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Home My WebLink About07-16-2018 Minutes ._. City Council Meeting * Ju.ly 16, 2018 - 7:00 PM CITY OF * �_�,�,��',,/ � City Hali Council Chambers MINUTES Watch the meeting LIVE! � � `WASHINGTON Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting ha,s concluded. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge ofAllegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p,m. in the Council Chambers of Aubum City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Autium. After presentation of the flag by the Aubum Police Color Guard, Mayor Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Bob Baggett, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel, Councilmembers Larty Brown and Largo Wales were excused. Department directors and staff members preseM. included: City Attomey Steven L. Gross,Assistant Director of Engineering Senrices/City Engineer Irigrid Gaub, Assistant Director of Community Development Services Jeff Tate, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Candis Martinson, Finance Director SFielley Coleman, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Utilities Engineering Manager Lisa Tobin, Real Properly Analyst Josh Amdt, Chief of Police Wiliiam Pierson,and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. II,. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS A. Official Swearing-in of Chief of Police William Pierson Mayor Backus administered fhe oath of office to William Pierson, appointed Aubum Chief of Police effective June 25, 2018. Mayor Backus stated Chief Pierson was originally hired by the City in 1990 and assigned to the Police patrol division, during which time he was awarded the medal of distinction. In 1993, Chief Pierson became the departmenYs first community policing bicycle officec In 1994, he was appoiMed as a riarcotics detective and served on the swat team as a marksman for five years, Chief Pierson was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 1997, promoted to commander in 2005, and promoted to Deputy Chief in 2010. Page 1 of6 Chief Pierson thanked Mayor Backus and the City Council for their support. He eicpressed gratefulness to his wife, Debra, and family for their support throughout his career. Chief Pierson commended the current Aubum Police Department members for their commitment to community trust and paRnerships. III. APPOINTMENTS A. Board and Commission AppoiMmeMs Lodging TaxAdvisory Board Ciiy Council to confirm the appoin;merrt ofi Reggie Matto to the Aubum Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 81, 2020. Councilmember Holman moved and Deputy Mayor Baggett seconded to confiRn the appointrnent of Reggie Matto to the Aubum Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0 B. Board and Commission Appointmer�ts Transportation Advisory Board City Council to corrfirtn the following appointments to serve on the Transportation Advisory Board for terms e�iring December 31, 2020: • Sarah Shaw • Peter Di Turi Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to confirm the appointrnent of Sarah Shaw ancJ Peter DiTuri to the TransportaGon Advisory Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0 IV. AGENDAMODIFICATIONS There was no change to the agenda. V.. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Public Hearing for Johnston Sewer Payback Agreement (Gaub) City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and suggestions with regard to the proposed Ordinance No. 6685-Johnston Sewer Payback Agreement ' At 7:16 p.m., Mayor Backus opened the public hearing on proposed Page 2 of 6 � Ordinance No. 6685 authorizing a Payback Agreement with Jeff and Gwenn Johnston. No one in tfie auiiience requesting to speak regarding the Payback Agreemerit and the hearing was closed. B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to fhe City Council on any issue. Those wisliing to speak are reminded to sign in on fhe form provided. Michael Tymon, 29718 52nd Ayenue S:,Aubum Mr. Tymon spoke regarding the abundance of fireworks in his neighborhood over the 44h of July holiday. He e�ressed frustration and concem and questioned the effectiveness of the Citys fireworks ordinance. Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place South,Aubum Mr. Zimmemian spoke regarding a propane tank located on his neighbor's property, which he believes is a safety concem fo�the neighborhood. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for City Council review VI. GOIJNCILAD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on 4he status of their ad hoc Council Committees' progress on ass.igned tasks and may give their recommendation to the City Council, if any. Councilmember Holman, vice chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported he and Councilmember Brown reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers described on the Conserrt Agenda this e4ening antl recommend their approval. Councilmember DaCorsi, chair of the Road Projects ad hoc committee, and Dep.uty Mayor Baggett and Councilmember Trout-Manuel met July 3; 2018. The committee is reviewing all Transportation Improvement Program projects in detail and will make a recommendation to the Council on priority projects. The next meeting of the ad hoc committee has yet to be scheduled. VI I. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed on the ConsentAgenda aie consideied 6y the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form/isted. A. Minutes of the June 18, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting B. Minutes of the June 25,2018 Special City Council Meeting C. Minutes of the July 9, 2018 City Gouncil Study Session Page 3 of 6 D. Claims Vouc.hers (Coleman) Claims vouchers 449294 through 449488 in the amount of$945,432.00 and fiVe wire transfers in the amount of$697,222.35 and dated July 2, 2018; and Claims vouchers 449489 4hrough 449881 in the amount of$4,849,682.07 and three wire transfers in the amount of$542,704.80 and dafed July 16, 2018. E. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman) Payroll check numbers 537969 through 537997 in the amourrt of$509,598.87 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,953,412.93 for a grand total of $2,463,011.80 for the period covering June 14, 2018 to June 27, 2018;and Payroll check numbers 537998 through 538028 in the amount of$241,286.17 and electronic deposit transmissions in 4he amount of$2,383,449.87 for the period covering June 28, 2018 to July 11, 2018. F. Public Works Project No. CP1718 City Council approve award of ConVact No. 18-05,to Miles Resources, LLC on their low bid of$1,172,110.00 for Project No. CP1718-South 277th Street Preservation Project Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. In response to questions from Councilmember DaCorsi regarding Public Works Project CP1718, Assistant Director of Engineering Servic.e.s/City Engineer Gaub responded that staff consider thebid ciimate and adjust the engineers estimates for projects. Assistant Director Gaub stated currently tF�ere is a significant escalation in the amount of paving work occurring in the area making it difficult for staff to estimate bids. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unFinished business. IX. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. X. ORDINANCES A. O�dinance No. 6685 (Gaub) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City ofAutium, Washington, aufhoriang the Mayor to execute a Payback Agreement between the City of Aubum and Jeff and Gwen Johnston for a utility extension Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Pelo�a seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6685. Page 4 of6 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0 B. Orclinanoe No. 6686 (Tate) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, relating to a construction sales tax exemption, re�nacting the exemption, and amending Chapter 3.60 of the Aubum City Code Councilmember Holman moved and Counciimember DaCorsi seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6686. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0 , XI. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5374 (Hinman) A ResoluUon of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute the Real Estate Easement Agreementbetween the City of Aubum and Puget Sound Energy for conveyance of a utility easement Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5374. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0 XII. MAYORAND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this 6me the Mayor and City Council may report on significanf items associated wifh theirappointed positions on federal, state, regiona/and/ocal orc�anizations. A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Baggett reported he attended ribbon cuttirig ceremonies for the new Habitat for Humanity Store on Aubum Way South and Battleground Coffee. Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Conference, and, as a member of the AWC Board of Directors, attended two Board meetings and the federal legislative priorities committee mee4ing. Councilmemb:er Trout-Manuel reported she toured the West Point Treatmerrt Plant which is paR of the Ki_ng CouMy regional wastewafer treatment system. Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she is also hosting three sister-city exchange studer�ts. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Regional Policy Committee, the Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Committee, and the National League of Cities surrimer conference in Little Rock,Arkansas. B. From the Mayor Page 5 of 6 Mayor Backus announced the passing of former City Councilmember Gene Cerino. Mr. Cerino died the momirig of July 13, 2018 surrounde.d by family. Mr. Cerino served three terms on the City Council from 1995 to 1999 and 2002 to 2009. While on the City Council, Fie never shied away from challenging topics, such as dangerous dogs. Mc Cerino was a proud Wor1d War I I veteran. He liyed in Alaska while it was still a territory and where he worked construction and had a commercial fishing boat. After leaving Alaska, Mc Cerino obtained his bachelors degree from Washington State University, and in 1954 began his 27 year career as a teacher. He reti�ed from Aubum School District in 1982. He serve.d as Aubum High School's wrestling coach for iwerriy years and was inducted into the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2012. He was a sub.sfitute teacher for many years after his retirement. Mr. Cerino was a freque.nt participaM and attendee at the Aubum Senior Center where he led the Aubum Senior Wellness Team and uvas named volunteer emeritus in 2012. XI I I.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council,4he meeting adjoumed at 7:54 p.m. Approved fhis 6th day of August, 2018. �� NANCY C US, MAYOR Danielie Daskam, City Clerk Agentlas and minutes are avai/able to fhe public at the City Clerk's Otfice, on the City website (http://www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets a�e availab/e forreview at the City C/erk's Ofice. Page 6 of 6