HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-2020 CITY COUNCIL AGENDACity Council Meeting
March 16, 2020 - 7:00 P M
Virtual and City Hall Council Chambers
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I .C AL L T O O RD E R
A .Virtual Participation Link
1.Virtual P articipation L ink
T he City Council Meeting will be held virtually and in person at Council Chambers.
T he public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by clicking on the link or
calling into the meeting at the phone number which will be provided below by 5
p.m. F riday.
B .P ledge of Allegiance
C.Roll Call
I I .ANNO UNC E M E NT S, P RO C L AM AT IO NS, AND P RE S E NTAT I O NS
I I I .AP P O I NT M E NT S
A .Transportation Advisory B oard
City Council to appoint Waylon Menzia to the Transportation Advisory B oard, serving
as the high school student representative, for a three year term to expire December 31,
2022
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to approve the Transportation Advisory
Board Appointment.)
I V.AG E ND A M O D I F IC AT I O NS
V.C IT IZE N I NP UT, P UB L I C HE ARI NG S AND C O RRE S P O ND E NC E
A .P ublic Hearings
1.Public Hearing for Right-of-Way Vacation V 1-19 (Gaub)
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.
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1.Virtual P articipation
I f you are attending the meeting virtually (use the link or number which will be
provided above by 5 p.m. Friday) please sign in and the Chair will call on the
participant to speak at the appropriate time. Participants can alternatively submit
written comments to scampbell@auburnwa.gov. A ll written comments must be
received prior to 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting and must be 350
words or less.
C.Correspondence - (T here is no correspondence for Council review.)
V I .C O UNC I L AD HO C C O M M IT T E E RE P O RT S
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.F inance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair B aggett)
V I I .C O NS E NT AG E ND A
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 March 2, 2020 Special City Council Meeting
B .Minutes of the March 2, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
C.Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
Claim vouchers list dated March 16, 2020 which includes voucher numbers 457607
through 457801 in the amount of $4,648,835.35 and one wire transfer in the amount of
$440,993.81
D.P ayroll Vouchers (T homas)
P ayroll check numbers 538871 through 538886 in the amount of $238,554.63 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,111,889.01 for a grand total of
$2,350,443.64 for the period covering F ebruary 25, 2020 to March 11, 2020
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to approve the Consent Agenda.)
V I I I .UNF INIS HE D B US I NE S S
I X.NE W B US I NE S S
X .O RD INANC E S
A .Ordinance No. 6759 (Gaub)
A n Ordinance vacating right-of-way of a portion of the alley north of 3rd S treet NE
between B S treet NE and Auburn Avenue
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6759.)
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X I .RE S O L UT IO NS
A .Resolution No. 5502 (Hinman)
A Resolution approving the L odging Tax Grant disbursements recommended by the
A uburn L odging Tax Advisory Committee
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to adopt Resolution No. 5502.)
X I I .M AY O R AND C O UNC I L M E M B E R RE P O RT S
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
B .From the M ayor
X I I I .AD J O URNM E NT
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.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Public Hearing for Right-of-Way Vacation V1-19 (Gaub)
Date:
February 4, 2020
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of Right-of-Way Vacation V1-19. For
further action on this item see Ordinance No. 6759.
Background Summary:
Per Auburn City Code Chapter 12.48 a public hearing shall be held to consider the proposed
right-of-way vacation for V1-19 for the right-of-way of a portion of the Alley north of 3rd Street
NE between B Street NE and Auburn Avenue. The date of the public hearing was set by
Resolution No. 5490 on February 3, 2020.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:March 16, 2020 Item Number:PH.1
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the March 2, 2020 Special City Council Meeting
Date:
March 10, 2020
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
03-02-2020 Special Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:March 16, 2020 Item Number:CA.A
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Special City Council Meeting
March 2, 2020 - 6:00 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUT E S
I .C AL L T O O RD E R
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of A uburn City Hall, 25 West Main S treet in Auburn.
A .Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, B ob Baggett,
J ames J eyaraj and Chris Stearns. Councilmember Robyn Mulenga and
Yolanda Trout-Manuel were excused and Councilmember L arry Brown was
unexcused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Chief City
P rosecutor Harry Boesche, Director of A dministration Dana Hinman,
Director of Public Works I ngrid Gaub, Director of Human Resources and
Risk Management Candis Martinson, Development S ervices Manager
J ason Krum, Economic Development Manager Doug L ein, Chief of P olice
Dan O’Neil and Deputy City Clerk Teresa Mattingly.
I I .D IS C US S I O N IT E M S
A .City Organizational Overview - L egal Department (Comeau)
City Attorney Comeau and Chief P rosecutor Boesche provided Council
with an overview of the L egal Department and discussed the Civil, Criminal
P rosecution and City Clerks divisions, what each division is responsible for,
the department's organizational structure and the 2020 budget.
Council discussed how the L egal Department and the City Clerk's office
manages their workload, the average timeframe to complete a trial, if the
prosecutor's office maintains records by race and what steps if any that
A uburn takes to combat human trafficking.
B .City Organizational Overview - Administration Department
(Hinman)
Director Hinman provided Council with an overview of the Department of
A dministration and discussed the four divisions in the department;
E conomic Development, Emergency Management, Facilities and
Multimedia/Communications. Director Hinman reviewed the department's
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current staffing and what each division is responsible for. S he also
discussed the homeless initiatives, Government Relations and overseeing
contracts for the legislative services, Healthy Auburn I nitiative and the
A uburn Consolidated Resource Center.
Council discussed what the facilities department is doing about
cleaning the buildings and educating the staff and the public about the
coronavirus.
I I I .AD J O URNM E NT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 16th day of March, 2020.
_______________________ ____________________________
NA NC Y B A C K US, MAYO R Teresa Mattingly, Deputy City Clerk
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.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the March 2, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
Date:
March 10, 2020
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
03-02-2020 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:March 16, 2020 Item Number:CA.B
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City Council Meeting
March 2, 2020 - 7:00 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUT E S
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I .C AL L T O O RD E R
A.P ledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy B ackus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
C ouncil Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main S treet in A uburn and
led those in attendance in the P ledge of A llegiance.
B.Roll Call
C ouncilmembers present: Deputy Mayor C laude D aCorsi, B ob B aggett,
L arry B rown, J ames J eyaraj and C hris Stearns. C ouncilmember Robyn
Mulenga and Yolanda Trout-Manuel were excused.
Mayor Nancy B ackus and the f ollowing department directors and staff
members were present: City A ttorney Kendra Comeau, Director of Public
Works I ngrid Gaub, Director of Human R esources and R isk Management
C andis Martinson, Director of I nformation and Technology D avid Travis,
D irector of F inance J amie Thomas, Economic Development Manager
D oug L ein, Real Property A nalyst J osh A rndt, Development S ervices
Manager J ason Krum, C hief of P olice Dan O’Neil and D eputy C ity C lerk
Teresa Mattingly.
I I .ANNO UNC E M E NT S, P RO C L AM AT IO NS , AND P RE S E NTAT IO NS
A.P olice Chief Presentation
C ommander S amuel B etz presented the L ife Saving Medal to Officer
K enny Lyman, B rian A nderson and Matthew Mc Nabb for saving the lif e of a
woman during a Valley Swat Team hostage incident.
B.Gambling Awareness Month
Mayor B ackus to proclaim March 2020 as "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" in
the City of Auburn
Mayor B ackus read and presented the proclamation to P roblem and
Gambling B oard Member Eva J ames.
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Ms. J ames thanked the Mayor and Council for bringing awareness to
problem gambling and supporting access to treatment services.
I I I .AP P O INT M E NT S
A.Human S ervices Committee A ppointments
C ity C ouncil to appoint Carmen G oers and J aneane L a C asse to the Human Service
C ommittee f or a three year term to expire December 31, 2022
D eputy Mayor DaC orsi moved and Councilmember B aggett seconded to
appoint Carmen Goers and J aneane L a Casse to the Human Services
C ommittee f or a three-year term to expire D ecember 31, 2022.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 5-0
I V.AG E ND A M O D I F IC AT I O NS
A n updated version of Ordinance No. 6762 has been provided to Council.
V.C I T I ZE N INP UT, P UB L I C HE ARI NG S AND C O RRE S P O ND E NC E
A.P ublic Hearings - (No public hearing is scheduled for this evening.)
B.Audience P articipation
Thi s i s the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Counci l on any issue. Those wi shi ng to speak are reminded to sign in on the form
provi ded.
L inda R edman, 2704 18th S T S E , A uburn
Ms. R edman discussed the option of the C ity of A uburn buying land and
putting tiny homes on it to help with homelessness and her concerns with
laws being conf using.
Virginia Haugen 2503 R S T S E , A uburn
Ms. Haugen discussed her concerns with homelessness and the option of
using C ity buildings as homeless shelters.
C .C orrespondence
There was no correspondence f or Council to review.
V I .C O UNC IL AD HO C C O M M IT T E E RE P O RT S
C ouncil Ad Hoc C ommittee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
C ommittees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
C ity Council, if any.
1.F inance A d Hoc Committee (B aggett)
C ouncilmember Baggett, C hair of the F inance ad hoc committee,
reported he and Councilmember Stearns have reviewed the claims
and payroll vouchers described on the C onsent Agenda this evening
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and recommended their approval.
V I I .C O NS E NT AG E ND A
All matters l isted on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and wi ll be enacted by one moti on in the form listed.
A.Minutes of the F ebruary 10, 2020 and F ebruary 24, 2020
S tudy S ession
B.Minutes of the F ebruary 18, 2020 S pecial C ity C ouncil Meeting
C .Minutes of the F ebruary 18, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
D .C laim Vouchers (T homas)
C laim voucher list dated March 2, 2020 which includes voucher numbers 457482
through 457606 in the amount of $1,842,500.84 and five wire transf ers in the amount of
$732,181.48
E.P ayroll Vouchers (Thomas)
P ayroll check numbers 538860 through 538870 in the amount of $545,911.77 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,098,174.87 f or a grand total of
$2,644,086.64 for the period covering F ebruary 12, 2020 to F ebruary 24, 2020
D eputy Mayor DaC orsi moved and Councilmember B rown seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 5-0
V I I I .UNF I NI S HE D B US I NE S S
There was no unfinished business.
I X.NE W B US INE S S
There was no new business.
X .O RD I NANC E S
A.Ordinance No. 6735 (Gaub)
A n O rdinance granting a franchise for water facilities to the C ity of Tacoma
C ouncilmember Brown moved and Councilmember J eyaraj seconded to
adopt O rdinance No. 6735.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 5-0
B.Ordinance No. 6762 (Comeau/O'Neil)
A n O rdinance relating to the regulation of fireworks, and amending S ections 8.24.030
and 8.24.050 and repealing S ection 2.22.190 of the Auburn City Code
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C ouncilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember B aggett seconded to
adopt O rdinance No. 6762.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 5-0
X I .RE S O L UT IO NS
A.R esolution No. 5500 (Hinman)
A R esolution authorizing an application to the Port of S eattle f or E conomic
D evelopment P artnership P rogram grant funds and to accept and expend funds if
awarded
D eputy Mayor DaC orsi moved and Councilmember B rown seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5500.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 5-0
B.R esolution No. 5503 (Gaub)
A R esolution ratif ying the Mayor ’s Emergency P roclamation
C ouncilmember Brown moved and Councilmember J eyaraj seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5503.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 5-0
X I I .M AY O R AND C O UNC I L M E M B E R RE P O RT S
At this ti me the Mayor and City Council may report on significant i tems associated with
their appoi nted positions on federal, state, regional and local organi zations.
A.Fr om the Council
C ouncilmember Stearns reported he attended the Washington Resource
I nventory Area (W R I A) meeting and took a tour at the P ort of S eattle.
C ouncilmember Baggett reported he attended the South C ounty Area
Transportation Board meeting.
C ouncilmember J eraraj reported he took a tour at the Maintenance and
Operations Department, the A uburn Police Department and did a police
ride-along with Officer A ndrew B ryant.
B.Fr om the M ayor
Mayor B ackus reported she testified on HB 2948 f ormerly known as HB
2907 and also discussed the Coronavirsus and the steps the City is
taking to ensure public safety.
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X I I I .AD J O URNM E NT
There being no further business to come bef ore the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 16th day of March, 2020.
_______________________ ____________________________
NA NC Y B A C K US , MAYO R Teresa Mattingly, Deputy C ity C lerk
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 revi ew
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
Date:
February 24, 2020
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Approve Claim Vouchers
Background Summary:
Claim vouchers list dated March 16, 2020 which includes voucher numbers 457607 through
457801 in the amount of $4,648,835.35 and one wire transfer in the amount of $440,993.81.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:March 16, 2020 Item Number:CA.C
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Payroll Vouchers (Thomas)
Date:
February 24, 2020
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Approve Payroll Vouchers
Background Summary:
Payroll check numbers 538871 through 538886 in the amount of $238,554.63 and electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,111,889.01 for a grand total of $2,350,443.64 for
the period covering February 25, 2020 to March 11, 2020.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:March 16, 2020 Item Number:CA.D
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6759 (Gaub)
Date:
February 4, 2020
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6759
Exhibits A & B
Staff Report
Site Plan
Vicinity Map
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council introduces and adopts Ordinance No. 6759 for Right-of-Way Vacation No. V1-
19.
Background Summary:
Davis Development Services has applied to the City for vacation of the right-of-way of a
portion of the Alley north of 3rd Street NE, between B Street NE and Auburn Avenue. The
applicant currently owns adjacent parcels #5405100015 and #5405100025 to the west and
parcels #0492000481, #0492000480 and #0492000482 to the east and is proposing to
incorporate the right-of-way into development of the adjacent property to provide additional
parking for the medical office building located on parcel #5405100025.
The right-of-way was originally dedicated to the City for street purposes with the plat of
Meadow Addition to Auburn on December 20, 1909 at no cost to the City.
The application has been reviewed by City staff and utility purveyors who have an interest in
this right-of-way. Through this review City staff has determined that the right of way is no
longer necessary to meet the needs of the City and could be vacated.
Ordinance No. 6759, if adopted by City Council, approves Vacation No. V1-19 and vacates
the right-of-way subject to conditions outlined in the Ordinance.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:March 16, 2020 Item Number:ORD.A
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Ordinance No. 6759
ROW Vacation V1-19
January 6, 2020
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ORDINANCE NO. 6759
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN WASHINGTON, VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY OF A
PORTION OF THE ALLEY NORTH OF 3RD STREET NE
BETWEEN B STREET NE AND AUBURN AVENUE WITHIN
THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn, Washington (“City”), has received a petition signed
by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the owners of property abutting to right-of-way located within a
portion of the alley north of 3rd Street NE, between B Street NE and Auburn Avenue, within
the City, requesting vacation of the right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, as required by Chapter 12.48 of the Auburn City Code, a public hearing
was held in connection with the possible vacation, with notice having been provided
pursuant to statute; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all matters presented at the public
hearing on the proposed vacation, held on the 16th day of March, 2020, at the Auburn City
Council Chambers in Auburn, Washington.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN as a non-codified ordinance as follows:
Section 1. Vacation. That the right of way located at a portion of the Alley
north of 3rd Street NE, between B Street NE and Auburn Avenue located within the City of
Auburn, Washington, legally described as follows:
THAT PORTION OF THE ALLEY, BEING 10 FEET IN WIDTH,
ADJACENT TO AND COINCIDENT WITH THE EAST LINE OF
LOTS 3 THROUGH 6, BLOCK 2 OF THE PLAN OF MEADOW
ADDITION TO AUBURN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
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Ordinance No. 6759
ROW Vacation V1-19
January 6, 2020
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THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 18 OF PLATS, PAGE 68,
IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6
OF SAID BLOCK 2 OF SAID PLAT;
THENCE SOUTH 89°17’20” EAST, 57.00 FEET ALONG THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF
AUBURN FOR STREET PURPOSES BY DEED RECORDED
UNDER RECORDING NO. 7807170275;
THENCE NORTH 76°21’00” EAST, 44.37 FEET ALONG THE
NORTH LINE, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
PORTION CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, BEING
THE WEST MARGIN OF SAID ALLEY AND THE TRUE POINT
OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH 00°38’08” EAST, 169.00 FEET ALONG
SAID WEST MARGIN TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
LOT 3 OF SAID PLAN OF MEADOW ADDITION TO AUBURN;
THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF
SAID LOT 3, SOUTH 89°17’30” EAST, 10.00 FEET TO THE
EAST MARGIN OF SAID ALLEY;
THENCE SOUTH 00°38’08” WEST, 165.00 FEET ALONG
SAID EAST MARGIN TO THE MOST WESTERLY
NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT PORTION CONVEYED
TO THE CITY OF AUBURN FOR STREET PURPOSES BY
DEED RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 7807170274;
THENCE SOUTH 68°53’49” WEST, 10.77 FEET TO SAID
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO
THE CITY OF AUBURN FOR STREET PURPOSES BY DEED
RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 7807170275 AND
THE WEST MARGIN OF SAID ALLEY AND THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
CONTAINS 1,670 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. (0.038
ACRES +/-)
[Also identified as Exhibit “A”.]
and as shown on the survey, a copy of which is attached, marked Exhibit "B" is vacated and
the property lying in the right-of-way described, shall inure and belong to those persons
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Ordinance No. 6759
ROW Vacation V1-19
January 6, 2020
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entitled to receive the property in accordance with RCW 35.79.040, conditioned upon the
following:
A. Reservation in favor of the City of a perpetual Nonexclusive
Easement under, over, through and across the vacated right-of-way as described above
for the purpose of laying, maintaining, and installing future and existing sanitary sewer
facilities and including a reservation in favor of the City of the right to grant easements for
utilities over, under and on all portions of the vacated right-of-way as described above.
The City shall have the absolute right, at times as may be necessary for immediate
entry upon said Easement Area for the purpose of maintenance, inspection, construction,
repair or reconstruction of the above improvements without incurring any legal obligation
or liability.
The City shall have the absolute right to place any type of driving surface within
said Easement Area deemed necessary by the City.
The owners of the adjacent properties agree and shall not in any way block, restrict
or impede access and egress to or from said Easement Area, and /or in any way block,
restrict or impede full use of the real property within the Easement Area by the City for
the above described purposes. No building, wall, rockery, fence, trees, or structure of
any kind shall be erected or planted, nor shall any fill material be placed within the
boundaries of said Easement Area, without the express written consent of the City. No
excavation shall be made within three feet of said facilities and the surface level of the
ground within the Easement Area shall be maintained at the elevation as currently
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Ordinance No. 6759
ROW Vacation V1-19
January 6, 2020
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existing.
This easement shall be a covenant running with the adjacent property parcels and
burden said real estate, and shall be binding on the successors, heirs and assigns of all
parties.
B. Under the terms of the reservation set out in Paragraph A above and in
accordance with RCW 35.79.030, the City grants a private utility easement to Puget
Sound Energy over, under, and upon the vacated right-of-way as described above for the
construction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, improvement and removal of
electric distribution facilities. The owners of the adjacent property shall not erect any
structures on the easement and shall not place trees or other obstructions on the
easement that would interfere with the exercise of Grantees’ rights.
C. Under the terms of the reservation set out in Paragraph A above and in
accordance with RCW 35.79.030, the City grants a private utility easement to CenturyLink
over, under and upon the vacated right-of-way as described above for the construction,
operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, improvement and removal of wireline
telecommunications facilities. The owners of the adjacent properties shall not erect any
structures on the easement and shall not place trees or other obstructions on the
easement that would interfere with the exercise of Grantees’ rights.
D. It is provided, however that such reserved or granted utility and access
easements as set out in Paragraphs A, B and C above may be modified to accommodate
a removal, relocation and sitting of the affected utility lines if the City and the property
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Ordinance No. 6759
ROW Vacation V1-19
January 6, 2020
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owners on whose property the utility lines are located agree to the removal relocations
and sitting being paid by said property owners and with the removal relocation and sitting
being done in conformity with applicable standards.
E. The property owners of Parcel Nos. 5405100015 and 5405100025 shall
reserve and grant a public access easement across those parcels from the southern
terminus of the existing public alley (following vacation) to B Street NE and shall construct
such public access easement to City standards for the purposes of allowing vehicular,
pedestrian and emergency access to and from the southern terminus of the existing public
alley (following vacation) to and from B Street NE.
F. Direct access from the vacation area to 3rd Street NE and from Parcel No.
0492000480 to Auburn Avenue shall be permanently closed. The Developer will be
required to remove curb cuts and driveways and replace with sidewalks in accordance
with City Standards upon reservation and construction of such access easement in
paragraph E, above.
G. This vacation shall be effective upon completion of the provisions in
paragraph E and F, above. The above described provisions must be completed by
September 16, 2021 or the vacation and Ordinance will be null and void.
Section 2. Constitutionality or Invalidity. If any portion of this Ordinance or
its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance
or the application of the provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 3. Implementation. The mayor is authorized to implement such
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administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this location.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
five (5) days from and after passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
Section 5. Recordation. The City Clerk is directed to record this Ordinance
with the office of the King County Auditor only upon completion of those provisions set forth
in Section 1, Paragraphs E, F, and G, above, at which time the vacation pursuant to this
Ordinance shall be effective under Auburn City Code 12.48.080.
INTRODUCED: _________________
PASSED: ________________________
APPROVED: _____________________
________________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: _______________
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RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION
STAFF REPORT
Right-of-Way (ROW) Vacation Number V1-19
Applicant: Davis Development Services
Property Location: Right-of-Way located at a portion of the Alley north of 3rd St
NE, between B St NE and Auburn Ave.
Description of right-of-way:
This ROW proposed for vacation consists of a portion of the alley north of 3rd Street NE
between B Street NE and Auburn Avenue. The proposed ROW is adjacent to Parcel
No. 0492000482, 0492000480, and 049200048 on the east and Parcel No. 5405100015
and 5405100025 on the west, and City right-of-way to the north and south. The total
proposed area of ROW for vacation is approximately 1,670± square feet.
The proposed ROW vacation area was originally dedicated to the City of Auburn for
street purposes with the plat of Meadow Addition to Auburn on December 20, 1909.
See Exhibits “A” and “B” for legal description and survey.
Proposal:
Parcel No. 5405100025 currently has a medical office building that the applicant is
proposing to construct additional parking for as they indicate that the number of stalls
currently available is not adequate for the building and it’s uses. The Applicant
proposes that the City vacate the above described right-of-way so that they can include
the area into the construction of additional parking on the adjoining parcels. The
applicant would also close access points from the existing parcels to Auburn Avenue
and 3rd Street NE that currently conflict with the City’s future plans for access
improvements in the area associated with Transportation Improvement Project #R-16.
See the attached Site Plan for access points to be closed associated with the proposed
vacation.
Applicable Policies & Regulations:
• RCW’s applicable to this situation - meets requirements of RCW 35.79.
• MUTCD standards - not affected by this proposal.
• City Code or Ordinances - meets requirements of ACC 12.48.
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• Comprehensive Plan Policy - not affected.
• City Zoning Code - not affected.
Public Benefit:
• The vacated area may be subject to property taxes.
• The street vacation decreases the Right-of-Way maintenance obligation of the
City.
• Vacation of the alley and closure of associated parcel access points onto Auburn
Avenue and 3rd Street NE supports the City’s Transportation Improvement
Project (TIP# R-16) for Regional Growth Center Access Improvements.
Discussion:
The vacation application was circulated to Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Comcast,
CenturyLink, and City staff.
1. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) – PSE has overhead and underground electrical
facilities and will require an easement be retained across the proposed vacation
area.
2. Comcast – No comments from Comcast were received.
3. CenturyLink – Comments from CenturyLink were received requesting an
easement be reserved for facilities currently located in the right-of-way.
4. Engineering – All existing access points onto Auburn Avenue and 3rd Street NE
to the parcels benefiting from the vacation will need to be closed, including
removing curb cuts and replacing with sidewalk, and an access point to the
parcels would need to be established from B Street NE. This would need to be
completed within 18 months if the proposed vacation is approved or the vacation
should be null and void.
5. Transportation – A condition of approval is the requirement to create an access
easement and construct a new alley connection between the southern terminus
of the existing public alley (following the vacation) and B Street NE.
6. Water – No comments. An easement is not needed as there are no water
facilities.
7. Sewer – An easement will need to be retained across the proposed vacation
area for the existing sewer line.
8. Storm –No comments. An easement is not needed as there are no storm
facilities.
9. Planning – No comments.
10. Fire – No comments as the alley is not considered part of fire access.
11. Police – No comments.
12. Streets – No comments.
13. Construction –No comments.
14. Innovation and Technology – No comments
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Assessed Value:
ACC 12.48 states “The city council may require as a condition of the ordinance that the
city be compensated for the vacated right-of-way in an amount which does not exceed
one-half the value of the right-of-way so vacated, except in the event the subject
property or portions thereof were acquired at public expense or have been part of a
dedicated public right-of-way for 25 years or more, compensation may be required in an
amount equal to the full value of the right-of-way being vacated. The city engineer shall
estimate the value of the right-of-way to be vacated based on the assessed values of
comparable properties in the vicinity. If the value of the right-of-way is determined by
the city engineer to be greater than $2,000, the applicant will be required to provide the
city with an appraisal by an MAI appraiser approved by the city engineer, at the
expense of the applicant. The city reserves the right to have a second appraisal
performed at the city’s expense.”
RCW 35.79.030 states the vacation “shall not become effective until the owners of
property abutting upon the street or alley, or part thereof so vacated, shall compensate
such city or town in an amount which does not exceed one-half the appraised value of
the area so vacated. If the street or alley has been part of a dedicated public right-of-
way for twenty-five years or more, or if the subject property or portions thereof were
acquired at public expense, the city or town may require the owners of the property
abutting the street or alley to compensate the city or town in an amount that does not
exceed the full appraised value of the area vacated.”
An appraisal by an MAI appraiser of the subject right-of-way was required to be
submitted by the applicant. The appraisal was reviewed and found to be acceptable.
The appraisal values the right-of-way in a “SALES APPROACH VALUE” at $55,000.00.
The right-of-way has been right-of-way for more than 25 years and was acquired
through dedication for street purposes with the plat of Meadow Addition to Auburn on
December 20, 1909.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the street vacation be granted subject to the following
conditions:
1. An easement shall be reserved for City of Auburn sanitary sewer facilities.
2. An easement shall be reserved for Puget Sound Energy electric facilities.
3. An easement shall be reserved for CenturyLink telecommunications facilities.
4. A public access easement from the southern terminus of the existing public alley
(following vacation) to B Street NE shall be reserved and constructed to City
standards for the purposes of allowing vehicular, pedestrian, and emergency
access, to individual parcels north of the vacation area and adjacent to the
vacation area.
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5. After completion of Condition No. 4, all existing access points onto Auburn
Avenue and 3rd St NE to Parcel Nos. 5405100015, 5405100025, 0492000481,
and 0492000480 shall be closed by removing curb cuts and replacing with
sidewalk.
6. Completion of Condition Nos. 4 and 5 above shall be accomplished within 18
months of the approval of the vacation or the vacation shall be null and void.
7. Staff recommends that compensation for the value of the right-of-way not be
required as it was acquired through dedication of a plat at no cost to the City.
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262.7
NAD_1983_StatePlane_Washington_North_FIPS_4601_Feet
Feet262.7131.40
1:1,576
ROW Vacation #V1-19 Alley north of 3rd St NE between B St NE & Auburn Ave
1in =131 ft
12/13/2019Printed Date:
Map Created by City of Auburn eGIS
Imagery Date: May 2015
Information shown is for general reference
purposes only and does not necessarily
represent exact geographic or cartographic
data as mapped. The City of Auburn makes no
warranty as to its accuracy. Page 31 of 36
AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5502 (Hinman)
Date:
March 10, 2020
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Res olution 5502 - 2020 LTAC Recommendations
Res olution 5502 Exhibit A - 2020 LTAC
Recommendation
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 5502.
Background Summary:
The LTAC has recommended the award of lodging tax dollars as grant funds to certain
businesses to enhance the economic development of the City of Auburn.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Hinman
Meeting Date:March 16, 2020 Item Number:RES.A
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Resolution No. 5502
February 25, 2020
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RESOLUTION NO. 5502
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE LODGING
TAX GRANT DISBURSEMENTS RECOMMENDED BY THE
AUBURN LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn ( “City”) has businesses within its corporate limits
that collect lodging tax dollars in accordance with Chapter 67.28 of the Revised Code of
Washington (RCW); and
WHEREAS, the City has established a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (“LTAC”)
in accordance with RCW 67.28.1817, and codified in Chapter 2.77 of the Auburn City
Code (ACC); and
WHEREAS, the LTAC is obligated by ACC 2.77.060 to make recommendations to
the City Council on tourism promotion and tourism related issues; and
WHEREAS, at its February 26th and April 10th, 2019 meeting, the LTAC
considered proposals for the expenditure of taxes collected pursuant to Chapter 67.28
RCW; and
WHEREAS, the LTAC has recommended the award of lodging tax dollars as grant
funds to certain businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the LTAC’s recommendation will enhance
the economic development of the City of Auburn.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
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Resolution No. 5502
February 25, 2020
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Section 1. Adoption of Recommendations. The City Council adopts the
expenditure of lodging tax dollars in accordance with the LTAC’s recommendations as
shown on the LTAC’s resolution, attached as Exhibit A.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. Effective date. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force
on passage and signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 5502 EXHIBIT A
2020 Lodging Tax Grants
2/20/2020
Motion number 1 of 2: Committee Member Faltenberger motioned to recommend to City
Council to approve the listed funding requests. Committee Member Fraser seconded the
motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Event: Veterans Day Parade ____________________________
Amount Requested: $5,000.00
Funds for digital marketing on social media throughout the state focusing on Veterans,
supporters of Veterans, active military, the military base cities outside of a 50+ mile radius.
Event to be held November 7, 2020.
Previous parades with 25,000 people in attendance and 6,000 parade participants.
Puts heads in beds from parade participants and band competition.
Event: Petpalooza ___________________
Amount Requested: $6,000.00
Anticipated attendance 16,500
Event is on May 16, 2020.
Funds are for advertising event via social media and pet related publications.
This beloved Auburn annual event puts heads in beds.
Event: Valley Cities Geocaching Adventure/GeoTour _____________
Amount Requested: $1,000.00
Anticipated attendance is 600. The GeoTour includes Kent and Auburn.
Event is on May 22 -30 2020.
Funds will be used for costs of materials for the event and food for the launch of the event.
Niche event in which geocachers tend to travel to collect coins.
Event: Hops & Crops Music & Beer Festival _____________
Amount Requested: $3,000.00
Anticipated attendance: 700-900
This event, which is in its eleventh year, will be held on September 12, 2020.
Funds will be used towards marketing to potential overnight guests via Facebook ads.
This Auburn annual event has a loyal following, and attendance has increased 50% in the last
four years.
Approved Amount
$6,000.00
Approved Amount
$5,000.00
Approved Amount
$1,000.00
Approved Amount
$3,000.00
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2/20/2020
Motion number 2 of 2: Committee Member Fraser motioned to recommend to City Council
to approve the listed funding requests. Committee Member Faltenberger seconded the
motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Event: 2020 Auburn Symphony Orchestra Season _____________
Amount Requested: $5,000.00
Anticipated 2020/2021 attendance is 3,000
ASO plans to expand to 13 events in 20/21
Funds will be used to expand the digital marketing to outside of 50 miles
The goal is to expand the number of hotel nights sold in Auburn
ExploreAuburn.com will be added to promote all local hotels
Event: Barkfest & Rover Romp _____________
Amount Requested: $2,500.00
Anticipated attendance: 500
Funds will be used to expand the digital marketing to outside of 50 miles
ExploreAuburn.com will be added to all print posters and ads
2020 Total Grants Recommended by the LTAC: $20,000.00
2020 Budget Allocated to Community Grants: $20,000.00
Approved Amount
$1,500.00
Approved Amount
$3,500.00
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