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Home My WebLink About08-06-2018 08-062018 Minutes City Council Meeting * August 6, 2018 - 7:00 PM ".. 460 , CITY OF _ * City Hall Council Chambers � � � MINUTES mz- - Watch the meeting LIVE! * WASHINGTON Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. 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. B. Roll Call Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Bob Baggett, Larry Brown, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout-Manuel and Largo Wales. Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney Steven L. Gross, Assistant Director of Community Development Services Jeff Tate, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Recreation Coordinator Jamie Werner, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Police Commander Dan O'Neil, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS A. Special Olympics Recognition Mayor Backus introduced Head Coach Stu Snow and Assistant Coach Sharon Boyle. Coach Snow introduced the Washington Thunder Soccer team (Wille' Blockson, John Emmett, Laura Gorgen, Brandon Groscost, Tara Guenther, PJ Jensen, Jonathan Leckband, Viana Lopez and Brad Norman)who won a Gold Medal at the 2018 Special Olympics. Coach Boyle thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing the tea m for their hard work and dedication. Mayor Backus recognized Recreation Coordinator Jamie Warner for her work with the City of Auburn's Specialized Recreation program. B. National Farmers Market Week:Auburn International Farmers Market Mayor Backus to proclaim August 5 -11, 2018 as "National Farmers Market Week" in the city of Auburn. Page 1 of 4 Mayor read the proclamation declaring August 5th through the 11th as National Farmers Market Week. Lynn Elliot stated the Auburn International Farmers Market began June 14, 2009. The market is enjoying the new location and thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition. Mr. Elliot thanked Councilmember Peloza for his vision and support of the Farmers Market. III. APPOINTMENTS A. Planning Commission Appointment City Council to confirm the appointment of Sunil Khanal to the Planning Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2020. Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to confirm Sunil Khanal to the Planning 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 -(No public hearing is scheduled for this evening.) 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. Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place South,Auburn Mr. Zimmerman stated propane is heavier then air. He sent an email to Valley Regional Fire Authority regarding the propane tank located on his neighbor's property. Clara Hopkins, King County Regional Library Ms. Hopkins stated she is from the King County Regional Library. The Library is trying to align the library goals and values with the City's. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for City 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 Brown, vice chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, Page 2 of 4 reported he and Councilmember Holman reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers described on the Consent Agenda this evening and recommend their approval. Councilmember DaCorsi, chair of the Road Projects ad hoc committee stated the committee will meet on August 7, 2018. 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 July 16, 2018 City Council Meeting B. Minutes of the April 30, 2018; May 14, 2018; June 11, 2018; July 23, 2018 City Council Study Session C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman) Voucher numbers 449882 through 450196 in the amount of$1,318,541.51 and five wire transfers in the amount of$752,151.01 and dated August 6, 2018 D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman) Payroll check numbers 538029 through 538049 in the amount of$500,188.12, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,096,250.39 for a grand total of $2,596,438.51 for the period covering July 12, 2018 to August 1, 2018. E. Public Works Contract No. 18-18 City Council award Contract No. 18-18 to McKinstry in the amount of$184,651.00 Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. IX. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. X. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5379 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the mayor to negotiate and execute a grant agreement with King County, Washington for funds from the veterans, seniors, and human services levy, and to appropriate and expend the grant funds Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5379. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Xl. MAYOR AND COUNCILM EMBER 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 stated he welcomed middle school students from Yuhang, China and he participated in the International Farmers Market Dog Days of Summer as a judge. He reminded the audience that National Night Out is on August 7th. Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Water Resource Inventory Area(WRIA)9 meeting. Councilmember Wales requested additional information on the billing for the parking garage. Councilmember Brown reported he attended the ribbon cutting for a new ballot drop box in Auburn. Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the memorial service for Kent Police Officer Moreno who was killed in the line of duty. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported members from the Auburn Police Department, City staff and the Auburn community have been supporting Officer Moreno's family and the City of Kent. She thanked everyone for their support of an officer's family and neighboring jurisdiction who has suffered a tragedy. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Approved this 20th day of August, 2018. ,ANCY B � S, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk Agendas and minutes are 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. Page 4 of 4