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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-2018 MinutesCITY OF * AUBURN WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance City Council Meeting September 17, 2018 - 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Watch the meeting LIVE! Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. 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, Lary Brown, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Yolanda Trout -Manuel and Largo Wales. Councilmember Bill Peloza was excused. Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney Steve Gross, Assistant Police Chief Mark Caillier, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Finance Director Kevin Fuhrer, Parks Planning & Development Manager Jamie Kelly and Deputy City Clerk Teresa Mattingly. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation -Constitution Week Mayor Backus to proclaim September 17-23, 2018 as "Constitution Week" in the city of Auburn. Mayor Backus proclaimed September 17-23, 2018 as "Constitution Week" in the City of Auburn. Hilda Meryhew from the Daughters of the American Revolution, gave a brief history of Constitution Week and thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing Constitution Week. B. Proclamation -Airport Appreciation Day Mayor Backus to proclaim September 29, 2018 as "Airport Appreciation Day' in the city of Auburn. Mayor Backus read the proclamation and proclaimed September 29, 2018 as "Airport Appreciation Day' in the City of Auburn. Page 1 of 5 Public Works Director Ingrid Gaub and Airport Manager, Jamelle Garcia thanked the Mayor and Council. Mr. Garcia invited the Council and the community to an event at the Airport on Saturday, September 29, 2018. III. APPOINTMENTS There were no appointments for Council consideration. IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There was no modification 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. No one came forward to speak. 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 have reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers described on the Consent Agenda this evening and recommended their approval. Councilmember DaCorsi, chair of the Road Projects ad hoc committee reported the committee met with Director Coleman on September 5, 2018 and the next ad hoc committee meeting is scheduled for October 8, 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 September 4, 2018 Regular Council Meeting B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman) Check vouchers 450593 through 450752 in the amount of $6,529,432.40 and four wire transfers in the amount of $545,933.60 and dated September 17th, 2018. Page 2 of 5 C. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman) Payroll check numbers 538087 through 538109 in the amount of $231,607.47, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,969,827.53 for a grand total of $2,201,435.00 for the period covering August 30, 2018 to September 12, 2018. D. Public Works Project No. CP1825 (Gaub) City Council to award Negotiated Contract No. 18-23, to Northwest Traffic, Inc. on their quote of $102,445.90 for Project No. CP1825, 2018 Re-Channelization of Multiple Sites Deputy Mayor Baggett 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. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5382 (Gaub) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept a Federal Grant Amendment to be administered by the Washington State Military Department for the Reservoir 1 Seismic Control Valve Project Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Deputy Mayor Baggett seconded to approve Resolution No. 5382. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 B. Resolution No. 5383 (Faber) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from Washington State Capital Projects Fund, authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary contracts to accept the funds, and authorizing an amendment to an existing contract to perform the funded work Councilmember Wales requested the total cost of the White River Museum project. Manager Kelly stated the total grant is $497,000 and will be used for improvements to the interior and exterior of the museum. Councilmember Wales asked what the budgeted $1.6 million covers. Manager Kelly stated the total amount includes the $497,000 for improvements to the interior and exterior of the museum, $500,000 for the H Street Project and $560,000 for the Les Gove Crescent Project. Councilmember Wales inquired what the second classroom in the museum Page 3 of 5 will be used for. Manger Kelly stated the second classroom will still be used for field trips and the budgeted $12,000 will be used for tables and chairs in the 90 person classroom. Councilmember Wales requested that the plan for the project be provided to Council. Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to approve Resolution No. 5383. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 XI. 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 report he attended the Mexican Independence Day Celebration at Les Gove Park, the Emergency Management Advisory Committee meeting and the Tacoma -Pierce County Health Department Board meeting. Councilmember Trout -Manuel, met with Amy Toule from King County Library and attended the Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELD) retreat in Washington DC. Councilmember Wales formally thanked Councilmember Trout -Manuel for setting up an Emergency Management presentation at the Kiwanis meeting. She attended the Downtown Art Walk, stated the Auburn Valley Creative Arts Galley will be moving to the Villas apartment complex. Councilmember Wales requested Director Hinman provide Council Wth the details on the proposed funds for mental health and homelessness, and requested the plans for the White River Museum project. Councilmember Holman noted that the Indian Heritage and Cultural Festival will be at the Performing Arts Center in Auburn on September 22, 2018. Councilmember DaCorsi, attended the Regional Affordable Housing Task Force meeting. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported she met with Devon Schrum the new Executive Director of SCORE, the residents at Merrill Gardens and Wesley Homes, attended the Mayor's Summit on Jobs, the ribbon cutting ceremony at Gildo Rey for a new mini pitch soccer field, and an Eagle Scout ceremony for Guy Adamo. Page 4 of 5 XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Approved this 1st day of October, 2018. RANCY B TS, NTAYOR Teresa Mattingly, Deputy it erk Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website (httpJwww.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office. Page 5 of 5