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401.--1c August 19, 2024 - 7:00 PM
CITY OF * City Hall Council Chambers
AUBURICI AGENDA
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I. CALL TO ORDER
I I. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the
ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their
immense contributions to our state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as
Washingtonians.
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1. Public Participation
The Auburn City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday August 19, 2024 at 7:00
p.m. will be held in person and virtually.
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A. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Constitution Week
Mayor Backus to proclaim August 18, 2024, through August 24, 2024, as "Constitution
Week" in the City of Auburn
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B. International Overdose Awareness Day
Mayor Backus to proclaim August 31, 2024, as "International Overdose Awareness
Day" in the City of Auburn
VI. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
VI I. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
Franchise Agreement No. FRN24-0002 (Gaub)
City Council to conduct Public Hearing to consider Franchise Agreement No.
FRN24-0002 for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
1. The public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
Participants can submit written comments via mail, fax, or email. All written
comments must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled
meeting and must be 350 words or less.
Please mail written comments to:
City of Auburn
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
25 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
Please fax written comments to:
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Fax number: 253-804-3116
Email written comments to:
publiccomment@auburnwa.gov
If an individual requires an accommodation to allow for remote oral comment
because of a difficulty attending a meeting of the governing body, the City
requests notice of the need for accommodation by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
scheduled meeting. Participants can request an accommodation to be able to
provide remote oral comment by contacting the City Clerk's Office in person, by
phone (253) 931-3039, or email to publiccomment@auburnwa.gov
C. Correspondence - (There is no correspondence for Council review.)
VII I. COUNCILAD 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
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City Council, if any.
1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baldwin)
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the August 5, 2024, City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the August 12, 2024, Study Session Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated August 14, 2024 which includes voucher numbers 477023
through voucher 477217 and voucher numbers 477219 through voucher 477221, in the
amount of $6,594,142.90, ten electronic fund transfers in the amount of$1,454.07 and
five wire transfers in the amount of$944,937.55
D. Claims Voucher(Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated August 14, 2024 which includes voucher number 477218, in
the amount of$2,500.00
E. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539604 through 539606 in the amount of$81,651.54,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,928,720.01, for a grand total of
$3,010,371.55 for the period covering August 1, 2024 to August 14, 2024
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda.)
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Xl. NEW BUSINESS
XII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6945 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending the City's 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve Ordinance No. 6945.)
XII I. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5780 (Krum)
A Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation on the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, Housing Element, Economic Development
Element, Historic Preservation Element, and Climate Action Element for the purpose
of providing support to draft Development Regulations that implement these Elements
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5780.)
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B. Resolution No. 5781 (Hinman)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an I nterlocal Agreement with Region 8
Education Service Center for membership in "The I nterlocal Purchasing System
("TIPS")for the purpose of Cooperative Purchasing
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5781.)
XIV. 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
B. From the Mayor
XV. 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.
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Agenda Subject: Date:
Public Hearing for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC Franchise August 12, 2024
Agreement No. FRN24-0002 (Gaub)
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Public Works Draft Ordinance No.6946 Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of Franchise Agreement No. FRN24-
0002 for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for a Small Wireless Facilities Telecommunication
Franchise.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Section 20.04.040 of the Auburn City Code requires the City to hold a Public Hearing before
granting or denying a franchise agreement. Franchise Agreement No. FRN24-0002 for New
Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC will allow New Cingular to continue to operate their existing small
wireless telecommunications facilities within the City's public way.
The date of the Public Hearing was set by consent on August 5, 2024.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Ingrid Gaub
Meeting Date: August 19, 2024 Item Number: PH.1
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ORDINANCE NO. 6946
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, GRANTING TO
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, A
DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, A
FRANCHISE FOR SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
WHEREAS, New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company ("Franchisee"), has applied for a non-exclusive Franchise for the right of
entry, use, and occupation of certain "public ways" as defined in Auburn City Code
20.02.020.Z within the City of Auburn ("City"), expressly to install, construct, erect,
operate, maintain, repair, relocate and remove its facilities in, on, over, under,
along and/or across those public ways; and
WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City Council held a public hearing
on Franchisee's request for a Franchise; and
WHEREAS, based on the information presented at the public hearing, and
from facts and circumstances developed or discovered through independent study
and investigation, the City Council now deems it appropriate and in the best
interest of the City to grant the Franchise to Franchisee.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Definitions
For the purpose of this Franchise and the interpretation and enforcement thereof,
definitions of words and phrases shall be in accordance with the definitions set
forth in this Franchise and in Auburn City Code 20.02.020. If there is a conflict
between any of the definitions set forth in this Franchise and the definitions set
forth in Auburn City Code 20.02.020, the definitions in this Franchise shall govern
to the extent of such conflict.
A. "ACC" or "City Code" means the Auburn City Code.
B. "Franchise" means this agreement approved by Ordinance No. 6946
of the City which authorizes Franchisee Facilities to provide Franchisee Services
in the Franchise Area.
Ordinance No. 6946
June 24, 2024
Franchise Agreement No. FRN24-0002
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C. "Franchise Area" means all present and future public ways within the
City limits as they currently exist and within any future adjusted boundaries of the
City limits to the extent that the City has the authority to grant permission to use
any of the foregoing. It does not include structures, including poles and conduit,
located in the public way and, any other property owned by the City in its
proprietary capacity.
D. "Franchisee Facilities" means any and all equipment, appliances,
attachments, appurtenances and other items necessary for Telecommunications
service as defined in Auburn City Code 20.02.020.11 or"personal wireless services"
as defined in Chapter 80.36.375 RCW that are located in the public way. It includes
microcell, minor and small cell facilities, and strand-mounted units.
Franchisee Facilities do not include anything used to provide wireline services,
front-haul or back-haul services, including fiber optic cables, coaxial cables, wires,
conduit or other equipment, appliances, attachments and appurtenances. They do
not include any equipment that is not within ten (10) feet of the pole (excluding any
strand-mounted unit) or base station, or that is not within the public way, or that is
covered under a separate franchise agreement or agreement.
E. "Franchisee's Services" means the transmission and reception of
information by wireless communications signals, including but not limited to
personal wireless and data communications services, over Franchisee's federally
licensed frequencies, pursuant to all the rules and regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission, and in accordance with the terms of this Franchise,
for the benefit of wireless communications subscribers in and around the Franchise
Area. However, Franchisee's Services will not include the provision of "cable
service", as defined by 47 U.S.C. §522(6), as amended, for which a separate
franchise would be required.
Section 2. Grant of Right to Use Franchise Area
A. Subject to the terms and conditions stated in this Franchise, the City
grants to the Franchisee general permission to enter, use, and occupy the
Franchise Area, located within the incorporated area of the City. Franchisee may
locate the Franchisee's Facilities within the Franchise Area subject to all applicable
laws, regulations, and permit conditions.
B. The Franchisee is authorized to install, remove, construct, erect,
operate, maintain, relocate, upgrade, replace, restore and repair Franchisee's
Facilities to provide Franchisee's Services in the Franchise Area.
C. This Franchise does not authorize the use of the Franchise Area for
any facilities or services other than Franchisee Facilities and Franchisee's
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Services, and it extends no rights or privilege relative to any facilities or services
of any type, including Franchisee Facilities and Franchisee's Services, on public
or private property elsewhere within the City.
D. This Franchise is non-exclusive and does not prohibit the City from
entering into other agreements, including franchise agreements, impacting the
Franchise Area, for any purpose that does not interfere with Franchisee's rights
under this Franchise.
E. Except as explicitly set forth in this Franchise, this Franchise does
not waive any rights that the City has or may acquire with respect to the Franchise
Area or any other City roads, public ways, property, or any portions thereof. This
Franchise shall be subject to the power of eminent domain, and in any proceeding
under eminent domain, the Franchisee acknowledges its use of the Franchise Area
shall have no value.
F. The City reserves the right to change, regrade, relocate, abandon, or
vacate any public way within the Franchise Area. If, at any time during the term of
this Franchise, the City vacates any portion of the Franchise Area containing
Franchisee Facilities, the City may reserve an easement for public utilities within
that vacated portion, pursuant to RCW 35.79.030, within which the Franchisee may
continue to operate any existing Franchisee Facilities under the terms of this
Franchise for the remaining period set forth under Section 4.
G. The Franchisee agrees that its use of Franchise Area shall at all
times be subordinated to and subject to the City and the public's need for municipal
infrastructure, travel, and access to the Franchise Area, except as may be
otherwise required by law.
H. The Franchisee agrees to provide the City with complete contact
information for any client, lessee, sub-lessee, customer, or other entity that
Franchisee allows to utilize, control, access, or otherwise provides services to, who
will also use the Franchisee Facilities to provide services to their clients and
customers either inside or outside the City limits. Such contact information shall
be provided to the City a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the start of such
anticipated use so that the City may determine if Franchisee's client, lessee, sub-
lessee, customer, or other entity is required to obtain a franchise agreement with
the City prior to such use. If the client, lessee, sub-lessee, customer, or other entity
is required to obtain a franchise agreement with the City, then the Franchisee shall
not allow use, control, access, or otherwise provide services to such entity until the
required franchise agreement has been obtained.
Ordinance No. 6946
June 24, 2024
Franchise Agreement No. FRN24-0002
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Section 3. Notice
A. Written notices to the parties shall be sent by a nationally recognized
overnight courier or by certified mail to the following addresses, unless a different
address shall be designated in writing and delivered to the other party. Any such
notice shall become effective upon receipt by certified mail, confirmed delivery by
overnight courier, or the date stamped received by the City. Any communication
made by e-mail or similar method will not constitute notice pursuant to this
Franchise. For Franchisee, the emergency contact is the Network Operations
Center at 800-832-6662.
City: Right-of-Way Specialist
Public Works Department - Transportation
City of Auburn
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001-4998
Telephone: (253) 931-3010
Email Address: rowusepermit@auburnwa.gov
with a copy to: City Clerk
City of Auburn
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001-4998
Franchisee: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
Attn: Network Real Estate Administration
Site No. City of Auburn Wireless Franchise Agreement (WA)
1025 Lenox Park Blvd NE, 3rd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30319
Telephone: 1-877-231-5447
Emergency Contact: 800-832-6662
Email Address: RELeaseadmin@att.com
with a copy to: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
Attn: AT&T Legal Dept— Network Operations
Site No. City of Auburn Wireless Franchise Agreement (WA)
208 S Akard Street
Dallas, TX 75202-4206
Telephone: 1-877-231-5447
Email Address: RELeaseadmin@att.com
B. Any changes to the above-stated Franchisee information shall be
sent to the City's Right-of-Way Specialist, Public Works Department —
Ordinance No. 6946
June 24, 2024
Franchise Agreement No. FRN24-0002
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Transportation Division, with copies to the City Clerk, referencing the title of this
Franchise.
C. The above-stated Franchisee voice telephone numbers shall be
staffed at least during normal business hours, Pacific time zone. The City may
contact Franchisee at the following number for emergency or other needs outside
of normal business hours of the Franchisee: (800)-832-6662.
Section 4. Term of Franchise
A. This Franchise shall run for a period of fifteen (15) years, from the
effective date of Franchise Acceptance specified in Section 5 of this Franchise.
B. Automatic Extension. If the Franchisee fails to formally apply for a
new franchise agreement prior to the expiration of this Franchise's term or any
extension thereof, this Franchise automatically continues month to month until a
new franchise agreement is applied for and approved under the then current
process or until either party gives written notice at least one hundred and eighty
(180) days in advance of intent to cancel this Franchise.
Section 5. Acceptance of Franchise
A. This Franchise shall not become effective until Franchisee files with
the City Clerk (1) the Statement of Acceptance (Exhibit "A"), (2) all verifications of
insurance coverage specified under Section 15, (3) the financial guarantees
specified in Section 16, and (4) payment of any outstanding application fees per
the City Fee Schedule. These four items shall collectively be the "Franchise
Acceptance". The date that such Franchise Acceptance is filed with the City Clerk
shall be the effective date of this Franchise.
B. If the Franchisee fails to file the Franchise Acceptance with the City
Clerk within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the ordinance approving the
Franchise as described in Section 27 of this Franchise, the City's grant of the
Franchise will be null and void.
Section 6. Location, Siting, Construction and Maintenance
A. The Franchisee shall apply for, obtain, and comply with the terms of
all permits, approvals and facilities lease agreements as required under applicable
law for any work done within the public way or to site Franchisee Facilities on any
facilities, structures or poles owned by third parties within the public way or on any
City-owned facilities, structures, or poles within the public way. City Council
authorizes the Director of Public Works or the Director's designee to negotiate and
execute all agreements necessary for the use of City owned property. Franchisee
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shall comply with all applicable City, State, and Federal codes, rules, regulations,
and orders in undertaking such work.
Franchisee shall be required to submit the appropriate application to the City
related to siting within the public way as provided under this Franchise, for review
and approval by the City Engineer for any and all locations in the public way,
whether Franchisee is proposing to locate on City owned facilities, structures or
poles, or on third party owned facilities, structures or poles. The siting application
shall be in addition to any other required permits for construction, building, land
use, zoning, lease agreements or other approvals as required by applicable law.
B. Franchisee agrees to coordinate its activities with the City and all
other utilities located in the public way within which Franchisee is undertaking its
activity.
C. The City expressly reserves the right to prescribe how and where
Franchisee's Facilities shall be installed within the public way and may require the
adjustment, securement, removal, relocation and/or replacement thereof in the
public interest and safety at the expense of the Franchisee as provided for in
Chapter 35.99 RCW.
D. Before beginning any work within the public way, the Franchisee will
comply with the One Number Locator provisions of Chapter 19.122 RCW to identify
existing utility infrastructure.
E. Tree Trimming. Upon prior written approval of the City the
Franchisee shall have the authority to trim trees upon and overhanging streets,
public ways, and public places in the Franchise Area to the extent necessary to
prevent the branches of those trees from coming in physical contact with the
Franchisee's Facilities. Franchisee shall be responsible for debris removal from
such activities. If such debris is not removed within twenty-four(24) hours, the City
may, at its sole discretion, remove such debris and charge the Franchisee for the
cost thereof. This section does not, in any instance, grant automatic authority to
clear vegetation for purposes of providing a clear path for radio signals. Any such
general vegetation clearing will require other permits as necessary from the City.
Section 7. Repair and Emergency Work
In the event of an emergency, the Franchisee may commence repair and
emergency response work as required under the circumstances. The Franchisee
shall notify the City telephonically during normal business hours (at 253-931-3010)
and during non-business hours (at 253-876-1985) as promptly as possible, before
such repair or emergency work commences, and in writing as soon thereafter as
possible. Such notification shall include the Franchisee's emergency contact
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phone number for the corresponding response activity. The City may commence
emergency response work, at any time, without prior written notice to the
Franchisee, but shall notify the Franchisee in writing as promptly as possible under
the circumstances. Franchisee will reimburse the City for the City's actual cost of
performing emergency response work.
Section 8. Damages to City and Third-Party Property
Franchisee agrees that if any of its actions, or the actions of any person,
agent, or contractor acting on behalf of the Franchisee under this Franchise
impairs or damages any City property, survey monument, or property owned by a
third-party, Franchisee will restore, at its own cost and expense, the property to a
safe condition. Upon returning property to a safe condition, the property shall then
be returned to the condition it was in immediately prior to being damaged (if the
safe condition of the property is not the same as that which existed prior to
damage). All repair work shall be performed and completed to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer.
Section 9. Location Preference
A. Any structure, equipment, appurtenance, or tangible property of a
utility or other franchisee, other than the Franchisee's, which was installed,
constructed, completed, or in place prior in time to Franchisee's application for a
permit to construct or repair Franchisee's Facilities under this Franchise shall have
preference as to positioning and location with respect to the Franchisee's Facilities.
However, to the extent that the Franchisee's Facilities are completed and installed
prior to another utility or other franchisee's submittal of a permit for new or
additional structures, equipment, appurtenances, or tangible property, then the
Franchisee's Facilities will have priority. These rules governing preference will
continue when relocating or changing the grade of any City road or public way. A
relocating utility or franchisee will not cause the relocation of another utility or
franchisee that otherwise would not require relocation. This Section shall not apply
to any City facilities or utilities that may in the future require the relocation of
Franchisee's Facilities. Such relocations shall be governed by Section 10 and
Chapter 35.99 RCW.
B. Franchisee will maintain a minimum underground horizontal
separation of five (5)feet from City water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer facilities
and ten (10) feet from above-ground City water facilities. For development of new
areas, the City in consultation with Franchisee and other telecommunication and
utility purveyors or authorized users of the public way, will develop guidelines and
procedures for determining specific telecommunications and utility locations.
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June 24, 2024
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Section 10. Relocation of Franchisee's Facilities
A. Except as otherwise so required by law, Franchisee agrees to
relocate, remove, or reroute its facilities as ordered by the City Engineer at no
expense or liability to the City, except as may be required by Chapter 35.99 RCW.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 14, Franchisee agrees to protect and save
harmless the City from any customer or third-party claims for service interruption
or other losses in connection with any such change, relocation, abandonment, or
vacation of the public way.
B. If securement, adjustment, or relocation of the Franchisee's Facilities
is necessitated by a request from a party other than the City, that party shall pay
the Franchisee the actual costs.
Section 11. Abandonment and/or Removal of Franchisee Facilities
A. Within one hundred and eighty days (180) of Franchisee's
permanent cessation of use of all or a portion of the Franchisee's Facilities, the
Franchisee will, at the City's discretion, either abandon in place or remove the
affected facilities.
B. Franchisee may ask the City in writing to abandon, in whole or in
part, all or any part of the Franchisee's Facilities. Any plan for abandonment of
Franchisee's Facilities must be approved in writing by the City.
C. The parties expressly agree that this Section shall survive the
expiration, revocation, or termination of this Franchise.
Section 12. Undergrounding
A. The parties agree that this Franchise does not limit the City's
authority under federal law, state law, or local ordinance, to require the
undergrounding of utilities.
B. Subject to applicable law addressing the undergrounding of
telecommunication facilities, whenever the City requires the undergrounding of
aerial utilities in the Franchise Area, the Franchisee shall underground the
Franchisee's Facilities, in the manner specified by the City Engineer at no expense
or liability to the City, except as may be required by Chapter 35.99 RCW. Where
other utilities are present and involved in the undergrounding project, Franchisee
will only be required to pay its fair share of common costs borne by all utilities, in
addition to the costs specifically attributable to the undergrounding of Franchisee's
Facilities. Common costs will include necessary costs for common trenching and
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utility vaults. Fair share will be determined in comparison to the total number and
size of all other utility facilities being undergrounded.
Section 13. Franchisee Information
A. Franchisee agrees to supply, at no cost to the City, any information
reasonably requested by the City to coordinate municipal functions with
Franchisee's activities and fulfill any municipal obligations under state law. This
information will include, at a minimum, as-built drawings of Franchisee Facilities,
including installation inventory, and maps and plans showing the location of
existing Franchisee Facilities and planned Franchisee Facilities (to the extent that
maps and plans showing planned facilities are available) within the public ways.
This information may be requested either in hard copy or electronic format,
compatible with the City's data base system, including the City's Geographic
Information System (GIS) data base. Upon the City's request, Franchisee will
inform the City of its long-range plans for installation, if such plans are available,
so that the City may coordinate any future development with Franchisee's
proposed designs. If such plans are not immediately available, are not finalized,
or are proprietary in nature, then Franchisee is under no obligation to provide such
information to the City. Should the Franchisee fail, for any reason, to provide
information regarding its long-range plans or planned Franchisee Facilities upon
the City's request, then the City is under no obligation to coordinate with, account
for or authorize their facilities in future public way projects or the City's long-range
plans.
B. The parties understand that Chapter 42.56 RCW and other
applicable law may require public disclosure of information given to the City.
Section 14. Indemnification and Hold Harmless
A. Franchisee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its
officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims,
suits, actions, or liabilities for injury or death of any person, or for loss or damage
to property, which arises out of Franchisee's acts, errors or omissions, or from the
conduct of Franchisee's business, or from any activity, work or thing done,
permitted, or suffered by Franchisee arising from or in connection with this
Franchise, except only such injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by
the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Franchise is
subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of
bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the
concurrent negligence of the Franchisee and the City, its officers, officials,
employees, and volunteers, the Franchisee's liability hereunder shall be only to the
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extent of the Franchisee's negligence. It is further specifically and expressly
understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Franchisee's
waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the
purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the
parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of
this Franchise.
B. The Franchisee will hold the City harmless from any liability arising
out of or in connection with any damage or loss to the Franchisee's Facilities
caused by maintenance and/or construction work performed by, or on behalf of,
the City within the Franchise Area or any other City road, public way, or other
property, except to the extent any such damage or loss is directly caused by the
negligence or willful misconduct of the City, or its agent performing such work.
C. The Franchisee acknowledges that neither the City nor any other
public agency with responsibility for firefighting, emergency rescue, public safety
or similar duties within the City has the capability to provide trench, close trench or
confined space rescue. The Franchisee, and its agents, assigns, successors, or
contractors, will make such arrangements as Franchisee deems fit for the provision
of such services. The Franchisee will hold the City harmless from any liability
arising out of or in connection with any damage or loss to the Franchisee for the
City's failure or inability to provide such services, and, pursuant to the terms of
Section 14(A), the Franchisee will indemnify the City against any and all third-party
costs, claims, injuries, damages, losses, suits, or liabilities based on the City's
failure or inability to provide such services.
Section 15. Insurance
A. The Franchisee shall carry and maintain for the duration of this
Franchise and as long as Franchisee has Facilities in the public way, insurance
against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from
or in connection with the Franchise and use of the public way.
B. No Limitation. The Franchisee's maintenance of insurance as
required by this Franchise shall not be construed to limit the liability of the
Franchisee to the coverage provided by such insurance, or otherwise limit the
City's recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity.
C. Minimum Scope of Insurance. The Franchisee shall maintain
insurance of the types and coverage described below:
1. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be at least as
broad as Insurance Services Office (ISO) occurrence form CG 00 01 and
shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, stop gap liability,
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independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal injury
and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract.
There shall be no exclusion for liability arising from explosion, collapse, or
underground property damage. The City shall be included as an additional
insured under the Franchisee's Commercial General Liability insurance
policy by endorsement with respect to this Agreement using ISO
endorsement CG 20 12 05 09 if the Franchise is considered a master permit
as defined by RCW 35.99.010, or CG 20 26 07 04 if it is not, or substitute
endorsement providing at least as broad coverage.
2. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-
owned, hired and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be at least as broad as
Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01.
3. Contractors Pollution Liability insurance shall be in effect
throughout the entire Franchise covering losses caused by pollution
conditions that arise from the operations of the Franchisee. Contractors
Pollution Liability shall cover bodily injury, property damage, cleanup costs
and defense, including costs and expenses incurred in the investigation,
defense, or settlement of claims.
4. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the
Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington.
5. Excess or Umbrella Liability insurance shall be excess over
and at least as broad in coverage as the Franchisee's Commercial General
Liability and Automobile Liability insurance. The City shall be included as
an additional insured on the Franchisee's Excess or Umbrella Liability
insurance policy.
D. Minimum Amounts of Insurance. The Franchisee shall maintain the
following insurance limits:
1. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with
limits no less than $5,000,000 each occurrence, $5,000,000 general
aggregate.
2. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined
single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $5,000,000 per
accident.
3. Contractors Pollution Liability insurance shall be written in an
amount of at least $2,000,000 per loss, with an annual aggregate of at least
$2,000,000.
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4. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the
Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington and employer's liability
insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per accident, per disease
per employee and per disease policy limit.
5. Excess or Umbrella Liability insurance shall be written with
limits of not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate.
The Excess or Umbrella Liability requirement and limits may be satisfied
instead through Franchisee's Commercial General Liability and Automobile
Liability insurance, or any combination thereof that achieves the overall
required limits.
E. Other Insurance Provisions. Franchisee's Commercial General
Liability, Automobile Liability, Excess or Umbrella Liability, Contractors Pollution
Liability insurance policy or policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, that
they shall be primary insurance as respect to the City. Any insurance, self-
insurance, or self-insured pool coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of
the Franchisee's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
F. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with
a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A: VII.
G. Subcontractors. The Franchisee shall cause each and every
Subcontractor to provide insurance coverage that complies with all applicable
requirements of the Franchisee-provided insurance as set forth herein, including
limits no less than what is required of Franchisee under this Franchise. The
Franchisee shall ensure that the City is included as an additional insured on each
and every Subcontractor's Commercial General liability insurance policy using an
endorsement as least as broad as ISO CG 20 26.
H. Verification of Coverage. The Franchisee shall furnish the City with
original certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not
necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the
insurance requirements of this Franchise. Upon request by the City in the event of
a dispute of coverage the Franchisee shall furnish certified copies of all required
applicable insurance policies, including endorsements, required in this Franchise
and evidence of all subcontractors' coverage.
I. Notice of Cancellation. Franchisee shall provide the City with written
notice of any policy cancellation within ten (10) calendar days of their receipt of
such notice.
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J. Failure to Maintain Insurance. Failure on the part of the Franchisee
to maintain the insurance as required shall constitute a material breach of this
Franchise, upon which the City may, after giving five business days' notice to the
Franchisee to correct the breach, terminate this Franchise.
K. Franchisee — Self-Insurance. Franchisee will have the right to self-
insure any or all of the above-required insurance. Any such self-insurance is
subject to approval by the City. If the Franchisee is self-insured or becomes self-
insured during the term of the Franchise, Franchisee or its affiliated parent entity
shall comply with the following: (i) Franchisee shall submit a letter to the City stating
which of the above required insurance provisions in this Section 15 Franchisee
proposes to self-insure; (ii) provide the City, upon request, a copy of Franchisee's
or its parent company's most recent audited financial statements, if such financial
statements are not otherwise publicly available; (iii) Franchisee or its parent
company is responsible for all payments within the self-insured retention; and (vi)
Franchisee assumes all defense and indemnity obligations as outlined in Section
14.
Section 16. Financial Security
The Franchisee will provide the City with a financial security in the amount
of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) running for, or renewable for, the term of
this Franchise, in a form and substance acceptable to the City. If Franchisee fails
to substantially comply with any one or more of the provisions of this Franchise,
the City may recover jointly and severally from the principal and any surety of that
financial security any damages suffered by the City as a result Franchisee's failure
to comply, including but not limited to staff time, material and equipment costs,
compensation or indemnification of third parties, and the cost of removal or
abandonment of facilities. Franchisee specifically agrees that its failure to comply
with the terms of Section 19 will constitute damage to the City in the monetary
amount set forth in that section. Any financial security will not be construed to limit
the Franchisee's liability to the security amount, or otherwise limit the City's
recourse to any remedy to which the City is otherwise entitled at law or in equity.
Section 17. Successors and Assignees
A. All the provisions, conditions, regulations, and requirements
contained in this Franchise are binding upon the successors, assigns of, and
independent contractors of the Franchisee, and all rights and privileges, as well as
all obligations and liabilities of the Franchisee will inure to its successors,
assignees, and contractors equally as if they were specifically mentioned herein
wherever the Franchisee is mentioned.
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B. This Franchise will not be leased, assigned, or otherwise alienated
without the express prior consent of the City by ordinance.
C. Franchisee and any proposed assignee or transferee will provide
and certify the following to the City not less than ninety (90) days prior to the
proposed date of transfer: (1) Complete information setting forth the nature, term
and conditions of the proposed assignment or transfer; (2) All information required
by the City of an applicant for a Franchise with respect to the proposed assignee
or transferee; and, (3) An application fee in the amount established by the City's
fee schedule, plus any other costs actually and reasonably incurred by the City in
processing, and investigating the proposed assignment or transfer.
D. Before the City's consideration of a request by Franchisee to consent
to a Franchise assignment or transfer, the proposed Assignee or Transferee will
file with the City a written promise to unconditionally accept all terms of the
Franchise, effective upon such transfer or assignment of the Franchise. The City
is under no obligation to undertake any investigation of the transferor's state of
compliance and failure of the City to insist on full compliance before transfer does
not waive any right to insist on full compliance thereafter.
E. Transactions between affiliated entities are not exempt from the
required City approval. Franchisee will promptly notify the City in writing prior to
any proposed change in, or transfer of, or acquisition by any other party of control
of the Franchisee's company. Notification will include those items set out in
subsection 17.0 (1) through (3) herein above.
Section 18. Dispute Resolution
A. In the event of a dispute between the City and the Franchisee arising
by reason of this Franchise, the dispute will first be referred to the operational
officers or representatives designated by City and Franchisee to have oversight
over the administration of this Franchise. The officers or representatives will meet
within thirty (30) calendar days of either party's request for a meeting, whichever
request is first, and the parties will make a good faith effort to achieve a resolution
of the dispute.
B. If the parties fail to achieve a resolution of the dispute in this manner,
either party may then pursue any available judicial remedies. This Franchise will
be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Washington. If any suit, arbitration, or other proceeding is instituted to enforce any
term of this Franchise, the parties specifically understand and agree that venue
will be exclusively in King County, Washington. The prevailing party in any such
action will be entitled to its attorneys' fees and costs.
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Section 19. Enforcement and Remedies
A. If the Franchisee willfully violates or fails to comply with any of the
provisions of this Franchise through willful or unreasonable negligence or fails to
comply with any notice given to Franchisee under the provisions of this Franchise,
the City may, at its discretion, provide Franchisee with written notice to cure the
breach within thirty (30) days of notification. If the City determines the breach
cannot be cured within thirty days, the City may specify a longer cure period, and
condition the extension of time on Franchisee's submittal of a plan to cure the
breach within the specified period, commencement of work within the original thirty
(30) day cure period, and diligent prosecution of the work to completion. If the
breach is not cured within the specified time, or the Franchisee does not comply
with the specified conditions, the City may, at its discretion, either (1) revoke the
Franchise with no further notification, (2) terminate Franchisee's use of the specific
portion(s) of the public way to which the default(s) pertains at the discretion of the
City Engineer, or (3) claim damages of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per
day against the financial guarantee set forth in Section 16 for every day after the
expiration of the cure period that the breach is not cured.
B. If the City determines that Franchisee is acting beyond the scope of
permission granted in this Franchise for Franchisee Facilities and Franchisee
Services, the City reserves the right to cancel this Franchise and require the
Franchisee to apply for, obtain, and comply with all applicable City permits,
franchises, or other City permissions for such actions, and if the Franchisee's
actions are not allowed under applicable federal and state or City laws, to compel
Franchisee to cease those actions.
Section 20. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
A. This Franchise is subject to, and the Franchisee will comply with all
applicable federal and state or City laws, regulations, and policies (including all
applicable elements of the City's comprehensive plan), in conformance with federal
laws and regulations, affecting performance under this Franchise. The Franchisee
will be subject to the police power of the City to adopt and enforce general
ordinances necessary to protect the safety and welfare of the general public in
relation to the rights granted in the Franchise Area.
B. The City reserves the right at any time to amend this Franchise to
conform to any federal or state statute or regulation relating to the public health,
safety, and welfare, or relating to roadway regulation, or a City Ordinance enacted
pursuant to such federal or state statute or regulation enacted, amended, or
adopted after the effective date of this Franchise if it provides Franchisee with thirty
(30) days written notice of its action setting forth the full text of the amendment and
identifying the statute, regulation, or ordinance requiring the amendment. The
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amendment will become automatically effective on expiration of the notice period
unless, before expiration of that period, the Franchisee makes a written call for
negotiations over the terms of the amendment. If the parties do not reach
agreement as to the terms of the amendment within thirty (30) days of the call for
negotiations or within a time frame that the City deems reasonable but not to be
less than thirty (30) days, the City may enact the proposed amendment, by
incorporating the Franchisee's concerns to the maximum extent the City deems
possible.
C. The City may terminate this Franchise upon thirty (30) days written
notice to the Franchisee if the Franchisee fails to comply with such amendment or
modification.
Section 21. License, Fees, Tax and Other Charges
Franchisee shall pay promptly and before they become delinquent, all fees
and charges for all applicable permits, licenses and construction approvals
imposed by the City for Franchisee's permitted use of the Franchisee's Facilities
within the public way. This Franchise will not exempt the Franchisee from any
future license, tax, or charge, which the City may adopt under state or federal law
for revenue or as reimbursement for use and occupancy of the Franchise Area.
Section 22. Consequential Damages Limitation
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Franchise, in no event will either
party be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, punitive, reliance, consequential
or similar damages.
Section 23. Severability
If any portion of this Franchise is deemed invalid, the remainder portions
shall remain in effect.
Section 24. Titles
The section titles are for reference only and should not be used for the
purpose of interpreting this Franchise.
Section 25. Implementation.
The Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative procedures as
may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation.
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Section 26. Entire Franchise
This Franchise, as subject to the appropriate city, state, and federal laws,
codes, and regulations, and the attachments hereto represent the entire
understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject
matter and it supersedes all prior oral negotiations between the parties. All
previous franchise agreements between the parties pertaining to Franchisee's
operation of its Facilities are hereby superseded.
Section 27. Effective Date
This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five days from and after its
passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _
PASSED: _
APPROVED:
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
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Exhibit A
STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE
New Cinqular Wireless PCS, LLC, for itself, its successors, and assigns, hereby
accepts and agrees to be bound by all lawful terms, conditions and provisions of
the Franchise attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Franchisee Name: New Cinqular Wireless PCS, LLC
Address: 1025 Lenox Park Blvd NE, 3rd Floor
City, State, Zip: Atlanta GA 30319
By: _
Its:
By: Date: _
Name:
Title:
STATE OF )
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COUNTY OF
On this day of , 20 , before me the undersigned, a Notary Public
in and for the State of , duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared,
of the
company that executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the said
instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said company, for the uses and
purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he/she is authorized to execute said
instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal on the
date hereinabove set forth.
Signature
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of
, residing at
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
Ordinance No. 6946
June 24, 2024
Franchise Agreement No. FRN24-0002
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Agenda Subject: Date:
Minutes of the August 5, 2024, City Council Meeting August 14, 2024
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
City Council August5.2024.Nfinutes Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Staff:
Meeting Date: August 19, 2024 Item Number: CA.A
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City Council Meeting
401.--1c August 5, 2024 - 7:00 PM
CITY OF * City Hall Council Chambers
AUBURICI MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street.
I I. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1. Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Hanan Amer, Kate Baldwin, Cheryl Rakes,
Clinton Taylor, Tracy Taylor, and Acting Deputy Mayor Yolanda Trout-
Manuel. Deputy Mayor Larry Brown was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included:
Acting City Attorney Paul Byrne, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of
Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Human Resources and Risk
Management Candis Martinson, Acting Director of Community
Development Jason Krum, Business Systems Analyst Jonathan Barbano,
and Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Executive Session
Mayor Backus adjourned into executive session at 7:02 p.m. per RCW
42.30.110(1)(g) to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public
employment or to review the performance of a public employee for 15
minutes. Mayor Backus, Councilmembers, Acting City Attorney Byrne, and
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Martinson were
required to attend. She reconvened the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
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B. Confirmation of New City Attorney (Council)
Acting Deputy Mayor Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Amer
seconded to confirm Jason Whalen as the City Attorney of Auburn,
Washington.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
Jason Whalen attended the meeting virtually via Zoom. He thanked Mayor
and Council for the opportunity and expressed his excitement to serve the
City of Auburn.
VI. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Resolution No. 5782 was removed from the agenda and moved to the
August 12, 2024, meeting.
VI I. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
1. The public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
Virginia Haugen,Auburn WA
Virginia expressed excitement for the new City Attorney and
expressed concerns regarding the Council Rules of Procedure.
B. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
VII I. 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 Baldwin)
Councilmember Baldwin, Chair of the Finance Ad Hoc Committee,
reported she and Councilmember Amer reviewed the claims and
payroll vouchers described on the agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
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2. Council Rules of Procedure Ad Hoc Committee (Chair
Amer)
Councilmember Amer, Chair of the Council Rules of Procedure Ad
Hoc Committee, reported they will continue further discussion at the
August 12, 2024, Study Session Meeting.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the July 15, 2024, City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the July 22 and July 29, 2024, Study Session
Meetings
C. Setting the date for Public Hearing for New Cingular Wireless
PCS, LLC Franchise Agreement (Gaub)
City Council to set the date for the a Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No.
FRN24-0002 for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
D. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated July 31, 2024 which includes voucher number 476651
through voucher 477022, in the amount of $4,355,584.66, seven electronic fund
transfers in the amount of$7,172.71, and five wire transfers in the amount of
$1,042,414.54
E. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539600 through 539603 in the amount of$676,508.87,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,753,595.09, for a grand total of
$3,430,103.96 for the period covering July 11, 2024 to July 24, 2024
F. Public Works Project No. CP2101 (Gaub)
City Council to approve an increase of$370,000.00 in the total maximum authorized
contract amount for Public Works Contract No. 24-05; Construction of Project No.
CP2101, 2023 Local Street Preservation Project
Acting Deputy Mayor Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Rakes
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
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There was no new business.
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5771 (Byrne/Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Airport Land Lease with S50
Hangars, LLC
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5771.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No. 5776 (Martinson)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of
Auburn and Office of Public Defense to accept and expend Grant Funds for Public
Defense Services
Councilmember Rakes moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5776.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Resolution No. 5777 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of
Auburn and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for the CP2313 Auburn Way S Roundabout
Enhancement Project
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Acting Deputy Mayor Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5777.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
D. Resolution No. 5778 (Caillier)
A Resolution declaring an Auburn Police Department Canine as Surplus Property and
approving its transfer to a purchaser by contract
Councilmember Rakes moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5778.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
E. Resolution No. 5779 (Krum)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of
Auburn and Cascadia Consulting Group to execute Climate Commitment Program —
Phase 1 Scope of Work
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5779.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
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XIII. 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
Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the Racially Equitable,
Diverse, and Inclusive (REDI) Coalition meeting.
Councilmember C. Taylor reported he attended the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) Municipal Budget and Financial Management
Workshop.
Councilmember T. Taylor reported she was appointed to the Green River
College (GRC) Hanford Award Committee and the GRC Foundation
Board.
Acting Deputy Trout-Manuel reported she attended the Grand Opening of
Pacific NW Bio, Auburn Church of the Nazarene Annual One
Neighborhood Community Outreach and Information event, and the Auburn
Police Department (APD) and Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) Chili
Contest at the Farmers Market.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the 35th Annual NHRA Northwest
Nationals at Pacific Raceways and thanked the Fiorito family. She reported
she was selected to be a part of the Washington Coalition of Elected
Leadership Institute (WACELI) to work with other elected officials on
complex Public Policy challenges. She addressed juvenile crime,
Government Public Safety responsibilities, and the need for all jurisdictions
to work together on the issue.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
APPROVED this 19th day of August 2024.
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR Hannah Scholl, 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 Subject: Date:
Minutes of the August 12, 2024, Study Session Meeting August 14, 2024
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
City Council August 12.2024.Minutes Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Staff:
Meeting Date: August 19, 2024 Item Number: CA.B
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City Council Study Session Muni
Services SFA
August 12, 2024 - 5:30 PM
CITY OF * City Hall Council Chambers
AUBURN MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Deputy Mayor Trout-Manuel called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn.
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Acting Deputy Mayor Yolonda Trout-Manuel,
Hanan Amer, Kate Baldwin, Cheryl Rakes, Clinton Taylor, and Tracy Taylor.
Deputy Mayor Larry Brown was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included:
Acting City Attorney Paul Byrne, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Assistant
Chief of Police Samuel Betz, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub,
Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Acting Director of Community
Development Jason Krum, Police Commander Brandon Skeen, Right-of-
Way Specialist Amber Olds, Economic Development Manager Jenn
Francis, Economic Development Coordinator Emerson Folker, Planning
Manager Alexandria Teague, Senior Planner Dinah Reed, Planner Alyssa
Tatro, Business Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, and Deputy City Clerk
Hannah Scholl.
III. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. REDI Report Out
Councilmember Baldwin provided a report on the Racially Equitable,
Diverse, and Inclusive (REDI) Program including an update of the
progress on the workplan and next steps.
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V. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Fireworks Update (Caillier) (10 Minutes)
2024 Fireworks After Action Report
Councilmember Rakes Chaired this portion of the meeting.
Commander Skeen provided Council with a presentation on the 2024
Fireworks After Action Report including calls for service statistics for 2024
compared to previous years, community outreach, lessons learned, and
key wins.
Council discussed calls for service by district, social media outreach,
cooperation with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT), air quality, statistics
after the holiday, and firework disposal locations.
VI. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Ordinance No. 6946 (Gaub) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance granting to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware Limited
Liability Company, a Franchise for Small Wireless Facilities Telecommunications
Specialist Olds provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6946
including Franchise Agreement No. FRN24-0002.
B. Economic Development-2nd Quarter 2024 Update (Krum) (20 Minutes)
Manager Francis and Coordinator Folker provided Council with the 2024
2nd Quarter Economic Development update including recruitment,
retention, partnerships, events, contract management, Board and
Committee meetings, and training. They discussed the Marketing Strategy
software, the Economic Development Element goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan, and future updates.
Council discussed Al Research, community outreach, Creative District,
and the Marketing Strategy software.
C. Ordinance No. 6945 (Thomas) (15 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending the City's 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6945
including the summary of changes for the General Fund, details and fund
balance impacts for General Fund adjustments, and the summary of
changes and detailed requests for all other funds.
Council discussed the Auburn Avenue Theater, and General Fund
adjustments.
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D. Resolution No. 5780 (Krum) (90 Minutes)
A Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation on the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, Housing Element, Economic Development
Element, Historic Preservation Element, and Climate Action Element for the purpose
of providing support to draft Development Regulations that implement these Elements
Manager Teague provided Council with an overview of the purpose and
scope of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Package 1. She discussed the
core changes to the Land Use Element including Middle Housing, Land
Use and Zoning, Growth Centers and potential implications of the
proposed changes. She discussed the Housing Element including Middle
Housing, Racially Disparate Impacts, Middle Housing types, Unit Lot
Subdivisions, and potential implications.
Council discussed Middle Housing.
Acting Deputy Mayor Trout-Manuel recessed the meeting for five minutes
at 6:57 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Manager Francis provided Council with an overview of the goals and
policies to the Economic Development Element including retention and
attraction of businesses, missing and under-represented industries,
supporting industry clusters, Downtown Auburn, high appearance
standards, and displacement.
Council discussed Downtown Auburn.
Planner Reed provided Council with an overview of the Historic
Preservation Element including the purpose and scope, Historic Registry
Update, and potential implications.
Council discussed preservation of cultural traditions.
Planner Tatro provided Council with an overview of the core components to
the Climate Change Element including House Bill 1181 and Climate
Planning Resources, Auburn's Climate Planning context, required Sub-
Elements, and potential implications.
Council discussed the relationship with the MIT, the vision statement, and
goals.
Manager Teauge provided Council with an overview of the next steps in the
process.
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E. Resolution No. 5782 (Council) (60 Minutes)
A Resolution amending the City Council Rules of Procedure
Councilmember Amer provided Council with an overview of the proposed
additions and changes to the Council Rules of Procedure.
Council discussed the proposed additions and changes.
Acting Deputy Mayor Trout-Manuel recessed the meeting for 5 minutes at
7:44 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
APPROVED this 19th day of August 2024.
LARRY BROWN, DEPUTY MAYOR Hannah Scholl, 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 Subject: Date:
Claims Vouchers (Thomas) August 15, 2024
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Finance No Attachments Available Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Approve Claim Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Claims voucher list dated August 14, 2024 which includes voucher numbers 477023 through
voucher 477217 and voucher numbers 477219 through voucher 477221, in the amount of
$6,594,142.90, ten electronic fund transfers in the amount of $1,454.07 and five wire
transfers in the amount of$944,937.55.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Kate Baldwin Staff: Jamie Thomas
Meeting Date: August 19, 2024 Item Number: CA.0
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Agenda Subject: Date:
Claims Voucher(Thomas) August 15, 2024
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Finance No Attachments Available Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Approve Claim Voucher.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Claims voucher list dated August 14, 2024 which includes voucher number 477218, in the
amount of $2,500.00.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Kate Baldwin Staff: Jamie Thomas
Meeting Date: August 19, 2024 Item Number: CA.D
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Agenda Subject: Date:
Payroll Voucher(Thomas) August 15, 2024
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Finance No Attachments Available Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Approve Payroll Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Payroll check numbers 539604 through 539606 in the amount of $81,651.54, electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,928,720.01, for a grand total of $3,010,371.55 for
the period covering August 1, 2024 to August 14, 2024.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Kate Baldwin Staff: Jamie Thomas
Meeting Date: August 19, 2024 Item Number: CA.E
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Agenda Subject: Date:
Ordinance No. 6945 (Thomas) August 13, 2024
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Finance Ordinance No.6945 2023-2024 Bucket Current Budget:
Amendment No.5 $524,053,988.00
Schedule A-Ordinance No.6945 Proposed Revision:
Schedule B-Ordinance No.6945 $64,193.193.00
Revised Budget:
$588,247,181.00
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to approve Ordinance No. 6945.
Background for Motion:
Ordinance No. 6945 is the fifth amendment to the City of Auburn's 2023-2024 biennial
budget, and authorizes the true-up of beginning balances, new expenditures offset by new
revenues, and limited requests for new expenditure authority.
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6945 (Budget Amendment#5) represents the fifth budget amendment for the
2023-2024 Biennium. The fifth budget amendment of the biennium consists of a true-up of
budgeted beginning fund balance to actual 2023 ending fund balance, of funds under
contract in the previous year, new expenditures offset by new revenues such as grants, and
limited requests for new budget authority.
For details, see the attached transmittal memorandum and supporting materials.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Kate Baldwin Staff: Jamie Thomas
Meeting Date: August 19, 2024 Item Number: ORD.A
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ORDINANCE NO. 6945
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY'S 2023-2024
BIENNIAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
WHEREAS, at its November 21, 2022 regular meeting, the Auburn City
Council enacted Ordinances No. 6879 and 6888, which adopted the City's 2023-
2024 Biennial budget (Budget); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has amended the Budget four times since
adoption (by enacting Ordinance No. 6900 on April 14, 2023, Ordinance No. 6911
on July 17, 2023, Ordinance No. 6918 on November 20, 2023, and Ordinance No.
6937 on April 15, 2024); and
WHEREAS, the City deems it necessary to amend the Budget a fifth time to
appropriate additional funds into the various Budget funds outlined in the schedules
attached to this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved this Ordinance by one more than
its majority in accordance with RCW 35A.34.200.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget. Pursuant to
RCW 35A.34, the City hereby amends its 2023-2024 Biennial Budget to reflect the
revenues and expenditures shown on Schedules "A" and "B" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
Ordinance No. 6945
July 10, 2024
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Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to utilize the revenue
and expenditure amounts shown on Schedules "A" and "B" attached to this
Ordinance. A copy of these Schedules are on file with the City Clerk and available
for public inspection. The Mayor is further authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives 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 of
it to any person or circumstance, will 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 will take effect and be in force
five days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney
Published:
Ordinance No. 6945
July 10, 2024
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5 (Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
General Fund (#001)
2024 Adopted Budget 9,475,710 101,921,889 101,372,924 10,024,675
Previous Budget Amendments 13,172,463 5,907,683 11,925,293 7,154,853
2024 Amended Budget 22,648,173 107,829,572 113,298,217 17,179,528
BA#5(Ordinance#6945, Proposed): 23,071,373 275,303 322,227 23,024,449
Non-Departmental
cp2414 Theater Design/Const - - - - OT
City Attorney's Office
Sound Transit Property Acquisition - 50,000 50,000 - OT
Community Development
SKHHP Affordable Housing Tax Revenue - - 150,583 (150,583) OT
Police Department
2024 ICAC Grant Funds pd2402 - 10,000 10,000 - OT
WSCJTC Wellness Grant - 60,000 60,000 - OT
Public Works Department
MS2114 Professional Svc.CF - - 45,000 (45,000) OT
Parks Department
SKC Snr Resources 2024 - 155,303 6,644 148,659 OT
Non-Departmental
True Up Beginning Balance 23,071,373 - - 23,071,373 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 001 45,719,546 108,104,875 113,620,444 40,203,977
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5 (Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
'Arterial Street Fund (#102)
2024 Adopted Budget 690,081 11,307,150 11,968,800 28,431
Previous Budget Amendments 1,669,206 14,478,580 15,877,250 270,536
2024 Amended Budget 2,359,287 25,785,730 27,846,050 298,967
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): (80,156) 11,000 11,000 (80,156)
True Up Beginning Balance (80,156) - - (80,156) OT
Stewart Rd Sumner Contribution - (150,000) (150,000) - OT
E Valley Hwy Widening Add Grnt - 161,000 161,000 - OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 102 2,279,131 25,796,730 27,857,050 218,811
Local Street Fund (#103) I
2024 Adopted Budget 2,494,389 2,546,100 1,951,300 3,089,189
Previous Budget Amendments 3,282,663 1,150,329 3,936,738 496,254
2024 Amended Budget 5,777,052 3,696,429 5,888,038 3,585,443
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 595,405 - - 595,405
True Up Beginning Balance 595,405 - - 595,405 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 103 6,372,457 3,696,429 5,888,038 4,180,848
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund (#104)
2024 Adopted Budget 446,979 143,900 177,100 413,779
Previous Budget Amendments (23,880) 85,000 85,000 (23,880)
2024 Amended Budget 423,099 228,900 262,100 389,899
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 83,481 - - 83,481
True Up Beginning Balance 83,481 - - 83,481 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 104 506,580 228,900 262,100 473,380
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5(Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
'Arterial Street Preservation Fund (#105) I
2024 Adopted Budget 2,641,130 4,203,100 5,250,000 1,594,230
Previous Budget Amendments 2,577,891 1,872,991 4,722,555 (271,673)
2024 Amended Budget 5,219,021 6,076,091 9,972,555 1,322,557
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 554,000 1,798,688 814,621 1,538,067
True Up Beginning Balance 554,000 - - 554,000 OT
C St SW Additional Grant Funds - 1,798,688 814,621 984,067 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 105 5,773,021 7,874,779 10,787,176 2,860,624
Drug Forfeiture Fund (#117) I
2024 Adopted Budget 612,565 148,000 404,917 355,648
Previous Budget Amendments 209,779 - - 209,779
2024 Amended Budget 822,344 148,000 404,917 565,427
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 137,022 - - 137,022
True Up Beginning Balance 137,022 - - 137,022 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 117 959,366 148,000 404,917 702,449
Recreation Trails Fund (#120) I
2024 Adopted Budget 102,945 7,100 - 110,045
Previous Budget Amendments 1,324 - 66,210 (64,886)
2024 Amended Budget 104,269 7,100 66,210 45,159
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 4,751 - - 4,751
True Up Beginning Balance 4,751 - - 4,751 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 120 109,020 7,100 66,210 49,910
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5 (Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
(Cumulative Reserve Fund (#122)
2024 Adopted Budget 29,402,101 80,000 12,959,994 16,522,107
Previous Budget Amendments (903,325) - (255,215) (648,110)
2024 Amended Budget 28,498,776 80,000 12,704,779 15,873,997
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 2,391,039 6,102,000 190,085 8,302,954
True Up Beginning Balance 2,391,039 - - 2,391,039 OT
Sound Transit Property Acquisition - 6,102,000 150,000 5,952,000 OT
HVAC Project Removal and Xfer In for Camera Project - - 40,085 (40,085) OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 122 30,889,815 6,182,000 12,894,864 24,176,951
1Mitigation Fees Fund (#124) 11= ` I
2024 Adopted Budget 5,533,385 1,600,100 7,003,800 129,685
Previous Budget Amendments 9,508,682 - 4,633,975 4,874,707
2024 Amended Budget 15,042,067 1,600,100 11,637,775 5,004,392
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 1,329,399 - 1,850,000 (520,601)
True Up Beginning Balance 1,329,399 - - 1,329,399 OT
Stewart Rd Sumner Contribution - - (150,000) 150,000 OT
cp2414 Theater Design/Const - - 2,000,000 (2,000,000) OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 124 16,371,466 1,600,100 13,487,775 4,483,791
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5 (Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
2020 LTGO A&B Refunding Bonds Fund (#232)
2024 Adopted Budget 662,707 1,504,200 1,504,100 662,807
Previous Budget Amendments (202,544) - - (202,544)
2024 Amended Budget 460,163 1,504,200 1,504,100 460,263
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 23,753 - - 23,753
True Up Beginning Balance 23,753 - - 23,753 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 232 483,916 1,504,200 1,504,100 484,016
LID Guarantee Fund (#249)
2024 Adopted Budget 1,697 10 - 1,707
Previous Budget Amendments 15 - - 15
2024 Amended Budget 1,712 10 - 1,722
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): (1,712) (10) - (1,722)
Close F249 LID Guarantee - (10) - (10) OT
True Up Beginning Balance (1,712) - - (1,712) OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 249 - - - -
Parks Construction Fund (#321)
2024 Adopted Budget 1,013,804 568,800 768,500 814,104
Previous Budget Amendments 469,898 1,906,767 2,956,946 (580,281)
2024 Amended Budget 1,483,702 2,475,567 3,725,446 233,823
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 105,593 (389,475) (389,475) 105,593
True Up Beginning Balance 105,593 - - 105,593 OT
cp2414 Theater Design/Const - (389,475) (389,475) - OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 321 1,589,295 2,086,092 3,335,971 339,416
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5 (Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
'Capital Improvements Fund (#328) I
2024 Adopted Budget 13,591,156 4,099,300 7,249,500 10,440,956
Previous Budget Amendments 538,790 5,387,361 8,963,465 (3,037,314)
2024 Amended Budget 14,129,946 9,486,661 16,212,965 7,403,642
BA#5(Ordinance#6945, Proposed): 1,539,344 7,466,415 7,718,915 1,286,844
True Up Beginning Balance 1,539,344 - - 1,539,344 OT
Arts&Culture Center(cp1612) - (500,000) (500,000) - OT
Theater Reconstruct IRG cp2414 - 4,000,000 4,000,000 - OT
cp2414 Theater Design&Constr - 1,498,650 1,498,650 - OT
cp2414 Theater Design/Const - 2,389,475 2,389,475 - OT
Sound Transit Property Acquisition - 150,000 150,000 - OT
Justice Center Roof Replacement - - 200,000 (200,000) OT
HVAC Project Removal and Xfer In for Camera Project - (71,710) (19,210) (52,500) OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 328 15,669,290 16,953,076 23,931,880 8,690,486
Local Revitalization Fund (#330) 1
2024 Adopted Budget 2,031 2,082,866 2,081,866 3,031
Previous Budget Amendments 465,630 2,191,907 2,652,948 4,589
2024 Amended Budget 467,661 4,274,773 4,734,814 7,620
BA#5(Ordinance#6945, Proposed): 18,265 (1,498,650) (1,498,650) 18,265
True Up Beginning Balance 18,265 - - 18,265 OT
cp2414 Theater Design&Constr - (1,498,650) (1,498,650) - OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 330 485,926 2,776,123 3,236,164 25,885
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5(Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
I Water Fund (#430) I
2024 Adopted Budget 6,238,052 18,963,410 21,242,749 3,958,713
Previous Budget Amendments 5,085,210 - 5,340,419 (255,209)
2024 Amended Budget 11,323,262 18,963,410 26,583,168 3,703,504
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 6,278,825 - 5,500,000 778,825
True Up Beginning Balance 6,278,825 - - 6,278,825 OT
Operating to Capital Xfers - - 5,500,000 (5,500,000) OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 430 17,602,087 18,963,410 32,083,168 4,482,329
(Sewer Fund (#431) I
2024 Adopted Budget 8,526,494 9,661,700 10,676,197 7,511,997
Previous Budget Amendments 2,798,451 - 425,064 2,373,387
2024 Amended Budget 11,324,945 9,661,700 11,101,261 9,885,384
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 4,681,792 - - 4,681,792
True Up Beginning Balance 4,681,792 - - 4,681,792 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 431 16,006,737 9,661,700 11,101,261 14,567,176
(Storm Drainage Fund (#432) I
2024 Adopted Budget 13,315,693 11,160,700 17,964,446 6,511,947
Previous Budget Amendments 1,045,061 130,000 1,455,974 (280,913)
2024 Amended Budget 14,360,754 11,290,700 19,420,420 6,231,034
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 1,979,030 - - 1,979,030
True Up Beginning Balance 1,979,030 - - 1,979,030 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 432 16,339,784 11,290,700 19,420,420 8,210,064
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5 (Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
(Sewer Metro Sub Fund (#433) I
2024 Adopted Budget 3,355,634 21,989,300 21,961,800 3,383,134
Previous Budget Amendments 909,796 - - 909,796
2024 Amended Budget 4,265,430 21,989,300 21,961,800 4,292,930
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 616,896 - - 616,896
True Up Beginning Balance 616,896 - - 616,896 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 433 4,882,326 21,989,300 21,961,800 4,909,826
(Solid Waste Fund (#434)
2024 Adopted Budget 2,248,453 28,102,400 28,328,158 2,022,695
Previous Budget Amendments (581,836) 2,489,000 2,924,000 (1,016,836)
2024 Amended Budget 1,666,617 30,591,400 31,252,158 1,005,859
BA#5(Ordinance#6945, Proposed): (470,126) - - (470,126)
True Up Beginning Balance (470,126) - - (470,126) OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 434 1,196,491 30,591,400 31,252,158 535,733
'Airport Fund (#435) I
2024 Adopted Budget 267,581 1,938,000 2,107,005 98,576
Previous Budget Amendments 1,184,905 781,756 1,024,989 941,672
2024 Amended Budget 1,452,486 2,719,756 3,131,994 1,040,248
BA#5(Ordinance#6945, Proposed): 466,277 - 300,000 166,277
True Up Beginning Balance 466,277 - - 466,277 OT
Operating to Capital Xfers - - 300,000 (300,000) OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 435 1,918,763 2,719,756 3,431,994 1,206,525
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5 (Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
Cemetery Fund (#436)
2024 Adopted Budget 936,113 1,432,300 1,878,038 490,375
Previous Budget Amendments (160,795) 37,700 37,700 (160,795)
2024 Amended Budget 775,318 1,470,000 1,915,738 329,580
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 944,192 30,000 330,000 644,192
True Up Beginning Balance 944,192 - - 944,192 OT
Operating to Capital Xfers - - 300,000 (300,000) OT
Forest Walk Phase 3 cp2316 - 30,000 30,000 - OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 436 1,719,510 1,500,000 2,245,738 973,772
Water Capital Fund (#460) I I
2024 Adopted Budget 1,032,208 5,603,310 6,176,810 458,708
Previous Budget Amendments 11,637,627 6,003,034 17,605,723 34,938
2024 Amended Budget 12,669,835 11,606,344 23,782,533 493,646
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): (7,086,601) 6,768,750 (125,000) (192,851)
True Up Beginning Balance (7,086,601) - - (7,086,601) OT
Operating to Capital Xfers - 5,500,000 - 5,500,000 OT
cp2303 W Hill Spg Trans Repl - - (1,050,000) 1,050,000 OT
CP2413 Res 2 Seismic Control - 1,268,750 1,450,000 (181,250) OT
wabd35 OSEC Well 1 &4 fut yr - - (275,000) 275,000 OT
wabd38 W Hill Sprgs Water Imp - - (250,000) 250,000 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 460 5,583,234 18,375,094 23,657,533 300,795
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5 (Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
(Sewer Capital Fund (#461) I
2024 Adopted Budget 3,072,257 377,200 1,344,000 2,105,457
Previous Budget Amendments 7,205,600 - 8,395,467 (1,189,867)
2024 Amended Budget 10,277,857 377,200 9,739,467 915,590
BA#5(Ordinance#6945, Proposed): 535,098 - (184,000) 719,098
True Up Beginning Balance 535,098 - - 535,098 OT
I/I Eval Budget Reduct.sebdl l - - (184,000) 184,000 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 461 10,812,955 377,200 9,555,467 1,634,688
(Storm Drainage Capital Fund (#462)
2024 Adopted Budget 1,567,248 7,536,200 8,065,000 1,038,448
Previous Budget Amendments 6,690,078 1,000,000 8,251,132 (561,054)
2024 Amended Budget 8,257,326 8,536,200 16,316,132 477,394
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): (18,038) - - (18,038)
True Up Beginning Balance (18,038) - - (18,038) OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 462 8,239,288 8,536,200 16,316,132 459,356
'Airport Capital Fund (#465) I
2024 Adopted Budget 73,580 1,145,755 1,101,210 118,125
Previous Budget Amendments 468,611 5,255,611 5,724,222 -
2024 Amended Budget 542,191 6,401,366 6,825,432 118,125
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): (304,453) 300,000 - (4,453)
True Up Beginning Balance (304,453) - - (304,453) OT
Operating to Capital Xfers - 300,000 - 300,000 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 465 237,738 6,701,366 6,825,432 113,672
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5 (Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
(Cemetery Capital Fund (#466) I
2024 Adopted Budget 7,234 100 50 7,284
Previous Budget Amendments 328,479 37,700 361,073 5,106
2024 Amended Budget 335,713 37,800 361,123 12,390
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): (288,908) 330,000 30,000 11,092
True Up Beginning Balance (288,908) - - (288,908) OT
Operating to Capital Xfers - 300,000 - 300,000 OT
Forest Walk Phase 3 cp2316 - 30,000 30,000 - OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 466 46,805 367,800 391,123 23,482
Insurance Fund (#501)
2024 Adopted Budget 1,540,275 12,000 182,500 1,369,775
Previous Budget Amendments (221,809) - 135,000 (356,809)
2024 Amended Budget 1,318,466 12,000 317,500 1,012,966
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 111,230 - - 111,230
True Up Beginning Balance 111,230 - - 111,230 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 501 1,429,696 12,000 317,500 1,124,196
(Workers' Comp Fund (#503)
2024 Adopted Budget 3,496,920 1,144,900 751,000 3,890,820
Previous Budget Amendments (375,005) - 309,300 (684,305)
2024 Amended Budget 3,121,915 1,144,900 1,060,300 3,206,515
BA#5(Ordinance#6945, Proposed): 266,054 - - 266,054
True Up Beginning Balance 266,054 - - 266,054 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 503 3,387,969 1,144,900 1,060,300 3,472,569
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5 (Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
Facilities Fund (#505) I
2024 Adopted Budget 368,394 4,451,000 4,468,294 351,100
Previous Budget Amendments 37,394 20,520 256,840 (198,926)
2024 Amended Budget 405,788 4,471,520 4,725,134 152,174
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): (197,984) 292,585 128,290 (33,689)
True Up Beginning Balance (197,984) - - (197,984) OT
Justice Center Roof Replacement - 200,000 200,000 - OT
HVAC Project Removal and Xfer In for Camera Project - 92,585 (71,710) 164,295 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 505 207,804 4,764,105 4,853,424 118,485
Innovation &Technology Fund (#518)
2024 Adopted Budget 3,027,250 11,696,580 11,755,538 2,968,292
Previous Budget Amendments (804,753) 76,750 140,370 (868,373)
2024 Amended Budget 2,222,497 11,773,330 11,895,908 2,099,919
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 484,117 - 625,000 (140,883)
True Up Beginning Balance 484,117 - - 484,117 OT
Operating to Capital Xfers - - 625,000 (625,000) OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 518 2,706,614 11,773,330 12,520,908 1,959,036
Equipment Rental Fund (#550)
2024 Adopted Budget 1,731,660 3,608,990 3,749,447 1,591,203
Previous Budget Amendments 273,708 - 216,328 57,380
2024 Amended Budget 2,005,368 3,608,990 3,965,775 1,648,583
BA#5(Ordinance#6945, Proposed): 1,270,463 - - 1,270,463
True Up Beginning Balance 1,270,463 - - 1,270,463 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 550 3,275,831 3,608,990 3,965,775 2,919,046
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5 (Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
Equipment Rental Capital Fund (#560) I
2024 Adopted Budget 4,882,593 3,023,152 2,648,380 5,257,365
Previous Budget Amendments 1,106,639 2,462,261 5,735,024 (2,166,124)
2024 Amended Budget 5,989,232 5,485,413 8,383,404 3,091,241
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): (650,457) - 940,199 (1,590,656)
Equip.Rental CF Reimbursement - - 940,199 (940,199) OT
True Up Beginning Balance (650,457) - - (650,457) OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 560 5,338,775 5,485,413 9,323,603 1,500,585
SIT Capital Fund (#568)
2024 Adopted Budget 326,754 603,944 514,544 416,154
Previous Budget Amendments 903,930 199,456 1,064,916 38,470
2024 Amended Budget 1,230,684 803,400 1,579,460 454,624
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): (625,244) 625,000 - (244)
True Up Beginning Balance (625,244) - - (625,244) OT
Operating to Capital Xfers - 625,000 - 625,000 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 568 605,440 1,428,400 1,579,460 454,380
Fire Pension Fund (#611) I
2024 Adopted Budget 1,697,971 103,600 206,256 1,595,315
Previous Budget Amendments 74,905 - 28,000 46,905
2024 Amended Budget 1,772,876 103,600 234,256 1,642,220
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 97,452 - - 97,452
True Up Beginning Balance 97,452 - - 97,452 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 611 1,870,328 103,600 234,256 1,739,672
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Schedule A
Summary of 2024 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#5 (Ordinance#6945)
Ending Fund
Beg.Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance OT/OG
ISKHHP Fund (#654) L
2024 Adopted Budget 1,599,818 331,000 377,600 1,553,218
Previous Budget Amendments 6,070,376 45,565 1,126,573 4,989,368
2024 Amended Budget 7,670,194 376,565 1,504,173 6,542,586
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 20,906 4,074,735 - 4,095,641
SKHHP—Housing Capital Revenue - 3,939,210 - 3,939,210 OT
SKHHP Affordable Housing Tax Revenue - 135,525 - 135,525 OT
True Up Beginning Balance 20,906 - - 20,906 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 654 7,691,100 4,451,300 1,504,173 10,638,227
(Cemetery Endowment Fund (#701) M I I
2024 Adopted Budget 2,222,477 64,130 - 2,286,607
Previous Budget Amendments 42,958 - - 42,958
2024 Amended Budget 2,265,435 64,130 - 2,329,565
BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 124,774 - - 124,774
True Up Beginning Balance 124,774 - - 124,774 OT
Revised 2024 Budget-Fund 701 2,390,209 64,130 - 2,454,339
(Grand Total -All Funds I I r I
2024 Adopted Budget 128,255,683 269,799,652 304,836,791 93,218,544
Previous Budget Amendments 74,478,682 51,519,971 116,115,777 9,882,876
2024 Amended Budget 202,734,365 321,319,623 420,952,568 103,101,420
I Total BA#5(Ordinance#6945,Proposed): 38,006,852 26,186,341 16,563,212 47,629,981
Revised 2024 Budget 240,741,217 347,505,964 437,515,780 150,731,401
588,247,181 588,247,181
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Schedule B
2024 Ending Fund Balance/Working Capital
by Fund
2024 2024 BA#5
Amended Amended BA#5 BA#5 (ORD#6945)
Beginning Ending (ORD#6945) (ORD#6945) Net Change in Revised Ending
Fund Balance Balance Revenues Expenditures Fund Balance Balance
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General Fund(#001) 22,648,173 17,179,528 23,346,676 i 322,227 23,024,449 i 40,203,977
Arterial Street Fund(#102) 2,359,287 298,967 (69,156)1 11,000_ (80,156)_ 218,811 _
Local Street Fund(#103) 5,777,052 3,585,443 595,405 - _ 595,405__ - 4,180,848_
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund(#104) 423,099 389,899 83,481 83,481 __ 473,380
Arterial Street Preservation Fund(#105) 5,219,021 1,322,557 2,352,688 814,621 1,538,067 2,860,624
American Rescue Plan Act Fund(#106) - - - - -
Drug Forfeiture Fund(#117) 822,344 565,427 137,022 - 137,022 702,449
Housing and Comm Develop Fund(#119) 42,904 42,904 - • - - 42,904
Recreation Trails Fund(#120) 104,269 45,159 4,751 i - 4,751 i 49,910
BIA Fund(#121) - - - ••_ - p_ - _ -
Cumulative Reserve Fund(#122) 28,498,776 15,873,997 8,493,039_ 190,085 8,302,954_ 24,176,951
Mitigation Fees Fund(#124) 15,042,067 5,004,392 1,329,399_ 1,850,000_ (520,601)_ 4,483,791 _
2020 LTGO A&B Refunding Bonds Fund(#232) 460,163 460,263 23,753 - _ 23,753_ 484,016_
SCORE Debt Service Fund(#238) - - - _ - _- ( - _ -
LID Guarantee Fund(#249) 1,712 1,722 (1,722) 1,722) -
Golf/Cemetery 2016 Refunding Fund(#276) - - - - - -
Parks Construction Fund(#321) 1,483,702 233,823 (283,882)i (389,475)* 105,593 339,416
Capital Improvements Fund(#328) 14,129,946 7,403,642 9,005,759 7,718,915 1,286,844 i 8,690,486
Local Revitalization Fund(#330) 467,661 7,620 (1,480,385) (1,498,650)p 18,265 25,885
Water Fund(#430) 11,323,262 3,703,504 6,278,825 n_ 5,500,000 P 778,825_ 4,482,329
Sewer Fund(#431) 11,324,945 9,885,384 4,681,792_ - _ 4,681,792_ 14,567,176
Storm Drainage Fund(#432) 14,360,754 6,231,034 1,979,030_ - _ 1,979,030_ 8,210,064_
Sewer Metro Sub Fund(#433) 4,265,430 4,292,930 616,896_ - _ 616,896_ 4,909,826_
Solid Waste Fund(#434) 1,666,617 1,005,859 (470,126) - _ (470,126)_ 535,733
Airport Fund(#435) 1,452,486 1,040,248 466,277 1 300,000 166,277_ 1,206,525
Cemetery Fund(#436) 775,318 329,580 974,192 330,000 644,192 973,772
Water Capital Fund(#460) 12,669,835 493,646 (317,851)1 (125,000)* (192,851)1 300,795
Sewer Capital Fund(#461) 10,277,857 915,590 535,098 i (184,000)* 719,098 i 1,634,688
Storm Drainage Capital Fund(#462) 8,257,326 477,394 (18,038) - (18,038) 459,356
Airport Capital Fund(#465) 542,191 118,125 (4,453)1 - P (4,453)1 113,672
Cemetery Capital Fund(#466) 335,713 12,390 41,092 30,000 11,092__ 111
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Insurance Fund(#501) 1,318,466 1,012,966 111,230 - _ ,230__ 1,124,196_
Workers'Comp Fund(#503) 3,121,915 3,206,515 266,054 - _ 266,054_ 290 3,472,569_
Facilities Fund(#505) 405,788 152,174 94,601 128, _ (33,689)_ 118,485
Innovation&Technology Fund(#518) 2,222,497 2,099,919 484,117 1 625,000_ (140,883) 1,959,036
Equipment Rental Fund(#550) 2,005,368 1,648,583 1,270,463 - 1,270,463 2,919,046
Equipment Rental Capital Fund(#560) 5,989,232 3,091,241 (650,457)1 940,199> (1,590,656)1 1,500,585
IT Capital Fund(#568) 1,230,684 454,624 (244), - P (244), 454,380
Fire Pension Fund(#611) 1,772,876 1,642,220 97,452 - 97• ,452 1,739,672
SKHHP Fund(#654) 7,670,194 6,542,586 4,095,641 n - - 4,095,641 i 10,638,227
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Cemetery Endowment Fund(#701) 2,265,435 2,329,565 124,774 124,774 2,454,339
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CITY OF
AUBURNI AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
WAII
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Agenda Subject: Date:
Resolution No. 5780 (Krum) August 14, 2024
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Community Development Resolution No.5780 Current Budget: $0
ExhibitA-1 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Proposed Revision: $0
Element Draft Revised Budget: $0
Exhibit A-1 Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Element Mans Draft
Exhibit B-2 Comprehensive Plan Housing
Element Draft
Exhibit C-6 Comprehensive Plan Economic
Development Element Draft
Exhibit D-8 Comprehensive Plan Historic
Preservation Element Draft
Exhibit E-9 Comprehensive Plan Climate
Element Draft
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5780.
Background for Motion:
On July 16, 2024, the Planning Commission made a recommendation for adoption of the
Community Development-led Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. Those include Land
Use, Housing, Economic Development, Historic Preservation, and Climate elements.
Resolution 5780 acknowledges the recommendation from Planning Commission, which will
allow staff to move forward with code amendment proposals for City Council consideration
later this year.
Background Summary:
Resolution No. 5780 acknowledges Planning Commission's recommendation for adoption of
the Community Development-led Comprehensive Plan Elements.
The City's Periodic Comprehensive Plan, which provides policy and technical information in
compliance with Growth Management Act, Puget Sound Regional Council, and Countywide
Planning Policies for King and Pierce Counties, is scheduled to be adopted by City Council in
December 2024.
City staff presented at a series of Planning Commission Public Meetings and Public Hearings
on the Land Use Element, Housing Element, Economic Development Element, Historic
Preservation Element, and Climate Element of the Comprehensive Plan between April and
June 2024. Staff incorporated Planning Commission comments and recommendations
received at meetings into a final draft package (referenced as Package 1) of Elements and
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related materials. On July 16, 2024, at a regular meeting, Planning Commission
recommended this package for adoption by the City Council. Remaining Elements, utilities
systems plans, and related background materials are scheduled for Planning Commission
action on October 23, 2024 (referenced as Package 2). Both Package 1 and Package 2 will
be before City Council in Winter 2024 for final approval in December 2024.
Resolution No. 5780 provides Community Development with City Council's concurrence that
the conceptual policy direction outlined in Planning Commission Package 1 is sufficient for
staff to develop draft City Code Amendments for future adoption to implement those policies.
Staff will present final draft Package 1 Elements and City Code Amendments to City Council
at three study session meetings occurring on October 28, 2024, November 12, 2024, and
November 25, 2024, in advance of final Comprehensive Plan action on December 2, 2024.
Other departments are scheduled to present Package 2 materials to City Council at separate
meetings scheduled for August, September, and October 2024.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Jason Krum
Meeting Date: August 19, 2024 Item Number: RES.A
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RESOLUTION NO. 5780
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ACCEPTING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION ON THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT, HOUSING
ELEMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT,
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT, AND CLIMATE
ACTION ELEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
SUPPORT TO DRAFT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
THAT IMPLEMENT THESE ELEMENTS
WHEREAS, Chapter 36.70A RCW requires that the City of Auburn adopt and
implement a Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.070 establishes a list of mandatory elements that are
required to be included within a Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, mandatory elements include Land Use, Housing, Capital Facilities,
Utilities, Transportation, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and Climate
Action; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Element was heard before Planning Commission at a
Public Meeting on April 2, 2024 and held a Public Hearing on April 16, 2024, and
deliberated on a motion of "acceptance" of the Land Use Element April 16, 2024, and
provided a decision of"acceptance" on April 16, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element was heard before Planning Commission at a
Public Meeting on April 2, 2024 and held a Public Hearing on April 16, 2024, and
deliberated on a motion of "acceptance" of the Housing Element April 16, 2024, and
provided a decision of"acceptance" on April 16, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Element was heard before Planning
Commission at a Public Meeting on April 16, 2024 and held a Public Hearing on April 30,
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2024, and deliberated on a motion of "acceptance" of the Economic Development
Element April 30, 2024, and provided a decision of "acceptance" on April 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Element was heard before Planning
Commission at a Public Meeting on April 16, 2024 and held a Public Hearing on April 30,
2024, and deliberated on a motion of "acceptance" of the Historic Preservation Element
April 30, 2024, and provided a decision of "acceptance" on April 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Element was heard before Planning Commission at a
Public Meeting on April 30, 2024 and held a Public Hearing on May 7, 2024, and
deliberated on a motion of "acceptance" of the Climate Element on May 7, 2024, and
provided a decision of"acceptance" on May 7, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2024, Planning Commission provided a decision to
recommend adoption of Comprehensive Plan Elements Package 1 consisting of the Land
Use Element, Housing Element, Economic Development Element, Historic Preservation
Element, and Climate Element to City Council; and
WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the
Comprehensive Plan, including the Elements contained in Package 1, was published on
May 20, 2024 for 30-day comment period per WAC 197-11-455; and
WHEREAS, an in-person DEIS public meeting was held in City Council Chambers
on June 5, 2024 and a virtual DEIS meeting was held via Zoom on June 6, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Element, Housing Element, Economic Development
Element, Historic Preservation Element, and Climate Element were transmitted to the
Department of Commerce and Puget Sound Regional Council for 60-day review on April
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9, 2024 and King County Affordable Housing Committee for unspecified review timeline
on April 9, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Department of Commerce provided review comments on June 10,
2024, Puget Sound Regional Council provided review comments on May 21, 2024, and
King County Affordable Housing Committee provided final review comments on July 23,
2024; and
WHEREAS, Department of Commerce, Puget Sound Regional Council, King
County Affordable Housing Committee, other public agency, and public comment will be
addressed in final draft of Land Use Element, Housing Element, Economic Development
Element, Historic Preservation Element, and Climate Element for City Council
consideration; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.040 requires that development regulations be
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, drafting development regulations that implement the Comprehensive
Plan is a significant undertaking; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this resolution is for City Council to provide support for
the framework established within the Land Use, Housing, Economic Development,
Historic Preservation, and Climate Action Elements that allows City staff to initiate drafting
of the implementing development regulations that carry out the concepts articulated within
these policy documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Resolution No. 5780
August 12,2024
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Section 1. The Planning Commission's recommendation on the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, Housing Element, Economic Development
Element, Historic Preservation Element, and Climate Action Element for the purpose of
providing support to draft development regulations that implement these elements are
hereby accepted.
Section 2. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney
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Table of Contents
Land Use Element 1
Introduction 1
Vision 1
Planning Framework 3
Land Use Patterns 3
Future Land Use 4
Future Land Use Housing and Employment Capacity 4
Residential and Employment Zoned Capacity 4
Housing Affordability by Average Median Income(AMI) 6
Goals, Policies, and Land Use Characteristics 9
Residential Land Use Designations 9
Residential Conservancy Designation 11
Neighborhood Residential One Designation 11
Neighborhood Residential Two Designation 12
Neighborhood Residential Three Designation 13
Mixed-Use Designation 14
Commercial Land Use Designation 15
Downtown Urban Center Designation 17
Industrial Land Use Designation 20
Public/Quasi-Public Designation 23
Open Space Designation 24
Overlays, Urban Growth Area,and Special Planning Land Use Designations 25
Maps and Figures
Map 1.1 — 2044 Population Estimates by Area 7
Map 1.2 — 2044 Net New Housing Units by Area 8
Map 1.3 - City of Auburn Comprehensive Land Use Map 38
Map 1.4- City of Auburn Comprehensive Growth Centers 39
Map 1.5 - City of Auburn Districts Map 40
Map 1.6 - City of Auburn Designated Areas 41
Map 1.7- City of Auburn Adopted Areas 42
Map 1.8 - City of Auburn Impression Corridors 43
Map 1.9 - City of Auburn Gateways 44
Tables
Table 1. Residential Capacity by Zone 5
Table 2. Adjusted Employment Development Capacity by Zone 5
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Land Use E
Introduction Vision
All land within the City of Auburn is assigned a land use designation The Auburn community is
and implementing zoning district, which builds from previously adopted both physically and socially
Comprehensive Plan Maps, the existing land use pattern, adopted connected. We take pride
subarea plans, topography, natural features, and targeted goals for shifting in the quality of our built
the character of specified areas. This chapter provides a description for environment as well as
each designation, general criteria for how to assign the designation, and a the beauty and function of
series of goals and policies that govern land use within each designation. our natural environment.
Land use patterns are
The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map shows the location and supported by a complete
boundaries for each designation. This map should be consulted together and efficient transportation
with the written policies of this Plan when decisions about zoning and utility infrastructure
designations, land use activities, and development of public infrastructure system. Neighborhoods,
are considered. commercial centers, and
The Land Use Element explains the reasoning and intention behind the parks are attractive,
land use designations. This should be useful in: interesting, accessible, and
• Developing and implementing tools (such as zoning provisions) well maintained. Natural
riverine and forested
• Interpreting the Land Use Map as it applies to specific regulatory corridors are interspersed
decisions or development proposals throughout the city, offering
• Adjusting or amending the Land Use Map when changing conditions sanctuaries where fish
or land use markets warrant and wildlife reside, and
• Planning for public services and infrastructure providing opportunities
for people to observe
Finally,this Element sets forth special policies intended to address the and learn about the
unique challenges and opportunities of specific locations within Auburn. environment. Residents
These specific policies supplement the general goals, objectives and have a strong association
policies found in other Elements of the comprehensive plan. with their neighborhoods,
are engaged and involved
in the decisions that steer
Auburn into the future.
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Planning Framework 9. Policies that address the protection of tribal
cultural resources in collaboration with
The Growth Management Act(GMA), codified as RCW federally recognized Indian tribes that are
36.70A, is the enabling legislation that renders this invited pursuant to subsection (4) of this
Comprehensive Plan a legally recognized document section, provided that a tribe, or more than one
by the State of Washington. This plan is a policy tribe, chooses to participate in the process.
document only; the policies are required by GMA to be Land Use Patterns
implemented through the use of such regulatory tools
as zoning and subdivision ordinances, as well as other For the first 100 years of Auburn's existence, the land
innovative techniques. The implementing regulations use pattern developed in a relatively logical manner.
must be developed and maintained in accordance with Auburn was fully contained to the valley floor with
the goals and policies of this Comprehensive Plan, a traditional downtown urban center, several north/
and as set forth in the Growth Management Act, as south heavy commercial and industrial corridors
amended, and consistent with King and Pierce County, paralleling Highway 167, and a surrounding housing
Countywide Planning Policies (CPP). stock that was built primarily between 1910 and 1960.
In 1991, the State Legislature amended the GMA to In the last 30 years,the land use pattern of Auburn
require that counties adopt CPP's in cooperation with has changed, primarily from incorporation of areas to
their municipalities. The purpose of these policies is to the south, east, and west. Each newly incorporated
establish a coordinated, countywide framework within area has its own identity and land use pattern.
which to develop comprehensive plans. The CPP must Because a significant portion of today's Auburn
guide the subsequent adoption of comprehensive was settled prior to incorporation,the basic land
plans without overly constraining with excessive use patterns and infrastructure have already been
detail. The Countywide Planning Policies shall, at a established. Furthermore, much of today's Auburn
minimum, address the following: land use pattern was established in either Auburn, the
1. Policies to implement RCW 36.70A.110; Muckleshoot Reservation, or prior to incorporation
2. Policies for promotion of contiguous and in King County or Pierce County. Given the mix of
orderly development and provision of urban jurisdictional oversight, myriad land use policies,
services to such development; regulations, infrastructure standards, and investments
have been applied in these areas. This has resulted
3. Policies for siting public capital facilities of in a relatively uncoordinated and random land use
a countywide or statewide nature, including pattern. It also means that the various communities
transportation facilities of statewide lack connectivity to each other, have a mix of
significance as defined in RCW 47.06.140; identities, and are experiencing a change in their
4. Policies for countywide transportation facilities character from rural to more urban.
and strategies; Auburn has a strong mix of housing and industry.
5. Policies that consider the need for affordable Auburn's residential land use pattern includes a
housing, such as housing for all economic variety of densities, ages, and housing type. Auburn's
segments of the population and parameters for nonresidential land use pattern includes a mix of
its distribution; local and regional retail, entertainment, services,
manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution
6. Policies for joint county and municipality centers. This mix of land use is a strength because it
planning within urban growth areas; exemplifies social, economic, and cultural diversity.
7. Policies for countywide economic development Auburn's natural resources include the Green River
and employment, which must include and its tributaries,the White River and its tributaries,
consideration of the future development of a robust inventory of wetlands, floodplains, steep
commercial and industrial facilities; and slopes, and mature open spaces. With a strong base
8. An analysis of the fiscal impact. to work from, the city and its partners can be strategic
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about how to better connect and preserve natural • Duplexes,triplexes and townhomes(within an
areas so that the overall system is enhanced for future urban growth area boundary
generations to enjoy. The intent of this analysis is to assess the City of
Auburn's current capacity to accommodate different
Future Land Use housing income brackets and whether that capacity
The City of Auburn conducted a process to determine is sufficient to meet Auburn's housing targets
the preferred alternative for Auburn's future land established by King and Pierce counties. In addition,
use. Alternatives are different options to achieve this analysis considers implementing a preferred land
the project's purpose and needs, and they serve use alternative through zoning changes and provides
as the basis for analyses related to environmental updated capacity calculations to ensure sufficient
elements. The alternatives considered provide a
capacity of suitable land to meet growth targets.
range of capacities to accommodate growth for Full analysis of housing and employment capacities
housing and employment, housing types, and citywide and future need is described in Appendix A -Housing
infrastructure investments. The Preferred Alternative, Needs and Characteristics Assessment.
which is adopted as the future Zoning and Land Use
maps, incorporate feedback from the community Preferred Alternative Implementation
regarding where household and growth should occur To address an anticipated deficit of zoned capacity
as well as modelling to determine how growth may to accommodate future growth targets of 12,112 new
affect local infrastructure such as transportation housing units and 19,520 new jobs based on current
and utilities. The Land Use and Zoning maps and zoning, Auburn is consolidated zoning districts,
assumptions described in the Land Use Element are developing dedicated Growth Centers, increasing
assumed in each of the Comprehensive Plan Element densities, and permitting additional housing types.
and related systems plans. Future land use and The changes in zoning are based on a preferred
zoning decisions were based on modelling results and alternative completed as part of the land use
calculations to demonstrate that there is adequate scenario process where select centers and nodes
zoned capacity to accommodate the city's required were identified for increased density. This preferred
future housing and employment targets. alternative is reflected in the Comprehensive Plan
Land Use and Comprehensive Plan Zoning maps.
Future Land Use Results of the zoning changes pertaining to housing
unit and employment growth are summarized below.
Housing and The full analysis is described in Appendix -Housing
Needs and Characteristics Assessment.
Employment Capacity Residential and
A residential land capacity analysis evaluates whether
jurisdictions have sufficient land capacity available to Employment Zoned
allow for the types and amount of new housing needed Capacity
to meet identified housing needs is required as part
of HB 1220 requirements.The 2021 Housing Element Residential and employment capacity by zone is based
updates amended RCW 36.70A.070(2)(c)of the Growth primarily on the assumptions outlined Buildable Lands
Management Act to require the Housing Element to Report process in 2021, updates to reflect changes
include explicit consideration of capacity for the following to zoning and density assumptions since that time.
household needs and building types: Downtown Urban Center mixed-use development
• Moderate, low,very low, and extremely low- assumes a distribution of 75% residential and 25%
income households; commercial, whereas the R-NM Neighborhood Mixed
Use assumes a 50-50%split for mixed uses both
• Permanent supportive housing; vertically and horizontally. The residential capacity
• Emergency housing and emergency shelters;and estimates accommodating 46,070 housing units at
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max buildable capacity and 33,655 net new housing units, exceeding the 12,112 net new housing unit target. This
increase is due largely to Middle Housing policies consistent with HB 1110 which allow for Middle Housing in all
residentially zoned areas. The R2 — Residential Low zone is found widely throughout the city.
Table 1. Residential Capacity by Zone
II esidential&Mixed-Use Developable Net zoning Assumed Density- Residential Capacity
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Zoning Districts Zone catego Acres changes(acres) DU/Acres (units) Net New(Units)
King County
Residential Conservancy Low Density 745 0 1 745 -
(RC)
R-1 Residential Low Density 275 0 4 1,101 -
R2—Residential Low Moderate 294 1158 25 35,799 28,441
Density
R3—Residential Moderate Moderate 0 22 30 660 660
Density
R4—Residential High High Density 79 -1 50 3,890 -50
Neighborhood Mixed-Use High Density 0 89 30 2,670 2,670
(R-NM) Mixed-Use
Manufacture Home/ Low Density 27 0 10 273
Community(R-MHC)
DUC Downtown Urban High Density 0 5 100 125 500
Center-125 Mixed-Use
DUC Downtown Urban High Density 0 5 95 119 475
Center-75 Mixed-Use
DUC Downtown Urban High Density 0 4 90 90 360
Center-55 Mixed-Use
Total 1,420 1,285 - 45,561 33,146
DUC Neighborhood High Density 0 3 30 90 90
Residential Mixed-Use
Pierce County
R2—Residential Low Moderate 20 20 25 509 509
Density
Total 20 20 - 509 509
Total New(2044)Housing Capacity 46,070 33,655
Table 2.Adjusted Employment Development Capacity by Zone
Non-Residential Districts Developable Acres Net zoning changes Assumed Density— Employment
(acres) DU/Acres Capacity(units)
Light Commercial(C-1) 32 -13 845,391 2,254
Heavy Commercial District(C-2) 8 -8 - -
Auburn Gateway District(C-AG) 0 15 653,400 653
Light Industrial(M-1) 132 -41 3,945,338 3,945
Heavy Industrial(M-2) 81 -9 3,122,925 3,123
Airport Landing Field (AF) 5 0 233,038 233
Mixed-Use Districts Developable Acres Net zoning changes Assumed Density— Employment
(acres) DU/Acres Capacity(units)
DUC Downtown Urban Center—125 0 5 163,350 408
DUC Downtown Urban Center—75 0 5 163,350 408
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DUC Downtown Urban Center—55 0 4 130,680 327
DUC Neighborhood Residential 0 3 98,010 245
DUC Health and Wellness—125 0 2 87,120 218
DUC C-1 0 13 566,280 1,510
DUC C-2 0 12 522,720 1,394
DUC M-1 0 39 1,698,840 1,699
Neighborhood Mixed-Use(R-NM) 0 89 1,938,420 5,169
Total New(2044)Jobs Capacity 21,587
The employment capacity estimates accommodating 20,701 new jobs at max buildable capacity by 2044,exceeding the
city's target of 19,520. Growth is located in the Downtown Urban Center(DUC)and in Growth Centers,whose core is
primarily R-NM Neighborhood Mixed-Use.Additional growth in commercial space is anticipated,following a recent trend
in industry job growth in Auburn.
Housing Affordability by Average Median Income (AMI)
Zone Categories Aggregated Housing Capacity prior to Capacity surplus or
Income Level(%AMI) Servicing these Needs Needs Zoning Adjustment Post-Rezone Capacity deficit
King County
0-30%PSH ADUs,High Density-
0-30%Other
Mixed Use 2,389 1,852 4,827 2,438
>30-50%
High-Density 962 1,913 3,890 2,928
>50-80%
>80-100%
Moderate Density 2,458 1,514 36,968 34,600
>100-120%
>120% Low-Density 6,303 2,225 1,846 (4,457)
Pierce County
>80-100% Moderate Density,ADU 112 100 509 397
Aggregated Total - 12,112 7,504 46,070 33,958
In addition to meeting the residential and employment capacity targets through zoning and policy decisions,the city meets
the aggregate King and Pierce County housing needs for income level groups.The only exception is the>120%Average
Median Income(AMI)category,which includes primarily low-density housing in the R-1 and RC zones. However,this AMI
category is not required to be met under HB 1220 requirements as high-income earners are represented in this group and
can also purchase moderate density housing options as well.
In Pierce County,the City's primary residential zone is R-2 Residential Moderate which for purposes of this capacity analysis
aligns with the 80-120%AMI range.This zone can adequately accommodate the total housing need of 112,however AMI
below 80%is not accounted for in this analysis.As indicated earlier,the housing target for the Pierce County portion of
Auburn is only 112 housing units and as a result the city does not intend to rezone small areas of land in order to satisfy AMI
requirements since actual development is unpredictable.The R-2 Residential Moderate zone can accommodate middle
housing,single unit detached housing,and ADUs that can realistically serve a range of incomes,and the city will continue to
provide flexibility in the development types allowed in this part of the city to best accommodate the full range of AMI levels.
An estimated 1,852 new Accessory Dwelling Units(ADUs)are accounted for prior to rezoning,as these developments are
currently allowed in various zones are expected to occur naturally over the next 20-years. In total,10%of new ADUs are
planned for in the 50-80%AMI range,80%in the 80-120%AMI range,and 10%in the greater than 120%AMI range.The high-
density and moderate-density land uses where ADUs are primarily expected are found in throughout the city.
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Goals Policies Sustainability:Natural resources,economic prosperity,
/ and cultural vibrancy are balanced in a way that builds
and maintains a thriving and long-lasting community.
and Land Use
Policies
Characteristics
LU-1. Regulations for new developments and infill
should address the following elements:
Residential Land Use
A. Connectivity by multiple means to adjacent
Designations subdivisions, nearby commercial hubs, and
parks and recreation facilities.
Character B. Relationship to nearby existing or future transit
Residential uses will comprise a diverse arrangement service.
of multiple densities and housing types. The pattern C. Usable community amenities and spaces.
of one single density in a zone or neighborhood will
evolve into increased and mixed densities in exchange D. Environmental protection and preservation of
for amenities that enhance quality of life. There will be natural features.
greater connectivity and stronger spatial relationships E. Preservation of areas that can support low-
between neighborhoods through strategic locations impact development techniques.
of roadway, trail, park, and neighborhood-serving F. Promote the use of energy and water
businesses. These amenities will help create localized conservation measures
identity while also linking one area to another. The
design and build quality of the new construction and G. Efficient and effective delivery of utility service.
infill will be held to a high standard. The city will H. Innovative design.
encourage projects to be unique, innovative, and I. Crime prevention through environmental
provide the residents of Auburn with true choice. design.
Values J. Long-term maintenance considerations.
Character:Residential neighborhoods will include LU-2 As denser development continues to occur;
amenities,features, and layouts that promote interaction standards should be developed to maximize density
amongst residents. while preserving open space and critical areas.
Wellness:The design of residential neighborhoods will LU-3 Programs should continue to be implemented to
emphasize safety and nonmotorized connectivity. improve the quality of low-income neighborhoods and
encourage rehabilitation of deteriorating structures
Service:Through outreach and engagement, individual and facilities.
residents and homeowners'associations are connected
to and aware of municipal services,events,and activities. LU-4 Public/Quasi-Public uses may be permitted as
a conditional use if de signed in a manner that
Economy:Neighborhoods have a physical and personal enhances the residential character of the area. Special
connection to Auburn's commercial centers and care shall be given to ensuring appropriate levels of
attractions. People want to move to Auburn because of parking, landscaping, and traffic circulation to avoid
the commercial and recreational opportunities it has to conflict with residential uses.
offer. LU-5 New residential development shall contribute to
Celebration:Districts and neighborhoods are identified, the creation, enhancement, and improvement of the
promoted, and celebrated. transportation system, health and human services,
Environment:The built environment will fit into the emergency services, school system, and park system.
natural landscape in a way that protects and respects This may be accomplished through the development
ecosystem function and that preserves native vegetation of level-of-service standards, mitigation fees, impact
and soils. fees, and/or construction contributions.
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LU-6 Cluster development is the preferred form emissions elsewhere in the state.
of residential development in all residential LU-9 Consider land use patterns and development
designations with the goal of preserving natural regulations to promote development that addresses
areas, critical areas, and areas that support low- potential environmental health disparities in
impact development. Where clustering accomplishes coordination with the Climate Element.
these objectives, it should not come at the expense
of lost development potential. Variances to lot size, LU 10 Identify and implement strategies to mitigate
lot dimensions, building height, and other bulk or the risk to lives and property posed by wildfires. Risk
dimensional standards should be utilized in order to identification and strategies should be aligned with
create incentives that promote preservation. Climate Element workplan through 2029.
LU-7 Ensure that new development in Growth Centers LU 11 Coordinate land use choices with neighboring
meets minimum development intensity thresholds to jurisdictions, agencies, and the Muckleshoot Indian
ensure that employment and housing growth will help Tribe to encourage consistency and predictability for
achieve the desired levels of jobs and housing units. regional planning and environmental considerations.
LU-8 Designated Growth Centers and Downtown LU-12 Encourage inclusive engagement on land use
Urban Center shall promote physical activity and decisions to ensure decisions do not negatively impact
reduce per capita vehicle miles traveled within the historically marginalized communities.
jurisdiction, but without increasing greenhouse gas
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Residential Conservancy and other allowed nonresidential activities may
operate out of any type of permitted building, subject
Designation to intensity and use limitations.
LU-15 Until these areas are served by public utilities
Description (water, sewer, storm services), existing and new
This designation should consist primarily of low- development is not expected to be served by public
density residential uses (one dwelling unit per four infrastructure, such as urban streets, curbs, gutters,
acres is allowed) and accessory agricultural uses in sidewalks, street lighting, and landscaping.
areas featuring environmental constraints or requiring LU-16 As the market and utility availability enable
special protection such as the Coal Creek Springs denser development to occur, standards should be
watershed area, low-lying areas along the Green River, developed to maximize density while preserving open
and areas that are isolated from the full complement space and critical areas.
of urban services. This designation will serve to both LU-17 Small-scale agricultural uses are allowed and
protect environmental features and hold areas for encouraged. Commercial activities that are directly
higher density development until such a time public related to and support agricultural uses may also
facilities become available. Per HB 1110 requirements be allowed. The procedural standards may vary
adopted in 2023, Middle Housing is permitted in this depending upon the type and scale of agricultural
zone however adopted city development regulations uses and supporting commercial activities. Small-scale
still apply. agricultural uses are allowed and encouraged.
Designation Criteria LU-18 Land use standards should adequately limit
and control excessive accumulation of debris. Where
1. Areas with significant environmental a permitted activity does allow outdoor storage,
constraints, intrinsic value, or that may pose it should be adequately screened from adjacent
environmental hazards if developed, such as properties and roads, as well as ensuring adequate
areas tributary to public water sources; soil and environmental protection.
2. Affords greater protections to environmental LU-19 Public/Quasi-Public and resource extractive uses
features than existing designation; that are low-intensity and preserve the environment
3. Level of service for property consistent with may be considered conditional uses.
adjacent residential conservancy properties; or
4. Location, size of properties, and character is
consistent with a residential conservancy use. Neighborhood Residential
Implementation Zoning Designation One Designation
A. RC Residential Conservancy
Description
Policies Low density land use for detached single-unit
LU-13 Densities and activities shall be of a very low detached housing with a density of one unit per acre.
intensity and shall not compromise environmental and Neighborhood Residential One includes all properties
watershed resources. zoned R1 -Residential 1 du/acre including areas
LU-14 In addition to single-family homes, these larger within the Urban Separator Overlay, as designated
properties can also be developed with garages, in King County Countywide Planning Policies. Per HB
accessory dwelling units, barns, and other accessory 1110 requirements adopted in 2023, Middle Housing
outbuildings. Home occupations, agricultural uses, is permitted in this zone however adopted city
development regulations still apply.
1 This designation was previously called"Single Family"prior to the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update.However,the implementing zones may
have changed.
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Designation Criteria Neighborhood Residential
1. Low density residential areas located within
the Urban Separator Overlay that are also Two Designation2
constrained by the presence of critical areas
Description
Implementing Zoning Designations
Neighborhood Residential Two designated areas
A. R1 - Residential Zone (One Dwelling Unit Per are planned to accommodate a variety of residential
Acre): All properties located within the Urban dwelling types. Varying intensities may be permitted
Separator Overlay are zoned R-1, as consistent to provide a transition between Neighborhood
with King County Countywide Planning Residential One and other more intensive uses or
Policies. activities (such as arterial streets) based on adjacent
density, intensity, and/or character. Appropriate
Policies densities in these areas range from 25-30 dwelling
LU-20 Accessory dwelling units should play an integral units per acre, with between 4 and 6 Middle Housing
part of promoting infill development and affordable units per lot permitted. Dwelling types generally
housing and are therefore encouraged within this land range from single-unit detached dwellings to Middle
use category. Housing, and moderately sized mixed-use and
apartment buildings that fit the size and character of
LU-21 Home occupations, bed-and-breakfasts, traditional single-family neighborhoods. Low-impact,
day cares, and other appropriate uses should be neighborhood scale business such as small-scale
encouraged as viable accessory uses. food stores, coffee shops, and cultural or recreational
LU-22 Manufactured homes shall be permitted services in pre-existing structures, either separate
on single-family lots provided they are sited and from or as part of a mixed-use building, are allowed in
constructed in a manner that would blend with Neighborhood Residential Two.
adjacent homes.
LU-23 Encourage the development of a variety of Designation Criteria
housing typologies to suit the needs of various 1. Previously developed Neighborhood
potential residents. Residential Two areas; or
LU-24 Density bonuses outside of the Urban Separator 2. Areas that provide a transition between
Overlay should be approved based on innovations in Neighborhood Residential One and
transportation, stormwater management, and public Neighborhood Residential Three,
amenities proposed for the development or adjacent Neighborhood Residential One and
neighborhoods associated with the request. The onus nonresidential, Neighborhood Residential
is on the developer to justify density above baseline. Three and nonresidential zones or
Examples of amenities and concepts that justify development that are adjacent and meet the
density bonuses include park space, art, enhanced development parameters of the Neighborhood
landscaping, trails that connect to adjacent properties, Residential Two designation.
neighborhood commercial property set asides, use
of low-impact development techniques beyond the Implementing Zoning Designations
minimum code requirements, incorporation of Crime A. R2 — Residential Low
Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
(Public Comment, LU 2) concepts, and variation of B. R3 — Residential Moderate
architecture and housing typology. Policies
LU-25 Density bonuses and flexible development
2 This designation was previously called"Moderate Density Residential"prior to the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update.However,the
implementing zones may have changed.
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standards should be considered an incentive for Implementing Zoning Designations
innovative neighborhood design. A. R4 Residential High
LU-26 Carefully developed low-intensity commercial B. R-MHC Residential Manufactured/Mobile Home
uses (such as day care centers, food and beverage Community
establishments) can be compatible.
LU-27 Middle Housing and accessory dwelling Policies (cont.)
units should play an integral part of promoting LU-28 Development regulations should include density
infill development and affordable housing and are
therefore encouraged within this land use category. bonuses and flexible development standards that
create incentives for innovative site and building
design, incorporation of open space and public art,
nonmotorized connectivity to parks and commercial
Neighborhood Residential areas, proximity to transit services, supplemental
natural resource protection, supplemental use of
Three Designation3 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
(CPTED) (Public Comment, LU 2), and supplemental
Description use of low-impact development techniques.
Neighborhood Residential Three encourages a mix of LU-29 Home occupations and shared housing should
Middle Housing residential, apartment buildings and be allowed in this designation; however, given
mixed-use development at a greater density compared their high densities, it is appropriate to establish
to Neighborhood Residential Two. These communities additional restrictions, procedures, and requirements
are served by nearby high capacity transit, have in order to ensure that they are compatible with
nonmotorized connections to surrounding amenities their surroundings and do not adversely affect the
(parks, libraries, community centers, etc.) and community.
services, or have access to on-site amenities. Small, LU-30 Live—work units are encouraged in
local commercial development is allowed consistent Neighborhood Residential Two and Neighborhood
with Neighborhood Resident Two. Residential Three designations.
Land use density standards are based on dwelling LU-31 Improve the quality of low-income
units per lot for all Middle Housing types, while neighborhoods and implement programs that
base density of units per acre continues to apply encourage rehabilitation of deteriorating structures
for detached single-unit housing. This use includes and facilities the downtown area, areas between
Residential Manufactured Home communities, lower-density residential uses and more intense
for which the City will be coordinating with the nonresidential activities, and areas with high levels of
Department of Commerce for exception to compliance transit service and available high-quality services.
with middle housing requirements. LU-32 Parking requirements for Middle Housing
Designation Criteria types of development shall be reduced within 1/2 mile
walk of a major transit stop, consistent with state
1. Previously developed high-density residential requirements.
or manufactured/mobile home parks; or LU-33 Middle Housing types are eligible for bonus
2. Properties that are connected to Neighborhood of two dwelling units depending on proximity to a
Residential One and nonresidential major transit stop or when two dwelling units are
designations by the Neighborhood Residential developed as affordable housing. Affordable housing
Two designation or are connected to a Mixed- bonus dwelling units shall remain affordable for a 50-
Use District. year period and recorded on the covenant, per RCW
36.70A.030.
3 This designation was previously called"Multiple-Family"prior to the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update.However,the implementing zones may
have changed.
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Mixed-Use District provides local neighborhood
benefits consistent with the description and
Description intent of the Mixed-Use District and where
The Mixed-Use Designation permits a complementary orientation to walkable communities is desired.
mix of residential and commercial uses in a single 2. Residential and commercial uses are
land use designation. This designation encourages encouraged to be integrated as a component
vertical mixed-use, horizontal-mixed use, conversion in all development projects.
of existing residential to commercial, middle housing,
and pedestrian and non motorized travel, while 3. A variety of housing options and development
allowing flexibility for how uses are combined within types is encouraged within this designation.
this area. Mixed-Use Districts align with areas where 4. Mixed-Use District is not intended for
moderate and high-density development is served by automobile oriented or businesses that rely on
transit, bicycle facilities and sidewalks, and amenities outdoor storage, or any other type of storage
that create healthy and livable neighborhoods. facility. Such uses will be not permitted.
Designation Criteria 5. Development within a Growth Center
designation along major roadways between
1. Mixed-Use Districts are primarily located Mixed-Use zones should provide additional
within designated Growth Centers or other building setback from the street right of way
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and include areas for landscaping, open space, LU-43. The residential uses permitted must be
and pedestrian activity. carefully regulated in regard to performance criteria
to ensure alignment with the City's responsibility to
Implementing Zoning Designations accommodate required share of regional growth.
A. R-NM Neighborhood Mixed-Use
B. RO Residential Office District Commercial Land Use
C. Auburn Gateway District Designation
LU-34. Apartment development should be subject to
building and site design standards. These standards Character
should address the appearance of buildings, Commercial uses will be wide ranging in terms of
compatibility with nearby uses, exterior lighting, scale and type. A mix of businesses — local, regional,
connectivity with surrounding properties and uses, and national —will be among the businesses in the
the relationship of ground floor spaces and entryways various designations and will be carefully located to
with the streetscape, and connectivity to nearby create balance and maintain appropriateness based
nonresidential hubs (shopping centers and schools). on adjacent uses. These commercial areas will be
Protected bicycle parking should be provided. economically vibrant, unique, and active outside of
LU-35. Provide a variety of housing typologies to suit traditional work hours. They will be accessible by foot,
the needs of various potential residents. bike, car, and public transport.
LU-36. Establish intensity limitations such as floor
area ratios, density, building height, coverage ratios, Values
setbacks, and other standards. Character:Active gathering spaces, such as parks,
LU-37. Access to nearby amenities and health and plazas, cafes, concert venues, festivals and markets,
human services should be considered when reviewing will be distributed throughout the City;these spaces
senior housing developments. will be engaging and filled with people interacting,
irrespective of culture, age, or income level.
LU-38. Encourage development of permanent
supportive housing to address the homeless Wellness: A variety of healthy food options will be
population and those with special needs. physically and economically accessible to all members
of the Auburn community.
LU-39. Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of
historic properties. Service:The City's resources and services are
available and utilized by the business community.
LU-40 Mixed-Use Districts should support cohesive, The business community finds the City approachable,
diverse, neighborhood mixed-use centers that allow empathetic, and responsive. An open and
vertical and horizontal mixed-use flexibility, as well collaborative dialogue exists to help identify problems
as flexibility in uses, that provide for local housing, and find solutions.
shopping, and employment options that also allows
each center to foster it's own identity. (Public Economy:A wide complement of retail, service,
Comment, LU 2), and dining options will cater to local needs, attract
visitors, and encourage consistent patronage of local
LU-41. Encourage sustainable transportation options businesses.
by creating viable options for people to get to
destinations by alternatives to personal vehicles in Celebration:Auburn will have a thriving and
Mixed-Use Districts, Neighborhood Residential Three, expanding arts and culture community. There will be
and Neighborhood Residential Two designations. events, amenities, and attractions that draw people to
congregate and socialize.
LU-42. Support development of small-scale, local
neighborhood serving commercial such as food and Environment: Local businesses benefit from Auburn's
drink establishments and local services in Residential collection of natural resources and amenities because
Two and Three designations. residents and visitors are choosing Auburn as their
home or destination.
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contribute to, a sustainable economy because Auburn historic properties.
is an easy location to start up, maintains opportunity LU-48. Promote the use of energy and water
for growth, and has a business-friendly economic conservation measures
climate.
LU-49. Ensure that legally established existing uses
Policies that may not conform with the underlying zone, but
that are compatible with their surrounding uses, and
LU-44. The commercial uses permitted must be are allowed to continue to evolve and operate without
carefully regulated in regard to performance criteria being classified as "nonconforming" uses.
and design to ensure alignment with the City's
responsibility to accommodate required share of LU-50. Consider commercial displacement when
regional growth. evaluating new development proposals and determine
strategies to mitigate impacts when possible.
LU-45. Permitted uses in Residential designations
would consist of local-serving and community-serving Description
retail trade, offices, personal services, and eating
establishments. Commercial land use designations are predominantly
a mix of retail, office, service, hospitality,
LU-46. Encourage uses that provide health and human entertainment, and eating/drinking establishments.
services to the adjacent community. Some districts have a greater non-motorized emphasis
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where buildings and site features are scaled to The ambiance of the downtown should encourage
a pedestrian level while other districts are more leisure shopping, provide amenities that attract
auto-centric. Extra design emphasis is placed on regional visitors and shoppers, and provide housing
architecture, lighting, landscaping, accessory uses, and services to local residents and area employees.
landscaping, hours of operation, site layout, and
transitions to adjacent uses. Designation Criteria
1. Located within the Urban Center boundaries
Designation Criteria established by the King County Countywide
1. Previously developed light commercial areas planning policies or within the PSRC Regional
buffered from more intense commercial or Growth Center boundaries.
industrial designations by landscaping or
environmental features; or Implementing Zoning Designations
2. Previously developed heavy commercial areas; DUC Subarea-Specific Zoning classifications consisting
or of:
3. Located along arterial or collector streets; A. DUC Downtown Urban Center-125' District
4. Properties that are buffered from the single- B. DUC Downtown Urban Center-75' District
family designation by landscaping, or C. DUC Downtown Urban Center— 55' District
environmental features,; and
D. DUC Downtown Urban Center— Health and
5. Meets the development parameters of the Wellness District
Light and Heavy Commercial designations. E. DUC Downtown Urban Center C1 Light
Implementing Zoning Designations Commercial District
A. C 1 Light Commercial F. DUC Downtown Urban Center- C2 Heavy
Commercial District
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G. DUC Downtown Urban Center- M1 Light
Downtown Urban Center Industrial District
H. DUC Downtown Urban Center- Flex-Residential
Designation District
I. DUC Downtown Urban Center- Neighborhood
Description Residential District
The Downtown Urban Center(DUC) land use
designation should be applied exclusively in the Policies
Downtown Auburn Subarea and Regional Growth LU-51. Vertical mixed-use should be encouraged;
center as identified in the Comprehensive Plan and the location of retail sales and services should
2024 Auburn Downtown Plan. As a Regional Growth predominately be on the ground floor with residential
Center, the DUC must maintain a planned target or more retail or services above. However, small
density of 45 activity units per acre minimum, per freestanding commercial spaces may be established
Puget Sound Regional Center Requirements. The Land as an accessory use to a larger vertical mixed-use
Use Element assumes this target when considering development.
future land use and zoning changes in the DUC.
DUC zoning and land use in the Land Use Element LU-52. Deviations of height, density or intensity
and map are consistent with those in the draft 2024 limitations should be allowed when supplemental
Auburn Downtown Plan, which is under development amenities are incorporated into site and building
with an anticipated 2025 adoption date. The DUC is design. Examples of amenities include use of low
implemented by zoning districts specific to Downtown impact development, use of sustainable site and
Urban Center and the Downtown Design Guidelines. building techniques, public space and art, transit
oriented development (TOD), landscaping and lighting,
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and bike shelters as well as the inclusion of affordable LU-55. Drive-in windows shall not be permitted to
housing. maintain the area's pedestrian environment.
LU-53. Encourage a broad mix of uses within the LU-56. Parking standards within the downtown should
downtown area. A wide range of consumer-oriented reflect the pedestrian orientation of the area, but also
goods and services are compatible within this consider parking's impact for economic development.
designation since creating an attractive shopping LU-57. Discourage uses that rely on direct access by
environment is a primary emphasis. Permitted uses vehicles or involve heavy truck traffic (other than for
include retail trade, offices, personal services, eating merchandise delivery).
and drinking establishments, financial institutions,
governmental offices, and similar uses. Legally LU-58. Unsightly outdoor storage and similar activities
established existing uses that do not fit within the should be prohibited.
range of desired new uses continue to be a valuable LU-59. The downtown should capitalize on
part of the downtown economy and character and opportunities for multimodal transportation.
should be allowed to evolve and operate in a manner LU-60. Encourage adaptive reuse of existing buildings,
that resembles listed permitted uses. particularly of historic properties.
LU-54. Encourage residential dwellings within the LU-61. As a designated VISION 20 50 Regional
upper stories of buildings and provide flexibility with Growth Center that contains a transit station, land use
how those spaces are organized and utilized. policies and regulations should encourage population
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and employment growth. should be used to promote on site stormwater
LU-62. The commercial uses permitted must be infiltration and shading of hard surfaces. Minimum and
carefully regulated in regards to performance criteria maximum parking ratios must be established for each
and design. Architectural style, building height and type of permitted use.
size, lighting, and signage should be consistent with LU-71. Development incentives should be established
the surrounding residential properties. that encourage the creation of electric car charging
LU-63. Permitted uses would consist of community stations, use of sustainable building and/or
and regional serving retail trade, offices, operational practices, development of nonmotorized
personal services, and non drive through eating infrastructure, and proximity and connection to public
establishments. transit.
LU-64. Special emphasis will be directed at those LU-72. Multiple family dwellings are only allowed as
accessory activities that can alter the character of part of mixed use developments where they do not
these areas into heavier commercial areas. Examples interfere with the shopping character of the area, such
include outdoor storage, location, and screening as within the upper stories of buildings.
of trash receptacles, loading and unloading zones, LU-73. Drive in windows should only be allowed
and parking lots. Regulations and permit conditions accessory to a permitted use, and only when carefully
will employ techniques that mitigate light and noise sited under the administrative use process, in order to
impacts associated with surrounding residential ensure that an area's pedestrian environment is not
properties. compromised
LU-65. Commercial uses will have an orientation that LU-74. Large-scale regional retail uses and uses that
is directed toward adjacent public streets while also rely on direct access by vehicles or involve heavy
providing pedestrian and bike-oriented access. truck traffic (other than for merchandise delivery) are
LU-66. Upzone requests to the next zone will be not appropriate in this category.
considered for approval based on the innovations LU-75. Unsightly outdoor storage and similar activities
in transportation and stormwater management and should be prohibited.
public amenities proposed for the development LU-76. Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of
associated with the request. historic properties.
LU-67. Encourage occupancy of storefront and other LU-77. Upzone requests to the next zone should be
ground floor public-facing spaces to create a active approved based on the innovations in transportation
environment downtown. and stormwater management and public amenities
LU-68. Explore opportunities to increase the amount proposed for the development associated with the
of public green space in downtown that provide request.
spaces for recreation and activation. LU-78. A wide variety of commercial-oriented
LU-69. A wide range of consumer-oriented goods services are appropriate within this category. This
and services are compatible within this designation includes but is not limited to regional-scale retail and
since creating an attractive shopping environment entertainment uses, commercial uses with outdoor
is a primary emphasis. Permitted uses would consist sales areas, drive-in restaurant or other drive-in
of local-serving and community-serving retail trade, commercial businesses, and commercial services with
offices, personal services, eating establishments, outdoor storage as an accessory use.
financial institutions, governmental offices, and similar LU-79. Parking lots must be located and designed
uses. in a manner that softens their appearance from
LU-70. Parking lots must be located and designed adjacent public roads. This is accomplished through
in a manner that softens their appearance from landscaping, pedestrian spaces, and the location of
adjacent public roads. This is accomplished through buildings on the property. Where practicable, low-
landscaping, pedestrian spaces, and the location of impact development techniques and landscaping
buildings on the property. Where practicable, low- should be used to promote on site stormwater
impact development techniques and landscaping infiltration and shading of hard surfaces. Minimum and
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type of permitted use. public transportation. Locations that have access to rail
LU-80. Development incentives should be established and highways that also encourage intelligent growth
that encourage the creation of electric car charging patterns will be prioritized. Innovation will be a key
stations, use of sustainable building and/or requirement of new and infill projects as the city looks to
operational practices, development of nonmotorized mitigate impacts of production and limit damage to the
infrastructure, and proximity and connection to public environment.
transit.
Values
Industrial Land Use Character:Buildings, landscaping,and outdoor spaces
will be attractive, interesting,well designed,and well
Designation maintained.
Wellness:Risk to life and property from all hazards will
Character be minimized. Properties and businesses are connected
Industrial uses will become a more integrated part of the to nonmotorized corridors that offers alternative means
physical and social life of the city.Since so many people to commute.
work in these areas and these companies contribute Service:The city works closely with individuals and
so much to the financial life of the city, it is important organizations to fully understand the demands, needs,
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and concerns of the industrial community so that the city 5. Properties identified as LF Airport Landing
can sponsor initiatives that help aid in their success. Field on the zoning map in the Airport Master
Economy:Cornerstone institutions will strategically Plan, and properties identified for future
expand in regional prominence.As industry grows, land acquisition.
use policy will support efforts to grow within Auburn. Implementing Zoning Designations
Celebration:The Community will be made aware of and
celebrate the accomplishments of our local, regional and A. M-1 Light Industrial
international leaders in manufacturing,warehousing, and B. M-2 Heavy Industrial
distribution. C. Airport Landing Field District
Environment:The built environment will fit into the LU-81. A wide range of industrial uses may be
natural landscape in a way that protects and respects permitted, subject to performance standards.
ecosystem function. Natural resource protection will be
supported and celebrated by City leadership and the LU-82. Outside storage shall be permitted subject
community. to performance criteria addressing its quantity and
location.
Sustainability:Industrial uses are contributing to,
and supportive of, efforts to build and maintain a LU-83. Development incentives should be established
transportation system that ensures the people and goods that encourage the creation of electric car charging
move safely throughout the city and beyond. stations, use of sustainable building and/or
operational practices, development of nonmotorized
Description infrastructure, and proximity and connection to public
transit.
Industrial lands allow for a mix of manufacturing, LU-84. Promote the use of energy and water
logistics, and warehousing along with the space
needed to store materials and vehicles. These areas conservation measures.
have a heavy reliance upon the transportation of LU-85. A wide range of industrial uses may be
goods by rail or truck which necessitates loading permitted, subject to performance standards. Heavy
docks/bays, ample area for truck movement, commercial uses that serve the needs of workers
and convenient access to robust rail and road in light industries are also appropriate. These uses
infrastructure. These areas can also accommodate include indoor manufacturing, processing, and
uses such as breweries and distilleries and their assembling of materials from previously prepared
associated tasting rooms, restaurants and banquet or raw materials and ancillary and necessary
halls, warehouse style retail outlets, and a modest warehousing and distribution of finished goods
level of integrated housing. associated with manufacturing and industrial uses.
LU-86. Parking lots must be located and designed
Designation Criteria in a manner that softens their appearance from
1. Previously developed light or heavy industrial adjacent public roads. This is accomplished through
areas; or landscaping, pedestrian spaces, and the location of
2. Light Industrial provides buffering for heavy buildings on the property. Where practicable, low-im
industrial areas or is buffered from the pact development techniques and landscaping should
single-family designation by landscaping, be used to promote on site stormwater infiltration
environmental features, and buffered from all and shading of hard surfaces. Minimum and maximum
other Residential designations; parking ratios must be established for each type of
permitted use.
3. Meets the development parameters of the
Light and Heavy Industrial zoning districts. LU-87. Landscaping, sidewalks, and bike paths will
be integral parts of site design if a development is
4. Heavy Industrial districts should not located located on an impression corridor or located within or
along high-visibility corridors serving non- adjacent to an identified nonmotorized corridor.
industrial uses;
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LU-88. Outside storage shall be permitted subject adjacent to an identified nonmotorized corridor.
to performance criteria addressing its quantity and LU-96. For the LF Airport Landing Field District, the
location. This is to ensure compatibility with adjacent Airport Master Plan (AMP) establishes the vision,
uses, so that such storage would not detract from the policies, and implementation strategies that govern
potential use of the area for light industry. In all cases, uses, management principles, and future planning
such storage shall be extensively screened. efforts. The AMP is incorporated by reference in the
LU-89. Where an Industrial use is located adjacent to Auburn Comprehensive Plan as an appendix.
a property with a less intense zoning designation, the LU-97. Auburn Municipal Airport is included in the
light industrial use bears the burden of incorporating federal airport system the National Plan of Integrated
techniques that mitigate the visual, noise, dust, and Airport Systems (NPIAS). Participation in the NPIAS is
odor impacts. limited to public use airports that meet specific FAA
LU-90. Uses involving substantial storage or criteria. NPIAS airports are eligible for federal funding
processing of hazardous materials, as well as of improvements through FAA programs. To maintain
substantial emissions, should not be permitted in eligibility for funding through FAA programs, the
these areas. Airport Master Plan should be periodically updated as
LU 91. A wide range of commercial activities may be conditions change.
allowed to provide increased opportunities for sales LU-98. Uses, activities, and operations within the LF
tax revenue. Airport Landing Field District must be coordinated and
LU-92. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad consistent with the Airport Master Plan.
Auburn Yard located within the Railroad Special LU-99. Future expansions of the LF Airport Landing
Plan Area is considered a compatible use at its Field District, for the purpose of airport uses,
current level of usage. It is not bound by the policies activities, and operations, should be coordinated and
concerning outside storage under the existing light consistent with the Airport Master Plan.
industrial designation as it was an existing use prior LU-100. While the industrially designated area east of
to the development of this policy. Should BNSF decide the Airport is highly suited for airport related activities,
to reactivate its applications to upgrade the yard to an other industrial type uses are now located here.
intermodal facility, the proposal will be subject to the Therefore, the City will encourage use in this area to
essential public facility siting process as defined in the take advantage of its proximity to the Airport.
Capital Facilities Element.
LU-101. New commercial land uses in proximity to the
LU-93. Upzone requests to the next zone should be airport should be air related and/or complementary to
approved based on the innovations in transportation the airport.
and stormwater management and public amenities
proposed for the development associated with the LU-102. To protect the viability of the Auburn Municipal
request. Airport the City shall create an airport overlay that is
consistent with FAA regulations and WSDOT guidance.
LU-94. While this zone should be reserved primarily
for the heavier forms of industrial activities, a wide LU-103. The City's zoning ordinance and other
range of industrial activities may be permitted. These appropriate regulatory measures shall enforce the
heavier forms of industrial activities may include airport overlay and the FAR Part 77 surfaces.
outdoor or semi-enclosed manufacturing, processing, LU-104. The airport overlay shall protect the
or assembling activities, significant outdoor storage, operations of the Auburn Municipal Airport by
and uses involving substantial storage or processing establishing controls on incompatible land uses and
of hazardous materials. Heavy commercial uses that development.
serve the needs of workers in heavy industries are LU-105. The airport overlay should be implemented
also appropriate. to manage land uses and development around the
LU-95. Landscaping, sidewalks, and bike paths will airport to ensure compatibility into the future and
be integral parts of site design if a development is prevent incompatible future uses. The regulations
located on an impression corridor or located within or applied to properties surrounding the airport should
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encourage land uses that are related to, and benefit Wellness: Multiple recreation options, and nearby
from, proximity to the airport but not restricted trails, parks, activities, and events will be readily
exclusively to only these. accessible to the entire community.
LU-106. The impact of development on air safety Service: Land use policy supports the provision
shall be assessed through the City zoning ordinance, of community, health and human services to all
FAA regulations, SEPA review, input from the Auburn residents.
Municipal Airport, and relevant technical guidance. Economy: Residents and visitors seek Auburn as
Appropriate mitigation measures shall be required by a residence or destination because of its natural
the City. resources, community events, and community pride.
LU-107. Uses in proximity to the airport that may create Celebration:We utilize our open spaces and public
potential operational (e.g. height or noise) conflicts facilities to promote who we are, our diversity, and our
shall be reviewed for their consistency to airport community pride.
operations and conformance with the FAA regulations.
Environment: Residents and visitors will enjoy open
LU-108. The airport should be protected from spaces and environmentally sensitive areas, while
nonconforming uses and structures that pose a safety encouraging the appreciation of their importance
concern to airport operations. and beauty. Impacts of new development on natural
LU-109. The City shall determine whether resources are considerate of their sensitivity and
nonconforming uses and structures affect airport importance.
operations and require their minimization or Sustainability: Public and private funds are used to
elimination, at cost to owner, based on individualized make investments in land preservation, restoration
study of proposals, City regulations, input from the and protection. Public investments in land and
Auburn Municipal Airport, and relevant technical facilities are considered for their perpetual or
guidance. generational value versus short-term motivations.
Public/Quasi-Public Policies
Designation LU-110. The primary purpose of this designation is
to address public needs while taking advantage of
Character synergies with the adjacent areas where they are
sited.
This category includes those areas that are reserved
for public or quasi public uses. It is intended to LU-111. Appropriate uses for this designation include
include those of a significant extent, and not those facilities that serve the needs of the larger community
smaller public uses that are consistent with and may such as public schools, active parks, city operated
be included in another designation. These public uses municipal facilities, police stations, and fire stations.
include public schools, developed parks, and uses LU-112. Innovative strategies to integrate the uses
of quasi-public character such as large churches and and sites into the areas where they are sited is
private schools. Public uses of an industrial character encouraged. These strategies should maximize use of
are included in the industrial designation, and small- the site while minimizing fiscal impacts and impacts to
scale religious institutions of a residential character adjacent areas.
are included in the residential designation. Streets, LU-113. Increase visibility of resources through public
utilities, and other separate uses are not intended to information campaigns.
be mapped separately as Public/Quasi-Public.
LU-114. Appropriate uses include low-intensity
Values recreational uses, passive use open areas, protected
environmental habitat, stormwater detention facilities,
Character: Community facilities and programs bring and similar low-intensity uses.
people together and connect residents and visitors to
our natural resources. LU-115. Promote the use of energy and water
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LU-116. A responsible management entity and the affiliated with and managed by educational institutions
purpose for Institutional districts should be identified for vocational educational purposes may be classified
for each property interest within this designation. as a Publican Public/Quasi-Public use and permitted
Management policies and plans are appropriate for all on a conditional basis.
lands in this designation. Designation Criteria
LU-117. This designation permits a wide array of uses
that tend to be located in the midst of other dissimilar 1. Previously developed institutional uses; or
uses. For this reason, special emphasis should be 2. Meets the development parameters of the
directed at the following: Public/Quasi-Public designation.
A. The appropriateness of new requests for this Implementing Zoning Designations
designation and the impacts that it may have
on the surrounding community. A. I Institutional
B. Site-specific conditions that should be B. P-1 Public Use District
attached to the granting of new requests for
this designation that are designed to mitigate Open Space Designation
impacts on the surrounding community.
C. Site-specific conditions that should be attached Description
to development proposals that are designed Open space lands are in public ownership or an
to mitigate impacts on the surrounding otherwise permanently protected state that provide
community. enhanced protection of floodplains, aquatic and/or
LU-118. Coordination with other Institutional entities wildlife corridors, wetlands, hazardous slopes, or that
is essential in the implementation of the Public/Quasi- protect groundwater supplies. Open Space lands may
Public land use designation. be made available for public access and education
which includes ancillary supportive uses such as
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bathrooms, trails, boardwalks, interpretive signs, Overlays, Urban Growth
parking, and picnic areas.
Designation Criteria Area, and Special
1. Passive parks or undeveloped Parks Planning Land Use
Department property; Designations
2. Any site containing a significant developmental
hazard; or Character
3. Any site containing open space value These areas help control growth, protect the
suitable for public protection without unduly environment, and prevent urban sprawl conditions in
encroaching on private property rights. our City. For a variety of reasons, specific areas exist
4. Sites that are permanently protected as a within the City that require further specificity or focus
result of the terms of acquisition or a recorded of land use planning, policy, regulation, or investment.
instrument. Overlays, urban growth areas, and special planning
areas may be designated that help further enumerate
Implementing Zoning Designations a purpose. These areas are to be designated through
A. OS Open Space the Comprehensive Plan and treated as a component
of the Land Use Element of the Plan.
Policies
LU-120. Active parks that provide sports field, activity Values
and community centers, cemeteries, and public Each area designated as an overlay, urban growth
buildings should not be designated as open space. area, or special planning area shall reflect the values
LU-121. Open space lands are primarily designated to identified in the Core Comprehensive Plan.
provide wildlife and aquatic habitat, flood detention, General Policies
vegetation and soil preservation, and view shed
protection. Land designated as open space may be LU-127. These land use designations must be consistent
used for public access to trails, interpretive centers, with the Growth Management Act, Puget Sound
education opportunities, and other uses and facilities Regional Council, and countywide planning policies.
that support the purpose of their designation. LU-128. Any proposed changes to these designations
LU-122. Increase distribution of open space and must be pursued in coordination with applicable State,
increase access to open space amenities throughout Regional and County agencies.
Auburn.
LU-123. Enhance restoration, preservation and Urban Separator Designation
protection of natural resources and critical areas. Description
LU-124. Seek out opportunities to develop recreation Urban separators are areas designated for low-
and education opportunities on public lands or density uses in the King County Countywide planning
through public—private partnerships. policies. They are intended to "protect Resource
LU-125. Increase visibility of resources through public Lands, the Rural Area, and environmentally sensitive
information campaigns. Continue to work with regional areas, and create open space and wildlife corridors
partners to develop and maintain trail systems that within and between communities while also providing
connect Auburn with regional destinations. public health, environmental, visual, and recreational
LU-126. Build on partnerships with school districts to benefits." There are two primary areas of urban
expand public use of school facilities for recreation separators, one on Lea Hill and one on West Hill.
and exercise, and to improve public access to facilities
for this purpose, as appropriate. Designation Criteria
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Implementing Zoning Designations Annexation Area Designation
A. Lea Hill Overlay Description
B. West Hill Overlay Urban growth areas and potential annexation areas
C. Bridges Overlay are areas located outside of the municipal city limits
of Auburn. They are areas that are anticipated to be
D. Urban Separator Overlay incorporated into the City within 10 years of their
Policies designation.
LU-129. The City is obligated to maintain (and not Designation Criteria
redesignate)the Urban Separator designation until at Potential annexation areas are jointly developed by
least the year 2022, pursuant to countywide planning cities and the County in which they are located. They
policies and an annexation agreement with King are based upon countywide growth projections that
County. The City will coordinate with King County on are divided among all urban growth areas within each
redesignation of Urban Separators in 2025. respective County. Urban growth areas and potential
LU-130. Urban separators are deemed to be both a annexation areas are distinguished from each other
regional as well as local concern and no modifications by whether they have been assigned to a city or not.
to development regulations governing their use may Urban growth areas have been identified but have not
be made without King County review and concurrence. been assigned to a city. Potential annexation areas
Therefore,the areas designated as "urban separator" are urban growth areas that have been assigned to a
on the Comprehensive Land Use map, will be zoned specific city.
for densities not to exceed one dwelling unit per acre,
with lot clustering being required if a subdivision of Implementing Zoning Designations
land is proposed. A. Urban Growth Area Potential Annexation Area
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Policies Designation Criteria
LU-131. Work with King and Pierce County, as well as Designation of critical areas includes both criteria that
nearby cities, to redesignate urban growth areas into should be applied to the specific type of critical area
potential annexation areas. as well as buffers and/or setbacks that are necessary
LU-132. Auburn's Potential Annexation Area is shown for the protection of the critical area and/or life and
on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (Map 1.1). property. Designation of critical areas is based on best
Map 1.1 also depicts Growth Impact Areas. These available science as it applies to local conditions.
Growth Impact Areas are generally adjacent to cities Implementing Zoning Designations
or unincorporated County lands in which development
that occurs potentially impacts the city of Auburn. A. Wetlands
LU-133. The Auburn City Council may revise the B. Aquifer Recharge Areas
boundaries of the Potential Annexation Area in the C. Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas
future, in response to: D. Frequently Flooded Areas
A. Amendments to King and Pierce County Urban
Growth Areas as specified in the King and E. Geologically Hazardous Area
Pierce County countywide policies Policies
B. Discussions between Auburn and adjacent LU-136. Best available science will be utilized for the
jurisdictions regarding potential annexation specific designation criteria and the associated adopted
area boundaries protection standards and development regulations.
C. Discussions with Pierce County concerning LU-137. Reasonable use provisions will be included
the designation of potential annexation area within the critical area regulations that ensure a
boundaries property owner is not denied use of a preexisting
D. Changed circumstances relating to population parcel, lot or tract.
and employment growth and projections, LU-138. Exemptions to the critical areas ordinance
urban service feasibility, or similar factors. should be provided for very limited and justified
LU-134. Develop strategies and agreements for the circumstances such as maintenance of existing
review of development and provision of utilities land uses, work within some types of human-made
within potential annexation areas that have yet to be features, limited types of site investigation work,
annexed. emergency activities, and certain types of invasive
LU-135. Prior to annexation, develop strategies and vegetation control.
agreements that address the orderly transition of LU-139. Critical area regulations will identify the
areas into the city such as transfer of permit authority, process and standards for alteration of a critical area
infrastructure financing, financing of fire and police and criteria related to mitigation, performance, and
services, and interim development regulations. monitoring.
Critical Area Overlay Land Use Special Planning Area
Description Designation
Under the Growth Management Act cities and counties Description
are required to identify, designate and protect "Special Planning Areas" consist of Districts, subareas,
critical areas. Critical areas include (a) wetlands, Impression Corridors, and Gateways within Auburn
(b) aquifer recharge areas (including areas with a that warrant additional emphasis in planning,
critical recharging effect on aquifers used for potable investments, and policy development. Each may be
water), (c) fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, recognized separately within the Comprehensive Plan,
(d) frequently flooded areas, and (e) geologically as an Element of the Comprehensive Plan, or as an
hazardous areas.
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subarea plan (discussed below). There are a variety of in itself, meet the expectations of the seven
reasons for designating and distinguishing a special values that underscore the Comprehensive
planning area, and once designated, a variety of Plan. Examples include the need for
potential outcomes. Reasons for designating a special multimodal connections between West Hill and
planning area include: Lea Hill to north and downtown Auburn.
• Growth Centers are areas of the city identified Designation Criteria
though the Comprehensive Planning process
where a large share of growth is allocated. 1. Districts: The geographic limit of districts and
These areas provide a combination of Mixed- areas that make up this category of Special
use, higher density residential, and higher Planning Areas extends beyond an alignment
density commercial uses which serve the with any particular street,trail, river, stream,
local area. There will be a special focus on or other linear corridor. Districts may contain
the performance of these Centers, including other smaller Special Planning Areas, such
housing units and jobs created, to ensure as subareas. Additionally, districts are
the City accommodates the required share of generally consistent with the geography of
regional growth by 2044. Growth Centers are one of the eight "neighborhoods" identified
shown in Map 1.4 and reflected in development in the 2014 City of Auburn Community Vision
regulations found in city code. Report. Generally speaking, districts are
• Areas of high visibility and traffic. These areas identified for the purpose of creating identity.
create an impression or image of Auburn. It This means that the land use designations
is therefore particularly important to ensure and overarching policies and implementing
that they are attractive and well maintained. regulations are not going to change from
Examples include Auburn Way South and one district to the next. Instead, Districts are
associated major highway on- and off-ramps. important for event planning, establishing
park and open space level-of-service
• Land use activities that warrant joint planning standards, and promoting community identity
between the city and owner/operator. In Districts (see Map 1.4)
addition to developing approaches and
•
strategies for the land use activity, there West Hill
may be additional emphasis on ensuring • North Auburn
compatibility with surrounding land uses. • Lea Hill
Examples include Green River College, the
•
Auburn Municipal Airport, and Emerald Downs Downtown
Thoroughbred Horse Racetrack. • South Auburn
• Neighborhoods in which a resident and • Plateau
merchant live and conduct daily business • Lakeland
and leisure. Neighborhoods may also be
•
distinguished by physical setting, physical Southeast Auburn
separations, and similarity over an area. 2. Subareas: Subareas are smaller in geography
Examples include downtown, Lea Hill, and than a district. Though relatively large,
Lakeland. multiple subareas may be located within
• Areas with a focused desire to create greater a single district. Subareas allow for the
physical and economic cohesiveness. These refinement and recognition of existing unique
may be large, planned developments or characteristics within a district. Subareas are
clusters. Examples include the Auburn North intended to anticipate, support, and guide
Business Area and Mt. Rainier Vista. long-term growth and redevelopment through
planned development and a unique vision for
• Areas with an existing built environment or an how that area should look and function in the
existing regulatory framework that does not, future. It can also be used to provide flexibility
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when there is uncertainty regarding how an 2b. Designated Areas: Designated Areas have been
area may be most appropriately developed in designated on the Comprehensive Plan Map, which
the future. defines the specific and detailed boundaries of the
3. Twenty-eight(28)subareas currently exist. area. Designation of an area on the Comprehensive
These subareas are categorized into five Plan Map occurs by official action of the Auburn City
different types of subareas: Council. It is intended that future development of
these areas will be guided by individual Plan element
• Identified Areas; or subarea plan of the Comprehensive Plan. The future
• Designated Areas; subarea plan will either supplement existing goals,
• Economic Development Strategy Areas (a policies, and implement strategies, or replace existing
Designated Areas sub category); Comprehensive Plan designations and policies for the
area within the specific and detailed boundary.
• Areas of Concern (another Designated
Areas sub category); and Designated Areas (see Map 1.6):
• Adopted Areas. • Auburn Municipal Airport
•
Uses, intensities, and infrastructure development BNSF Rail Yard
determined for each subarea or planned area • Stuck River Road
through individual planning processes. Connectivity • Mount Rainier Vista
throughout the planned area, and connections to
multimodal transportation opportunities outside • Lakeview
of the planned area are also emphasized through 2b(1). Designated Areas:Areas of Concern: Areas
the individual planning process. The result of each of Concern are a specific type (or subcategory) of the
individual planning process is the adoption of designated area. Areas of Concern are established
Comprehensive Plan element or subarea plan for because they represent an area that features a lack
the particular subarea by the City Council. Each Plan in the infrastructure and services (e.g. municipal
element must be consistent with the general goals, water and sewer service, urban roads, traffic demand,
objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and storm water management) necessary to support
and once adopted, subarea plans are intended to increase in density or other development. These areas
guide the future development of each respectively require a close assessment of and an emphasis on
adopted subarea. infrastructure development and planning to support
2a. Identified Areas: Identified areas are identified further development. While this Plan may not fully
as a subarea within the Comprehensive Plan, but have represent the intensity of uses that could ultimately
not been established on the Comprehensive Plan be supported in these areas (in part due to the current
Map. Therefore, the specific and detailed boundaries weakness of the City's infrastructure to support
of an identified subarea have not been defined. future growth). Development intensification within
Identification of a subarea within the Comprehensive the Area of Concern needs to be coordinated with
Plan occurs by official action of the City Council. the necessary infrastructure and services to support
growth.
Identified Areas
Designated Areas -Areas of Concern (see Map 1.6):
• Auburn Golf Course
• AWS/Auburn Black Diamond Rd.
• GSA/Boeing
• Pike Street NE
• Green River College
• 8th Street NE
• Mary Olsen Farm
2b (2). Designated Areas: Economic Development
• Les Gove Campus Strategy Areas: The Economic Development
• Emerald Downs Strategy Areas are a specific type (or subcategory)
• Auburn High School of designated area. In 2005, City Council adopted
six Economic Development Strategy Areas under
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Resolution No. 3944. These areas, initially identified quality and similar uses. Through Ordinance No.
by a focus group of diverse business and community 6660 City Council rezoned the AEP/Green Zone from
interests, are targeted for population and employment EP, Environmental Park Zone to M-1, Light Industrial,
growth within the planning horizon of the City's hereby effectively removing the need to designate the
20-year growth target (204431). By 2012,the City AEP/Green Zone as a specific economic development
Council added three additional economic development strategy area.
strategy areas, bringing the total to nine (9) strategy The current economic development strategy areas
areas. are included below. The boundaries of the economic
During the City's 2015 update of the Comprehensive development strategy areas are incorporated as
Plan the list of economic development strategy areas designated sub-areas "Designated Areas— Special
reflects current conditions and status of these areas. Planning Areas" map of the Land Use Element.
As such, two of the original six economic development Designated Areas -Economic Development Strategy
strategy areas were removed from the list. The Urban Areas (see Map 1.6)
Center, one of the original six development strategy
areas, was removed as it is no longer a designated A St SE (corridor)
area. The Urban Center, also known as "Downtown • Auburn Way South (AWS) Corridor
Auburn" or the "Downtown Urban Center" is an • Auburn Way North (AWN) Corridor
adopted area (since 2001) and features its own
subarea plan. The Auburn Environmental Park (AEP)/ • M St SE (between AWN and AWS)
Green Zone has also been removed as an economic • SE 312th/124th Ave
development strategy area. The AEP/Green Zone • NW Manufacturing Village
economic development strategy area was previously
zoned EP, Environmental Park Zone. The intent of this • 15th St SW/West Valley Hwy N
zone was to encourage economic development in the 2c.Adopted Areas: Adopted Areas include an
form of medical, biotech and "green" technologies Adopted Subarea Plan incorporated into the
including energy conservation, engineering, water Comprehensive Plan that establishes the purpose
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of its designation, goals and policies, and • Auburn Way South
implementation strategies. Adoption of a subarea • Auburn Black Diamond Road
plan occurs by official action of the City Council. As
an adopted document of the Comprehensive Plan, • A Street SE/Auburn Avenue
the subarea Plans are subject to a review, and if • C Street SW
necessary, revision to address changes in conditions, • Division Street
issues, or even characteristics of the planned areas.
The review and revision of the Subarea Plan will ▪ M Street/Harvey Road
also include the review and, if necessary, a revision • Main Street
of zoning regulations and architectural design • 8th Street NE
standards.
• 15th Street SW
Adopted Areas (see Map 1.7)
•
• Downtown (Ordinance No. 5549) West Valley Highway
• 15th Street NW/NE
• Auburn Adventist Academy(Resolution No.
2254) • 132nd Ave SE
• Auburn North Business Area (Resolution No. • SE 320th Street
2283) • SE 312th Street
• Lakeland Hills (Resolution No. 1851) • SE 304th Street
• Lake Hills South (County H.E. Case Z15/UP70) • R Street
• Northeast Auburn (Ordinance N. 6183) • Lake Tapps Pkwy SE
3. Impression Corridors: Impression corridors are • Green River Road
aligned with a particular street, trail, river, stream, • 37th Street NW
or specific linear corridor. Some corridors may be
part of a subarea, in which case the Impression • S 277th Street
Corridor policies are additive to a subarea plan. • Interurban Trail
Impression corridors enhance the areas in which • Green River
residents, businesses, and visitors move throughout
the city. The benefit of an impression corridor is • White River
two-fold: residents know that the city is invested in • Mill Creek
the aesthetic of main thoroughfares and businesses 4. Gateways: Gateways are specific places,
can build off of the design and aesthetic provided intersections, or blocks within the city. These essential
by the impression corridor. Improvements or locations are established because they constitute
modification to impression corridors consist of the first impression into of Auburn. Gateways are
aesthetic signage, landscaping, and monument intended to create a "welcome" into distinct areas
features, and the rehabilitation or removal of of the city or into the city itself. They are therefore
existing buildings and property. Impression Corridor highly important to plan, construct, maintain, and
boundaries and policies are formally designated enhance their appearance and function. Gateway
by adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Priority locations and policies are formally designated by
is given to the impression corridors that are a part adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Priority is given
of a subarea. Priority impression corridors are the to those gateways that are along a priority impression
thoroughfares in which residents, businesses,visitors corridor. Priority gateways function as an entrance
move throughout a specific subarea. The priority to an impression corridor. The priority gateways are
impression corridors are italicized below.
italicized below.
Impression Corridors (see Map 1.8) Gateways (see Map 1.9)
• Auburn Way North • Auburn Way North and Auburn Avenue (where
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the roads converge) area and other adjacent land comprising a total of
• East Main Street and M Street NE/SE (at the approximately 664 acres has been designated as
intersection) a long-term resource area (mineral resource area),
so development of the Special Area Plan for this
• Auburn Way South and 4th Street SE area should be a low priority as mining is expected
• Auburn Way S and 6th Street SE to continue on this site for as long as 30 years. The
• West Main Street between C Street NW and B land uses for the Stuck River Road Special Planning
Street NW Area will be determined through the subarea
planning process and the City Council's adoption
• All roads with an entry into the city of the subarea plan. Potential land uses applied
• Hwy 167 Off Ramps through the subarea planning process could include
• SR 18 Off Ramps single-family residential, multi-family residential,
commercial, institutional, and recreational. Some light
Implementing Zoning Designations industrial uses may be appropriate for consideration
and designation through the subarea planning
A. Planned Unit Development(PUD) Master Plans process if the uses are "industrial or business park"
in character, conducted entirely within an enclosed
Special Plan Area Policies building, and exhibit a high degree of performance
standards and are non-nuisance in nature and if
District Policies. appropriately limited in extent and location. A mix of
LU-140. Through regulation, capital investment, and housing types ranging from single family residential
community planning, identify, promote and market to multi-family residential is appropriate for this
district identity. planning area. The subarea plan should be adopted
taking into consideration the period during which
Subarea Policies. mining is expected and the intent of the ultimate
LU-141. Each subarea will contain its own vision, goals, development of the area. An active permit has been
policies and strategies. processed by the city with respect to the mining
activity on a portion (approximately 664 acres) of
LU-142. BNSF Rail Yard This approximately 150-acre the mineral extraction operation. The permit process
Special Planning Area is located in the south-central should continue, however, any permit for mining in the
portion of the city and surrounded by SR-18 to the mineral resource area should be granted for the life
North, Ellingson Road to the South, C Street SW to the of the resource, with reviews conducted periodically
west and A Street SE to the East. The Special Planning (every five years)to determine whether changes in
Area should consider both sides of C Street and A the originally proposed mineral extraction operation
Street. Consideration should be given to: have arisen and give rise to the need for additional or
• The needs of Burlington Northern. revised permit conditions to address the new impacts
• Providing pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular (if any) of any such changes. Any permit applications
access across the site to connect the southeast for additional acreage within the mineral resource
and southwest sides of the city. area shall be processed by the City.
• Providing a more visually appealing "entry Development of this area should not occur until
corridor" into the city from the south along A adequate public facilities are available to support the
and C Streets. development consistent with City concurrency policy.
• Allowing for a mix of uses including single and The City recognizes the potential for expanding the
multifamily development and commercial and Stuck River Road Special Planning Area to include
industrial uses where appropriate. additional land east of Kersey Way and north of the
Covington-Chehalis power line easement and will
LU-143. Stuck River Road A portion of the Stuck consider a proposal by all affected property owners.
River Road Special Planning Area is currently the site If the area is expanded, the number of non-multiple
of a large sand and gravel mining operation. This
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family, non-manufactured home park dwellings units 1. Primary consideration in the use and
may be increased proportionate to the increase development of the property shall be given to
in acreage. Any such proposal shall specifically protection of Coal Creek Springs' water quality.
apportion the types and quantities of development to Development types, patterns and standards
occur within each separate ownership. determined to pose a substantial risk to the
LU-144. Lakeview-The Lakeview subarea is currently public water source shall not be allowed.
the site of two independent sand and gravel mining 2. The maximum number of dwelling units will
operations. While mining activity continues in the be determined as part of any sub-area plan
eastern operation, indications in 1995 are that the process. Dwelling units shall be located within
western operation has ceased. Activity in the western portions of the property where development
portion is now limited to a concrete batch plant and poses the least risk of contamination for
future site reclamation. Following reclamation, the Coal Creek Springs. Lands upon which any
area should be developed as a primarily single-family level of development would have a high risk
residential neighborhood of low to moderate urban for contaminating the water supply shall
density. A planned development would be particularly not be developed, but would be retained as
appropriate for this approximately 235-acre site. The open space. The development pattern shall
permitted development density of the site will depend provide for a logical transition between areas
heavily upon the ability of the transportation system designated for rural uses and those designated
near the site to handle the new uses. Consideration for single family residential use. All dwelling
shall be given to the environmental, recreational units shall be served by municipal water and
and amenity value of White Lake, the historical and sanitary sewer service, and urban roads. If
cultural significance, as well as tribal ownership 53rd Street S.E. is the major access to serve
and jurisdiction of the Muckleshoot Tribe in the the Special Planning Area, the developer will
development of the Lakeview Plan element. Permit be responsible for developing the street to
applications have been accepted and are currently urban standards, from the property owners'
being processed by the city with respect to the mining eastern property line that abuts 53rd Street,
activity in the eastern portion of the area. The permit west to the intersection of 53rd and Kersey
process should continue, however, any permit for Way.
continued mining in this portion of the area should 3. Percolation type storm sewer disposal systems
be limited to 10 years to encourage completion shall not be permitted. All surface water
of the mining, and subsequent reclamation by the drainage shall be conveyed consistent with
property owner in preparation for development. The the City's current storm drainage standards.
Lakeview Plan element should be adopted prior to the Treatment of stormwater shall occur prior
City's acceptance or processing of any other permit to its discharge to any surface water body,
applications for the mining operation in the Lakeview consistent with standard public works or other
Special Planning Area. The environmental information requirements in general effect at the time of
and analysis included in the Final Environmental development.
Impact Statement for Lakeview (November 1980), shall
be considered in the development of the Lakeview 4. The site shall be zoned temporarily, at one
Plan element. While heavy commercial or industrial unit per four acres, until the sub area plan is
uses would not be appropriate as permanent uses of completed, and the long-term urban zoning
this area, conversion of the area now zoned for heavy determined.
industry to office commercial (or similar) uses would 5. The Mt. Rainier Vista special planning area
be appropriate. boundary may be modified through the
LU-145. Mt. Rainier Vista - This 145-acre subarea development of the subarea plan.
is located south of Coal Creek Springs Watershed. 6. The Mt. Rainier Vista and Stuck River Road
Overall development of the Mt. Rainier Vista subarea Special Planning Areas shall be coordinated
plan shall be consistent with the following conditions: subarea plans.
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Designated Areas - Areas of Concern intensities, and infrastructure development necessary
Policies to support the types of business and activities that
are most consistent with community aspirations. Each
LU-146. AWS/Auburn Black Diamond Rd —The area subarea plan should address and include policies
between Auburn-Black Diamond Road and the regarding the expected level of housing density (or
Burlington Northern Railroad currently lacks urban residential growth targets) and employment growth
facilities necessary to support urban development. targets.
Major development proposals shall be carefully • Auburn Way South Corridor
assessed under SEPA to ensure that the development
can be supported by the available facilities. Once • Auburn Way North Corridor
property owners are able to demonstrate to the City • NW Auburn Manufacturing Village
that they can provide urban services (municipal water • 15th St. SW/C St. SW/W Valley Hwy. N
and sewer service, urban roads and storm water
management) necessary to support the intensity of • A St. SE
development proposed within the entire area, the • SE 312th St. /124th Ave SE
Plan designation and zoning for this area should • M St. SE between Auburn Way N and Auburn
be changed to an urban residential or commercial Way S
classification. The appropriate classification(s) shall
be determined after a review of the development Adopted Areas Policies
proposal and the pertinent Comprehensive Plan
policies. LU-150. Adoption or revision of a subarea plan will
LU 147. Pike Street NE —The area located north of be treated as a comprehensive plan amendment
8th NE, east of Harvey Road, and south of 22nd NE and will comply with the Growth Management Act,
is inadequately served by residential arterials. No Countywide planning policies, Vision 20, 50, and the
increase in density or other development which Core Comprehensive Plan.
would increase traffic demand in this area should be LU-151. Adventist Academy-Adopted under Resolution
approved. No. 2254 on November 14, 1991. The Auburn Adventist
LU-148. 8th Street NE —The areas paralleling 8th Academy is Special Planning Area (Adopted Area)
is a multi-use campus operated by the Western
Street NE located between Auburn Way and M Street Washington Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists.
are designated for multiple family residential while 8th The Campus plays a large role in the Western
Street NE is designated as a minor arterial. However, Washington Conference of Seventh- Day Adventists'
the road is not currently constructed to this standard private elementary and secondary education system
and is not able to support current traffic demand in Washington and hosts many community events
adequately. The Plan designation would greatly as well as an annual regional camp meeting for
increase traffic volumes. Implementation of the Plan Adventists from Washington and around the world.
designations should not occur until 8th Street NE is The Campus previously housed Harris Pine Mill, a
constructed to the adequate arterial standard and furniture manufacturer, for many years. The Mill
water service is upgraded. Up zones should not be provided financial benefit to the Academy's budget
granted from current zoning until these stems are
upgraded or guaranteed. and provided employment opportunities, learning
experiences, and vocational education for Academy
students. The Academy continues to include in its
Designated Areas - Economic
plan industrial uses that support the mission of the
Development Strategy Areas Policies school financially. The reuse of existing mill buildings
LU-149. The City should adopt a formal subarea and redevelopment of buildings lost to a fire in
plan for each of the seven economic development 1989 are the focal points of the current industrial
strategy areas (listed below) as an element of the development. In addition to institutional and industrial
Comprehensive Plan. Each economic development uses, the Academy also operates a landing strip and
strategy area subarea plan should identify the uses, associated aircraft hangars for student aviation and
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flight training. A single-family subdivision is located Hills South lies south of the Lakeland Hills special
to the south of the airstrip. In addition to these uses, plan area and is the most southwestern part of the
the Academy wishes to allow development of uses city. The area is predominately residential, allowing
such a multi-family and senior housing and assisted for a range of housing types, with commercial uses,
living and memory care which will generate perpetual including Lakeland Town Center, in the center.
revenue through a long-term land lease on a portion Nonresidential uses, including civic, religious, and
of the Campus lying generally north of Auburn Way municipal services are allowed throughout the area
South and south of 32nd Street S.E. that will directly through an Administrative Use Permit. Unlike Lakeland
aid its mission. The financial benefit from these uses Hills, Lakeland Hills South was accepted into Auburn
will allow funding an endowment, subsidize student was a Planned Unit Development(PUD). The Lakeland
tuition, provide financial aid for students needing Hills PUD, originally the Lakeland Hills South Planned
tuition assistance, for new educational programs, for Development District(PDD), was approved under
additional faculty, facility maintenance and upgrades, Pierce County Hearing Examiner Case no Z15-UP70
and other needs. The plan focuses on provides in 1990. Lakeland Hills South PUD is intended to
predictability to planning, zoning, subdivision, and provide enhanced flexibility to develop a site through
development decisions within the Special Planning innovative and alternative development standards. As
Area (Adopted Area) made by the city. a PUD, specific development and design standards are
LU-152. Auburn North Business Area -Adopted prescribed.
under Resolution No. 2283 on March 2, 1992. The LU-155. Auburn Downtown Plan (Downtown Urban
Auburn North Business Area Special Planning Area Center) —Adopted under Ordinance No. 5549 on
Plan was the result of a comprehensive planning May 21, 2001. Downtown Auburn is the business,
study due to increased development pressure north governmental, and cultural hub of Auburn, its physical
of the Central Business District. Since the Central and cultural heart. Many stores, restaurants, service
Business District, which contains Downtown, the providers, and small offices are well-represented
core of Auburn, is adjacent to these areas, future throughout this district. Downtown hosts many
development in this area is crucial. A comprehensive community events and activities, such as the weekly
and cohesive direction was also needed based Auburn International Farmers Market in the summer,
on increased development proposals and rezone Soundbites! Concert Series (in the City Hall Plaza)
requests. In addition to development concerns, many and the Veterans Day Parade. Downtown features
of the considerable undeveloped parcels contain public art that includes temporary installations such as
wetlands. All of these factors made development Pianos on Parade and a permanent outdoor Downtown
controls beyond zoning and development regulations Sculpture Gallery with rotating pieces. This dynamism
advisable. is possible because the district is a collection of uses
LU-153. Lakeland Hills-Adopted under Resolution that coexist in close proximity to one another. Due to
No. 1851 on April 18, 1988. Lakeland Hills area lies the value, importance, and complexity of this district,
between the Stuck River and the southern City The Auburn Downtown Plan identified four general
limits of Auburn in the most southwestern part of needs to be addressed by the plan:
the city. The area consists of planned residential • Update of the existing plan in order to continue
and commercial subdivisions, and is predominately Downtown revitalization
residential in nature, offering a range of housing • Concern over the reopening of Stampede Pass
types, including single family and multi-family
dwellings. The Lakeland Hills Plan was intended Multiple large projects proposed for Downtown
to provide long-term predictability to both the city • Scarce private investment
and potential developers. As a planned community, In conjunction with project-based items, a regulatory
development and design must be consistent with the element that emerged from the goals of the Auburn
policy guidance of the Lakeland Hills Plan. Downtown Plan was the Downtown Urban Center
LU-154. Lakeland Hills South -Approved under Pierce (DUC) zoning district, which was established in 2007.
County Hearing Examiner Case Z15/UP70.Lakeland While the DUC zoning district is intended specifically
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to address the needs of downtown, though the construction, and maintenance with other
implementation of policies identified by the Downtown agencies, such as BNSF, the Muckleshoot Indian
Auburn Plan, many challenges related to public and Reservation, and the Washington State Department
private investment, development, and strategic of Transportation. Where one agency may more
planning have yet to be addressed as downtown has effectively manage the corridor, management or
evolved. ownership consolidation is appropriate.
The Auburn Downtown Plan is in the process of LU-159. Promote the elimination or renovation of
being updated and is expected to be considered for existing derelict or unmaintained structures, signs,
adoption in 2025, after this Periodic Comprehensive fences, and properties along impression corridors
Plan update is adopted in 2024. The DUC zoning through regulatory or enforcement mechanisms.
districts and DUC boundaries found in the LU-160. Work with private and public property owners
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, related Zoning to educate, create incentives, and enforce regulations
Map, and Implementing Zones is consistent with that are intended to improve the overall appearance
direction in the updated Auburn Downtown Plan. of identified corridors.
LU-156. Northeast Auburn Special Plan Area —Adopted LU-161. Emphasize the design, orientation,
under Ordinance No. 6183 on June 5, 2008. The Plan construction materials, landscaping, and site layout for
was prepared in fulfillment of the policies included development proposals of new and existing buildings
in the Comprehensive Plan for the area between along impression corridors. New construction and
Auburn Way North and the Green River, south of 277th the renovation of existing buildings create important
Street(52nd Street NE) and north of approximately opportunities for enhancing the appearance of
37th Street NE in the City of Auburn (Map No. 14.2). impression corridors.
The planning area was narrowed to an area covering
approximately 120 acres, north of 45th Street NW LU-162. Establish regulations that ensure coordinated,
and between Auburn Way North and the existing attractive commercial signage is of an appropriate
I Street NE right-of-way. The Northeast Auburn/ size and quantity. Signage regulations along these
Robertson Properties Special Area Plan focuses on corridors may be different than those in other areas.
proposed develop of the Auburn Gateway project LU-163. Take advantage of opportunities to provide
area, a 60-acre group of properties owned or under informational signs, wayfinding signs, and traffic
consideration for purchase by Robertson Properties control signs that are attractive, useful, and integrated
Group, owners of the Valley 6 Drive-In Theater. The into a larger citywide signage plan or policy.
plan calls for a mix of office, retail, and multifamily LU-164. Outdoor storage of materials, inventory, and
development under a new zoning designation (C- other goods and off-street surface parking should be
AG Auburn Gateway) for the central portion of this located at the rear of the property. If outdoor storage
planning area, created to accommodate mixed use cannot be located in the rear of the property, then it
development. The plan calls for phased development should be screened from view from adjacent rights-of-
in coordination with the provision of new roads, way
stormwater and other utilities, and flood management
measures. LU-165. Design, construct, and enhance impression
corridors to accommodate multimodal uses.
Impression Corridor Policies LU-166. Design and construct vehicular access points
LU-157. Create specific plans for each identified in a manner that consolidates access points serving
corridor, outlining development policies and multiple uses.
regulations, necessary capital improvements, and LU-167. Signage, landscaping, and monument features
implementation strategies. In the absence of any should be used to establish prominent access points.
specific corridor plans, this section contains general LU-168. Discourage aerial utilities.
policies that are to be applied within designated
impression corridors. LU-169. Invest in impression corridors by acquiring
rights-of-way, constructing and widening sidewalks,
LU-158. Coordinate corridor planning, design,
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LU-170. Prioritize by ranking all gateways and develop
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LU-171. Develop land use regulations that incorporate
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LU-172. Coordinate with the Washington State
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Designs will identify key areas that greet residents
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opportunities for signage and monument features, and
landscaping.
LU-174. Maintain established gateways.
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Table of Contents
Housing Element 1
Why is Housing Important to Auburn's Future? 1
Vision 1
Conditions and Trends 2
Affordability 2
Household Size 2
Housing Stock 2
Diversity 4
Trends 5
Racially Disparate Impacts 5
Displacement Risk 5
Planning Approach 7
Housing Choices for All 7
Housing and Employment Targets 8
Housing Need by Income Level 9
Housing Capacity in Future Land Use 10
Goals and Policies 12
Goal 1:Healthy Homes and Neighborhoods 12
Goal 2:Support Housing Growth 12
Goal 3: Maintenance and Preservation 13
Goal 4: Housing Attainability and Affordability 14
Goal 5:Supportive Services 15
Goal 6: Implementation and Monitoring 16
Maps and Figures
Figure 1 - Housing Stock by Year Built 3
Figure 2. Race and Ethnicity in Auburn (2021) 4
Figure 3. Housing Objectives and Tools 17
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Table 1. Housing Need by County 9
Table 2. Housing Capacity by Income Level 10
Table 3. Residential Capacity by Zone 11
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Housing E
Why is Housing Important to Vision
Auburn's Future? Auburn is a place that those
in our diverse community
The Housing Element can serve as a useful management tool to meet are proud to call home
changing community needs for housing and address land use, economic for a lifetime.Auburn
development,transportation, environmental, and other concerns. provides opportunities for
• A variety of housing choices can meet the needs of Auburn's current attainable housing in a
and future residents across all ages and affordability levels, help variety of styles to meet the
residents maintain and retain their homes, and promote services and needs of all ages, abilities,
amenities that improve neighborhood livability. cultures, and incomes.
Our neighborhoods are
• Well-planned housing can support Auburn's economic goals by safe and attractive, offer
making it attractive and possible for residents to live near their jobs gathering places to meet
and by serving as a source of customers to support commercial friends and family, are
districts. connected by trails, streets,
• Housing in proximity to transit or mixed-use projects can help reduce and transit, and are well
the need for costly infrastructure such as roads and sewers, and kept. Our households are
reduce environmental impacts related to transportation. In addition, aware of the opportunities
housing in proximity to a variety of transportation modes can and services offered by
increase a household's disposable income and savings by reducing governmental, educational,
household transportation costs. employment, health, and
• Well-designed and located housing can reduce energy and water service providers that can
consumption, and it can promote healthy lifestyles. enhance their quality of life.
Volunteerism to improve
For these reasons, as well as others discussed or referenced in this Housing our parks, schools, streets,
Element, an emphasis on encouraging Middle Housing, Mixed-Use, Transit- and homes makes our
Oriented Development is core to planning for housing both in the near-term neighborhoods and families
and by 2044. stronger. Our quality
housing and neighborhoods
support our local economy.
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Conditions and Household Size
Trends Trends in household size indicate that Auburn will
need to ensure the availability of a variety of housing
This section summarizes key findings of the Housing types to match the needs of both small and large
Needs and Characteristic Assessment(HNCA), households. Auburn has both a larger household
which was updated in 2023. The HNCA provides size (2.7) and a larger share of family households
a comprehensive picture of Auburn's housing compared to King and Pierce Counties overall. Data on
conditions, needs, and regional context. household composition indicates however, that 38%
of the City's households are made up of single-person
Analysis and data to support required analysis, policy and two-person households without children, and
choices, and to help illustrate the housing picture Auburn also has a higher-than-average percentage
in Auburn was collected from a variety of sources. (7%) of single-parent households compared to King
In 2021, the City of Auburn prepared and adopted a and Pierce County(4% and 6%, respectively). Overall,
Housing Action Plan (HAP), funded by a state grant 24% of Auburn households are married with children,
(authorized by HB 1923)for the purpose of identifying compared to 21% in King and Pierce Counties. The
city strategies and recommendations to increase types of homes needed for smaller households may
residential capacity. Findings in the HAP may vary be different than those needed for larger households,
slightly from those completed for the HNCA due putting an emphasis on planning for a variety of
to differences in horizon years. Both of these data housing types and sizes in the future.
sources, as well as others from the Washington State
Department of Commerce, Puget Sound Regional Housing Stock
Council, King and Pierce Counties, as well as other
sources are referenced in the HNCA and this Housing Auburn's housing stock is older than average, and
Element. The Housing Needs and Characteristics much of its rental housing stock is in fair or poor
Assessment can be found in Appendix X of the condition. Though housing is affordable in Auburn,
Comprehensive Plan. the City could lose some of its most affordable rental
The conditions and trends inform Housing Element housing as structures approach the end of their
goals and policies to address projected housing need useful lives. About half of Auburn's housing stock is
in Auburn. 2-3-bedroom units, accounting for 56.7% of housing
units.
Affordability
The cost of housing in Auburn has substantially
increased from 2010 to 2020. Between 2010 and
2020, the average monthly rent in Auburn increased
by 49 percent($459 per month). In this same period,
the median sales price for a home increased by 88
percent ($195,550) based on 2017-2021 American
Community Survey Data.
Of the approximate 15,507 renter households
in Auburn, more than half(53 percent) are cost-
burdened, and more than one-quarter (27 percent)
are severely cost-burdened. About a quarter of
households are considered unaffordable for renters
and homeowners in Auburn according to state and
federal affordability thresholds. While Auburn is more
affordable than other cities in King County, housing is
unaffordable for most households.
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Diversity
Auburn is diverse. Approximately 25% of Auburn residents speak a language other than English. Auburn's racial
and ethnic makeup is more diverse than that of King County and Washington as a whole, with 48% of residents
identifying as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color(BIPOC), compared with 42% in King County and 34%statewide.
Auburn's diverse communities may have different housing, neighborhood amenities, and service needs. For
example, outreach conducted with the Hispanic community has shown that most would recommend Auburn as a
place to live for family and friends, and though residents wanted their children to grow up and remain in Auburn,
they desired improved security and traffic calming. Outreach participants were interested in helping to improve
their neighborhood and in volunteering.
Figure 2. Race and Ethnicity in Auburn (2021)
Hispanic or Latino
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Source:2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates, Table DP05
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Trends Racially Disparate
Overall,Auburn's housing market is characterized by Impacts
strong growth in both the homeownership and multifamily
rental markets.These trends are important to consider as The Housing Element and Housing Needs and
the City works to encourage development to reach the Characteristics Assessment(Appendix A) identifies
10,429 units needed by 2040. Key findings include the data and strategies to undo local policies and
following: regulations that result in racially disparate impacts.
• Multifamily rents in Auburn increased 47 percent As described in Appendix A- Housing Needs and
from$1.14 per square foot in 2010 to$1.68 in 2020 Characteristics Assessment and earlier in this
03.Auburn did not see a dip in rents in 2011-2013 Element, Racially Disparate Impacts were identified
like many of its peer cities. In addition,thus far in Auburn such as potential for displacement due to
through 2020, multifamily rents are continuing to the percentage of residents, especially renters, who
grow in Auburn,approaching levels in Kent and are cost burdened and at high risk of displacement if
Tukwila which have started to level off. market forces shift. Considerations for displacement
• Auburn's rental vacancy rates are low, indicating are also addressed in the Land Use Element when
continued demand for housing. Multifamily developing future land use goals. Where appropriate,
vacancy rates in Auburn increased by 2.7 goals, policies, actions, and overall strategies have
percentage points from 8.3 percent in 2008 to been created or revised to address these issues as a
11.0 percent in 2020 03,spurred by the recent first step towards undoing racially disparate impacts.
Copper Gate affordable apartment complex, This includes refinements to goals and policies to
which added 500 units to Auburn's housing preserve existing housing stock, create opportunities
market in late 2020.Although this increase for increased capacity for the development of multi-
in vacancy is reflected by an influx of new family, mixed-use, and middle housing throughout the
multifamily units that have yet to be rented,the city to accommodate a range of affordability levels,
mostly positive net absorption in the City from and regional coordination to address housing issues.
2008 to 2019 indicates demand for multifamily
housing is strong. Displacement Risk
• About 60 percent of the new units developed The highest displacement risk in Auburn is the few
in Auburn between 2010 and 2018 are for housing units located in southwest Auburn where
homeownership,while only about 40 percent mostly industrial and commercial is located. In
are intended as rentals.These ownership trends, particular, a mobile home park located in this block
coupled with strong price growth, indicate group is particularly vulnerable to displacement.
strength in the market. Downtown Auburn is also susceptible to moderate to
• Auburn has not been producing enough housing high displacement risk. The downtown area currently
to meet its demand from household formation (net contains 426 subsidized affordable units in several
in migration and people forming new households, developments, slightly more than a quarter of the
such as moving out of a family home).Over the housing units in the area. A full analysis is located in the
2010-2019 time period,only 7.8 housing units(of Housing Needs and Characteristics Assessment.
all types and sizes)were constructed for every 10 As part of an evaluation of racially disparate impacts,
new households that formed.This translates into the city identifies housing costs and cost-burdened
housing underproduction and is a contributor to households as especially vulnerable to displacement.
Auburn's rent and price increases. In Auburn, 42 percent of the community identifying as
• An additional 12,112 housing units are needed Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is either cost-burdened
in Auburn citywide by 2044 to accommodate or severely cost-burdened (<50%AMI)and persons of
growth. color are 37 percent cost-burdened or severely cost-
burdened, compared to 31 percent identifying as white.
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64 percent homeowners in Auburn.The gap in homeownership is addressed through thoughtful and effective policy
including increasing affordable ownership opportunities by encouraging diverse housing stock.
Overall,the Auburn community spends a greater amount of income on rental housing costs compared to King County,
with 51 percent of renters in the very low or extremely low-income bands(<50%AMI) in Auburn and 39 percent in King
County. While Auburn has a naturally occurring affordable housing stock of 55 percent serving very-low and extremely-
low incomes,this means there is only 11 percent additional capacity available to serve extremely-low and very low-
incomes. If housing cost trends in King County continue, and Auburn housing prices in Auburn continue to rise,the
amount of naturally affordable housing is expected to decrease. Again, preservation strategies and housing policies
supporting a range of development types is key while encouraging housing growth.
Planning Approach
Auburn's preferred Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map sufficiently addresses housing needs for all economic
segments of the Auburn community. The Comprehensive Land Use map considers adequate capacity for housing
and employment targets and housing needs by income level through a Centers approach. Centers in Auburn are
high-intensity and density cores characterized as primarily as mixed-use areas served by Middle Housing and
commercial development. Most new housing is planned to be built in the neighborhood centers and downtown.
More information on the Comprehensive Land Use Map and future land uses can be found in the Land Use Element,
Chapter 1 of the Comprehensive Plan.
Housing Choices for All
Central to planning for future housing is providing a range of housing types to choose from which facilitates
home ownership across a wide range of households and affordability levels. Consideration "Middle Housing" is
key to increasing housing types in Auburn. Middle Housing, typically attached to one-another, provide options
to increase residential density in existing residential neighborhoods and are designed at the scale and overall
aesthetic of these areas. In 2023,the Washington State Legislature passed HB 1110 which requires jurisdictions to
incorporate Middle Housing into Comprehensive Plans and related development regulations. This Housing Element,
and updated city code, fully complies with HB 1110 requirements by allowing for townhomes, duplexes, triplexes,
fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, stacked flats, cottage housing, courtyard housing in residential zones throughout
the city. In addition,the City also acknowledges Accessory Dwelling Units (or ADUs) as an important piece of
Middle Housing , complying with HB 1337 legislation allowing ADUs in residential zones throughout the City. Middle
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Housing, in combination with Mixed-Use Development, are critical development types that enable the City to meet
future housing needs and provide a variety of housing options for current and future residents.
Housing and Employment Targets
Based on legislative changes, communities must plan for housing and employment targets allocated by Countywide
Planning Policies (CPP). These growth targets are consistent with PSRC Vision 2025 requirements and originate at
the state level. King County CPP, and the related 2021 King County Urban Growth Capacity Report, identifies targets
of 12,000 net new residential units and 19,520 net new jobs between 2019-2044. Pierce County CPP identifies
112 net new residential units and 0 net new jobs targets by 2044. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning
Maps and policies adopted in the Comprehensive Plan demonstrate adequate capacity and strategies in order to
accommodate these housing and employment targets.
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Housing Need by Income Level
The Housing Needs and Characteristics Assessment projects housing need by income level using Area Median
Income (AMI) bands. This assessment, as required by the Department of Commerce in coordination with counties,
identifies the number of units necessary to serve varying AMI levels and for Emergency Housing. These figures
were provided by both King and Pierce Counties using their own methodologies. The full methodology for the
projections is provided in the assessment. As shown in Table 1, Auburn has a need for housing primarily at the 80%
or greater AMI and for less than 30%AMI. Policies in this Element describe how Auburn plans to address these
housing needs.
Table 1. Housing Need by County
0-30% Net New
>30%to >50%to >80%to >100%to
County Total Non 80% 120% >120% Emergency
PSH 50% 100%
PSH Housing Needs
Supply(2019) 28,049 1,076 237 8,029 8,075 4,427 3,302 2,903 58
King
Net New Need(2044) 12,000 1,543 812 309 616 1,146 1,299 6,275 2,293
Supply(2019) 3,963 0 33 134 493 1,141 680 1,482 8
Pierce
Net New Need(2044) 112 14 20 21 16 7 6 27 7
Total Net New Need(2044) 12,112 1,557 892 330 632 1,153 1,235 6,302 2,300
Source:King County Ordinance 19660, Countywide Planning Policies;Pierce County Ordinance 2023-22s, Countywide Planning PoliciesThe
overall housing need by 2044 in Auburn is 9,722 additional permanent units between 30%and greater than 125%AMI range, and 2,300
additional temporary/emergency housing beds totaling 12,112 new housing units.
Barriers that limit the development of affordable housing, including emergency housing, such as allowing
appropriate housing types to serve various income levels, permitting a range of development serving all income
levels in various zones, and development-related bonsues related to inclusion of affordable housing are included
in this Element and in Auburn City Code. The Housing Needs by Average Median Income (AMI) analysis discussed
in the next section describes how the city is ensuring adequate zoned capacity and development types to
accommodate a range of affordable housing.
Supportive and Emergency Housing
Supportive housing is defined by Washington State in RCW 35.70A.30 as either Permanent Supportive Housing
(PSH) or Non-Permanent Supportive Housing(non-PSH). Households earning below 30% of the AMI are considered
extremely low income and severely cost-burdened. In Auburn by 2044 the city needs an additional 2,389
supportive housing units for households earning below 30%AMI.
Permanent supportive housing includes supportive services such as health care and housing assistance. Auburn
needs 812 additional permanent supportive housing units by 2044 in King County(King County CPPs) and another
20 in Pierce County(Pierce County CPPs).
Non-permanent supportive housing is to provide temporary or transitional shelter and supportive services to those
struggling to stay housed. Auburn needs 1,543 additional non-permanent supportive housing units by 2044 in King
County(King County CPPs) and 14 in Pierce County(Pierce County CPPs). Auburn also has a severe shortage of
emergency housing beds compared to the projected need in 2044. As of 2020, there are 66 emergency/temporary
housing beds citywide and 2,300 are needed by 2044 (King and Pierce CPPs). An additional 115 beds a year will
need to be built between 2024-2044.
City of Auburn Housing Eijrngpi 11of 191
Housing Needs by AMI Capacity Analysis
Table 2.Housing Capacity by Income Level
Zone Categories Capacity prior to Capacity surplus or
Income Level(%AMI) Servicing these Needs Housing Needs Zoning Adjustment Post-Rezone Capacity deficit
King County
0-30%PSH
High Density-Mixed Use 2,389 566 3,004 615
0-30%Other
>30-50%
High-Density,ADU 962 1,532 4,823 3,861
>50-80%
>80-100%
Moderate Density,ADU 2,458 5,058 35,889 33,431
>100-120%
>120% Low-Density 6,303 348 1,846 (4,457)
Pierce County
>80-100% Moderate Density,ADU 112 100 509 397
Aggregated Tot.
In addition to meeting the residential and employment capacity targets through zoning and policy decisions, the
city meets the aggregate King and Pierce County housing needs for income level groups. The only exception is the
>120%Average Median Income (AMI) category, which includes primarily low-density housing. However, this AMI
category is not required to be met under HB 1220 requirements as high-income earners are represented in this
group and can also purchase moderate density housing options as well.
In Pierce County, the City's primary residential zone is R-2 Residential Low which for purposes of this capacity
analysis aligns with the 80-120%AMI range. This zone can adequately accommodate the total housing need of 112,
however AMI below 80% is not accounted for in this analysis. As indicated earlier, the housing target for the Pierce
County portion of Auburn is only 112 housing units and as a result the city does not intend to rezone small areas of
land in order to satisfy AMI requirements since actual development is unpredictable. The R-2 Residential Low zone
can accommodate middle housing, single unit detached housing, and ADUs that can realistically serve a range of
incomes, and the city will continue to provide flexibility in the development types allowed in this part of the city to
best accommodate the full range of AMI levels.
An estimated 1,852 new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are accounted for prior to rezoning, as these
developments are currently allowed in various zones are expected to occur naturally over the next 20-years. In
total, 10% of new ADUs are planned for in the 50-80%AMI range, 80% in the 80-120%AMI range, and 10% in the
greater than 120%AMI range. The high-density and moderate-density land uses where ADUs are primarily expected
are found in throughout the city.
Housing Capacity in Future Land Use
Total Housing Capacity
Residential capacity by zone is based primarily on the assumptions outlined Buildable Lands Report process in
2021, updates to reflect changes to zoning and density assumptions since that time. Downtown Urban Center
mixed-use development assumes a distribution of 75% residential and 25% commercial, whereas the R-NM
Neighborhood Mixed Use assumes a 50-50% split for mixed uses both vertically and horizontally. The residential
capacity estimates accommodating 46,070 housing units at max buildable capacity and 33,655 net new housing
units, exceeding the 12,112 net new housing unit target. This increase is due largely to Middle Housing policies
consistent with HB 1110 which allow for Middle Housing in all residentially zoned areas. The R2 — Residential Low
zone is found widely throughout the city.
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Table 3. Residential Capacity by Zone
Residential&Mixed-Use Zone Developable Net zoning Assumed Density- Residential Net New(Units)
Zoning Districts category Acres changes(acres) DU/Acres Capacity(units)
King County
Residential Conservancy(RC) Low Density 745 0 1 745 -
R-1 Residential Low Density 275 0 4 1,101 -
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Density
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Density
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Center-125 Mixed-Use
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Center-75 Mixed-Use
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H-9. As neighborhoods change, work to eliminate the
Goals and Policies displacement of those who are under-served or under-
represented.
Goal 1: Healthy Homes H-10. Promote housing stability for the most
and Neighborhoods vulnerable residents.
H-1. Recognize the important role of public How can Auburn plan for Active Living and
improvements, facilities, and programs in providing a Healthy Eating?
healthy home environment within the community. • Provide for a complete community with a
H-2. Through integrated planning for land use, parks variety of work, shopping, recreation, health
and recreation, transportation, housing, and jobs, and education, and home environments.
support active living and healthy eating opportunities. • Implement a connected nonmotorized trail
H-3. Promote safe and connected neighborhoods. and park system with neighborhood gathering
A. Continue to implement crime prevention spaces. Work with transit providers to connect
programs such as neighborhood block neighborhoods to commercial and social
watches. services.
B. Through the land use and building permit • Facilitate access to regional transportation and
process, implement principles of crime job centers in and near Auburn.
prevention through environmental design. • Support art projects and cultural events to
C. Promote community volunteerism to increase provide opportunities to build a sense of
the well-being and safety of residents. community investment, improve aesthetics,
bring people together cross-culturally,
D. Invest in transportation improvements that will and involve neighborhood youth. Support
create safe neighborhoods for walking, biking, community gardens to improve access
and connecting to transit. to healthy food and to build community
H-4. Promote housing that meets the needs of relationships.
Auburn's workforce, is located near and designed
to take advantage of affordable multimodal Goal 2: Support Housing
transportation options and contributes to a regional
jobs—housing balance. Growth
H-5. Improve streetscapes in developed H-11. Provide a land use plan and zoning that offers
neighborhoods. Continue to repair and/or replace opportunities to achieve a variety of housing styles
deteriorated sidewalks and remove barriers to and densities for private and nonprofit housing
pedestrian traffic. providers.
H-6. Seek and provide assistance for the reduction H-12. Support development of a variety of housing
of lead-based paint hazards and measures to remove choices by allowing Middle Housing types in
mold, improve energy conservation and provide for residential zones including townhomes, duplexes,
healthy indoor air quality. triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, cottage
H-7. Promote the City's neighborhood program. housing, courtyard apartments, and accessory
Connect residents to volunteer activities. dwelling units.
H-8. When evaluating proposed developments, apply H-13. Provide dense housing choices downtown and
site and building design standards, require quality other areas identified in the Comprehensive Plan
streetscape, landscape, on-site recreational and open where infrastructure is more available or can be
space, and low-impact development measures that improved with regional and local funds.
will improve community character and environmental H-14. Encourage residential development downtown,
quality. particularly housing that is integrated with commercial
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development. and owners in the creation and preservation of safe
H-15. Allow accessory dwelling units as an affordable neighborhoods.
housing strategy and Middle Housing option. A. Offer an owner—landlord training program
H-16. Promote greater opportunities for home to better market, manage and maintain
ownership for all incomes and ethnicities in the residential rental property.
community through development of middle housing B. Encourage retention of professional
options and fee-simple development. management assistance.
H-17. Implement incentives for developing C. Recognize and publicize well-maintained
underutilized parcels into new uses that allow apartment properties, such as by awarding a
them to function as pedestrian-oriented mixed-use "multifamily property of the year."
neighborhoods. Existing uses that are complementary, D. Advise landlords with problem buildings
economical, and physically viable shall integrate into about the benefits of donating their property
the form and function of the neighborhood. or selling it below market cost to a specially
H-18. Use innovative zoning provisions to encourage designated nonprofit organization.
infill development of underutilized parcels in zones H-26. Promote housing improvements by property
that have been identified in the Comprehensive Plan owners and building managers. Seek available
as areas where infill residential development should assistance for housing rehabilitation. Assistance will
be encouraged. Certain development requirements include the development of residential infrastructure
for infill development may be relaxed, while requiring and the rehabilitation of individual properties.
adherence to specific design requirements to ensure
compatibility with the character of nearby existing A. Find public and private sources of capital and
residential structures. offer low-interest loans for rehabilitation.
H-19. Allow appropriately designed manufactured B. Continue to participate in the Emergency Home
housing within Neighborhood Residential areas, Repair Program and consider partnering with
consistent with state law. nongovernmental organizations to maximize
funds.
H-20. Allow manufactured housing parks, transitional
housing, supportive housing, and multiplex housing in C. Encourage green lending for improved energy
appropriately zoned areas. conservation, indoor air quality, and other
measures.
H-21. Adopt incentives, strategies, actions and
regulations to create and sustain neighborhoods that D. Help identify professional volunteers at
provide equitable access to parks and open space, educational or professional associations to
safe pedestrian and bicycle networks, clean air, soil plan redesign or architectural upgrades of the
and water, healthy foods, high-quality education, properties.
affordable and high-quality transit options and jobs. E. Support additional healthy housing and
H-22. Prioritize affordable housing when surplusing preservation strategies, such as property tax
publicly owned land or property to provide exemptions to preserve affordable housing
opportunities for increased affordable housing. opportunities and utilizing community health
workers to offer property owners and residents
Goal 3: Maintenance and ththeintain ho educations ngd resources needed to
Preservation H-27. Evaluate and update codes applicable to
H-23. Conserve Auburn's existing housing stock housing and provide effective and appropriate
because it is the most affordable form of housing. enforcement.
H-24. Inventory and map dilapidated properties. A. Enforce city ordinances regarding abandoned
properties.
H-25. Organize, educate and assist property managers
B. Consider a multifamily inspection program.
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C. Consider public identification of landlords who B. Address the King County need for housing
are found to be out of compliance for extended affordable to households at less than 30%AMI
time periods and unwilling to take steps to (extremely low income) and for moderate and
ameliorate substandard conditions. market rate income (greater than 80%AMI)
D. Consider a landlord compliance program in Auburn, through all jurisdictions working
where code enforcement penalties can individually and collectively.
be reduced if attending landlord training C. The Pierce County need for housing,
programs. countywide, by percentage of area median
E. Work with park owners, managers, and park income is less than 1%for all AMI groups
tenants to develop policies and regulations to because the target is 112.
preserve manufactured home parks and the D. Focus Auburn's efforts toward the countywide
affordable housing they offer. and community need for low- and moderate-
F. Consider an Auburn Housing Authority. income housing on preserving existing
affordable housing with robust maintenance
H-28. Ensure that rental housing units comply with life and repair programs, minimizing displacement
and fire safety standards and provide a safe place for impacts, and ensuring long-term affordability
tenants to live, including renters with disabilities. of existing housing.
H-29. Promote the maintenance, energy efficiency, E. Act as a County leader in the exploration and
and weatherization of existing affordable housing implementation of new funding mechanisms
stock. and strategies to develop housing affordable
at 30%AMI and below across King County and
Goal 4: Housing throughout South King County.
Attainability and H-33. Encourage and assist in the renovation of
surplus public and commercial buildings and land into
Affordability affordable housing. Additionally, explore opportunities
to dedicate revenues from sales of publicly owned
H-30. Promote affordable housing that meets properties, including tax title sales, to affordable
changing demographic needs. housing projects.
H-31. Promote housing stability for the most H-34. Seek, encourage, and assist nonprofit
vulnerable residents. organizations in acquiring depreciated apartment
H-32. Work in partnership with King and Pierce units for the purpose of maintaining and ensuring their
Counties and other cities to address countywide long-term affordability.
needs for affordable housing to households with H-35. Review and streamline development standards
moderate, low, very low, and extremely low incomes, and regulations to advance their public benefit,
including those with special needs and our veterans. provide flexibility, and minimize additional costs to
A. The King County need for housing, countywide, housing.
by percentage of area median income is: H-36. Promote compliance with federal and state fair
i. 80%-120% of AMI (moderate) — 26% of total housing laws. Support fair housing opportunities for
housing need all regardless race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
ii. 50%-80% of AMI (low) — 14% of total familial status, or disability.
housing need H-37. Explore the use of density bonuses, parking
iii. 30%-50% of AMI (very low) — 11% of total reductions, multifamily tax exemptions (MFTE), fee
housing need waivers and exemptions, and permit expediting to
encourage the development of housing affordable at
iv. 30% and below AMI (extremely low) —13% below-market rate.
of total housing need
H-38. Where practical, ensure that housing created
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or preserved using local public resources or by available to support youth,veterans, and social
regulation benefits low-income households and services in Auburn.
retains its affordability over time. H-48. Support seniors who wish to age in place in their
H-39. Partner with Affordable Housing Providers homes, such as with home rehabilitation services,
— partner with local affordable housing providers adult day health and Senior Center activities.
and services who have additional knowledge and H-49. Provide opportunities for transitional housing
resources that are not available to the city. assisted living and retirement communities.
H-40. Support existing programs that provide H-50. Promote universal design principles to
emergency rental assistance for families facing ensure housing is designed to be compatible with
homelessness due to temporary economic hardship. surrounding neighborhoods.
H-41. Engage with communities disproportionately H-51. usable by all people regardless of age or
impacted by housing challenges in developing, abilities.
implementing and monitoring policies that reduce and
undo harm to these communities. Prioritize the needs H-52. Provide empowering training for residents who
and solutions expressed by these disproportionately want to participate in civic activities and who would
impacted communities for implementation. like to improve their knowledge and skills around
community leadership.
H-42. Support the long-term preservation of
income-restricted affordable housing with expiring H 53. Provide information in multiple languages to
affordability covenants through acquisition by acting Auburn's diverse communities regarding services
as a facilitator between affordable housing groups offered by local and regional governmental,
interested in purchasing the property and property educational, employment, health, and other providers
owners. to improve residents' quality of life and to promote
resident engagement and household economic
H-43. Explore opportunities to implement a independence.
Community Preference policy or a first right to return
policy that prioritizes members of the community in H-54. Offer financial and homebuyer education
new affordable housing developments. to encourage household saving and budgeting to
consider home ownership.
Goal 5: Supportive H-55. Provide information and resources that educate
and guide low-income persons toward affordable
Services housing opportunities. Develop materials in multiple
H-44. Encourage and support human and health languages.
service organizations that offer programs and facilities H-56. Review proposals to site facilities providing
for people with special needs. Support programs new or expanded human services within the City to
in particular that help people to remain within determine their potential impacts and whether they
the community, including those that are veterans, meet the needs of the Auburn community. Important
disabled, seniors, single-parent households, and the caveats in the City's consideration will include the
homeless. following:
H-45. Assist low-income people, who are displaced A. While Auburn will willingly accept its
as a result of redevelopment, find affordable housing regional share of facilities that provide
in accordance with state and federal laws and residential services, or influence residential
regulations. location decisions,Auburn will expect other
H-46. Develop strategies that seek to preserve communities to accept their share as well.
naturally occurring affordable housing at-risk of B. The funding of human service centers sited in
redevelopment and/or in deteriorating physical Auburn that serve an area larger than Auburn
condition. would rely on an equitable regional source of
H-47. Continue to ensure that funding becomes funding.
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C. The siting of all facilities shall be based on programs and private options for financing affordable
sound land use planning principles and should housing, removing or reducing risk factors, and
establish working relationships with affected preserving safe neighborhoods.
neighborhoods. H-62. Work in partnership with public and private
housing providers, businesses, and other agencies
Goal 6: Implementation in the provision of housing assistance to Auburn
and Monitoring residents and business employees.
H-63. Support nonprofit organizations during all
H-57. Partner with South King County jurisdictions stages of siting and project planning and when
in ongoing efforts to coordinate the human, applying for county, state, and federal funding.
educational, and housing needs of our diverse cultural
communities, such as through the Road Map Project, H-64. Through the building permit process, inventory
interjurisdictional housing and human services forums, and track affordable housing opportunities within
and other efforts. Auburn. Distribute affordable housing information to
nonprofit agencies serving the homeless and low-
H-58. Pursue partnerships with non-profits, housing income people.
authorities, SKHHP, and other organizations to
preserve existing unregulated and naturally occurring H-65. Monitor housing supply, affordability, and
affordable housing including through acquisition. diversity in Auburn and its contribution to the
countywide and regional housing need.
H-59. Work with other jurisdictions and health
and social service organizations to implement a H-66. Explore options to identify and monitor
coordinated, regional approach to homelessness. unregulated affordable housing for the purpose of
long-term preservation particularly in urban centers,
H-60. Support national, state and especially regional near transit, and/or where most redevelopment
efforts to address the housing and human service pressure is anticipated.
needs of the region and the City.
H-67. Review and amend, a minimum every 5 years,
H-61. Explore all available federal, state and local local housing policies and strategies.
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H-68. Consider opportunities to evaluate potential displacement risk for naturally occurring affordable housing
and vulnerable communities, especially those with historical and cultural ties to the community in daily work, and
mitigate or review actions that significantly increase this risk.
Housing Objectives and Implementation
The City has developed housing objective implementation strategies addressing housing diversity, condition,
attainability, and programs to serve special needs. The City will monitor the objectives over time.
Figure 3. Housing Objectives and Tools
•utcome Indicator Example Tools
• Housing rehabilitation and repair loans
• Loans for energy conservation and healthy
indoor air quality
Improve housing quality Increased quality of rental housing • City-sponsored and nonprofit property manager
programs
• Housing inspection program Code enforcement
• Community volunteer program
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Meet demand for new housing units Land capacity to meet or exceed housing target
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• Accessory dwelling units Downtown and Growth
Increased numbers of ownership dwellings available to Center incentives for apartment and mixed-use
Increase opportunities for housing moderate incomes • Infill incentives
to extremely-low,very-low,low-,and Increased mixed-use development for all incomes • Permit and impact fee waivers
moderate income households Increased preservation and improvement of rental • See also"improve housing quality"above
housing with long-term affordability commitments • Expansion of MFTE program outside of
Downtown
Greater match of housing to special needs including • Community services programs
Improved opportunities for special housingfor all ages and abilities as well as the
needs housing and services g • Partnerships with nonprofit housing providers
homeless and nongovernmental organizations
Monitor housing supply,affordability, • Monitor in conjunction with regular and
and diversity Address achievement of indicators above annual Comprehensive Plan updates and new
countywide planning policy housing targets
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Table of Contents
Economic Development Element 1
Introduction 1
Vision 1
Planning Framework 2
Vision for 2044 2
Conditions and Trends 2
Auburn Profile 2
Household and Income Characteristics 2
Resident Labor Force and Employment Characteristics 3
Daily Inflow and Outflow 5
Growth Projections 6
Planning Approach 6
Values 6
Goals and Policies 6
Goal#1—Retention of Existing Businesses 6
Goal#2—Attract New Businesses 7
Goal#3—Missing or Underrepresented Industries 8
Goal#4—Supporting Industry Clusters 8
Goal#5—Downtown Auburn 8
Goal#6—High Standards 9
Goal#7—Incentives 9
Goal#8—Partnership 10
Goal#9—Tourism 10
Goal#10—Diversity 10
Goal#11—Displacement 11
Maps and Figures
Figure 1 - Inflation-Adjusted Median Household Income
in Auburn with Regional Comparison (2020) 3
Figure 2 -Auburn Workforce Top Industry Sectors (2019) 3
Figure 3 -Top Ten Employers in Auburn (2022) 4
Figure 4-Top Industry Sectors in Auburn (2002-2019) 4
Figure 5 -Auburn Daily Commuting Patterns (2019) 5
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Economic
Development
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Introduction Vision
Economic development is a crucial aspect of the City of Auburn's overall well- The City of Auburn is a
being and quality of life. A strong and diverse economy provides opportunities diverse and inclusive
for residents through job creation, business growth and a robust tax base that economy that promotes
funds essential services such as police,streets,and parks. prosperity for all members
of the community. New
The Economic Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan serves as business and industry
a guide to attract, retain and grow businesses in the city, expand economic desire to locate in Auburn
opportunity for everyone,ensure that economic expansion is carried out in and existing businesses are
a sustainable fashion,and drive regional economic growth. It recognizes able to grow and prosper.
that economic development is not a standalone endeavor but is closely The economic landscape
linked to other key elements of the plan, including land use, infrastructure, is welcoming to large and
transportation, housing,and sustainable resource management. small businesses as well
The Economic Development Element is designed to establish policies and as an array of different
strategies that promotes the implementation of Auburn's vision for a strong, industry sectors. Economic
inclusive,and diverse local and regional economy. The Economic Development growth is carried out in a
Element therefore provides a comprehensive overview of Auburn's economy, climate friendly manner
sets policy direction for economic growth,and identifies strategies, programs, that effectively weathers
and projects to improve the local and regional economy. economic volatility. A
pathway to success exists
for all residents and
business owners regardless
of their background or
socioeconomic status.
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Planning Framework
Vision for 2044
To achieve this vision,the city will focus on strategic partnerships, targeted investments, and inclusive policies and
programs. In 2044, Auburn will be a city where people want to start their careers, raise their families, and enjoy all
that life has to offer. It will be a place where businesses want to locate and visitors want to spend time.
Our vision for the future is one in which Auburn is a model of sustainable living, where residents, business owners,
and workers enjoy a high quality of life while also reducing their impact on the planet. We are working to create an
efficient economy that minimizes waste and maximizes resource efficiency.
Conditions and Trends
Auburn Profile
Auburn is a vibrant and growing city located in the Pacific Northwest region, situated about 15 miles north of
Tacoma and 20 miles south of Seattle and is part of the greater Seattle metropolitan area. Most of the city is in
King County, with a small portion extending into Pierce County. Auburn is currently ranked as the 14th largest city in
Washington State and shares its borders with Federal Way, Kent, Pacific, Algona, Sumner and unincorporated King
County. The Muckleshoot Indian Reservation lies partly within and partly adjacent to the City. Auburn is known for
its natural beauty, strong economy, and diverse community, offering residents and visitors a high quality of life and
a sense of belonging. The city boasts a thriving business community, top rated schools, and ample recreational
opportunities, including access to the Green River, White River and the Cascade Mountains. Auburn also has a rich
history and cultural diversity reflected in its many festivals, events, and community organizations. Auburn is a city
that is constantly evolving and improving, yet always maintains its small-town charm and is a place where people
come to start their careers, raise their families, and enjoy all that life has to offer.
Household and Income Characteristics
In 2020, Auburn was estimated to have 29,220 households, an increase of 12% since 2010. The average household
size was 2.75, larger than the King County average of 2.43. This is likely due to the larger share of family
households in Auburn, at 68%, compared with 59% in King County, and a smaller share of householders living
alone. This reflects Auburn's suburban development patterns compared with some of the denser urban areas in
Seattle and its closer-in suburbs. About 60% of Auburn's households are homeowners and 40% are renters, a
slightly lower share of homeowners than Washington as a whole, but higher than the King County average.
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Figure 1- Inflation-Adjusted Median Household Income in Auburn with Regional Comparison (2020)
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Auburn's median household income was $76,410 in 2020, an increase of 19%from $64,443 in 2010 (adjusted
for inflation). As shown in Figure 1,Auburn's incomes are on par with statewide and Pierce County averages but
lag behind the higher incomes of King County households primarily as a result of Seattle and Eastside residents.
Rental households in Auburn earn significantly less than ownership households -the average renter household
earns $54,396 compared with $98,153 for ownership households. Auburn's BIPOC households are more likely
to be renters. Around 46% of renters are non-white residents, compared to 33% of homeowners. These types of
intersections of income, race, access to housing and wealth-building are important considerations when planning
to accommodate the needs of all Auburn residents.
Resident Labor Force and Employment Characteristics
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The top ten industry sectors in which Auburn residents were employed in 2019 is shown in Figure 2. Auburn has
traditionally been a blue-collar community since its initial early 20th century population boom stemming from the
construction of a railroad freight terminal. Despite a decrease in manufacturing employment in the 1990s and early
2000s, 13% of Auburn residents were currently employed in the industry in 2019. Since the recession of 2008, the
number of Auburn residents employed in health care, retail, and construction have increased substantially and the
overall diversity of jobs worked by Auburn residents has increased, reflecting the rapidly increasing population and
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regional hospital and health care center in Downtown Auburn. The top ten employers in Auburn currently account
for about 23% of the jobs in the City, down from 55% in 2011 and 85% in 2002, further demonstrating the increasing
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As of 2019, there were about 46,383 jobs located in Auburn. The top sectors are shown in Figure 4 along with their
change over the past two decades. Despite decreases in the manufacturing industry from 1990 and 2000 noted in
Auburn's previous (2014) comprehensive plan, the sector has seen rapid increases since the 2008 financial crisis
and now accounts for over 20% of jobs in the City. Other notable shifts include a rapid increase in construction jobs
over the past several years as well as a decrease in retail which corresponds to an increase in wholesale trade,
perhaps reflecting increasing patterns of online rather than in-store shopping.
Daily Inflow and Outflow
As of 2019, 5,288 Auburn residents, or 15% of the population both lived and worked in the City. The remaining 85%
of those who worked in Auburn commuted from outside the City. As shown in Figure 5, there are more people who
work in Auburn and live elsewhere than those who live in Auburn and work elsewhere. This results in an increased
pool of residents and employees who engage with City services and businesses. Although this data predates the
COVID-19 pandemic, the relatively large share of in-person manufacturing and retail jobs in the City suggests that
the commuting patterns may have been less affected by the pandemic in Auburn compared with other areas which
have a higher share of office jobs.
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Growth Projections Celebration
Understanding future population and employment We actively promote our local businesses and have
growth is essential for planning. King County, Pierce been successful at making our residents more aware
County, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and of what is available locally as well as attracting visitors
the Washington State Office of Financial Management from beyond our City.
(OFM) are each involved in forecasting population and We take pride in our vibrant arts and culture scene,
job growth in Auburn over the coming decades, and which serves as a cornerstone of our community
this section summarizes the current forecasts from and attracts visitors from around the region. We are
these agencies which can be used to inform future committed to supporting and promoting local artists
actions on land use, infrastructure, housing, economic and cultural institutions.
development, and transportation in Auburn.
Environment
Planning Approach Our economy is growing and diversifying because of
our efforts to protect our rivers, streams, wetlands,
Values and other environmental resources.
Character Sustainability
Residents are staying in Auburn to work and shop, and
Our community values the unique perspectives and we are widely considered a regional dining, shopping,
experiences that our diverse population brings, and and entertainment destination.
we strive to create inclusive spaces that celebrate our
differences and foster a sense of belonging for all.
Wellness Goals and Policies
We are a secure community with walkable commercial
districts where the perception and reality are that Goal # 1 — Retention of
crime activity is low.
We prioritize the health and well-being of our Existing Businesses
residents by investing in programs and infrastructure Retain existing businesses by developing growth
that promote active living, access to healthy food, and opportunities, cultivating local talent, promoting safety
mental health support for all residents. measures, and facilitating supportive expansion and
relocation options.
Service
Our economic development strategies are guided Policies
by a commitment to equitable growth, which means ED-1. Collaborate with local educational partners
ensuring that all businesses and entrepreneurs (e.g. Green River College &Auburn School District)
have equal access to resources and opportunities to and vocational centers to develop programs that
succeed. are aligned with the skills needed by businesses in
Auburn. This will necessitate a deep understanding
Economy of employer needs and educational/employment
We are working to create a resilient and equitable pipelines and includes fostering partnerships with
economy that benefits all members of our community, businesses to provide internships, apprenticeships,
including those who have historically been and job placement opportunities for local talent.
marginalized or underrepresented. ED-2. Implement and promote security measures in
commercial areas, including physical improvements
such as enhanced lighting, surveillance, and
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landscaping as well as strengthening communication and regional markets. Conduct periodic research
amongst the business community and the City in and collaboration with local education centers,
order to create a secure environment that encourages research institutions and industry experts in order to
businesses to succeed. stay updated on emerging needs and opportunities.
ED-3. Nurture/foster a collaborative environment Emphasize efforts and prioritize opportunities that
by conducting regular gatherings and forums for attract businesses that are positively contributing to a
businesses, community leaders and local government more sustainable and climate friendly operation. This
representatives to share their ideas, needs, strategies, can be in the form of businesses that are designing,
and concerns. creating, selling and distributing climate-friendly
products and approaches or businesses that are
ED-4. Develop and implement a support system for seeking to incorporate sustainable development or
existing businesses within the city by assisting them in building management practices.
optimizing their operations and addressing challenges
they may encounter during expansion or relocation ED-8. Clearly define the types of businesses that align
within the city. Provide comprehensive information on with the city's economic development strategies,
available commercial properties, zoning regulations, considering local strengths and market demands.
and necessary permits. Offer proactive assistance Engage with local business associations and
to navigate local government procedures, ensuring community stakeholders to gather input on desired
a seamless transition for businesses committed to business types. Develop industry profiles to guide
staying and growing in Auburn. prospective businesses in understanding the local
market.
ED-5. Promote diversity and inclusion within the
local business community by supporting initiatives ED-9. Implement targeted marketing campaigns to
that encourage greater participation and inclusion showcase the city's advantages and attract businesses
of minority owned businesses. Create resources that fit the defined criteria. This includes developing
and programs that provide equitable opportunity for a comprehensive marketing strategy highlighting
businesses owned by underrepresented groups to be Auburn's infrastructure, workforce, incentives, and
fully engaged in the local business community and the quality of life. Leverage digital platforms, industry
full array of resources and partnerships that exist. conferences, and targeted events to reach potential
businesses and investors.
ED-6. Establish a dedicated business retention
program that proactively engages with local ED-10. Establish incentive programs to encourage
businesses to understand their needs, challenges, desired businesses and industries to choose Auburn
and opportunities. Identify and provide resources as their location. Collaborate with local and state
and support to address issues before they become governments to create tax incentives, grants,
significant barriers to continued operation and/or and other financial support mechanisms. Develop
expansion. customized incentive packages based on the
specific needs of target businesses. Build out a set
Goal # 2 — Attract New of incentives that are specifically targeted towards
attracting climate-friendly businesses to locate and
Businesses grow in Auburn.
ED-11. Foster collaboration between the public and
Attract new, high performing businesses by private sectors to create a supportive environment for
identifying market gaps, precisely defining the types attracting high-performing businesses. This includes
of businesses Auburn seeks, strategically marketing establishing a platform for ongoing dialogue and
Auburn's advantages, and optimizing available land collaboration between local government and business
and space. leaders and encouraging private sector participation
in infrastructure development, workforce training, and
Policies
other initiatives.
ED-7. Perform regular market analyses to identify
emerging trends, gaps, and opportunities in the local
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Goal # 3 - Missing Goal #4 - Supporting
or Underrepresented Industry Clusters
Industries Implement strategies that support local and regional
industry clusters which includes approaches that
Identify and support emerging high performing support Auburn specific clusters as well as regional
business sectors with growth potential, contributing clusters that represent the Highway 167 Corridor
to a resilient and dynamic economic landscape, clusters, King and Pierce County identified clusters,
particularly in industries that are currently and regionally identified Puget Sound clusters.
underrepresented.
Policies
Policies ED-17. Retain and recruit businesses that support an
ED-12. Identify and analyze emerging high performing already robust aerospace industry by encouraging
business sectors with growth potential through establishment and growth of manufacturing,
ongoing collaboration with industry professionals, innovation and design, and transport of materials and
research institutions, and local business leaders. goods.
Develop a systematic process for monitoring market
trends and assessing the viability of missing new ED-18. Seek legislative solutions and private
partnerships that are designed to offset the local
economic sectors. impacts that occur as a result of logistics uses that are
ED-13. Direct strategic investments and resources space consumptive, have high impacts on local street
towards industries that are currently underrepresented conditions, and that result in low performing ratio of
in the local economy but show potential for growth. jobs to square footage.
This involves creating incentive programs and support
mechanisms tailored to the specific needs of these ED-19. Upon successful completion of Policy P.2,
industries to foster their development. support the logistics needs that exist along the
Highway 167 Corridor between the Port of Seattle and
ED-14. Establish programs to support entrepreneurs the Port of Tacoma.
and startups within the identified high potential ED-20. Expand upon opportunities to build out the
sectors. Provide mentorship, access to resources, and
networking opportunities to nurture the growth of local educational systems with the intention to create
emerging businesses in underrepresented industries. a stronger and more targeted employment pipeline
that supports local industry clusters.
ED-15. Collaborate with educational institutions and
industry partners to develop training programs and Goal #5 - Downtown
educational initiatives that align with the needs of
emerging sectors. This ensures a skilled workforce is Auburn
ready to contribute to the growth and development of
underrepresent industries. Develop downtown as a livable, walkable and drivable
destination by fostering an active community through
ED-16. Foster a collaborative economic ecosystem by art, entertainment, and evening activity. Enhance
encouraging partnerships between local businesses, building design, amenities and safety measures to
startups, research institutions, and government create a welcoming environment that encourages
agencies within the identified sectors. Facilitate residents and visitors to explore Auburn.
networking events, conferences, and collaborative
projects to strengthen the overall business Policies
environment.
ED-21. Implement public art initiatives and cultural
programs in downtown Auburn to enhance the
aesthetic appeal and cultural vibrancy of the area. This
includes installing public art installations, organizing
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cultural events, and collaborating with local artists and to the security and quality of commercial areas. This
performers. involves strategically placed lighting fixtures, street
ED-22. Foster an active downtown community by lighting, and architectural lighting to enhance visibility
organizing regular events, festivals, and markets and create a secure and attractive environment during
in downtown Auburn. This involves collaborating both day and night.
with local businesses, community groups, and event ED-29. Invest in infrastructure, such as improved
organizers to create a diverse calendar of activities multimodal transportation systems, electric vehicle
that attract residents and visitors. charging stations, rideshare features, parks and open
ED-23. Offer incentives for mixed use developments space, and enhanced security measures, to ensure the
in the downtown area, encouraging the combination well-being of pedestrians and cyclists in commercial
of residential, commercial, and entertainment spaces. and mixed used zones.
This policy aims to create a vibrant and dynamic urban ED-30. Establish design standards and procedures
environment that supports both daytime and evening within commercial and mixed-use areas. This ensures
activities. that development plans align with the preferences and
ED-24. Develop comprehensive parking and needs of the local community.
transportation plans to ensure convenient access to ED-31. Establish a mechanism for regular design
downtown. This involves strategically placing parking reviews to assess ongoing and proposed
facilities, promoting public transportation options, and developments in commercial and mixed-use areas.
encouraging alternative modes of transportation to This process ensures that projects align with
make the area both drivable and accessible. established design standards and contribute positively
ED-25. Enhance security measures, including to the overall urban beauty.
increased police presence, improved lighting and
surveillance systems, to ensure a secure environment Goal #7 - Incentives
for residents and visitors, especially during evening Develop and implement a comprehensive incentive
activities. Collaborate with local law enforcement program designed to attract and support business
agencies to address security concerns proactively.
recruitment and retention. Incentives will include
ED-26. Improve and expand the existing facade financial benefits, ease of access, community
improvement program to support local businesses acceptance, strong connections to local goals, and
in upgrading their storefronts, signage, and exterior maintaining support beyond initial opening.
aesthetics. This not only contributes to the overall
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ED-32. Routinely provide workforce development,
ED-27. Develop a mix of incentives and penalties that business assistance, and business development
seek to eliminate ongoing vacancy of ground floor programs.
commercial spaces.
ED-33. Implement a streamlined permitting
Goal # 6 High- and approval process for businesses, reducing
bureaucratic hurdles and ensuring a swift and efficient
Standards process. This policy aims to enhance ease of access
for both new and existing businesses.
Promote high quality architectural design, pedestrian ED-34. Develop incentives that encourage local and
circulation, landscaping, lighting, public amenities, regional businesses to actively engage with the local
security investments, and signage that are customized to community. This includes supporting community
the various commercial and mixed-use areas of the city. events, participating in local initiatives, and fostering
a positive relationship with residents to enhance
Policies community acceptance.
ED-28. Implement lighting standards that contribute ED-35. Establish economic incentives that are
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geographically targeted and intended to attract Goal #9 - Tourism
specific local and regional businesses, brands,
sectors, and amenities within the community. Drive the growth of tourism by strategically investing
in tourism related initiatives, fostering partnerships
Goal #8 - Partnership with key stakeholders and implementing effective
promotional campaigns that are collectively designed
Facilitate dynamic partnerships between the city, to increase the number and length of hotel stays.
business community, educational institutions, event
organizers and lodging providers. Policies
Policies ED-42. Identify and prioritize strategic tourism
initiatives, such as the development of tourist
ED-36. Develop a comprehensive framework for attractions, cultural events, and recreational
promoting dynamic partnerships between the city, facilities. Ensure these initiatives align with the city's
business community, educational institutions, and unique offerings and contribute to an attractive and
business associations. This framework will outline memorable visitor experience.
strategies for collaboration, communication channels,
and shared goals. ED-43. Foster public private partnerships in the
tourism sector to leverage the expertise and resources
ED-37. Conduct regular meetings and forums to bring of both the public and private sectors. Encourage
together representatives from the city, business collaboration with local businesses, event organizers,
community, educational institutions, DAC, chamber. and attractions to create a unified and compelling
These meetings will serve as platforms for discussing tourism experience,
opportunities for collaboration, addressing challenges,
and sharing best practices. ED-44. Develop and implement effective promotional
campaigns and marketing strategies to increase the
ED-38. Encourage the development of collaborative visibility of the city as a tourist destination. Utilize
initiatives that leverage the strengths and resources digital platforms, social media, and traditional
of each stakeholder group. This will include joint marketing channels to reach target audiences and
marketing campaigns, workforce development showcase the city's attractions.
programs, community events, and infrastructure
projects that benefit all parties involved. ED-45. Maintain a strong level of communication and
coordination with the lodging industry in order to
ED-39. Collaborate with event organizers and lodging cross promote events and amenities within the city
providers to coordinate and support events that and build Auburn's reputation as a destination.
drive economic activity and tourism in the city. This
will involve providing logistical support, marketing Goal #10 - Diversity
assistance, and facilitating partnerships to enhance
event experiences. All members of the community operate on a level
ED-40. Facilitate resource sharing and support playing field with equal access to services and where
services among stakeholders to maximize efficiency their participation is welcome and heard.
and effectiveness. This will involve sharing facilities,
equipment, expertise, and access to networks to Policies
support mutual goals and initiatives. ED-46. All economic development goals, policies,and
ED-41. Acknowledge and appreciate the contributions strategies will be designed around inclusiveness and
of stakeholders in fostering dynamic partnerships with an intention to reach the entire business community.
and collaborative efforts. This could include awards, ED-47. Intentionally identify and recruit missing or
acknowledgments, and public recognition for underrepresented ethnic and cultural groups to serve
exemplary partnerships and initiatives that benefit the on economic development, tourism and downtown
city and its community. boards and commissions.
ED-48. Establish opportunities that enable broader
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plans, strategies and decision making. ED-51. Establish zoning district boundaries that avoid a
ED-49. Identify and eliminate barriers that have result where residential communities are designated as a
traditionally made it difficult to start or grow a business non-conforming use.
due to language. This includes providing translation ED-52. Avoid issuance of conditional use permits,
and interpretation for non-English speaking people and variances,and other special land use approvals that
accommodating individuals where a physical disability convert existing residential uses into new commercial
is eliminating adequate access to services. uses. This does not include the allowance of home
based businesses.
Goal #11 — Displacement ED-53. Establish development standards that mitigate
In support of a stronger and more diverse economy the impacts of noise, light, odor, and building massing
the city will plan, protect, preserve and produce generated on commercial sites that are adjacent to
housing options that are intended to be attainable existing residential communities.
to all members of the community where the primary ED-54. Embrace housing policies that support the
goal is to ensure that residents' choices about when, creation of more housing across the full spectrum of
whether and under what circumstances to remain in affordability ranges in order to stabilize housing prices
their home or move. and avoid rapid volatility in the housing market. A strong
and stable housing market in all sectors of affordability
Policies is an important element of a strong, local, and diverse
ED-50. While the Economic Development Element places workforce.
a heavy emphasis on the attraction of new businesses
it is not the intent of this Plan to displace people,
communities, populations, or affordable housing. Nor is
it the intent of this Plan or any specific Goal or Policy to
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Historic Preservation Element 1
Introduction and Background 1
Vision 1
Values 2
Conditions and Trends 2
Main Street 2
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Historic
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Introduction and Background
Through the recognition and preservation of its past, down in population to 82,657 in 2024... The growth
Auburn can ensure its uniqueness and strengthen applied substantial development pressure onto
its identity as it moves into the future. The City the city and enabled new businesses and services
recognizes the importance of maintaining this to prosper, but without the proper management of
connection with its past by including policies which growth and development, these forces have potential
address the enhancement and maintenance of historic to negatively impact the historic sites and cultural
resources within this Comprehensive Plan. This practices that exist in Auburn, and which contribute
importance is also recognized by both the State and to the reason why residents and visitors are drawn to
the County by the inclusion of historic preservation as Auburn in the first place.
one of the goals of the Growth Management Act(GMA) Proper identification and stewardship of historic and
and in the King County Countywide policies. cultural assets is critical as the city works to balance
Planning Approach to maintain, preserve, and competing demands on space, housing, services,
enhance the City's historic, cultural and archaeological and resources, because said assets help to create
resources to provide a sense of local identity and an identifiable identity for Auburn and often enable
history to the visitors and residents of the community. residents to better connect with their community.
In 2010 the United States Census Bureau identified These assets may be historically significant structures,
Auburn's population as being 70,180 residents. landmarks, and places and practices of tribal
Auburn grew in population to 84,858 residents in importance.
2022, a 20% increase in 12 years but has since gone
Vision
Unlike many cities within the Puget Sound Region,Auburn has a long and established history.Auburn has been
a vibrant and freestanding community for over 100 years.As a result,Auburn developed its own downtown as
the focus of business and community life. The downtown in particular, and the community as a whole, were
linked to the railroads, which were the major mode of transportation throughout the region for decades. In
the past several decades, the region has experienced significant population growth. Due to the nature of this
growth, the differences between one community and another have blurred, and communities are becoming
more and more alike. If Auburn is to retain its identity as a unique community, it must seek to emphasize its
differences and celebrate them.Auburn's history is a part of its identity that is unique to Auburn.
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Values Sustainability
Growth and business activity in Auburn does not
Auburn's history is identifiable and unique, damage local historic sites and culturally important
contributing to an evident community identity. By practices continue to be emphasized and supported.
preserving where this community has already been,
we better inform where it's going. Under pressure to
grow its economy while simultaneously meeting the Conditions and
emerging needs of its residents, Auburn's municipal
policies aimed at preserving the city's historic and Trends
cultural assets will be shaped by our shared values.
These values are:
Character Main Street
In 2017 the Heritage Building, a structure which
Historic structures and culturally significant sites are housed apartments and local storefronts since 1924,
protected, ensuring that Auburn's community identity tragically burned down, creating a gap in Auburn's
is grounded in its historic legacy. otherwise well-defined and preserved Main Street.
Wellness Four years later, in 2021, the Max House Apartments,
another mature Main Street-defining structure also
Efforts to support the livability of historic caught fire, eventually spreading to the historic
neighborhoods and structures are supported through and beloved Auburn Avenue Theater, rendering
city programs, projects, and collaboration with both buildings unsalvageable. Today, the city and
communities. stakeholders continue work to reimagine the sites of
the three lost Main Street structures, and though their
Service absence serve as an opportunity to imagine a new
The ongoing function and operations of historic direction, their loss nonetheless remains an important
structures and places are supported through the reminder of the importance of historic preservation,
investment into, and maintenance of, the utilities that because many culturally and historic assets cannot be
serve them. replaced so easily once gone.
Economy Historic Registry
One-of-a-kind historic structures and places There are currently six properties in the city of Auburn
are revitalized, enhancing property values, and listed on either the King County Landmarks List or the
encouraging consumers to remain in place and National Register of Historic Places. When a property
purchase goods. is added to either of these lists it means that their
historic status is secured and they are now subject
Celebration to a number of legal protections to prevent their
Auburn's history and local culture is actively promoted removal, destruction, or alteration.
to residents and visitors in collaboration with city-
supported organizations and official programs.
Environment
Investment, maintenance, and restoration of existing
buildings and places are prioritized, disincentivizing
urban sprawl into natural and open spaces.
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The six properties are:
Auburn Masonic Temple
Designated 2002
• In the late 1800s, settlers in Auburn formed
King Solomon Lodge No. 60, becoming the -� ,
town's second fraternal order. They built the - - - - . .
Auburn Masonic Temple in 1924, a historic Italian .
Renaissance Revival-style building listed on the _ _ _ -•-= •
King County Landmarks List in 2002 and National i 1— 1 T ' '
Register of Historic Places in 2015. It is located at . -f
10 Auburn Way S. r-'`—." — ' •`
Auburn Pioneer Cemetery ''° ' ,t. - $�
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1860s, is the city's oldest cemetery. It underwent °_` a) ••••• .{
various name changes and was designated
a landmark in 2016. In 2019, the restored �, - a ( 41 • '
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Auburn Post Office
Designated 2000
• Built in 1937, the Auburn Post Office transitioned
to King County's use in the 1960s. In 2016, the
City of Auburn acquired the building to create the igglltilltllOIIIIIIIkhit.____
Auburn Postmark Center for the Arts & Culture ��[I 1 p
Center preserving its character for diverse if E i a
community arts activities. It is located at 20 _ a ' . _ .. �i "
Auburn Ave. _ ��► 7'1 I�
Auburn Public Library _
Designated 1995 Qa; - i
• In 1914,Auburn celebrated the opening of its �` "'`
Carnegie Library, located at 3rd Street NE and `.-- ,.
Auburn Avenue. Designed by architect David J. • f L11 L `4'`
Myers and funded by a $9,000 grant from the �,
Carnegie Corporation,the 5,000 square-foot .'- : r .,
brick building featured a central librarian's desk, a A__
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city for 50 years. It is located at 306 Auburn Ave. --
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Mary Olson Farm
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White River ValleyMuseum and Cityof Auburn, is r B y
a fully restored 1880s subsistence farm, known :r, , ,. --4
for its preservation and conservation awards. .: 14. '-
This historic 67-acre site includes seven wooden ,
buildings, an orchard, and meadows, offering a • 4: ' A, -.. ''
glimpse into early 1900s farm life. It is located at e'` — ' '""~` 1'i►...:-:
28728 Green River Road. ._,..
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• Built by owner Oscar Blomeen in 1914, the Oscar
Blomeen House features a corner turret and a .
rich history. It served as Auburn's first hospital -
during the 1917-1919 influenza epidemic, a *:i r
maternity hospital, and a surgical center. It's also - , w'`
an example of post-Victorian architecture with I rt
Craftsman influences. It is located at 324 B St NE. s,, `—'= -,,��� ' •- • ��
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should be sensitive to the character of surrounding
Goals and Policies buildings and the historical context of the area.
HP-12. Retain existing buildings with historic
Goal 1. To enhance and characteristics and research the potential for placing
additional buildings on the historic register.
maintain the quality of
HP-13. Modifications of existing buildings shall
historical resources in the consider the appropriate treatment or restoration of
historic architectural features.
region. HP-14. Make restoration of historic buildings known
HP-1. Encourage the protection, preservation, recovery to the public through publication of projects to foster
and rehabilitation of significant archaeological pride in downtown Auburn.
resources and historic sites in Auburn HP-15. The White River Valley Historical Museum
HP-2. Educate City staff to recognize significant is recognized as the primary repository of historic
resources and structures or provide City staff with artifacts which relate to the City's historic and cultural
access to professionals who specialize in historic heritage.
preservation. HP-16. Promote activities that create awareness and
HP-3. Seek grant opportunities to conduct historic support cultivating the heritage of Auburn by offering
building inventories of neighborhoods. walking or biking tours, festivals, and other means.
HP-4. Develop an Historic Preservation Plan to identify HP-17. Recognize Auburn's past prior to the arrival
and protect Auburn's historic resources. of settlers by promoting Native American sites and
artifacts.
HP-5. Update the historic site and building inventory
as part of this plan to include additional buildings, HP-18. Market the economic benefits to business
signage, corridors, and public spaces of historical owners and community groups when promoting
significance. cultural and historical events to gain a variety of
involvement from various sectors in the City.
HP-6. Amend existing historic preservation codes
and incentives as needed to implement the Historic
Preservation Plan.
HP-7. The City should consider the impacts of new
development on existing historic buildings and
resources as a part of its environmental review
process and encourage alternatives to demolition.
HP-8. Propose adaptive reuse ideas to encourage the
rehabilitation of sites and buildings with unique or
significant historic characteristics.
HP-9. Archival quality historical documentation should
be required when a historical building cannot be
preserved. Buildings eligible for landmark status
shall require the most detailed level of archival
documentation and/or measured drawings.
HP-10. Require appropriate mitigation measures
if demolition is imminent, such as establishing
a mitigation fund that could be used to further
preservation elsewhere in the City.
HP-11. Future development in the Downtown area
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Table of Contents
Climate Element 1
Introduction 1
Vision 1
Values 2
Conditions and Trends 2
Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2
Identified Priority Climate Hazards 4
Risk Index 6
Climate Policy at a Glance 7
Resilience
Sub-Element 7
Goals,Policies,and Actions 8
Emissions Mitigation Sub-Element 13
Goals,Policies,and Actions 13
Glossary of Terms 17
Acronyms 19
Maps and Figures
Figure 1 —Auburn Community Emissions Forecast and Reduction Goals. 3
Figure 2 — Projected Change in Days with Maximum Humidex Above 90°
in Washington by 2050-2079. 5
Figure 3— Projected Percent Change in Magnitude of 25-year Storm
inking County by 2020-2049. 5
Figure 4— Risk Index for Auburn and South King County. 6
Tables
Table 1 — Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Target 3
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Climate
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Introduction Vision
The Climate Element of the City of Auburn's comprehensive plan is a Nestled in the heart of the
strategic document to guide policy implementation in Auburn as it pertains Green River Valley with Mt.
to addressing anticipated climate-related changes to the city's and region's Rainer as a backdrop,Auburn
local environment. The city is undertaking planning for climate change as is a historic and welcoming
a response to House Bill 1181, passed by the Washington State Legislature community with an innovative
in July 2023, and which requires that the city adopt climate planning goals, industrial-based economy
policies, and actions into its comprehensive plan by 2029. and a wealth of outdoor
and cultural activities at its
The City of Auburn is choosing to proactively engage in planning for climate doorstep. Yet the vitality,
change now, as opposed to by 2029. This is in part due to the immediate livelihoods, and surrounding
importance of preparing for climate change, and in anticipation of the environment that make up the
expected long-term timelines of a number of climate response strategies. fabric of Auburn's community
are threatened by human-
driven climate change as
What does the Climate Element do? concentrations of carbon
• Identify priority climate-driven natural hazards anticipated to dioxide and other greenhouse
impact Auburn gases in the atmosphere
• Determine community vulnerability, resilience, and risk continue rising to levels not
measured for millions of
• Provide policy guidance for ensuing 20 years of planning for years. By taking action to
climate change mitigate the worst impacts
of climate change, Auburn is
The Climate Element is organized by two overarching principles: living out its commitment to
Resilience and Mitigation. The resilience sub-element will lay out its core community values of
policies and strategies devised to improve the health of Auburn's natural sustainability, environmental
environment and citizens, while protecting local services and assets from stewardship, and economic
negative impacts associated with climate change. vibrancy and ensuring that it
remains a livable, sustainable,
The mitigation sub-element will lay out policies and strategies directed and safe place to live, work,
at reducing city and community emissions contributions to global and visit.
greenhouse gas levels and work to discourage other environmentally
harmful actions.
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Values Sustainability
Activity in Auburn does not deteriorate the local
Auburn is a dynamic community with much to offer natural environment and its emission contributions
both residents and visitors. Here, people understand continue to decline.
the value of protecting cherished community assets,
both urban and natural. With severe climate-driven Conditions and
changes expected to come to Auburn over the coming
decades,Auburn's shared community values will Trends
stand as clear directions which will shape and guide
municipal climate policy. These values are:
Character Greenhouse Gas
Auburn's surrounding natural environment is restored Emissions
and investments in Auburn's resilience enhance the In 2007 the City of Auburn joined the U.S. Mayors'
aesthetic and social qualities of the built environment. Climate Protection Agreement, committing to
Wellness reducing the city's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
and subsequently conducted its first GHG emissions
Resilience and emissions mitigation investments are inventory, marking 2008 as the baseline year to
grounded in environmental justice and target front-line compare future emissions against. That year, it
communities who are most at risk of suffering adverse was revealed that community activities in Auburn —
health impacts as a result of climate-related hazards. transportation, residential and commercial building
energy use, and waste —were responsible for 848,324
Service metric tons of Carbon Dioxide, CO2 (mtCO2e) emitted.
The city ensures the long-term maintenance and Municipal emissions— emissions directly caused by
protection of vital infrastructure and services in order City of Auburn activity—were revealed to contribute
for residents to continue to rely on them in the face of 10,373 mtCO2e that year'
extreme weather events. In 2018 the City commissioned its second greenhouse
Economy gas inventory and determined that community and
municipal emissions had each declined since 2008
Auburn is a leader in providing green job opportunities
and training and ensures that it remains a vibrant and despite Auburn's population having grown during this
same time period. Community emissions declined by
supportive community in which to conduct business. 16% and municipal emissions declined by 19%.
Celebration Auburn was able to achieve these reductions through
Places and assets of communal value are protected significant cuts to electricity demand on municipal
from degradation under extreme weather events and buildings, lower diesel and gasoline community
worsening climatic conditions. demand due to commute trip reduction plans, and the
implementation of waste diversion programs.2
Environment Nonetheless, the City's State and County partners
The natural environment is protected and restored and have adopted ambitious emissions reductions
the built environment appropriately safeguards natural timelines, and though Auburn has found success in
lands. its approach to emissions reduction, the City will
have to take on a more aggressive stance of curbing
its emissions sources in order to meet its legally
mandated reduction targets on time.
1 Cascadia Consulting Group,Inc.Climate Action Plan of the City of Auburn,2018
2 Cascadia Consulting Group inc.Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the City of Auburn,Washington,2018
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Figure 1 -Municipal Emissions inventory by Figure 2-Community Emissions Inventory by
Sector (MTCO2e)2015. Source: Climate Action Sector(MTCO2e) 2015_Source-Climate Action
Plan of the City of Auburn Plan of the City of Auburn
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**PSRC and King County targets based on 2007 levels.
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Identified Priority Climate Rising Temperatures and Extreme Heat
In the Pacific Northwest, average annual temperatures
Hazards rose 1.5°F over the last century, resulting in a reduction
Climate change-related hazards are not expected of snowpack across the Cascade Mountains, more
to impact communities and regions uniformly, some frequent droughts,and more extreme heat events. Left
communities may get wetter, others drier, some unaddressed,the impacts of rising temperatures will
may be impacted by significant sea level rise while have tangible effects on public health and quality of life
others will not. Some communities are also going in Auburn.Warmer temperatures and extreme heat can
to be more vulnerable to particular climate change- increase heat stress and worsen air quality, heighten
related hazards than others due to the presence or allergy symptoms,and exacerbate respiratory illness.
absence of particular infrastructure, its state of repair, Greater average annual temperatures are also expected
and exposure to risk. A community's demographic to coincide with an increase in the number of very hot
characteristics may also contribute to its vulnerability; days—days over 90°F—which may result in greater
for example, a community with a notable degree of health risks to those who work outdoors or vulnerable
respiratory illness may find it valuable to prioritize populations such as the elderly.
preparing for worsening air quality. Each of these Rising temperatures also carry the potential to affect
are things to keep in mind when identifying priority our region's bodies of water and negatively impact the
climate hazards of which are most important to quality of Auburn's natural environment.Warmer streams
prepare for. and lakes can harm fish stocks and produce harmful
The process of identifying priority climate hazards algal blooms; in 2012 for example,over 80 percent
projected to afflict Auburn relied on the University of surveyed streams in King County exceeded state
of Washington's Climate Mapping for a Resilient standards for salmon habitat protection. Meanwhile
Washington tool, a climate analysis tool developed higher temperatures can intensify droughts by reducing
to help jurisdictions across Washington understand snowpack and water storage, leading to a drier
and visualize various climate change impacts and landscape in and around Auburn!
vulnerabilities across the next century and determine
the specific affects.
Severe Storms and Flooding
Priority Climate Hazards Anticipated to Im- Climate change is expected to cause precipitation
patterns to shift into the extremes,with far less rainfall
pact Auburn Most occurring in the summer months resulting in drought-like
• Rising Temperatures and Extreme Heat conditions for portions of the year,while heavier-than-
• Severe Storms and Flooding normal rains are expected to increase the likelihood and
frequency of flooding events the rest of the year.'
• Drought and Wildfires
In Auburn this means greater likelihood for floods in
low-lying areas surrounding the Green and White Rivers
Given the regional context, the characteristics of the during severe storms, more potential for landslides along
city's infrastructure, and the economic and public sloped areas of the city as a result of erosion and soil
health vulnerabilities of Auburn at large, the climate- displacement caused by heavy rains, and water quality
change related hazards which are expected to present concerns in the event that runoff exceeds the capacity of
the greatest concern for the Auburn community are existing stormwater management facilities and infiltrates
rising temperatures and exposure to extreme heat, polluted lands. Each of these potential impacts also carry
increasingly severe storms and flooding, and more additional concerns for public health, economic activity,
frequent droughts and wildfires.' the quality of Auburn's natural environment,and produce
direct financial costs to Auburn residents.
3 Cascadia Consulting Group,Inc.Climate Element Comprehensive Plan Framework,2023
4 University of Washington Climate Impacts Group.Climate Mapping for a Resilient Washington,2022
5 University of Washington Climate Impacts Group
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7 Federal Emergency Management Agency.National Risk Index,2023
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r / —- The Resilience Sub-Element will:
• Take Stock of Assets
• Identify Vulnerabilities
• Assess Risks
• Recommend Protections
y Greenhouse Gas
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Sub-Element
The Emisissionsns MitigationMitigation sub-
element will identify significant
sources of emissions, establish
Climate Policy methods of measuring municipal
and community emissions, and set
at a Glance emissions reduction targets to work
toward. This is an important aspect
The state legislature requires that Auburn's Climate of planning for climate change as
Element include several components in order to greenhouse gas emissions are largely
be in compliance with the Growth Management contributing to the projected change
Act. Likewise, the Climate Element will reflect the in global climate.
requirements set by the Puget Sound Regional Council
and Auburn's King and Pierce County partners. The Emissions Mitigation Sub
Element will:
• Identify Community and Municipal Emissions
Sub-Elements • Establish Reduction Targets
The Climate Element will feature goals, policies, • Recommend Mitigation Efforts
objectives, and implementation strategies which
will be organized into two sub-elements, one which Resilience
addresses resilience and one which addresses
greenhouse gas emissions mitigation. Sub-Element
The Washington State Department of Commerce
Resilience Sub-Element defines resilience as, "...the ongoing process of
anticipating, preparing for, and adapting to changes in
The first of two sub elements, the Resilience sub climate and minimizing negative impacts to our natural
element will layout methods to address climate systems, infrastructure, and communities." Auburn can
resilience, environmental justice, and equity. This improve its resilience by introducing mitigation efforts
section of the Climate element will also identify against natural hazards, adapting to unpreventable
natural hazards which will be exacerbated by climate impacts, protecting and restoring natural areas, and
change, and the potential approaches to assess developing recovery responses. The goals, policies,
community vulnerability. The sub element will also and implementation strategies of the Resilience sub-
address conservation of natural areas and the element are organized into six key themes:
introduction of green infrastructure investments,
which will allow Auburn to overcome future hazards. 1. Public Health and Community Resilience
2. Infrastructure and Emergency Preparedness
3. Cultural Resources and Practices
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4. Water Conservation and Stormwater of the community's hazard characteristics—including
Management identifying demographic groups/community members
5. Natural Habitats and Urban Green Space most vulnerable to climate impacts. Use assessment
findings to evaluate changes to comprehensive plan
6. Economic Development goals and policies and enhance resilience.
* Policy developed for concurrency with King County's
Strategic Climate Action Plan Goal 2. Minimize disproportionate
** Policy developed for concurrency with Washington impacts of climate change on
Department of Commerce Climate Planning guidance vulnerable and frontline communities
*** Policy developed for concurrency with Puget Sound and focus/maximize associated
Regional Council's Vision 2050 benefits
Goals, Policies, and C-4 * Improve access to services throughout the
community by investing in partnerships with frontline
Actions communities to co-identify and remove systemic and
physical barriers to services that increase climate
Theme 1. Public Health and resilience such as green living environments and
adequate public facilities.
Community Resilience
C-5 * Identify those communities disproportionately
Policies related to identifying climate vulnerable impacted by extreme heat events and prioritize
communities, investing in programs and services equitable access to emergency preparedness
that reduce vulnerability in vulnerable and frontline resources for vulnerable populations and areas.
communities, and prioritizing green affordable Develop and distribute tools and resources for the
housing should be considered. community to stay safe during extreme heat events.
Goal 1. Conduct, and periodically Goal 3. Prioritize green, affordable housing to meet
projected growth and needs of the community
update, a climate vulnerability and risk
C-6 Support projects that bring renewable energy and/
assessment or higher standard of energy efficiency to communities
C 1 * Integrate a climate impacts risk assessment and of color, low-income populations, and members of
policies into the local hazard mitigation plan. limited-English speaking communities, based on
evaluation and assessment of barriers and challenges.
C-2 ** Support enhanced data collection for
hazard events of all magnitudes to provide a C 7*** Uphold the Growth Management Act to
fuller understanding of the community's hazard prioritize dense, mixed use, transit oriented
characteristics — including those affected by climate development(TOD) and affordable housing by
change. encouraging integrated site planning and green
building, with a focus on early consideration of these
C-3 *** Promote the use of health impact assessments in the site development process. Encourage the
and other tools to address the potential impacts of location of new green, affordable housing units near
health, equity, and climate change on vulnerable community amenities and services, such as transit and
communities. green space.
Goal 1 Actions C-8 * Give consideration to and promote a local
Action 1.1 *** Conduct, and periodically update, a community response to homelessness with affordable,
climate vulnerability and risk assessment that includes green housing and those which include supportive
a focus on the built environment, community, and services.
natural systems. Support enhanced data collection
for hazard events to provide a fuller understanding
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Theme 2. Infrastructure and Goal 5. Protect the community from
Emergency Preparedness extreme heat impacts and wildfire
Policies related to and offering equitable access smoke
to adaptation resources (i.e., resilience hubs), C-13 ** Prioritize at-risk community members for
developing strategies to aid community members actions that mitigate wildfire smoke, including
ability to respond to extreme weather events (i.e., providing filter fans or incentivizing infrastructure
extreme heat, wildfire smoke events), and ensuring updates that protect against wildfire smoke (e.g.,
critical and non-critical infrastructure is resilient in the HVAC updates and MERV 13 filters for air intake)for
face of climate change should be considered. facilities that serve high-risk populations.
C 14* Review and update land use and development
Goal 4. Equitably protect public health
codes to encourage the use of passive cooling
and safety by identifying and planning approaches to reduce urban heat island effects.
for risks associated with climate Utilizing energy efficient cooling technologies,
change. reflective and/or vegetated roofs, and the integration
of trees where appropriate, landscaping, and green
C-9 *** Ensure that people, including the community's space should be implemented to help reduce
most vulnerable groups, are resilient to climate and the health effects of extreme heat on frontline
weather-related hazards by better understanding communities and vulnerable populations.
hazard type and impact and equipping people and the C-15 * Encourage the use of methods that contribute
community to prepare for and respond to emergency to improved indoor air quality during wildfire smoke
situations. events.
C-10 *** Develop community-serving facilities C-16 ** Develop and implement notification alerts
augmented to support residents and that coordinate within the community to reduce the risk of exposure to
resource distribution and services before, during, and wildfire smoke and particulate matter.
after a hazard event. C-17** Promote equitable access to green space
C-11 ***Work toward a distribution of growth that within a half-mile of all community members.
promotes equitable access for frontline communities C-18 **Support programs to distribute cooling units
and reduces the potential for displacement through and install heat pumps, prioritizing households with
program services such as municipal emergency residents (e.g., low-income seniors) most vulnerable
preparedness with consideration of climate impacts
such as extreme heat, flooding, wildfire smoke, and to extreme temperature events.
drought. Goal 5 Actions
C-12 *** Factor climate impacts into the planning Action 5.1 * Develop and implement an urban heat
of operations and coordination of preparedness, resilience plan or strategy that includes heat mitigation
response, and recovery activities among first and management actions to prepare for and respond
responders and partners, including public health, law to chronic and acute heat risk in the community.The
enforcement, fire, school, and emergency medical strategy should be informed by urban heat island
services (EMS) personnel. mapping and may include coordinated efforts such as
Goal 4Actions cooling centers, early warning systems, development/
land use codes, and energy grid resilience. Utilize the
Action 4.1 ** Create evacuation plans and outreach King County Extreme Heat Mitigation Strategy to align
materials to help residents plan and practice actions with county planning efforts.
that make evacuation quicker and safer. Action 5.2 * Develop community wildfire
preparedness, response, and recovery plans as part of
local hazard mitigation plans.
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Action 5.3* Provide community education and Goal6Actions
outreach on flood mitigation best management Action 6.1 ** Develop and improve transportation
practices and expand household level wildfire network with consideration of infrastructure within
mitigation assistance. floodplains and other critical areas to provide for
Action 5.4* Provide community education and alternate routes and network resiliency.
outreach on wildfire smoke mitigation best Action 6.2 **Analyze how the municipal water system
management practices. Ensure outreach is accessible maintains adequate pressure during major drought
and prioritize frontline communities. events as well as under reasonably forecasted
Action 5.5 ** Develop and implement a wildfire smoke drought conditions.
resilience strategy in partnership with local residents,
emergency management officials, regional clean air Goal 7. Provide all residents an
agency officials, and other stakeholders. equitable opportunity to learn about
Action 5.6 ** Develop and implement an urban heat climate impacts, influence policy
resilience strategy that includes land use, urban
design, urban greening, and waste heat reduction decisions, and take action to enhance
actions. community resilience through
Goal 6. Ensure that infrastructure community engagement efforts.
(critical and noncritical) and utilities C-25 ** Create and implement culturally contextualized
outreach and education initiatives and materials
are resilient to climate change
that will inform the community about near-term and
impacts (e.g., precipitation events and longer-term climate change threats and ways that the
stormwater flooding) community can prepare and build resilience to these
changes.
C-19 * Integrate local climate impacts risk assessment C 26 ** Build and support partnerships with
into hazard mitigation planning.
community organizations with the capacity and
C-20 *** Factor climate impacts into the planning relationships to convene diverse coalitions of
of operations and coordination of preparedness, residents and to educate and empower them to
response, and recovery activities. implement climate resilience actions.
C-21 * Encourage coordination and support public C-27** Cultivate relationships with climate justice
education by utility providers that raises awareness coalitions that can help facilitate frontline community
of the need for water and energy conservation and learning and engagement that links local issues with
empowers individuals across diverse audience regional and statewide issues.
segments to take action.
C-22 ***Account for climate change impacts in Theme 3. Cultural Resources and
planning, designing, and operating stormwater Practices
management approaches, including stormwater Additional policies related to assessing climate
infrastructure and stormwater best management vulnerability of the city's historic resources and
practices.
establishing and maintaining government-to-
C-23 * Identify areas prone to flooding and encourage government relations with tribes related to preserving
the reduction of flooding through improvements sites should be considered.
to drainage systems, particularly in traditionally
underserved areas.
C-24** Incorporate post-wildfire debris flow and
flooding hazard information into critical area
delineation in fire-prone communities.
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Goal 8. Protect and preserve cultural Goal9Actions
resources and practices to build Action 9.1 * Review and update development codes
resilient communities and ecosystems and design standards for requirements for stormwater
facility sizing, low-impact development, adopt
in the face of climate change nature-based solutions, and minimize impervious
C-28 ** Promote or work with partners to establish a surface areas in private development and city capital
native plant nursery and seed bank to support long- improvements to be consistent with the requirements
term restoration and carbon sequestration efforts. of the City's NPDES Phase 2 Permit.
C-29 ** Maintain government-to-government relations Theme 5. Natural Habitats and
with Native American tribes for the preservation of Urban Green Space
archaeological sites and traditional cultural properties
that are vulnerable to climate impacts. Additional policies that speak to tree management
Theme 4. Water Conservation and link the protection of healthy habitats to climate
resiliency should be considered.
and Stormwater Management
Goal 10. Support preservation and
Policies that link climate change with water access to green and open spaces
conservation efforts and stormwater management
should be considered. C-33 * Ensure equitable access to parks, green space,
and recreational services for all residents consistent
Goal 9. Protect and preserve water with the Land Use Element.
quantity and quality from drought,
extreme heat, and other hazards Goal 11. Protect and enhance the
exacerbated by climate change climate resilience of urban forests by
consistent with the Utilities element implementing climate-smart forest
management
C-30 ** Utilize water conservation methods
and technologies in development of irrigation C-34** Encourage participation in Washington's
infrastructure within parks and recreation areas to small forest landowner assistance cost-share and
foster climate resilience. stewardship programs.
C-31 *** Promote water conservation through Goal 11 Actions
management of water resources, including efficient
irrigation, preventative maintenance, efficient plant Action 11.1 * Review, update, and implement tree
selection, and landscape management. Goal 10. protection codes to increase tree retention. Encourage
Account for climate change impacts in planning, the protection, maintenance, and expansion of
designing, and operating stormwater management tree canopy throughout the community, prioritizing
approaches consistent with the Comprehensive Storm residential and mixed-use areas with the least current
Drainage Plan tree canopy to equitably distribute benefits.
C-32 *** Identify opportunities to retrofit undersized Action 11.2 **Adopt an urban forest master plan and
stormwater infrastructure and areas with uncontrolled implementing ordinances to maintain and expand tree
runoff to improve flow control and water quality, with canopy cover, improve tree and watershed health,
a priority on locations providing the most benefit, prioritize carbon sequestration, and build climate
are identified to be most vulnerable to extreme resilience.
precipitation climate impacts, and are communities
that have been historically under-resourced.
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Goal 12. Ensure the protection and C-40 ** Ensure that the Comprehensive Emergency
recovery of ecosystems to provide Management Plan responds to the impacts of climate
change and identifies roles and responsibilities to
healthy habitat in a changing climate support a sustainable economic recovery after a
C-35 ** Ensure no net loss of ecosystem composition, disaster.
structure, and functions, especially in Critical Areas, C-41 **Support local businesses' efforts to generate
and strive for net ecological gain to enhance climate and store renewable electricity on-site, which can
resilience in accordance with the Land Use Element provide back-up power during emergencies and help
and as may be feasible. ensure continuity of operations.
C-36 ** Identify opportunities to expand habitat C-42 *** Promote local industrial development to
protection and improve habitat quality and support a circular economy that increases demand for
connectivity to foster climate resilience using recycled materials and reduces demand for new raw
conservation area designations, buffers, and open materials and their inherent carbon emissions.
space corridors.
Goal 13 Actions
C-37** Commensurate with resources provided the
city should implement actions identified in restoration Action 13.1 * Develop a green jobs strategy in
and salmon recovery plans to improve climate partnership with community groups, community
resilience of streams and watersheds. resources such as Green River College, frontline
communities, and businesses that:
C-38 ** Commensurate with resources provided the
city should protect and restore riparian vegetation 1. supports sustainable practices, green skills
to reduce erosion, provide shade, and support other development, and the low carbon transition of
functions that improve the resilience of streams to the city's impacted industries.
climate change. 2. develop pathways for youth and impacted
workers to transition into green jobs.
Theme 6. Economic 3. ensures opportunities (e.g., local hiring
Development requirements)for these jobs.
Policies related to developing a green job strategy,
equitable access to green job training (including
education and workforce training), and a just
transition should be considered.
Goal 13. Increase access of green jobs,
with special consideration to increasing
access for frontline communities.
C-39 *** Develop a green workforce that is
representative of the diversity of the city's
communities and reflects the diverse skill sets,
knowledge systems, and experiences of communities
through targeted hiring, workforce development,
community agreements, and creating intentional
pathways for frontline communities across sectors
and seniority levels. A Green Workforce refers to jobs
that help advance toward a more sustainable society
and help to transition from over-dependence on oil
industries and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Emissions Mitigation Goal 14. Reduce GHG emissions by
prioritizing accessible multi-modal and
Sub-Element low-carbon transportation options
Global climate change and its localized effects are C-43 *** Prioritize investments that expand and
an immediate consequence of overabundant levels implement active transportation options, including
of greenhouse gases permeating Earth's atmosphere bicycling and walking, that improve access to transit.
and causing heat to be retained on our planet rather
than radiate outward. This is why it is critical to C-44* Encourage the prevention of displacement
eliminate the emission of greenhouse gases as part of of households and businesses from transit oriented
widespread human activity. Actions taken to reduce or locations, with a focus on low-income households and
eliminate the emission of greenhouse gases constitute small businesses, as appropriate.
emissions mitigation. To mitigate its emissions, Auburn Goal 14Actions
must update its municipal and community emissions
inventories, identify reduction targets, and target Action 14.1 * Encourage increased density near transit-
policies and investments to meet them, considerate oriented locations to allow for a variety of housing
of available resources. The goals, policies, and types that support local business and residents. This
implementation strategies of the Emissions Mitigation can be accomplished through zoning regulations.
sub-element are organized into four key themes:
Goal 15. Increase the percentage of EV
1. Transportation and Planned Development
and other low-emission transportation
2. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
modes operating within the city
3. Waste Management and Circular Economy
4. Natural Habitats and Urban Green Space C-45 *Work with utility providers and other partners
(e.g. developers and EV companies)to encourage
* Policy developed for concurrency with the King increased access to EV charging where it is needed
County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, including the and expand EV charging readiness for buildings by
City of Auburn annex administering and enforcing the Washington State
**Policy developed for concurrency with King County's Building Code. Achievement will be commensurate
Strategic Climate Action 11PIan with financial resources and availability of the
*** Policy developed for concurrency with Washington vehicles, and associated infrastructure, where
Department of Commerce 111climate planning appropriate. Expansion of access and opportunity
guidance for EV charging will be achieved in part through
enforcement of Washington State Building Code
**** Policy developed for concurrency with Puget
requirements. These requirements include:
Sound Regional Council's Vision 11112050
• Installation of a dedicated circuit for EV
Goals, Policies, and charging at the time of construction of all new
dwelling units
Actions • Installation of EV Charging Stations, EV-
Ready Parking Spaces, and EV-Capable
Theme 7. Transportation and Parking Spaces as a proportional quantity of
Planned Development total parking required for new commercial
p development projects
Additional policies related to electric vehicles (EVs) and • Installation of EV Charging Stations, EV-Ready
EV infrastructure, reducing vehicle miles traveled, and Parking Spaces, and EV-Capable Parking
supporting increased density in transit-oriented areas. Spaces as a greater proportional quantity of
total parking required for new developments
that include multiple residential or sleeping
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units such as apartments, hotels, and Energy Codes, both commercial and residential.This will
congregate living facilities also ensure new development accounts for future solar
C-46***Support state and regional requirements for systems and include solar readiness zones,structural
electric delivery vehicles and Transportation Network integrity,and electrical service capacity in the design and
Corporations (TNC's). planning of new commercial buildings.
C-51 ** Retrofit publicly owned buildings with solar
Goal 16. Reduce greenhouse gas panels and electric heat pumps,as structural stability and
emissions by promoting densification resources allow.
and efficient land uses in mixed-use C-52***Support and expand building energy efficiency
urban villages near transit corridors retrofit programs to reduce building energy use
and improve energy resilience, including a focus on
C-47*** Prioritize dense, mixed use, transit-oriented affordable housing.
development, and affordable housing in Auburn and C-53*Explore and promote low interest loan options and
the downtown regional growth center. incentive programs to finance energy efficiency upgrades
for commercial and residential buildings,while seeking
Goal 16Actions other finance mechanisms to fill in potential funding
Action 16.1 *Adopt"missing middle" housing policies gaps. Investments and programs should be prioritized in
and codes to allow for broader housing types in single historically underserved areas.
family zones, particularly near transit, to promote C-54* Develop energy efficiency outreach programs for
affordability for current and future residents. residents and businesses by partnering with Puget Sound
Energy(PSE)and other local jurisdictions with the goals
Theme 8. Renewable Energy and to identify and select appropriate and cost-effective
Energy Efficiency energy improvements.This could involve supporting
local schools in integrating climate and sustainability
Policies aimed at transitioning to renewable energy education into curriculum.
sources, promoting energy conservation and efficiency
measures, building grid resilience, and educating C-55*Building on proposed WA state policy,strengthen
homeowners about energy efficiency upgrades should energy efficiency codes to reflect best practices and
be considered. meet established energy targets(e.g., require energy
use disclosure and benchmarking for buildings,starting
Goal 17. Reduce greenhouse gas with commercial and multifamily buildings over a size
threshold).
emissions by transitioning to renewable
C-56*** Expand local onsite renewable energy
energy sources, decarbonizing production,such as through installation at municipal
buildings, and increasing energy facilities,support of incentive programs,and coordination
efficiency of community-based partnership projects and programs.
C-57** Encourage additional net-zero greenhouse gas
C-48** Retrofit municipal buildings for energy efficiency, emission features in all new residential and commercial
as resources allow. structures.
C-49**Promote improved energy efficiency in existing C-58* Incentivize electric heat pumps and restrict natural
commercial and residential buildings by offering gas in new commercial and residential construction
expedited permitting process, limiting administrative through administration and enforcement of the
barriers, and reducing costs for residential solar projects. Washington State Energy Code.
C-50***Maximize renewable energy sources for the C-59**Phase out natural gas use in existing publicly
supply of electricity and heat to new and existing owned facilities by 2040 and retrofit with electric heat
residential and commercial building construction through pumps as resources allow.
administration and enforcement of the Washington State
C-60** Encourage all new publicly owned buildings to be
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powered 100%by renewable energy as availability and Goal 19. Reduce greenhouse gas
resources allow,and evaluate opportunities to retrofit emissions from materials and organic
municipal buildings for energy efficiency as resources
allow, waste by minimizing waste generation
C-61**Develop low-energy-use requirements and C-66 * Encourage local food production, processing,
building code compliance for residential buildings as and distribution through the support of home and
incorporated in state building codes. community gardens (i.e., P-Patches), farmers' markets,
C-62***Educate community members about incentives community kitchens, and other collaborative initiatives
for emerging alternative energy technology,such as which provide healthy foods and promote food
tax exemptions for solar installations,and increase security.
community awareness of existing solar arrays and water C-67* Promote prevention and redistribution of food
heating systems in the city. waste, such as through expanding and encouraging
community and school gardens, urban agriculture, and
Goal 18. Promote a diverse, clean, farmers markets and working with local grocery stores
efficient grid that increases the grids to support a food donation program to send surplus
reliability as demand increases food.
C-68 * Support extended producer responsibility(EPR)
C-63*Work with and encourage Puget Sound Energy related policies and actions that require companies
(PSE)to plan,site, build and maintain an electrical system that make consumer products fund the residential
that meets the needs of existing and future development, recycling system and that ensure that packaging and
and provides highly reliable service for City customers paper products actually get recycled.
and coordinate with non-city utility providers to ensure
planning for system growth consistent with the city's Goal 19 Actions
Comprehensive Plan and growth forecasts. Action 19.1 * Update municipal solid waste contract
C-64*Advocate for increased grid reliability through policies and programs to encourage waste prevention
state and utility regulatory rulemaking and legislation and take-back programs, maximize diversion, ensure
that supports demand response and environmentally efficient collection routes, and promote hybrid and
responsible storage technologies that reduce peak load electric vehicles to transport and collect waste.
and provide grid flexibility.
C-65*Advocate for energy utilities to adopt efficient Goal 20. Reduce greenhouse gas
practices and explore alternative energy resources,in emissions from materials and organic
order to help meet long-term energy needs and reduce waste by maximizing waste diversion
environmental impacts associated with traditional energy
supplies. C-69 ** Encourage recycling of construction and
demolition debris.
Theme 9. Waste Management C-70 ** Use recycled materials in the construction of
and Circular Economy transportation and other infrastructure facilities, as
resources allow and to the extent feasible.
Policies aimed at supporting a circular economy,
supporting urban agriculture and local food production, Goal 20 Actions
encouraging composting,enforcing sustainable
construction and demolition (C&D) practices,and Action 20.1* Expand commercial recycling and organics
environmentally friendly purchasing policies should be collection and service,including making recycling and
considered. organics disposal as convenient as garbage service and
adequate to serve the number of tenants. Implement
compost requirements for food businesses in accordance
with HB 1799. Consider the implications of implementing
an organics disposal bans and/or requiring services.
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single-family and multifamily properties and provide parking lots to mitigate the negative impacts of
technical assistance to help compost successfully. urban heat islands caused by excessive impervious
Consider the implications of implementing an organics surfacing.
disposal bans and/or requiring services. C-73 ** Improve and expand urban forest management
Action 20.3**Support a business technical assistance to maximize or conserve carbon storage.
program to increase recycling and reduce waste. C-74*** Manage natural lands (forests, grasslands,
Action 20.4**Support a program that will enable wetlands) to maintain and/or increase their carbon
recycling of all construction and demolition debris. concentrations. Avoid the conversion of carbon-
Action 20.5*Support development, implementation, rich ecosystems. Prioritize increasing tree canopy
and enforcement of construction and demolition (C&D) cover and open space in overburdened frontline
recycling and deconstruction ordinances. communities.
C-75 * Increase resilience to flooding, protect, and
Theme 10. Natural Habitats and where possible, enhance, and restore existing flood
Urban Green Space storage, conveyance, and ecological functions and
values of floodplains, wetlands, and riparian corridors
Protect and enhance carbon sinks like forests and as resources allow.
urban green spaces, establish green belt of parks with
connections to housing, schools, and businesses.
Goal 21. Protect and enhance land
carbon sinks (e.g., trees, urban green
space) to mitigate GHG emissions
C-71 ** Require open space set-asides (such as parks)
for new development when appropriate.
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Glossary of Terms
Algal bloom Exposure
A rapid growth of microscopic algae or cyanobacteria The presence of people, assets, and ecosystems in
in water. Algal blooms can often be harmful to the places where they could be adversely affected by
surrounding environment and human health. hazards.
Adaptation Extreme heat
The process of adjusting to new (climate) conditions in Summertime temperatures that are much hotter and/
order to reduce risks to valued assets. or humid than average.
Assets Extreme weather event
People, resources, ecosystems, infrastructure, and A time and place in which weather, climate, or
the services they provide. Assets are the tangible and environmental conditions — such as temperature,
intangible things people or communities value. precipitation, drought, or flooding — rank above a
Climate change threshold value near the upper or lower ends of the
range of historical measurements.
A change of climate attributed directly or indirectly
to human activity that alters the composition of the Frontline community
global atmosphere. People who experience the first and worst
*RCW 28B.30.640(3) consequences of climate change. Such residents'
health and livelihoods are often highly vulnerable
Drought to climate-exacerbated hazards and economic
In Washington,the legal definition of drought is based disruptions, and their communities often lack basic
on water availability. A drought emergency is declared support infrastructure and suffer disproportionately
when water supply conditions are expected to fall from the compounding impacts of pollution,
below 75 percent of average, and there is potential for discrimination, racism, and poverty.
undue hardships due to low water supply. Greenhouse gas
Ecosystem Gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide,
A biological environment consisting of all the living and certain synthetic chemicals which trap some of
organisms or biotic component in a particular area, the Earth's outgoing energy, retaining heat in the
and the nonliving, or abiotic component, with which atmosphere.
the organisms interact such as air, soil, water, and Hazard
sunlight.
An event or condition that may cause injury, illness, or
Environmental justice death to people or damage to assets.
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement Mitigation
of all people regardless of race, color, national
origin, or income with respect to the development, Actions taken to reduce or eliminate the emissions
implementation, and enforcement of environmental of greenhouse gases (present and future) in order to
laws, regulations, and policies. reduce the rate and extent of climate change damage.
Erosion Resilience
The wearing away of rock or soil and the movement of The ongoing process of anticipating, preparing
the resulting particles by wind, water, ice, or gravity, for, an adapting to changes in climate and
usually excluding mass movements. minimizing negative impacts to our natural systems,
infrastructure, and communities.
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Risk
The potential for negative consequences where
something of value is at stake. In the context of
climate change, this term is often used to refer to
the potential for adverse consequences of a climate-
related hazard. Risk can be assessed by multiplying
the probability of a hazard by the magnitude of the
negative consequences or loss.
Severe storm
A storm is classified as `severe' when it produces hail
one inch in size or greater, winds in excess of 57.5
miles per hour, or a tornado.
Stormwater runoff
Water originating from rainfall and other precipitation
becomes surface flow or interflow.
Vulnerability
The propensity of predisposition of assets to
be adversely affected by hazards. Vulnerability
encompasses exposure, sensitivity, potential impacts,
and adaptive capacity.
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Acronyms
CO2 Carbon Dioxide
C& D Construction and Demolition
FEMA Federal Emergency Management
Agency
GHG Greenhouse Gas
HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning
EMS Emergency Medical Services
EPR Extended Producer Responsibility
EV Electric Vehicle
MERV Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value
mtCO2e Metric Ton CO2 Emission
TNC Transportation Network Corporation
TOD Transportation Oriented Development
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CITY OF
AUBURNI AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
WAS HIINGTON
Agenda Subject: Date:
Resolution No. 5781 (Hinman) August 15, 2024
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Administration Resolution No 5781 Current Budget: $0
ResolutionNo.5781 Back Un Material Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5781.
Background for Motion:
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Region 8
Education Services Center for membership in "The Interlocal Purchasing System ("TIPS")for
the purpose of cooperative purchasing.
Background Summary:
Government agencies are allowed via Washington State law to utilize purchasing
cooperatives for procurement of services. Purchasing cooperatives offer access to
competitively procured purchasing contracts to its membership of governmental agencies
such as public education organizations, higher education entities, and city or county
governments.
Membership in a purchasing cooperative offers the following benefits:
• Access to competitively procured contracts with quality vendors
• Savings of time and financial resources necessary to fulfill bid requirements
• Assistance with purchasing process by qualified TIPS staff
• Access to pricing based on a"national" high-profile contract
Membership is free to qualifying organizations. The City of Auburn participates in other
purchasing cooperatives. This membership will expand the City's cooperative purchasing
abilities.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Cheryl Rakes Staff: Dana Hinman
Meeting Date: August 19, 2024 Item Number: RES.B
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RESOLUTION NO. 5781
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH REGION 8 EDUCATION SERVICE
CENTER FOR MEMBERSHIP IN "THE INTERLOCAL
PURCHASING SYSTEM ("TIPS") FOR THE PURPOSE
OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
WHEREAS, Chapter 39.34 RCW, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, permits local
governments to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate
with other localities on a basis of mutual advantage; and
WHEREAS, the Region 8 Education Service Center, a political subdivision pursuant
to Texas Education Code 8.009, manages The Interlocal Purchasing System ("TIPS") and
is authorized to enter into interlocal agreements with any local government in any state;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn desires to become a member of TIPS to benefit from
cooperative purchasing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to enter into an interlocal agreement with
Region 8 Education Service Center to gain membership in TIPS.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to negotiate, enter, and administer
agreements and agreement amendments to benefit from cooperative purchasing, and to
implement other administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation.
Resolution No. 5781
August 15, 2024
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Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney
Resolution No. 5781
August 15, 2024
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Region 8 Education Service Center
City of Auburn
PUBLIC ENTITY(TIPS MEMBER) Control Number (TIPS will Assign)
and
Region 8 Education Service Center 225 - 950
Pittsburg,Texas Region 8 Texas County-District Number
The Texas Education Code §8.002 permits Regional Education Service Centers, at the direction of the
Commissioner of Education,to provide services to assist school districts, colleges and universities in improving
student performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school, college and university financial
operations. Region 8 Education Service Center is an Education Service Center which is defined as a "political
subdivision" in Texas Education Code 8.009 and falls under the definition of"Unit of State Government"in Chapter 2260
of the Texas Government Code.' Pursuant to Section 791 of the Texas Government Code (The Interlocal Cooperation
Act)to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of local governments, Region 8 Education Service Center may enter into
an interlocal agreement with any political subdivision or local government of this state or any other state to provide
purchasing functions and services.'
Vision:
TIPS will continue to become the premier purchasing cooperative in North America through the qualifying
and procurement of quality vendors and through serving all public entities and qualifying non-profits.
Purpose:
The purpose of this Agreement shall be to improve procurement process efficiencies and assist in achieving
best value for the participating public entities through cooperative purchasing.
Duration:
This Agreement is effective immediately and shall be in effect for one (1) year and automatically renews for
an additional year annually. The Agreement may be terminated without cause immediately if the public entity
Member provides written notice of termination to Region S Education Service Center or if Region 8 Education
Service Center provides the public entity Member Sixty (60) days prior written notice of termination.
Statement of Services to be Performed:
Region 8 Education Service Center, by this Agreement, agrees to provide cooperative purchasing services to
the above-named public entity through a program known as The Interlocal Purchasing System ("TIPS")
Program.
Role of the TIPS Purchasing Cooperative:
• Provide for the organizational structure of the program.
• Provide staff for efficient operation of the program.
• Promote marketing of the TIPS Program.
• Coordinate the Solicitation Process for all Vendor Awarded Contracts.
• Provide members with procedures for placing orders through TIPS PO System.
1 Tex. Edu.Code Sec. 8.009;Tex.Gov.Code Sec. 2260.001.
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• Maintain filing system for Due Diligence Documentation.
• Collect fees from vendors as the method of financing this undertaking and supporting the operational
costs of TIPS.
Role of the Public Entity:
• Commit to participate in the program by an authorized signature on membership forms.
• Designate and keep current a Primary Contact and Secondary Contact for entity.
• Commit to purchase products and services from TIPS Vendors when in the best interestof the entity.
• Submit Purchase Orders and/or Vendor Contracts through the TIPS PO System by emailing the pdf
document to tipspo@tips-usa.com.
• Accept shipments of products ordered from Awarded Vendors.
• Process Payments to Awarded Vendors in a timely manner.
• Report all TIPS purchases to TIPS through TIPS authorized methods.
• Determine when a TIPS purchase is legal and appropriate under Federal, State, and Local law and policy
before proceeding with a TIPS purchase.
General Provisions:
The Parties agree to comply fully with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, rules, and
regulations in connection with the programs contemplated under this Agreement. This Agreement is subject
to all applicable present and future valid laws governing such programs.
No joint agency or joint real property ownership is created by this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State of Texas and venue shall be in the county in which the
administrative offices of RESC 8 are located which is Camp County,Texas.
This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties hereto with respect to the matters covered
by its terms, and it may not be modified in any manner without the express written consent of the Parties.
If any term(s) or provision(s) of this Agreement are held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
The Parties to this Agreement expressly acknowledge and agree that all monies paid pursuant to this
Agreement shall be paid from legally appropriated and budgeted available funds for the current fiscal year of
each such entity.
Before any party may resort to litigation, any claims, disputes or other matters in question between the Parties
to this Agreement shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation. The site of the mediation shall be in Camp
County,Texas or a site mutually agreed by the parties. The selection of the mediator shall be mutually agreed.
The cost of mediation shall be shared equally.
No Party to this Agreement waives or relinquishes any immunity or defense on behalf of themselves, their
directors, officers, employees, and agents as a result of its execution of this Agreement and performance
of the functions and obligations described herein.
The Parties agree that the Public Entity TIPS Member is solely responsible for identifying when utilization of a
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TIPS Contract for procurement is legal and appropriate under Federal, State, and Local law and policy. TIPS
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contracts are available for TIPS Member use when the TIPS Member determines that such a procurement is
appropriate and legal. TIPS cannot and does not analyze TIPS Member procurements for legality. The Parties
agree that TIPS shall not be responsible or liable for any claims, challenges, audit findings, legal holdings, or
damages resulting from the TIPS Member's decision to utilize a TIPS Contract when it is not appropriate to do
so under the laws and policies applicable to the purchase.
This Agreement may be negotiated and transmitted between the Parties by electronic means and the terms and
conditions agreed to are binding upon the Parties.
Authorization:
Region 8 Education Service Center and The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program have entered into an
Agreement to provide cooperative purchasing opportunities to entities as outlined above through awarded
vendor agreements procured by public solicitation in accordance with applicable Texas statutes.
This Interlocal Agreement process was approved by the governing boards of the respective parties at meetings
that were posted and held in accordance with the respective state.
The individuals signing below are authorized to do so by the respective parties to this Agreement.
Membership Entity- Region 8 Education Service Center
By: By:
Authorized Signature Authorized Signature
Title: Title: Executive Director,Texas Region 8 ESC
Date Date
Public Entity Contact Information
Lisa Moore
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Primary Purchasing Person's Name Primary Person's Email Address
25 West Main Street Auburn WA 98001
Entity Address City State Zip
Secondary Person's Name Secondary Person's Email Address
Entity Phone Number Entity Fax Number
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