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HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM III-B CIn oF~-~ * DRAFT ' PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WASHINGTON August.23, 2010 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER . Chair Lynn Norman called the meeting ta order at 5:00 p.m. in Annex Conference Room 1 located on the second floor of One Main Building, 1 East Main .Street, Aubum, WA. Committee members present were: Chair Lynn Norman and Member Rich. Wagnet., Vice Chair Nancy Backus is excdsed. Staff members present included: Mayor Pete Lewis, Director Kevin Snyder, Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Environmental Planner Chris Anderson, Parks, Arts and Recreational Director Daryl Faber, Arts & Events Manager Julie Brewer, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Development Services Manager Jeff Tate, Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Financial Planning Manager Karen Jester, Communify Services Manager Michael Hursh, and Administration Support Clerk Tina Kriss. Audience members present: Wayne Osbome, Val Erickson, and Spencer Alpert. II. ANNOUNCEMEIVTS AND. AGENDA MODIFICATIOPIS There were no announcements or agenda modifications. III. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minufes August 9, 2010 Member Wagner moved and Chair Norman concurred to approve the Consent Agenda ' a"s presenfed. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0 IV. ACTION. A. Ordinance No: 6327 Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain provided a bHefing on Ordinance No. 6327, Chapter 18:56 (Signs) of the Aubum City Code (ACC) which would provide a 6 month extension for portable and temporary signs. Originally Chapter 18.56 was recommended by the Planning Commission for a one year time period for use with a fime period with the possibility of up to two extensions of six monfhs, should economic conditions warrant. City Council approved Ordinance 6263 on September 8, 2009 until September 16, 2010. Ms. Chamberlain stated the City staff recornmends a six month extension and feels the economic climate wamants this extension, The City has received many inquiries from local businesses regarding tempotary banners and additional A-frame signage. 1 Planning and Community Development Committee Minutes August 23, 2010 Member Wagner moved to forward Ordinance 6327 to full Council for approval; Chair Norman concurred. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0 V. DISCUSSION and INFORMATION A. 2011-2012 Biennial Budget Finance Director Shelley Coleman provided a handout to the Committee; a spreadsheet with the City divisions and their account numbers. Ms. Coleman stated the City is bringing forth a balanced budget to Committee. There are no increases in salaries. The budgef does show sfep increases, the furlough dollars have been put 6ack into the budget and.some labor distribution has occurred within departments. Union contracts with the City will be. up at the end of this year. Committee requested finance staff provide a single page which details dollar figures for - the combined overall division accoants so the Committee ean easily understand the overall combined division accounts. Committee and staff discussed Page 28, Contract Animal Services Coordinator. Committee asked how the anticipated net impact to the General Fund will have a , reduction of $8,050 in 2011 and $138,850 in 2012. Director Kevin Snyder answered stating the City has proposed an aggressive marketing campaign for pet licensing. The City contract with King County for animal corrtrol provides a credit for the City if the pet. licensing increases specific percentage levels. Page 28 provides the specific percentage inereases, 10% for`2011 and 15% for 2012 which will provide corresponding credit on the costs of services from King County. Committee discussed animal licensing and enforcement. Commitfee expressed their concern for fines by King County for unlicensed pets. Mr. Snyder shared that the City of Auburn is the only jurisdiction actively and aggressively marketing for pet licenses and King County has reduced the licensing rates to encourage more licensing. Mr. Snyder stated the City and fhe County will be meeting in the future to discussthese issues. 0. Urban Core Task Force Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain provided the Committee with a handout; a memorandum showing the Urban Core Task Force remaining schedule before the task force provides their recommendations. Ms. Chamberlain stated this task force was created in partnership with the Aubum Area Chamber of Commerce on v'isioning for the downtown and key connection areas for the next 50 years. Kathryn Merlino, an Architecture Professor with the University of Washington, who assisted us with the Mayor's Institute on City design last summer, was selected by the task force as the facilitator. The task force is scheduled to meet five more times before the end of the year to provide a report with recommendations for the downtown and key connecfion areas for the next Page 2 Planning and Community Development Committee Minutes August 23, 2010 50 years. They will be assisting the Auburn City Council in planning for the continued growth and development of the downtown and other key areas of the City. Facilitator Kathryn Meriino has been helpful in keeping the group focused .on their objectiVes anii the task force is addressing the issues tasked with to support the specific needs and interests of the Downtown and other key parts of the City in order to present the fnal recommendations to the City. Member Wagner expressed to Ms. Chamberlain his concern thaf the open space in general will not provide the economic value on a linier scale. Member Wagner requested some type of analysis if possible to provide the economic value of open space. Ms. Chamberlain stated staff will be researching to find analysis of the economic value forthe proposed open space. Chair Norman expressed striking a balance between quality of life and economic value with the addition of open space. Qual'ity of life often may not show an immediate return economically; parks, museums and other amenities may be difficult to quantify bufi have signifcant increased economic ouiflow due'to the building amenities provided bythe City. C. Bicycle Task Force Update Director Kevin Snyder briefed the Committee on the Bicycle Task Force progress. The task force is working in three key areas, community connections, recreational opportunities and economic development. The task force is using the 2009 Comprehensive Traffic Plan Update as the foundation to develop their recommendations foc b'icycle infrastnacture planning, design and investment. On July 24, 2010, six of the tasK force members partieipated in a three (3) hour tour of :the Cify with planning and public works staffto look at bicycle facilities issues, needs and opportunities in different parts of the City. On August 12, the task force met with representatives of the Aubum Downtown Association and Aubum Tourism Board to discuss potential economic development opportunities associated with increased bicycling opportunities in the community. Through its work efforts to date, the task force has discussed and developed a working consensus viewpoint that the City should primarily focus its efforts and investment dollars on the provision of striping and signage throughout the City and public education on the benefits and opportunities for bicycling. Committee expressed their appreciation for the vision of the task force. Committee stated they would like to see emphasis on youth bicycling for health purposes and also that the City provide more emphasis on safety. Mc. Snyder along with Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub stated Public Works feels both signage and striping will address safety concems and be the most cost effective. Committee stated it is important #hat we do not inccease traffic congestion wtiile improving bicycle infrasfrucfure. Mr. Snyder explained it is the task force goal to provide the City with ideas or suggestions but the job of our Public Works department to provide the academic recommendations. , ~ Page 3 Planning and Community Development Commitfee Minutes August 23, 2010 ' , The goal of the task force is, to provide insight on what roadways can be used safely or what roadways should be avoided. Committee explained they are hopeful the task force can provide recommendations for what can be done long terrn in the future to expand bicycle capabilities. D: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Director Kevin Snyder stated Washington State Legislature approved Second Substitute Bill (SSB) 1481 in April 2009 with an effective date of.July 26, 2009. ZSB 1481 was intended to encourage the transition to electrical vehicle use through the establishment of electric vehicle infrastructure. SSB.1481 specified that counties,.cities and towns throughout Washington State were required to amend their development regulations to allow electric vehicle infrastructure , as a permitted use in all zones except those zoned for residential; resource or critical areas. For the City of Auburn, this means it must update its regulations to allowbattery charging stations by July 1, 2011. Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) published the model ordinance, model development regulations and guidance at the beginning ofAugust 2010. The model development regulations and guidance provides definitions, guidance on vehicles' and traffic, zoning, streets, sidewalks and public places, the Sfate Environmental Policy Act, and state battery, building and electrical provisions. Committee stated theyfelt the model ordinance published by PSRC is not very complete andshould pcovide more development regulations. Mc. "Snyder concurred and shared he contacted PSRC staff sharing that_ he was looking for more content in the ordinance and PSRC informed Mr. Snyder each jurisdiction will be taking a different approach and the model ordinance is a starting point. PSRC informed Mr. Snyder PSRC will be available to provide technical assistance on a case by case basis. Committee is concemed the City will be required to provide the charging stations. Mr. Snyder stated staff will be adding this to the City's work plan and bring it forward to gain clarification and understanding: E. PCDC Status Matrix No changes or additions were made at this time. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further busine5s to come before the Planning and Community Development Committee, Chair Norman adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m. APPROVED THIS DAY OF Lynn Norman, Chair Tina Kriss, Administrative Support Clerk Page 4