HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-2013 MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
Municipal Services Committee
February 25, 2013 - 3:30 PM
City Hall Council Conference Room
AGENDA
I.CALL TO ORDER
A.Roll Call
B.Announcements
C.Agenda Modifications
II.CONSENT AGENDA
A. February 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes*
III.ACTION
A. Ordinance No. 6423* (Lee)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Section 12.32.010 of the Auburn City Code relating to sidewalk use restrictions.
IV.DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Ordinance No. 6457 - Changes to the Animal Control and Licensing Code*
(Hanson)
An Ordinance of the City Council amending Chapters 6.01 and 6.04 of the Auburn
City Code relating to Animal Control and Licensing.
B. Project Matrix*
V.ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
*Denotes attachments included in the agenda packet.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
February 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Date:
February 14, 2013
Department:
Police
Attachments:
February 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:
Meeting Date:February 25, 2013 Item Number:CA.A
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Municipal Services Committee
February 11, 2013 - 3:30 PM
City Hall Council Conference Room
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Peloza called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. in the Council
Conference Room of City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA.
A. Roll Call
Members present: Chair Bill Peloza, Vice Chair Wayne Osborne,
Member John Partridge.
Staff present: Mayor Pete Lewis, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Public
Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, City Attorney Dan
Heid, Assistant City Attorney Steven Gross, Solid Waste and
Recycling Supervisor Joan Nelson and Police Secretary/Scribe Terry
Mendoza. Others present: Auburn Reporter representative Robert
Whale and citizens Scot Pondelick, Virginia Haugen, Sandra Dolge,
Peggy Candill, Luis Lopez, Skee Goforth, Allen Sang Van, Jason
Letran, Thai Pham, Thom Stoddert, Tony Ton and Roger Olson.
B. Announcements
C. Agenda Modifications
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. January 28, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Vice Chair Osborne moved to accept the Minutes as presented.
Member Partridge seconded. Chair Peloza concurred.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
III. ACTION
A. Ordinance No. 6428 (Dowdy)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending sections 2.75.040 and 2.75.060 of the Auburn City Code
relating to the Director of Emergency Management. The City recently
reorganized and Emergency Management is now under Public Works;
however, in order to have an effective Emergency Management
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Committee you need to have the Chief of Police involved and updates
to this Ordinance provide the City more flexibility in the code allowing
for the Mayor to determine and appoint the Director of Emergency
Management. Committee discussion followed.
Vice Chair Osborne moved to forward to full Council for consideration.
Member Partridge seconded. Chair Peloza concurred.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
B. Resolution No. 4907 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amended and
restated Interlocal Agreement between the City of Auburn and King
County for Solid Waste Management. This extends the ILA out to
2040 for debt service and capital improvement purposes mainly. This
was previously discussed at a meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee.
Vice Chair Osborne moved to forward to full Council for consideration.
Member Partridge seconded. Chair Peloza concurred.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Ordinance No. 6398 Pull Tabs (Heid)
At the request of last year's Municipal Services Committee this item
was brought back for discussion to determine if any changes need to
be made to this Ordinance based on the status of the economy. Dan
Heid, City Attorney advised that our Ordinance is identical to the
State's statute on the amount of taxes that can be imposed on pull-
tab games. Finance Director Shelley Coleman reported that there has
been approximately a fifty percent (50%) reduction in revenue which is
what was projected when the changes were implemented. No
changes were recommended at this time since our Ordinance is in line
with the State law. Committee discussion followed.
B. Bad Debt Write Off - Parks, Arts & Recreation (Faber)
Daryl Faber, Director for Parks, Arts and Recreation advised that after
a financial review of the Park's department it was decided that they
needed to write off their bad debt that has been accumulated over the
last decade. Chair Peloza asked why it has taken so long to take
action on this bad debt. Staff response was that the debt had been
overlooked. The total amount was $3,641.00 and includes facility
fees, program fees, NSF and bank fees. Committee discussion
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followed.
C. Vietnamese Veterans Memorial (Faber)
Daryl Faber, Director for Parks, Arts and Recreation, advised the
committee on a preliminary project for a joint American Vietnamese
War Memorial that would potentially be located in Auburn Veterans
Memorial Park. Thom Stoddert, retired military member who works
closely with the Vietnamese community and is a freelance writer for
Washington State Veteran's Affairs, along with Roger Olson, Chaplain
and past Commander, Auburn American Legion Post 78, were
introduced and provided input on what has been discussed to date on
the project. Mayor Lewis commented that details need to be worked
out so as not to be in conflict with any current memorials in place at
the park and City Council committees will be part of the efforts, as
well. Committee discussion followed.
D. Animal Control and Rescue (Lee)
Police Chief Bob Lee presented an overview on activity statistics for
the first month of Animal Control operations. The focus was on
education for Auburn citizens on the new program. Total calls for
service received were 83; 25 of the calls were dispatched through 911,
45 were initiated by direct phone calls to Animal Control Officer
Winner, 1 call was for a wildlife response, 4 incidents were Officer
assists, and 5 were to assist with the removal of deceased animals.
Additionally, 25 written warnings were issued. Committee discussion
followed.
E. Concealed Pistol Licenses (Lee)
Police Chief Bob Lee provided the committee with information on the
processing of Concealed Weapons Permits (CPL) by the Police
Records Unit. The number of CPL's processed related to the costs for
staff to process and the fees that are charged results in an
approximate $9.68 cost to the Auburn Police Department for each new
CPL (this cost does not include City legal review). As a result Police
Records Manager, Chris James, has been researching ways to be
more efficient in the processing of these applications. It is anticipated
that the time saved in CPL processing could be reduced by fifty
percent (50%) if "latest technology" equipment can be acquired and
new procedures implemented. Councilmember John Partridge, also
Chair of the King County Regional Law Safety and Justice Committee
(RLSJ), will bring this item forward as a discussion item at a future
RLSJ meeting. Committee discussion followed.
F. Project Matrix
The following updates were made to the Project Matrix:
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Item 20P:
Review date changed to 4/8/13. Status updated.
Item 4I:
Review date updated to 1/13/14.
Item 7I:
Lead changed to Councilmember Partridge. Review date changed to
1/13/14. Status updated.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. The next meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is Monday, February 28, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.
in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 25 W. Main Street, Auburn,
WA.
Signed this ______ day of February, 2013.
____________________ _________________________________
Bill Peloza, Chair Terry Mendoza, Police Secretary/Scribe
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6423
Date:
February 13, 2013
Department:
Legal
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6423
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Municipal Services Committee to recommend City Council approve Ordinance No. 6423.
Background Summary:
The current provisions of the Auburn City Code allow bicycles to be ridden on public
sidewalks within the City. Specifically, the Code describes sidewalks as being being for
the exclusive use of pedestrians with the single exception of bicycle use. See Section
12.32.010 of the Auburn City Code, below:
12.32.010 Sidewalk use restriction.
All sidewalks in the public streets, alleys and places in the city, for the full width thereof,
are exclusively for the use of pedestrians, and shall be used for no other purpose
whatsoever except as hereinafter provided and except for the use of bicycles. (Ord. 2983
1, 1976; 1957 code 8.18.010.)
There are a number of state statutes that also accommodate use of sidewalks for
persons riding bicycles, See, for instance, RCW Sections 46.61.261 and 46.61.755,
below:
46.61.261 Sidewalks, crosswalks-Pedestrians, bicycles.
(1) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian or bicycle on a
sidewalk. The rider of a bicycle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk
or crosswalk.
(2)(a) If a person is found to have committed an infraction under this section within a
school, playground, or crosswalk speed zone created under RCW 46.61.440, the person
must be assessed a monetary penalty equal to twice the penalty assessed under RCW
46.63.110. The penalty may not be waived, reduced, or suspended.
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(b) Fifty percent of the moneys collected under this subsection must be deposited into
the school zone safety account. [2010 c 242 3, eff. July 1, 2010; 2000 c 85 2; 1975 c 62 41.]
46.61.755 Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles.
(1) Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and
shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter,
except as to special regulations in RCW 46.61.750 through 46.61.780 and except as to
those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application.
(2) Every person riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk or crosswalk must be granted all of the
rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to a pedestrian by this chapter. [2000 c
85 3; 1965 ex.s. c 155 80.]
However, a section of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) [WAC 308-330-555]
adds a limitation on bicycle use on sidewalks in that it prohibits riding a bicycle on
sidewalks in a business district. See below:
308-330-555 Bicycles-Riding on sidewalks.
(1) No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk in a business district.
(2) A person may ride a bicycle on any other sidewalk or any roadway unless restricted
or prohibited by traffic control devices.
(3) Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the
right of way to any pedestrian. [1965 ex.s. c 155 80.]
WAC 308-330-555 is included in the Washington State Model Traffic Ordinance[1] which
has been adopted by the City of Auburn and is thus a part of the City Code.[2]
Accordingly, there is a potential conflict in the City Codes with one provision seemingly
allowing bicycles to be ridden on sidewalks and another that prohibits riding a bicycle
upon a sidewalk in a business district. In order to eliminate the conflict in the language of
the two code sections it would be appropriate to change ACC 12.32.010 as follows:
12.32.010 Sidewalk use restriction.
All sidewalks in the public streets, alleys and places in the city, for the full width thereof,
are exclusively for the use of pedestrians, and shall be used for no other purpose
whatsoever except as hereinafter provided and except for the use of bicycles on
sidewalks in any zones or districts of the city other than business districts. (Ord. 2983 1,
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1976; 1957 code 8.18.010.)
The above change would allow bicycles to be ridden on sidewalks within the City except
in business districts where pedestrian traffic may be less conducive to bicycle usage.
[1]
The Washington Legislature first enacted the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance in
1975 and it was codified in RCW Ch. 46.90. In 1993 the legislature directed that the
Model Traffic Ordinance be changed from a statutory process to an administrative rule-
making process. The MTO is now contained in the Washington Administrative Code, Ch.
308-330 WAC. The Department of Licensing, in consultation with the Washington State
Patrol and the Traffic Safety Commission, must periodically update the MTO.
The Washington Model Traffic Ordinance was developed in response to the pressing
need of many cities, towns, and counties to have an economical and effective way of
keeping their traffic ordinances up-to-date. Local jurisdictions do not have to adopt
individual state traffic laws every time the state laws are amended if they have adopted
the MTO by reference.
Washington's MTO was based on the Model Traffic Ordinance of the National Committee
on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinance, a private, non-profit membership organization
dedicated to providing uniformity of traffic laws and regulations through the timely
dissemination of information and model legislation on traffic safety issues. In 1972 the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission contracted Municipal Research and Services
Center for a federally funded project to compare the Uniform Code with the state's motor
vehicle laws and prepare a model traffic ordinance that could be adopted by reference by
cities, towns and counties.
Basically, the MTO is a uniform compilation of traffic laws which may be adopted by
reference by a Washington city, town or county. As such, the MTO provides for the
framework of consistent traffic laws across the whole state of Washington.
[2] 10.04.010 Adopted - Copy filed and authenticated.
The "Washington Model Traffic Ordinance," Chapter 308-330 WAC, is adopted by
reference, including all future amendments or additions thereto as provided in Chapter
46.90 RCW, and under the provisions of RCW 35A.12.140, the ordinance codified in this
chapter shall be published as required by law, but the aforementioned Washington
Model Traffic Ordinance adopted by reference need not be published but shall be
authenticated and recorded with the Auburn city clerk, and not less than one copy of
such chapter in the form in which it was adopted shall forthwith be filed in the office of
the Auburn city clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 4679 2, 1994.)
Reviewed by Council Committees:
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Finance, Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:Lee
Meeting Date:February 25, 2013 Item Number:ACT.C
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Ordinance No. 6423
February 13, 2013
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 4 2 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTION 12.32.010 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE
RELATING TO SIDEWALK USE RESTRICTIONS
WHEREAS, the current provisions of Section 12.32.010 of the Auburn City
Code (ACC) provides that sidewalks are exclusively for the use of pedestrians
and shall not be used for other purposes except for the use of bicycles; and
WHEREAS, that provision which would allow bicycles to use sidewalks is
inconsistent with a portion of state law, including specifically Section 308-330-
555 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), regarding riding bicycles on
sidewalks, as it prohibits riding bicycles on sidewalks in “business districts”; and
WHEREAS, WAC 308-330-555 is in included in the Washington State
Model Traffic Ordinance, which has been adopted into the Model Traffic
Ordinance pursuant to ACC 10.04.010 and RCW Chapter 46.90; and
WHEREAS, in order to eliminate the conflict between these two provisions
as they relate to riding bicycles on sidewalks in business districts, it is
appropriate that the City Code be changed to provide consistency between them,
and thereby bring the City Code into conformity with the laws applicable in other
cities and generally across the state, and it is thus appropriate that the restriction
on the use of sidewalks exclude bicycles on sidewalks in business districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
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Ordinance No. 6423
February 13, 2013
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Section 1. Amendment to City Code. That section 12.32.010 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
12.32.010 Sidewalk use restriction.
All sidewalks in the public streets, alleys and places in the
city, for the full width thereof, are exclusively for the use of
pedestrians, and shall be used for no other purpose whatsoever
except as hereinafter provided and except for the use of bicycles on
sidewalks in any zones or districts of the city other than business
districts. (Ord. 2983 § 1, 1976; 1957 code § 8.18.010.)
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of
the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons
or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law.
INTRODUCED: __________________
PASSED: _______________________
APPROVED: ____________________
CITY OF AUBURN
______________________________
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
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Ordinance No. 6423
February 13, 2013
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ATTEST:
_________________________
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
Published: _________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6457 - Changes to the Animal Control and
Licensing Code
Date:
February 20, 2013
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6457
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance, Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:Hanson
Meeting Date:February 25, 2013 Item Number:DI.A
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Ordinance No. 6457
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ORDINANCE NO. 6457
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 6.01 AND 6.04 OF THE AUBURN CITY
CODE ALL RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND
LICENSING
WHEREAS, the City enacted Ordinance 6424 on November 19, 2012,
adopting different provisions pertaining to animal control; and,
WHEREAS, Section 3 of that Ordinance, adding a new section 6.04.070
to the Auburn City Code related to animal licenses, erroneously contained
language related to license fees that did not ref lect the Council’s intent, as that
intent was reflected in Council Committee discussions; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to correct this error by amending
Ordinance 6424; and,
WHEREAS, Section 246-100-197 of the Washington Administrative Code
(“W AC”) requires all dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies, and
WAC 246-100-070 requires local jurisdictions to enforce this requirement; and,
WHEREAS, additional technical corrections need to be made to the table
of penalties in Section 6.01.201.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. That section 6.04.070 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
6.04.070 Animal licenses.
A. Animal licenses shall be issued by the City and/or its authorized
contractor and may be issued by veterinarians, pet shops, catteries, and kennels
and other approved locations upon application and the payment of a license fee
according to the schedule provided by the resolution of the City Council. They
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shall be subject to the following:
B. Applications for an animal license shall be on forms provided by the
City. Upon application and the payment of a license fee according to the
schedule provided in the City’s fee schedule, animal licenses shall be issued by
the City or approved entities.
C. Any and all fees associated with the licensing of pets shall be
established and may be amended by resolution of the City Council.
D. Animal licenses for dogs and cats shall be valid from January
through December of any given year for a period of one year from the date on in
which the license is issued and shall be renewed annually. subject to the
following provisions:
For a license issued by King County Regional Animal Services prior to January 1,
2013, this license shall be considered by the City to be valid through its
expiration date and no City of Auburn license shall be required until after said
expiration date. The City shall recognize as valid “lifetime” licenses issued by
King County Regional Animal Services prior to January 1, 2013. Existing lifetime
licenses are not transferable to any other pet.
1. For a license issued by King County Regional Animal Services prior
to January 1, 2013 that expires prior to December 31, 2013, the license holder
shall be responsible for applying for a City of Auburn license and paying a pro -
rated fee for the remaining period of 2013.
2. Persons applying for an animal license with the City beginning on
January 1, 2013 that do not have a cur rent a license issued by King County
Regional Animal Services must license their pet with the City subject to its
licensing process and fees.
E. Juvenile licenses may be obtained in lieu of an unaltered animal
license for animals from eight weeks to six months old.
F. A person under the age eighteen years is not eligible to purchase
an animal license.
G. City residents who qualify under the provisions of Chapter 13.24 of
the Auburn City Code may purchase a discounted animal license for their cats or
dogs that are neutered or spayed and that are maintained at the registered
owner's registered address.
H. Disabled residents that meet one or more of the following eligibility
requirements and complete and submit the required City form may purchase a
discounted animal license for their cats or dogs that are neutered or spayed and
that are maintained at the registered owner's registered address:
1. Current King County Metro Regional Reduced Fare Permit.
2. Certification from the Veterans Administration of a disability of at
least 40 percent.
3. Valid Medicare card issued by the Social Security Administration.
4. Valid Regional ADA paratransit card issued by King County Metro
or Pierce Transit or Sound Transit.
5. Obvious physical impairment.
6. Current participation in a vocational career pro gram through the
Washington State Individual Education Program.
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7. Medically disabled as certified by a physician, psychiatrist,
psychologist, physician’s assistant, advanced registered nurse practitioner or
audiologist, licensed in the State of Washington.
Service animals shall be licensed but no license fee shall be required
Section 2. Amendment to City Code. That section 6.04.010 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
6.04.010 License Required.
It is unlawful for any person to own, keep, or have control of a dog or cat over the
age of 8 weeks, whether confined or not, within the corporate boundaries of the
City without having a current license tag attached to the collar or harness which
is worn by the dog or cat or having been lawfully implanted with a microchip. Any
dog or cat which is off the premises of its owner must have a current license,
regardless of its age. If any dog and/or cat which is required to be licensed is
found without a current license, it may be seized and impounded by the animal
control agency or the law enforcement agency of the City. Additionally, such
seizure and impoundment will not preclude the issuance of a criminal complaint.
Proof of rabies vaccination is required as a condition to obtaining a license.
Section 3. Amendment to City Code. That a new section, 6.04.015,
“Rabies Vaccination Required” of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby
is adopted to read as follows:
6.04.015 Rabies Vaccination Required.
All dogs, cats, and ferrets over the age of eight (8) weeks shall be vaccinated for
rabies. Provided, that this requirement may waived upon certification from a
licensed veterinarian that the animal, for medical reasons, should not be
vaccinated for rabies.
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Section 4. Amendment to City Code. That section 6.04.020 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
6.04.020 Display or Evidence of License.
A. Any person in possession of a dog or cat in a public place must, upon
demand from an animal control officer or police officer, display the
animal’s license tag and proof of rabies vaccination, except that a dog or
cat properly implanted with a microchip in accordance with this chapter
need not display a tag, but must allow the officer to scan or read the
microchip. Refusal to display the tag or to allow scanning or reading the
microchip is a violation and the animal may be impounded.
B. Owners that choose to have their dog or cat implanted with a microchip
shall be responsible for licensing their dog or cat with City and shall pay all
required and applicable licensing fees.
C. Any person in possession of a dog or cat on private property that is not
open to the public must, upon demand from an animal control officer or
police officer, provide proof that the animal is licensed in accordance with
this title.
Section 5. Amendment to City Code. That section 6.01.210 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
6.01.210 Penalties for violation
a. Unless specifically designated in this T itle as a gross misdemeanor or
misdemeanor or is specified to be enforced pursuant to other law, including, but
not limited to, other chapters or titles of this Code, any violation of this Title shall
constitute a Class 1 infraction, with a penalty not to exceed $250, not including
statutory assessments. Such penalty is in addition to any other remedies or
penalties specifically provided by law. For each act herein prohibited of a
continuing nature, each day shall be considered a separate offense. For all
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infractions with graduated penalties for subsequent offenses, the offenses are
measured on a “rolling” basis; i.e., within the most recent 12 months.
b. Unless specified otherwise in the Auburn City Code, the penalties for
violation of this Title are:
Code Provision Violation Penalty
6.01.060 Interference with impounding
an animal
Maximum $5,000.00, 364
days (GM)
6.01.130 Duties upon injury or death to
an animal
Maximum $1,000.00, 90
days (M)
6.01.140 Cruelty to Animals (adopting
RCW 16.52)
Max. $5,000.00, 364 days
(GM)
6.01.150 Crimes related to Animals
(adopting RCW 9.08)
Mandatory $500.00 fine
(GM)
6.01.160 Interfering with dog guide or
service animal (adopting RCW
9.91.170)
Maximum $5,000.00, 364
days (GM)
6.01.170 Interfering with search and
rescue dog (adopting RCW
9.91.175)
Maximum $5,000.00, 364
days (GM)
6.01.180 Unlawful Traps (adopting RCW
77.15.194, 77.15.196)
Maximum $5,000.00, 364
days (GM)
6.01.200 Poisoning Animals (adopting
RCW 16.52.190)
Maximum $5,000.00, 364
days (GM)
6.02.010(A) Animal at Large 1st offense $50.00
2nd offense $100.00
3rd offense $200.00
4th and subsequent offense
$250.00 (I)1
6.02.020 Failure to confine dog or cat in
heat
1st offense $50.00
2nd offense $100.00
3rd offense $200.00
4th and subsequent offense
$250.00 (I)
6.02.030 Possession of a Rooster 1st offense $50.00
2nd offense $100.00
3rd offense $200.00
4th and subsequent offense
$250.00 (I)
6.02.040 Dog off-leash 1st offense $50.00
1 For all infractions with graduated penalties, the offenses are measured on a “rolling” basis; i.e.,
within the most recent 12 months.
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Code Provision Violation Penalty
2nd offense $100.00
3rd offense $200.00
4th and subsequent offense
$250.00 (I)
6.02.050 Dog chasing vehicle on public
road
1st offense $50.00
2nd offense $100.00
3rd offense $200.00
4th and subsequent offense
$250.00 (I)
6.02.080 Dog jumping or threatening
pedestrian
1st offense $50.00
2nd offense $100.00
3rd offense $200.00
4th and subsequent offense
$250.00 (I)
6.02.090 Animal injuring human,
domestic animal, or livestock
Maximum $1,000.00, 90
days (M)
$250.00 (GM)
6.02.100 Directing dog to attack or
harass
Maximum $5,000.00, 364
days (GM)
6.02.110 Directing dog to attack or
harass public officer
Maximum $5,000.00, 364
days
Minimum of $500.00, 5
days in jail (GM)
6.02.120 Use of dog in illegal activity $500.00 (GM)
6.02.130 Animal injuring private and
public property
If value of damage to the
property is less than $750,
the penalty shall be up to
$250.00 (I)
If value of the damage to
the property is equal to or
greater than $750, the
Maximum penalty shall be
$1,000.00, and 90 days
(M)
6.02.132(A) Failure to remove animal
waste.
$25.00 (I)
6.02.132(B) Failure to posses equipment to
remove animal waste
$25.00 (I)
6.02.140 Animal Noise2 $50.00 (I)
6.02.150 Unlicensed transfer of animals
in public place
$50.00 (I)
2 Note: This is also a violation of 8.28.010(C). However, the penalties for that are civil fines that
must be imposed as part of code enforcement.
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Ordinance No. 6457
2.8.13
Page 7 of 8
Code Provision Violation Penalty
6.04.010 Failure to license dog or cat $50.00 (I)
6.04.020(A) Failure to display license or
allow to scan for microchip
$50.00 (I)
6.04.020(B) Failure to provide proof of
licensing
$50.00 (I)
6.04.040 Violation of maximum number
of dogs/cats3
$50.00 (I)
6.04.060 Sale or gift of unaltered pet in
public
$50.00 (I)
6.04.090 Sale or transfer of unlicensed
pet
$50.00 (I)
6.04.130 Insufficient check/stop payment
for check used to purchase
license
$50.00 (I)
6.04.015 Failure to get rabies
vaccination
$50.00 (I)
6.04.170(A) Transfer of puppies of dog not
licensed as unaltered
$50.00 (I)
6.04.170(B) Transfer of kittens of cat not
licensed as unaltered
$50.00 (I)
6.04.170(D) Failure to list license number
on advertisement
$50.00 (I)
Section 6. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be nec essary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 7. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of
the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons
or circumstances.
3 Note: This is also a violation of ACC 18.31.230, and may be processed by Code Enforcement
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Ordinance No. 6457
2.8.13
Page 8 of 8
Section 8. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law.
INTRODUCED: __________________
PASSED: _______________________
APPROVED: ____________________
CITY OF AUBURN
______________________________
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
Published: _________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Project Matrix
Date:
February 20, 2013
Department:
Police
Attachments:
Project Matrix
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:
Meeting Date:February 25, 2013 Item Number:DI.B
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDI.B Page 23 of 24
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE PROJECT - GOAL MATRIX
NO.PROJECT DESCRIPTION LEAD COST REVIEW DATE
EST.
COMPL.
DATE
STATUS
10P Red Light Photo Enforcement Bob Lee 4/22/2013
Quarterly Reports: Jan (Prev Oct-Dec); April (Prev Jan-
Mar); July (Prev Apr-June); October (Prev July-Sept)
2nd meeting of the month. RedFlex contract set to
expire in the Spring; discuss at 1st meeting in February
2013.
20P Animal Control and Rescue Bob Lee 4/8/2013 On-Going
Quarterly Reports: Jan (Prev Oct-Dec); April (Prev Jan-
Mar); July (Prev Apr-June); October (Prev July-Sept)
1st meeting of the month. Animal Shelter and Service
began January 1, 2013.
24P Fireworks Update Bob Lee 4/8/2013 On-Going Council met with MIT on 10/17/12 and reviewed the
2012 Fireworks season.
27P Animal Control Licensing Program Darcie Hanson 4/22/2013
Quarterly Reports: Jan (Prev Oct-Dec); April (Prev Jan-
Mar); July (Prev Apr-June); October (Prev July-Sept)
2nd meeting of the month.
28 P Solid Waste Rate Review Shelley Coleman 6/10/2013
Through MSWMAC input from other cities will help COA
determine if it will change to direct billing. New rates will
go into effect January 1 (2013 & 2014). Annual rate
increases are planned in the next 4-5 years to end the
commercial subsidy for residential service.
29P Golf Course & Restaurant Working Capital
Review and Future Plans Shelley Coleman 4/22/2013 On-Going
Quarterly Reports: Jan (Prev Oct-Dec); April (Prev Jan-
Mar); July (Prev Apr-June); October (Prev July-Sept)
2nd meeting of the month. 12/10/12 for golf course
operations marketing plan review. Daryl Faber provided
marketing brochure for committee information.
30P Street Median Maintenance Daryl Faber 3/25/2013
Committee will work with PCDC and PW to develop and
implement standardized approach to street median
maintenance. Complete maintenance guidelines and
final report due on 3/25/13.
31P Cemetery Update Daryl Faber 3/11/2013 Review Marketing Plan.
NO.ITEM OF INTEREST
3 I Shopping Cart Update Randy Bailey 7/1/2013 January (Prev July-Dec),July (Prev Jan-June).M&O to
provide shopping cart aging information.
4 I Ordinance No. 6398 - Pull Tabs Dan Heid 1/13/2014
Annual review of taxation basis to determine if any
changes need to be made -dependent upon status of
economy. Ordinance No. 6398 was enacted 2/21/12.
5I Review Cemetery Endowment Care Fund Daryl Faber 9/9/2013
6I Review all non-Utility Enterprise
Fees/Funds Daryl Faber 9/9/2013
7I Concealed Pistol Licenses Benefit Cost
Analysis John Partridge 1/13/2014
Determine if we have appropriate costs for this task.
This item has been assigned to Councilmember
Partridge to take to the Regional Law Safety &Justice
Committee meetings.
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