HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-2018 MinutesIII. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Resolution No. 5388 (Gross) (5 Minutes)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the City
of Auburn fee schedule to adjust for 2019 fees
Director Gaub and Director Tate presented Council with information on the
proposed changes to the annual fee schedule, cost recovery fee,
business license fees and the recommended increase of the System
Development Charges (SDCs).
B. Ordinance No. 6702 (Coleman) (10 Minutes)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Auburn, Washington, establishing the
levy for regular property taxes by the City Of Auburn for collection in 2018 for general
City operational purposes in the amount of $21,948,599.00
Director Coleman presented Council with information on the proposed
changes to the annual property tax levy for 2019, including; a 1 % increase
over last years levy, estimated new construction, estimated refund levy and
the total estimated property tax levy.
C. Ordinance No. 6704 (Gaub) (10 Minutes)
City of Auburn, Washington, amending sections 13.20.010, 13.20.040, 13.20.080,
13.20.090, 13.20.095, 13.20.120, 13.20.182, 13.20.200 and 13.20.230 of the Auburn
City Code relating to maintenance and repair responsibilities for public and private
portions of the sewage collection system; and removing inapplicable code
requirements
Manager Tobin and Engineer Elwell provided Council with a presentation
on Sewer Code Revisions, cleaning up language to clarify the Citys and
the property owner's responsibilities for the maintenance and repair of side
sewers, who is responsible for tree roots, construction permit
requirements for sewer work within a right-of-way, removing
the requirement to connect to sewer on abandoned or vacant properties
and clarifying various definitions.
Council discussed the importance of having septic tanks clean and were
advised that failed septic tanks can be repaired, but they are regulated by
the Health Department.
D. Ordinance No. 6705 (Gaub) (15 Minutes)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington amending Chapter
12.64A of the Auburn City Code related to Public Right -Of -Way Improvements
Assistant Director Sweeting presented Council with information on the
proposed revisions to the City's development standards, what triggers
public right-of-way improvements, how the modification will ensure smaller
projects are not overburden with public improvements and clarification
on what public improvements are required.
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E. Ordinance No. 6701 (Tate) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the
rezone of Parcel No. 1921059037 from R-7, Residential Zone — seven dwelling units
per acre to P-1, Public Use District
Planner Teague provided Council with a presentation on rezoning
parcel number 1921059037 currently owned by the Auburn School District
from R-7 residential zone to P-1 public use district.
F. Ordinance No. 6688 (Tate) (15 Minutes)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter
18.04 and amending sections Table 18.23.030, and 18.57.040, of the City Code,
creating a new definition for Youth Community Support Facilities , adding Youth
Community Support Facilities as a permitted use in the C-1, Light Commercial Zoning
District, and adding an additional Specific Land Use Standard for the siting of Youth
Community Support Facilities
Senior Planner Gouk provided Council with a presentation adding the term
"Youth" to the zoning code definition in order to not place an age limit for
providing homeless services within the City.
Council discussed that a communal residence would not be allowed as a
stand alone use in the light commercial district.
G. Ordinance No. 6706 (Gross) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington related to
insufficient check fees; making those fees consistent with the City's adopted fee
schedule and amending sections 6.01.210, 13.06.511, and 13.52.040 of the Auburn
City Code
City Attorney Gross presented Council updates on amending the City
Code to refer to the Fee Schedule for specific fees in relation to checks
returned for insufficient funds, provisions for animal licenses, certain water
permits, and the amount a landlord could charge a tenant when "splitting" a
master utility bill.
IV. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Auburn Avenue Theater Update (Faber) (15 Minutes)
Director Faber provided Council with a presentation on the Auburn Avenue
Theater to discuss the value of having a theater in Auburn, number and
types of shows, size and location of the theater and future goals including;
renegotiate current lease, purchase and remodel theater, develop a new
theater in a different location or enter into a partnership agreement with a
potential developer.
Council discussed renegotiating the lease, purchase options, extending
the location, and renovation costs.
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B. Park Rules (Faber) (15 Minutes)
Presentation related to Parks Rules and Signage
Director Faber provided Council with information on park rules signs, the
purpose of the signs, international symbols and sign locations.
Council discussed how signs are mounted, having bi-lingual signs and
accessing park rules via smartphones to prevent sign pollution.
C. Fireworks Season Review (Pierson) (15 Minutes)
Analysis of the fireworks season including the 4t' of July.
Commander O'Neil provided Council with a presentation on the 2018
Fireworks Season Review from June 1 st to July 5th, covering zero
tolerance for possession and discharge, efforts to improve communication
with representative from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, proactive fireworks
patrol, staffing, major incidents, confiscated fireworks, calls for
service, 2018 objectives and 2019 goals.
Council discussed concerns with District 2 and District 6 having the
highest number of service calls and options to address this issue.
Commander O'Neil advised Council that these districts are the busiest and
most populated areas of the City which contributes to the amount of calls
and they will look at adding additional patrols next year.
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There was no other discussion.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. MATRIX
A. Matrix
Council discussed the Matrix and requested that Tenant Protection
Measures and Inspection Requirements be added, with the date to be
determined.
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
P OVED is day of December, 2 18.
BOB BAGGETT, DEN YOR Te� sT, Deputy ity Jerk
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