exempt Wells
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Couneilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5352.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
XII. MAYORAND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At fhis time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
theirappointed positions on federal, state, regiona/and local organizafions.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Baggett reported on his attendance at the training for
managers and owners of multi-family housing to leam about community
improvement and crime prevention strategies. The training was provided
by Aubum Police and Code Enforcement staff. Deputy Mayor Baggett
also reported on his attendance at the Pierce County Cities and Towns
Association meeting. The Pierce County Cities and Towns Association is
an advisory association for Pierce County Council.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the King Gounty
Regional Transit Committee meeting where discussion included such
top'ics as transit fares, parking, and the Mefro Connect program.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported on her attendance at the King
County Domestic Violence Prevention Committee meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she delivered the State of the City Address at the
Auburn Avenue Theater on February 27th and thanRed everyone who
attended. Mayor BacKus thanked staff inembers Jason Jones, Kalyn
Brady, Sarah St. George, Jim Kleinbeck, Tamie Bothell, Antoinette
Manthey, and Dana Hinman for their efforts and expertise in preparing the
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program.
Mayor BacKus also reported on her attendance at One Table, a task force
to end hornelessness and headed by Seattle Mayor Durkan, King County
Executive Constantine, and Mayor Backus, a retirement celebration for Gity
employee Linda Ball who retired after 33 years of service, the Valley
Regional Fire Authority awards and recognition banquet, the Terry Home
benefit auction, and the Christ Gommunity Free Clinic fundraiser. Mayor
Backus announced two upcoming events: the Regional Gang and Gun
Violence Task Force meeting at Kent City Hall on March 7fh and fhe Annual
Economic Forecasting Conference on March 8th.
XI II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:54 p,m., Mayor Backus recessed the meeting to executive session for
approximately 20 minutes in order to discuss pending and potential
litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). City Attomey Heid and
Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Gaub attended
the executive session.
Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting 8:15 p.m.
1. Executive Session
At 7:54 p.m., Mayor Backus recessed the meeting to executive session for
approximately 20 minutes in order to discuss pending and potential
litigation pursuant to RGW 42.30.110(1)(i). No action was anticipated
following the executive session. City Attomey Heid and Assistant Director
of Engineering Services/City Engineer Gaub attended the executive
session.
Mayor Backus reeonvened fhe meeting at 8:15 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
APPROVED this 19th day of March,2018.
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ANCY B S, MAYOR Danielle Daskam, Gity Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City C/erk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Comp/ete agenda packets are avai/able forreview
at the City Cleric's Office.
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