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* June 18, 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 in Auburn and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Acting Deputy Mayor Bill Peloza, Larry Brown,
Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Yolanda Trout-Manuel, and Largo Wales.
Councilmember Bob Baggett was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Innovation and
Technology Director Paul Haugan, Police Chief Bob Lee, Assistant Police
Chief Bill Pierson, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,Assistant Director of
Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director of
Community Development Services Jeff Tate, Director of Administration
Dana Hinman, Compensation and Employee Relations Manager Aaron
Barber, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber and Deputy City
Clerk Shawn Campbell.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Chief Lee Retirement Proclamation& Presentation
Mayor Backus to proclaim June 22, 2018 as "Chief Bob Lee Retirement Day" in the
city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented the proclamation declaring June 22,
2018 as "Chief Bob Lee Retirement Day" in the City of Auburn to Police
Chief Bob Lee.
Chief Lee thanked the Mayor and Council for their support over his entire
career. Chief Lee stated he is honored to work with such great directors
and staff.
A video honoring Chief Lee and commemorating his career at the City was
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played for the audience.
B. City Attorney Dan Heid Proclamation& Presentation
Mayor Backus to proclaim June 30, 2018 as "Dan Heid Retirement Day" in the city of
Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented the proclamation declaring June 30,
2018 as "Dan Heid Retirement Day" in the City of Auburn to City Attorney
Dan Heid.
City Attorney Heid stated he has been the City Attorney for many cities in
Washington but he chose to stay at the City of Auburn the longest
because Auburn has been the best City to work for. He commended the
past and present Mayors and Councilmembers. City Attorney Heid said the
City is fortunate to have excellent department directors and staff.
Mayor Backus played a video highlighting City Attorney Heid's sense of
humor.
III. APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Backus announced the Assistant Police Chief Bill Pierson will be the
new Chief of Police effective June 23, 2018
Assistant Chief Pierson thanked Chief Lee and the Mayor and Council for
the honor.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing on the 2019-2024 Transportation
Improvement Plan
City Council conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and
suggestions with regard to the proposed modifications to the 2019-2024
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).
Councilmember Peloza shared his concerns about the Transportation
Improvement Program. He requested the
departmental policies regarding how roads are chosen for
preservation and replacement be reviewed.
Councilmember Wales stated she would like the policies reviewed
also and believes the Roads Ad Hoc Committee is currently working
toward this goal.
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Councilmember DaCorsi stated the Roads Ad Hoc Committee is
reviewing the Transportation Improvement.Program project by
project. When the Committee has completed their review, they will be
considering adding or taking away projects based on
available funds. The Committees' review will not be done in the near
future.
Councilmember Peloza requested the ad hoc committee add the
policies to their scope.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.
Freda Bingham, 625 9th Street SE,Auburn
Ms. Bingham lives in the area of the Senior Center she requested a
four way stop be added at 9th Street SE and H Street SE.
With no further people requesting to speak, Mayor Backus closed the
public hearing 8:02 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.
Evan Sipple, 10833 295th Street,Auburn
Mr. Sipple has lived in Auburn for seven years. He expressed his concern
about the rapid growth on Lea Hill and requested the City look at the zoning
for apartments to encourage proper growth management in the area.
Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th 295th Street,Auburn
Mr. Zimmerman expressed his concern regarding a propane tank near his
home.
Liz Miller, 5121 Nathan Loop SE,Auburn
Ms. Miller thanked Chief Lee and City Attomey Heid for their wonderful
service to the City.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to 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 Brown, chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported
he and Councilmember Holman reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of
$5.6 million and payroll vouchers dated May 31, 2018 to June 13, 2018, in
the approximate amount of$2.25 million. Councilmember Brown reported
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all items were in order, and the ad hoc committee recommends approval.
Councilmember DaCorsi, chair of the Roads Projects ad hoc committee,
reported the ad hoc committee has not met since the last Council meeting,
but is scheduled to meet July 3rd.
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 March 29, 2018, March 30, 2018, May 14, 2018
and June 5, 2018 Special City Council Meetings
B. Minutes of the May 29, 2018 City Council Study Session
C. Minutes of the June 4, 2018 City Council Meeting
D. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claim voucher numbers 449077 through 449293 in the amount of$5,111,076.17 and
two wire transfers in the amount of$549,489.97 and dated June 18th, 2018.
E. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 537946 through 537968 in the amount of$231,388.85,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,020,913.69 for a grand total of
$2,252,302.54 for the period covering May 31, 2018 to June 13, 2018.
F. Public Works Project No. CP1717
City Council to award Contract No. 18-02,to Tucci & Sons, Inc. on their low bid of
$2,192,069.20 plus Washington State sales tax of$61,307.08 for a total contract price
of$2,253,376.28 for Project No. CP1717, 2018 Local Street Pavement
Reconstruction Project
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6659 (Heid)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section
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1.24.010 of the Auburn City Code and creating a new Chapter 9.24 of the Auburn City
Code relating to new gross misdemeanor violations concerning drug-related activities
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6659.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Ordinance No. 6682 (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a new
Chapter 3.06 repurposing of special capital funds-establishing a multi-year capital
budgeting process, accommodating repurposing of certain monies within the same
special funds and establishing guidelines for transferring monies between projects
within the same capital funds
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6682.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Ordinance No. 6684 (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Ordinance No. 6621, the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget Ordinance, as amended by
Ordinance No. 6646, Ordinance No. 6656, Ordinance No. 6665, Ordinance No. 6666,
and Ordinance No. 6680, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2017-2018
Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
adopt Ordinance no. 6684.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
Xl. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5355 (Gaub)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the
2019-2024 Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Auburn pursuant to
R.C.W. Chapter 35.77 of the laws of the State of Washington
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5355.
MOTION CARRIED 5-1; Councilmember Wales voted no.
B. Resolution No. 5356 (Gaub)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute an agreement with Sensus USA, Inc.for software as a service
relating to remote water meter reading
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5356.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
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
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Metropolitan Solid Waste
Management Advisory Committee and a celebration for Don Stevenson,
aka the Pacing Parson.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she participated in a phone
conference with the National League of Cities Public Safety
Committee and attended the Blue Ribbon Committee graduation.
Councilmember Wales stated she is concerned with her garbage bill from
Republic Waste, the bill has been increased due to new recycle rates.
Councilmember Holman noted June 3rd was the City of Auburn's birthday.
Councilmember Holman stated he had the honor of awarding the Juan
Huseby School District Scholarships.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the South County City
Officials meeting on affordable housing.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the meeting with the South End
Mayors and City Administrators on Affordable Housing and
the Vietnam War Memorial ribbon cutting. Mayor Backus reported that
Tuesday, June 19th is the Community Picnic at Brennan Park and the
Mayor's Taskforce on Homelessness is reconvening on Thursday, June
21st.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session
At 8:12 p.m. and immediately following the Ad Hoc Committee Reports, Mayor
Backus recessed the meeting to executive session pursuant to
RCW42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately five minutes to discuss potential litigation.
Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting
adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
APPROVED THE 16th DAY OF July, 2018.
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ANCY S, MAYOR Shawn Campbell,Deputy City Clerk
Agendas and minute re 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 are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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