HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-2015 COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDAAlityrB
URN
WASHINGTON
City Council Study Session
January 12, 2015 - 5:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
AGENDA
Watch the meeting LIVE!
Watch the meeting video
M eeti ng vi dens are not avai I abl e unti 172
hours after the meeting has concluded.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
III. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Comprehensive Water Plan (30 minutes) (Fenhaus)
B. Auburn /Sumner Boundary Revision (10 minutes)* (Para/Gaub)
C. City Value Statements (20 minutes)* (Tate)
City Council to consider draft value statements that would be used as the
foundation for development of the City's Comprehensive Plan
IV. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
V. 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.
*Denotes attachments included in the agenda packet.
Page 1 of 18
DI.A
AUBURN
WASH
Agenda Subject:
Comprehensive Water Plan (30 minutes)
Department:
CD & PW
AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Administrative Recommendation:
Review and discuss.
Date:
December 31, 2014
Budget Impact:
$0
Background Summary:
The City is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Water Plan. The final plan
will consist of two large binders; one with chapter data and one with appendices. This
is a large amount of information to review, especially at one time. We also have a
deadline to submit the plan to Washington Department of Health (DOH) that is quickly
approaching. We intend to continue with the review process started in November 2014
and divide the chapters for review of the preliminary draft plan into smaller
segments. Reviewing the plan in this manner will allow us to meet the DOH deadline.
November 2014 - Chapters 2 -6 were reviewed with Public Works and Planning &
Community Development Committees. These chapters include information on
Planning Considerations, Policies & Criteria, Water Requirements, Existing System,
and Water Resources.
January 2015 - Chapters 7 -9 will be reviewed at Council Study Session on the
12th. These chapters include information on Water Quality, Water Use Efficiency, and
System Analysis.
February 2015 - Chapters 1, 10 -12 will be reviewed at a Council Study Session. This
includes an Introduction chapter and information on Capital Improvements Plan,
Financial, and Operations & Maintenance.
Appendices will only be included in the final document, unless specific data is
requested.
A binder with Chapters 2 -6 was provided to the councilmembers in
November. Chapters 7 -9 are being distributed prior to the January 12th study session
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED Page 2 of 18
DI.A
for inclusion in the previously provided binder. We request council members keep their
binder and bring them to future meetings on this subject.
An electronic version of the Preliminary Draft Comprehensive Water Plan can be
found on the City's website at
http: / /weblink.auburnwa.gov/ External /ElectronicFile.aspx ?docid= 256143 &dbid =0
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:
Staff: Fenhaus
Meeting Date: January 12, 2015 Item Number: DI.A
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED Page 3 of 18
AuBuRN ITY Cdr •
wAs - IENGTo
AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
DI.B
Agenda Subject: Date:
Auburn /Sumner Boundary Revision (10 minutes) January 6, 2015
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
CD & PW Boundary Exhibit $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Discussion only.
Background Summary:
Sumner is planning a redevelopment of their former golf course site to construct a
major warehousing site. Part of this plan includes proposed changes to the access at
Stewart Road to improve the circulation and safety for their site. Staff has been
coordinating with Sumner staff and the site developer to review their proposal and
make recommendations for a safe and efficient corridor. This includes the potential
change to the jurisdictional boundary between Auburn and Sumner west of the Lake
Tapps Parkway bridge over East Valley Highway. Benefits of this include:
• Creating a clear delineation of maintenance responsibility between agencies.
• Auburn would not be responsible (or liable) for any of the roadway infrastructure
west of the Lake Tapps Parkway bridge or for the potential new traffic signal
proposed to serve Sumner's development.
• Sumner would be required to provide access easements and an improved
materials storage site to Auburn for Lake Tapps Parkway snow /ice response.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:
Staff: Para /Gaub
Meeting Date: January 12, 2015 Item Number: DI.B
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED Page 4 of 18
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
CITY OF SUMNER ANNEXATION AREA
That portion of the City of Auburn in the Southwest quarter and the Southeast quarter of the
Northeast quarter of Section 1, Township 20 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian, more
particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at the intersection of the South line of said Northeast quarter and the West line of
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad right -of -way, being a point on the city limit line between City
of Auburn and City of Sumner;
THENCE North 00 °54'30" West, 70.03 feet along said line;
THENCE South 82 °26'07" West, 137.30 feet along said line to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUING South 82 °26'07" West, 10.75 feet along said common line;
THENCE North 89 °48'08" West, 474.24 feet along said line;
THENCE North 88 °25'14" West, 477.67 feet along said line;
THENCE North 07 °41'58" West, 155.36 feet along said line;
THENCE North 82 °05'39" East, 987.52 feet;
THENCE South 00 °57'23" East, 303.22 feet to the TRU NT OF BEGINNING.
Containing 226,046 Square feet, more or less.
Project Name: Sumner Meadows
November 19, 2014
Page 1 of 1
BDG
16408L.001.doc
Exhibit: 16408 EXH 04 -AN N EX. dwg
DI.B Page 5 of 18
GRAPHIC SCALE
0 125 250
1" = 250
ccv
500
FEET
N76 1g 15"
489.
S76 > 3211
313.22
871-1 ST. E.)
BRIDGE —
v
JR
LA O
ov
N W I
48'08 "W T.P.O.B.
474 4' \ S82 °26'07'W�
!! 10.75'
N82 °05'3 87.52
N07 °41'58 "W_ - "NNEXAT "�
— 155.36' STEWART ROAD _ AR
_ - - - - -- N88°25'14 "W
477.6
N89'
z
D
Ir
0
00
0
0I
cw
0
01
0
CN p
co
cn
1
Date /Time:11/19/2014 4:57 PM BRIAN GILLOOLY
File:P: \16000s \16408 \survey \16408EXH04 — ANNEX.dw
SCALE:
HORIZONTAL 1 " =250' VERTICAL N/A
HA 18215 72ND AVENUE SOUTH
US
F KENT, WA 98032
4_ 2 (425)251 -6222
(425)251 -8782 FAX
CIVIL ENGINEERING, LAND
may. PLANNING, SURVEYING,
Ng ENGINE- ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
For:
SUMNER
MEADOWS
JOB NUMBER
16408
16408L.001. DOC
Title:
SUMNER ANNEXATION
AREA EXHIBIT
SHEET
DESIGNED
DI.B
IDRAWN BDG (CHECKED BDG (APPROVED BDG 1 DATE 11 19 14
Page 6 of 18
DI.0
AuBuRN -ITY F
WASH
AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Date:
City Value Statements (20 minutes) January 6, 2015
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Community Development & Attachment $0
Public Works Attachment B
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Value Statements
Attachment A provides a draft series of citywide value statements. The intent of
establishing value statements is that it helps create a foundation for the
Comprehensive Plan and future city decision making that implements the principles of
the Plan.
These draft value statements are derived from the 2014 "Imagine Auburn" community
visioning effort which generated feedback and input from approximately 1,000 people,
City Council visioning exercises that occurred during annual retreats, general
conversation with Council Sub - Committees and the Planning Commission, and
internally generated staff brainstorming sessions. Since these statements serve as the
foundation of the document, these draft value statements have also been transmitted
to the Planning Commission and internally to all other City departments. The Planning
Commission will provide feedback during their January 6, 2015 regular
meeting. During the January 12, 2015 City Council Study Session staff will be
prepared to provide general verbal briefings of feedback obtained from both the
Planning Commission and other City departments.
Our goal is to make sure that the statements are clear and understandable, that they
align with the beliefs of City leadership, and that we have not missed or
overemphasized any particular area. These value statements will appear within the
Comprehensive Plan along with a description of how values are used in shaping
policy and implementation actions. Attachment B illustrates how vision and value
statements lead to policies and actions in order to provide greater context of how
value statements are used.
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED Page 7 of 18
DI.0
At this time, staff is seeking general feedback on the draft value statements as
opposed to a formal vote to accept or adopt. These value statements will incorporated
into the draft Comprehensive Plan which will be brought forward to Planning
Commission in March and April and City Council in May and June for further
discussion and eventual adoption.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:
Meeting Date: January 12, 2015
Staff: Tate
Item Number: DI.0
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED Page 8 of 18
Attachment A
riELEBRATION
2US
'I
1L!TY
VALUE STATEMENTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DECEnEt2014 DRAFT
GENERAL APPROACH
In 2014, the Auburn City Council established a broad year 2035 vision for the City, establishing Auburn
as a "premier community with vibrant opportunities ". At the same time, citizens participated in
"Imagine Auburn ", a visioning initiative for a community conversation on their future vision for the
City.
What emerged from these combined efforts was the foundation for the 7 community statements of
values forming the basis of future city policies, actions and investments. The 7 values are:
1. Developing and preserving attractive and interesting places where people want to be
2. Promoting community -wide health and safety wellness
3. Providing transparent government service
4. Encouraging a diverse and thriving marketplace for consumers and businesses
5. Celebrating our diverse cultures, heritage, and community
6. Stewarding our environment
7. Creating a sustainable future for our community
Identifying values and articulating a description of what each of these values look like, what
they mean, and how they will happen establishes a framework for evaluating future actions and
investments. The values described in the background sections of the Comprehensive Plan will carry
forward throughout the document. The 7 values will also be consulted and utilized when developing
capital improvement, transportation, and parks and open space plans; additionally, when we seek
grant funding, evaluate development proposals, develop city policies, regulations, define our
priorities, develop budgets, or when we face other community decisions, these values will be a the
core of how we make choices.
PG DI.0
Page 10 of 18
PLArE
WE WILL CREATE AND MAINTAIN HIGH QUALITY NEIGHBORHOODS, PLACES, AND SPACES.
What it will look like:
• Active gathering spaces, such as parks, plazas, cafes, concert venues, festivals and markets,
will be distributed throughout the City; these spaces will be engaging and filled with people
interacting, irrespective of culture, age, or income level.
• Buildings, landscaping, and outdoor spaces will be attractive, interesting, well designed, and
maintained.
• Our neighborhoods will be socially and physically connected and include features and
layouts that encourage us to interact.
• The community has embraced the concept of "One Auburn" while capitalizing on the unique
local needs and identities of individual neighborhoods.
What it means:
• Because of Auburn's reputation for high quality and engaging spaces, array of performing
arts programs, wonderful public arts, extensive retail and restaurant options, and various
community -led activities, an atmosphere exists where citizens enjoy spending time here,
visitors look forward to returning, and merchants want to stay.
• Communities will be brought together through social and infrastructural programs.
• Residents and visitors have a wide range of options for getting to and from Auburn, as well
as travel alternatives within the City.
How it will happen:
• Investments and branding strategies will be implemented that recognize and reinforce an
individual identity for the City and its neighborhoods.
• We will look for opportunities to keep Auburn attractive, safe, interesting and fun.
• Through development and design standards, new construction and redevelopment of all
projects will incorporate amenities that promote human interaction, further connect the
community, and create people - friendly land uses.
PG DI.0 Page 11 of 18
WE WILL BUILD AND MAINTAIN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES HEALTHY AND SAFE LIFESTYLE OPTIONS.
What it will look like:
• The entire community will have access to multiple recreation options and a large inventory of
nearby trails, parks, activities, and events.
• Day or night, all demographics of the community will live with a feeling of complete safety in
neighborhoods that are physically and socially connected.
• We will have a variety of healthy food options that are physically and economically accessible
to all members of the Auburn community.
• The existing housing stock will be maintained and monitored to limit the presence of
declining, unsafe neighborhoods.
• Risk to life and property from all hazards will be minimized.
What it means:
• More outdoor private and public amenities will be developed that offer people safe passage
throughout the community.
• Fresh, local and healthy food options should be available to all members of the community.
Food banks, farmers markets, retailers, restaurants, school districts, and governments have
roles in achieving this objective.
• Substandard housing, neighborhoods, and spaces will not be tolerated in Auburn.
How it will happen:
• Through the application of environmental design, the implementation of housing and
neighborhood maintenance standards, a focus on connecting the community, and by
investments in recreation amenities and safety features.
• Promote and support programs, businesses, and public agencies that provide healthy food
options.
• Proactive planning efforts that prepare the City for responding to unanticipated natural
events and implementation of regulatory requirements that mitigate exposure to natural
hazards.
pG PI.0 Page 12 of 18
WE WILL BE AN EFFICIENT, APPROACHABLE, & RESPONSIVE CITY GOVERNMENT.
What it will look like:
• In the long term interest of the City, its tax payers, and rate payers, we will construct and
operate high quality infrastructure.
• A transparent and responsive government that is proactive, accessible communicative, and
approachable.
• Citizens, inclusive of all of the City's diverse populace, will have equal access to and be highly
engaged in City governance through elected and volunteer service.
What it means:
• Infrastructure assets will have a long life, require minimal upkeep, conform to uniform
standards, and be in the best interest of tax and rate payers.
• Government processes and services will be available to all segments of the population,
through multiple mediums, and convenient means.
• Multiple avenues of direct and indirect communication tools will be employed.
• The range of options for travelling throughout the City will include traditional vehicular and
sidewalk options alongside pedestrian and bike - friendly trails, shuttle and transit service, and
other alternative forms of transportation.
How it will happen:
• Continue to refine and enforce standards that ensure new infrastructure assets added to the
City system are of the highest quality.
• By capitalizing on partnerships with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, business community,
development community, non - profit and faith based organizations, transit agencies, school
districts, Green River Community College, and other governmental agencies.
• Utilizing existing and emerging technologies to better communicate, interact and make
available the full range of programs and services to all populations.
PG PI.0 Page 13 of 18
WE WILL PROVIDE A DIVERSE AND VIBRANT LOCAL ECONOMY WITH EMPLOYMENT AND SPENDING OPPORTUNITIES
FOR CITIZENS AND A GROWING MARKETPLACE FOR BUSINESSES.
What it will look like:
• We will have a range of retail, industrial, manufacturing, and service businesses that exist in
an environment conducive to success.
• We will have a wide compliment of retail, service and dining options that cater to local
needs, attracts visitors and encourages consistent patronage of local businesses.
• We will have a robust marketplace where people can and want to live, work and play in
Auburn.
What it means:
• Investing in place by creating amenities and an environment that attracts people to live here.
If people are excited to live in Auburn, businesses will want to be in Auburn.
• Businesses will stay and grow in Auburn, while businesses from other cities, regions, and
states will be attracted to locate here.
• The City will realize increases in sales tax and property tax revenues through targeted
economic development and recruitment efforts.
• People and goods will move safely and efficiently throughout the City and beyond.
How it will happen:
• Our economic development strategies will focus on investments in our community.
• We will develop and implement an economic development strategic plan to guide policy
making and financial investment decisions.
• We will place high value on the City's economic development strategies when making policy
decisions and determining how, where, and when to make capital investments.
PG PLC Page 14 of 18
riFLE
RATION
WE WILL BE DIVERSE AND CREATIVE AND COME TOGETHER TO TEACH, LEARN, AND HAVE FUN.
What it will look like:
• Auburn has a thriving arts and culture community.
• There will be events, amenities, and attractions that draw people, city -wide and beyond, to
congregate and socialize.
• Social, ethnic, economic, and cultural diversity in the people who live, work and play here
and the places where they do it.
What it means:
• More people are thinking and acting with Auburn's future in mind.
• Auburn's future is shaped by a broader demographic cross section of its citizenry.
• People from all parts of Auburn are engaging in both city -wide and neighborhood initiatives.
How it will happen:
• Property owners, business owners, non - profit organizations, governments, service clubs,
students, faith based organizations, and others are discussing Auburn's future and are taking
actions to make it a premier community.
• Strategic event planning that finds ways to entice new and expanded participation.
• Utilizing technology to find new audiences and increase the amount and quality of
information distributed.
• Physical and social infrastructure will be developed that enables people to connect.
PG pi.0 Page 15 of 18
WE WILL TAKE ACTIONS AND MAKE INVESTMENTS THAT PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND PRESERVE
OPEN SPACE AND CREATE APPROPRIATE ACCESS.
What it will look like:
• Residents and visitors will enjoy open spaces and environmentally sensitive and meaningful
areas while appreciating and understanding their importance and beauty.
• The built environment will fit into the natural landscape in a way that protects and respects
ecosystem function.
• Natural resource protection will be supported and celebrated by City leadership and the
community.
What it means:
• We will have accessible open spaces that are appropriately accessible to allow people to
connect with the natural environment.
• The impacts of new development on natural resources will be considerate of the sensitivity
and importance of our precious natural resources; these resources will be prioritized highly
and construction will seek to limit and mitigate impacts.
How it will happen:
• Regulatory tools will continue to be an important part of environmental protection in order
to ensure that new development, redevelopment, land management, and property use do
not inadvertently degrade the environment.
• Identification of particularly sensitive properties for protection through purchase, easement
acquisition, or other means.
• Seeking out opportunities on public and private property for restoration or enhancement of
existing sensitive areas.
• City leaders and staff will place significant emphasis on policies and financial investments
that protect our natural resources.
PG P'.0 Page 16 of 18
S
I L!TY
WE WILL STRONGLY COMMIT TO OUR VALUES IN ORDER TO BUILD A LONG - LASTING AND THRIVING COMMUNITY.
What it will look like:
• An educated, equitable and prosperous community.
• Continuous and conscientious balancing of natural resource protections, economic
prosperity and cultural vibrancy in City policy and financial decisions.
• Community members and visitors regularly come together in celebrations that reflect
Auburn's diverse culture and heritage.
• Enhanced and maintained natural and built environments.
• Individuals have embraced community values and individually and collectively work together
to help achieve them.
• A city and community where our collective actions consider future citizens and the healthy
development of Auburn.
What it means:
• City leaders and staff are committed to implementation of policies that consider both short -
term and long -term effects.
• Citizens, business owners, government, non - profits and the development community
promote, and implement practices that contribute to an environmentally responsible Auburn.
• An educated, equitable and prosperous community with strong and meaningful community
connections that bind together diverse cultures, ages, and views.
How it will happen:
• City leaders will adopt sustainability in its broadest meaning as a core value and function of
Auburn's delivery of local government services.
• City leaders will continually and consciously create policies, actions and strategies that reflect
the community's values.
• Citizens and businesses will be invited and challenged to embrace sustainability in their
individual and collective actions.
PG PLC Page 17 of 18
Attachment B
VALUE: ENVIRONMENT
VALUE: ECONOMY
NARROW POLICY STATEMENT
Example of How Vision & Values Lead to Policies & Actions
VALUE: SERVICE
VALUE: PLACE
VALUE: CELEBRATION
DI.0
CITY COUNCIL VISION STATEMENT
In 2035, Auburn is your premier community with vibrant
opportunities.
VALUE: WELLNESS
We will build and maintain an environment that promotes
healthy and safe lifestyle options.
Day or night, all demographics of the community will live
with a feeling of complete safety in neighborhoods that are
physically and socially connected.
NARROW POLICY STATEMENT
Community planning through environmental design
will be incorporated into City development
regulations.
IMPLEMENTATION ACTION
Landscaping regulations are adopted that seek to
establish clear sight lines, discourage harborage of
criminal activity, and adequate well placed lighting.
IMPLEMENTATION ACTION
City of Auburn Police are consulted in the layout
and design of subdivision features such as dedicated
parks, pedestrian corridors, landscaping, and
lighting.
Minimum housing and neighborhood maintenance
standards will be established.
IMPLEMENTATION ACTION
Regulations will be adopted that establish minimum
property maintenance requirements for owners of
multi family properties.
IMPLEMENTATION ACTION
Enforcement of property maintenance requirements
at vacant properties will be prioritized in order to
reduce the risk of neighborhood blight, public
nuisances and criminal activity.
Page 18 of 18
A single value
statement will
lead to...
v
Several high
level policies
A high policy
will lead to
multiple narrow
policy
statements
Narrow policy
statements will
lead to many
specific
implementation
actions.