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Home My WebLink About09-03-2019 Minutes City Council Meeting * * September 3, 2019 - 7:00 PM CITYCJF , * City Hall Council Chambers � MINUTES 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 and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Bill Peloza, Bob Baggett, Claude DaCorsi, and John Holman. Councilmembers Larry Brown, Yolanda Trout- Manuel and Largo Wales were excused. Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff members were present: City Attorney Steve Gross, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Innovation&Technology David Travis, Real Property Analyst Josh Arndt, Commander Daniel O'Neil, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS A. Constitution Week Proclamation Mayor Backus to proclaim September 17-23, 2019 as "Constitution Week" in the city of Auburn Mayor Backus read and proclaimed September 17-23, 2019 as Constitution Week in the city of Auburn to Hilda Maryhew from the Daughters of the American Revolution Lakota Chapter. Ms. Maryhew gave a brief history on the Women's Right to vote in America. She thanked the Mayor and Council for their support and presented them with a bell to ring on September 17, 2019 to commemorate Constitution Day. B. National Recovery Month Proclamation Mayor Backus to proclaim September 2019 as "National Recovery Month" in the city of Auburn Page 1 of 6 Mayor Backus read and proclaimed September 2019 as National Recovery Month in the City of Auburn to Kathleen Murphy from King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, Debbie Christian from Ray of Hope and Oleg Pynda from Ukrainian Community Center of Washington. Ms. Christian, Ms. Murphy and Mr. Pynda discussed the benefits of the resources they provide and thanked the Mayor and Council for their support and the proclamation. III. APPOINTMENTS A. Auburn Tourism Board City Council to confirm the appointment of Philip Hernandez to the Auburn Tourism Board for a three-year term to expire December 31, 2021 Deputy Mayor Peloza moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to appoint Philip Hemandzez to the Tourism Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0 IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There were no modifications to the agenda. V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No. FRN19- 0014 (Gaub) City Council to hold a public hearing in consideration of Franchise Agreement No. FRN19-0014 for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Greg Bush, Wireless Policy Group, Issaquah Mr. Bush thanked the Mayor, Council and staff for their support, and discussed how the small wireless facilities are critical to keep up with demand and move forward. There being no one else to speak the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:18 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. Page 2 of 6 Timothy Miller,Auburn Mr. Miller stated he does not use the shelters due to health concerns. He shared concerns about the day center and suggested the City provide a site for tents, campers and motorhomes. Roy Armstrong, 816 F St SE,Auburn Mr.Armstrong stated he had a water leak at his property. He asked for additional consideration on the required time frame for a leak adjustment. Mike Mony, 2536 I ST NE,Auburn Mr. Morry stated he is currently living at the Ray of Hope. He expressed his appreciation for the facility and the services it provides. He also discussed how Ray of Hope has helped build him back up and removed the stigma of being homeless. Ken Washington, 2536 I St NE,Auburn Mr. Washington stated the staff at Ray of Hope help people feel welcome. He also spoke about the resources and help the programs have provided him. Bob Holt, 10417 SE 302nd St,Auburn Mr. Hult stated he volunteers at the Food Bank and hopes the City is able to house all of the resources in one location. Lynn Snyder,40513 264th Ave SE, Enumclaw Ms. Snyder stated she participates in the "Thursday Night's Dinner" and feels the city of Auburn is a mentor of the neighboring cities. She expressed her appreciation for the work the City is doing to provide community services to people in need. 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. 1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Wales) Councilmember DaCorsi reported he and Councilmember Wales have reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers described on the Consent Agenda this evening and recommended their approval. 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. Page 3 of 6 A. Minutes of the August 19, 2019 City Council Meeting B. Claim Vouchers (Thomas) Claim vouchers list dated September 3rd, 2019 which includes voucher numbers 455289 through voucher 455471 in the amount of$618,186.36 and three wire transfers in the amount of$759,523.66. C. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas) Payroll check numbers 538589 through 538605 in the amount of $577,702.86, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,075,699.94 for a grand total of $2,653,402.80 for the period covering August 15, 2019 to August 28, 2019, are approved for payment this 3rd day of September, 2019. D. Setting Public Hearing for the 2020-2024 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan (Tate) City Council to set the date for a Public Hearing for the proposed Consolidated Plan 2020-2024 Update (Consolidated Plan)and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice to be held on October 7, 2019 at 7:00pm Deputy Mayor Peloza moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. IX. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. X. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5447 (Hinman) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, related to forfeited property; declaring forfeited real property as surplus, and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute agreements Deputy Mayor Peloza moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5447. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0 B. Resolution No. 5451 (Gaub) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting a public hearing to consider the vacation of right-of-way of 130th Avenue SE, between SE 304th Street and SE 302nd Place, within the City of Auburn, Washington Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to Page 4 of 6 adopt Resolution No. 5451. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.4-0 C. Resolution No. 5453 (Hinman) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute agreements related to the Auburn Consolidated Resource Center Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5453. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.4-0 Mayor Backus thanked the Council, volunteers, participants and staff for their hard work to accomplish this program. Councilmember DaCorsi stated this is a very personal topic and is excited about the ability to be able to help where help is needed. Deputy Mayor Peloza discussed what a wonderful opportunity it is for the City of Auburn to be able to provide a One Stop Shop resource center. XI. 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 Deputy Mayor Peloza reported he attended the Philippine Heritage Event at the Nealy Mansion. Councilmember DaCorsi shared information about Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the role she played as one of the first leaders of the woman's rights movement. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported she attended the Pioneer Cemetery Dedication Ceremony, the memorial service for Barbie Sharrard, and the Church of the Nazarene "One Neighborhood" open house event. She also shared she will participate in a press conference to announce an interlocal agreement between King County and the City of Seattle for the Regional Governance model for homelessness. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Page 5 of 6 APPROVED this 16th day of September, 2019. NI( . ___":---\__ .� . C N-V,c\ \ NCY B US, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk Agendas and minutes 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 6 of 6