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RESOLUTION NO. 3658
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH PIERCE COUNTY AND THE CITIES AND TOWNS OF
PIERCE COUNTY, AMENDING THE PIERCE COUNTY
COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES TO UPDATE THE
CENTERS DESIGNATIONS OF THE URBAN GROWTH AREA
SECTION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PIERCE COUNTY
REGIONAL COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, RCW 39.34 establishes the authority for cities and counties to
enter into interlocal agreements as necessary to work together when an issue
requires a joint action of all parties concerned; and,
WHEREAS, the cities and towns of Pierce County and Pierce County
adopted an interlocal agreement creating the Pierce County Regional Council
(PCRC) in 1992, and charged the PCRC with responsibilities including: serving
as a local link to the Puget Sound Regional Council, promoting intergovernmental
cooperation, facilitating compliance with the coordination and consistency
requirements of the Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW) and the
Regional Transportation Planning Organization (Chapter 47.80 RCW), and
developing a consensus among jurisdictions regarding the development and
modification of the Countywide Planning Policies; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is a member of the Pierce County Regional
Council; and,
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WHEREAS, the Pierce County Regional Council recommended adoption
of proposed amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies on
August 21, 2003, which addresses the Centers designations; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning
Policies must be adopted through amendment of the original Interlocal
Agreement or by a new Interlocal Agreement ratified by sixty percent of the
jurisdictions in Pierce County representing seventy-five percent of the total
population; and,
WHEREAS, an Interlocal Agreement entitled "Amendments to the Pierce
County Countywide Planning Policies" was developed for this purpose, and
includes recommended amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning
Policies;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, IN A REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREWITH
RESOLVES THAT:
Section 1. The Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Auburn are
hereby authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement. A copy of said Agreement
is attached hereto, designated as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference in
this Resolution.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation.
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Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
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DATED and SIGNED this.t.J..:- day of November 2003.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
niel B. Heid,
City Attorney
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CITY OF AUBURN
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Peter B. Lewis,
Mayor
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EXHffiIT "A" TO RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
This agreement is entered into by and among the cities and towns of Pierce County and Pierce
County. This agreement is made pursuant to the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act of
1967, Chapter 39.34 RCW. This agreement has been authorized by the legislative body of each
jurisdiction pursuant to formal action and evidenced by execution of the signature page of this
agreement.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
AMENDMENTS TO THE PIERCE COUNTY
COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES
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BACKGROUND:
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The Pierce County Regional Council (pCRC) was created in 1992 by interlocal
agreement among the cities and towns of Pierce County and Pierce County. The
organization is charged with responsibilities, including: serving as a local link to the
Puget Sound Regional Council, promoting intergovernmental cooperation, facilitating
compliance with the coordination and consistency requirements of the Growth
Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW) and the Regional Transportation Planning
Organization (Chapter 47.80 RCW), and developing a consensus among jurisdictions
regarding the development and modification of the Countywide Planning Policies.
The Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies provide for amendments to be adopted
through amendment of the original interlocal agreement or by a new interlocal
agreement. The Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies may be amended upon the
adoption of amendments by the Pierce County Council and ratification by 60 percent of
the jurisdictions in Pierce County (13 of 20) representing 75 percent of the total
population on June 28, 1991;
Technical amendments are necessary to keep the document current. Substantive policy
changes are not being recommended in this area.
The Pierce County Regional Council conducted discussions in open public meetings in
July and August of 2003 to address the amendments. The Pierce County Regional
Council subsequently recommended adoption of the proposed amendments related to
Centers Designation update of the Countywide Planning Policies on August 21, 2003.
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PURPOSE:
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This agreement is entered into by the cities and towns of Pierce County and Pierce County for
the purpose ofratifying and approving the attached amendments to the Pierce County
Countywide Planning Policies (Attachment).
Exhibit "A"
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DURATION:
This agreement shall become effective upon execution by 60 percent of the jurisdictions in
Pierce County, representing 75 percent of the total population on June 28, 1991. This agreement
will remain in effect until subsequently amended or repealed as provided by the Pierce County
Countywide Planning Policies.
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SEVERABILITY:
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If any of the provisions of this agreement are held illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
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FILING:
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A copy of this agreement shall be filed with the Secretary of State, Washington Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development, the Pierce County Auditor and each city and
town clerk.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement has been executed by each member
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Exhibit "A"
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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AMENDMENTS TO THE PIERCE COUNTY
COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES
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The legislative body of the undersigned jurisdiction has authorized execution of the
Interlocal Agreement, Amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF
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This agreement has been executed
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DATE:
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Approved:
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Exhibit "A"
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Proposed Amendments to the
Countywide
Planning Policies
for Pierce County, Washington
Pierce County
Planning and Land Services
Urban Growth Area
Centers Designations
COUNTY-WIDE PLANNING POLICIES
FOR
PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PIERCE COUNTY REGIONAL COUNCn..
Councilmember Linda Bird, President, City of University Place
Councilmember Mike Connor, Vice President, City of Sumner
Councilmember Gene Cerino, City of Auburn
Mayor Bob Young, City of Bonney Lake
Councilmember Kim Walthers, City ofBuckley
Mayor Richie Morgan, Town of Carbonado
Mayor Penny Drost, City of Dupont
Mayor Chelan Jarrett, Town of Eatonville
Mayor John Powers, City of Edgewood
Councilmember Barry Johnson, City of Fife
Councilmember Kathy McVay, City ofFircrest
Mayor Gretchen Wilbert, City of Gig Harbor
Mayor William Harrison, City of Lakewood
Mayor Katrina Asay, City of Milton
Mayor Dale T. Jones, City of Orting
Councilmember Richard Hildreth, City of Pacific
John Ladenburg, Pierce County Executive
Councilmember Terry Lee, Pierce County Council
Councilmember Kevin Wimsett, Pierce County Council
Councilmember Harold Moss, Pierce County Council
Councilmember Rosemary Eckerson, City ofPuya1lup
Councilmember Roy Hanunonds, City of Roy
Councilmember Del Brewer, Town of Ruston
Mayor H. Layne Ross, Town of South Prairie
Mayor Ron Lucas, Town of Steilacoom
Mayor Bill Baarsma, City of Tacoma
Councilmember Connie Ladenburg, City of Tacoma
Councilmember Mike Lonergan, City of Tacoma
Mayor Doug A. Paulson, Town ofWiJkeson
Ex officio Members:
Chris Picard, Office of Urban Mobility
Neel Parikh, Pierce County Library District
Kevin Desmond, Pierce Transit
J. Michael Zachary, Port of Tacoma
Norman Abbott, Puget Sound Regional Council
Recommended by the Pierce County Regional Council
August 21, 2003
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COUNTY-WIDE PLANNING POLICY ON URBAN GROWTH AREAS,
PROMOTION OF CONTIGUOUS AND ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT
AND PROVISION OF URBAN SERVICES TO SUCH DEVELOPMENT
. Bacmound - Requirements of Growth Manal!ement Act
The Washington Growth Management Act identifies the encouragement of development in
urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an
efficient manner [RCW 36.70A020(1)),the reduction of sprawl (i.e., the inappropriate or
premature conversion of undeveloped land into low-density development) [RCW
36.70A020(2)), and the provision of adequate public facilities and services necessary to
support urban development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use
(without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards)
[RCW 36.70A020(12)) as planning goals to guide the development and adoption of
comprehensive plans and development regulations.
The Growth Management Act further requires (I) that the County designate an "urban
growth area" or areas within which urban growth shall be encouraged and outside of which
growth shall occur only if it is not "urban" in character; (2) that each municipality in the
County be included within an urban growth area; (3) that an urban growth area include
territory outside of existing municipal boundaries only if such territory is characterized by
urban growth or is adjacent to territory that is already characterized by urban growth. [RCW
36.70A.11O(1); for definition of "urban growth" see RCW 36.70A.030(14).)
The designated county and municipal urban growth areas shall be of adequate size and
appropriate pennissible densities so as to accommodate the urban growth that is projected
by the State Office of Financial Management to occur in the County for the succeeding 20-
year period. While each urban growth area shall pennit urban densities, they shall also
include greenbelt and open space areas [RCW 36.70A.11O(2)).
As to the timing and sequencmg of urban growth and development over the 20-year
planning period, urban growth shall occur first in areas already characterized· by urban
growth that have existing public facility and service capacities to service such development,
second in areas already characterized by urban growth that will be served by a combination
of both existing public facilities and services and any additional needed public facilities and
services that are provided by either public or private sources [RCW 36. 70A.11 0(3)). Urban
government services shall be provided primarily by cities, and should not be provided in
rural areas.
The Growth Management Act Amendments expressly require that county-wide planning
policies address . the implementation of urban growth area designatious [RCW
36.70A21O(3)(a)), the promotion of contiguous and orderly development, the provision of
urban services to such development [RCW 36.70A21O(3)(b)), and the coordination of joint
county and municipal planning within urban growth areas [RCW 36.70A210(3)(f)).
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. Princinles of Understandinl! Between Pierce County and the Municinalities in Pierce
County
While following the goals and regulations of the Growth Management Act, Pierce County
and the municipalities in Pierce County will strive to protect the individual identities and
spirit of each of our cities and of the rura1 areas and unincorporated communities.
Further agreements will be necessary to carry out the ftamework of joint planning adopted
herein. These agreements will be between the County and each city and between the
various cities.
The services provided within our communities by special purpose districts are of vital
importance to our citizens. Consistent with the adopted regional strategy, these districts will
be part of future individual and group negotiations- under the ftamework adopted by the
County and municipal governments.
While the Growth Management Act defines sewer service as an urban service, Pierce
County currently is a major provider of both sewer transmission and treatment services. The
County and municipalities recognize that it is appropriate for the County and municipalities
to continue to provide sewer transmission and treatment services.
The County recognizes that urban growth areas are often potential annexation areas for
cities. These are also areas where incorporation of new cities can occur. The County will
work with existing municipalities and emerging communities to make such transitions
efficiently.
At the same time, annexations and incorporations have direct and significant impacts on the
revenue of county government, and therefore, may affect the ability of the County to fulfill
its role as a provider of certain regional services. The municipalities will work closely with
the County to develop appropriate revenue sharing and contractual services arrangements
that facilitate the goals of GMA.
The County-Wide Planning Policies are intended to be the consistent "theme" of growth
management planning among the County and municipalities. The policies also spell out
processes and mechanisms designed to foster open communication and feedback among the
jurisdictions. The County and the cities and towns will adhere to the processes and
mechanisms provided in the policies.
. Centers
Centers are intended to be areas of concentrated employment and/or housing within urban
growth areas which serve as the hubs of transit and transportation systems. They are
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integral to creating compact UIban development that conserves resources and creates
additional transportation, housing, and shopping choices. Centers are an important part of
the regional strategy (VISION 2020) for UIban growth and are required to be addressed in
the County-Wide Planning Policies. Centers will become focal points for growth within the
county and will be areas where public investment is directed.
Centers are intended to:
. be priority locations for accommodating growth;
· strengthen existing development patterns;
· promote housing opportunities close to employment;
· support development of an extensive transportation system which reduces
dependency on automobiles; and
· maximize the benefit of public investment in infrastructure and services.
Visiefl _ 2020, the adopted regional growth strategy, identifies numerous different
types of Centers as an integral feature, inclu~ Centers IIHà Ts'.Vfl CefltefS, which
feature a mix ofland uses, and Manufacturin~ Centers, which consist primarily of
manufacturing and industrial uses. Pierce County has identified thfee ~'J!es ef. Urban
Centers and Elfie . ManufacturinglIndustrial Cente that are applicable and consistent
with the adopted regional vision. =Hiese centers, as 'Nell as flessiBle
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Manufacturing Centers are areas where employee- or land-intensive uses will be located.
These centers differ ITom Urban Centers in that they consist of an extensive land base and
the exclusion of non-manufacturing uses are essential features of their character. These
areas are characterized by a significant amount of manufacturing, industrial and advanced
technology employment uses. Large retail and non-related office uses are discouraged.
Other than caretakers' residences, housing is prohibited within Manufacturing Centers.
However, these centers should be linked to high density housing areas by an efficient
transportation system.
Within Pierce County, a limited number of centers, both urban and manufacturing, will be
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