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I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Counc'il
Chambers at Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn. Mayor Backus
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmember present: Deputy Mayor Largo Wales, Bob Baggett,
Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout and Rich Wagner.
Department directors and staff members present: City Attorney Daniel
B. Heid, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder,
Police Commander David Colglazier, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Assistant Director of
Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONB, AND PRESENTATIONS
There was no announcement, proclamation or presentation.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment for consideration.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no change to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS 8 CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Moratorium on Marijuana/Cannabis Related Businesses and Uses (Heid)
City Council to conduct a public hearing 4o receive public comments and
suggestions with regard to fhe moratorium on the allowance, acceptance
or processing of applications for business licenses and other licenses,
permits and approvals for marijuana/cannabis related business and uses
Community Development and Public Works Director Snyder presented
the background on the public hearing. On January 4, 2016, the City
Council passed Resolution No. 5194; establishing a moratorium on
marijuana related businesses and uses. State law requires a public
hearing on a moratorium, and the hearing was set for this evening.
Director Snyder presented the City Council and members of the audience
a fact sheet, titled Quick Facts - Retail Marijuana in Auburn, Wa�iag�t�of 9
and read the following for the record:
Initiative 502 (I-502) approved by Washington State voters in November
2012. I-502 legalized the possession of specified amounts of marijuana
and legalized private recreational use of marijuana (marijuana still
remains illegal under federal law). I-502 authorized processing,
production and retail sales of recreational marijuana—as distinct from
medical marijuana, which is subject to separate State regulations.
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is
responsible for licensing of retail applications, location and number of
retail stores and associated rules of conduct and operation.
City Ordinance No. 6525 passed on September 2, 2014, establishes the
City processes and procedures for sales, processing and production of
marijuana in the City. The City does not issue business licenses for retail
stores, but will issue building permits to ensure compliance to local and
state building safety requirements.
WSLCB initially allowed two retail store locations in Auburn. Senate Bill
5052 (effective J.uly 24, 2015), directed WSLCB to reopen licensing for
retail marijuana businesses. House Bill 2136 (effective July 2015) made
changes to state law including allowing for local flexibility fo reduce the
current 1,000 foot buffer. Cities can aclopt a buffer of between 1,000 and
100 feet from recreation centers or facilities, child care centers, public
parks, public transit centers or game arcades admitting minors. The
1,000 foot buffer is still required for schools and playgrounds. The House
Bill also clarified "public area" in provisions that prohibit the consumption
of marijuana in a public place.
Effective October 12, 2015, WSLGB announced it would no longer limit
the number of licensed retails stores.
City Resolution No. 5194 passed on January 4, 2016 established a one
(1) year moratorium on all retail businesses that sell marijuana and/or
products that utilize marijuana as an ingredient. This Resolution directed
staff to work with the Planning Commission, interested citizens and other
parties to hold public hearing and public meetings; review exp.eriences of
other jurisdictions, information, studies and legal cases; and develop
proposals for regulation of retail marijuana. The Resolution specified that
the moratorium does not prohibit operation of retail marijuana businesses
that lawfully existed in the City under State law and/or City ordinances
prior to the effective date of the Resolution (January 4, 2016).
Current status of retail sales of marijuana in the City include:
1 open location: Stash Box at 3108 A St SE, Suite F
2 other locations currently in for building permits:
The Evergreen Market of Auburn at 402 16th St NE
Green Solution Place at 2801 Auburn Way South
License applications for 17 potential other locations in Auburn pending
before the WSLCB (includes the two that are in for building permits with
the City)
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The City Attorney's Office is currently evaluating the applicability and
effect of Resolution No. 5194 to The Evergreen Market of Auburn and
Green Solution Place.
During the time the moratorium is in effect, the City will conduct
enforcement, as needed, to address compliance to the moratorium.
Deputy Mayor Wales inquired regarding the status of the building permits
for Evergreen Market and Green Solutions. Director Snyder reported tlie
permits have been issued but the final approvals have not been granted.
The applications were submitted prior to the effective date of
the moratorium.
In response to questions from Councilmember Peloza, Director
Snyder reported the City Attorney is currenfly evaluating 4he
applicability and effect of Resolution No. 5194 on The Evergreen Market
and Green Solution Place. Director Snyder also responded that an
environmental impact statement is not required of either business. Under
existing city code, state environmental impact review is not required for
tenant improvements.
Councilmember DaCorsi inquired whether the City is aware of the status
of the other 17 potential locations in Auburn. Director Snyder stated the
City is notified once the State's review of an application is underway, and
the City is given an opportunity to comment. In response tb further
questions from Councilmember DaCorsi, Director Snyder responded
marijuana businesses must obtain a state retail license from the State
and then a certificate of occupancy for their tenant improvements from
the City.
In response to questions from Councilmember Trout, Director Snyder
reported Green Solution applied for and was issued a permit for tenant
improvements for the interior space. No final inspection has been
conducted, and no certificate of occupancy has been issued.
In response to questions from Councilmember Peloza, Finance Director
Coleman offered to provide information on the amount of revenue
received by the City from marijuana sales.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Justine Linder, 2726 Alpine Drive SE, Auburn
Ms. Linder stated she lives in the Forest Ridge neighborhood. She
expressed opposition to a retail marijuana store in her neighborhood (at
2801 Auburn Way South). She stated there are school bus stops at 24th
and 26th Streets in her neighborhood. She spoke about the existing drug
use in her neighborhood.
Jay Berneburg, 705 South 9th Street, Tacoma
Mr. Berneburg stated he is the attorney representing Paul Brice and
Sensi Solu4ions. According to Mr. Berneburg, Mr. Brice has been
working with Auburn since in Ocfober 2015, on a short pla4, land studies
and surveys. Mr. Berneburg also stated he has represented
approximately 70 I-502 businesses in production, processing and
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retailing. Mr. Berneburg stated he believes I-502 is about eliminating the
black market for drugs. Mr. Berneburg stated there are no secondary
impacts to retail stores.
Mary Moon, 2720 Forest Ridge SE, Auburn
Ms. Moon spoke against the location of a retail marijuana business at
2801 Auburn Way South. She questioned whether the proposed
location is too close to parks, schools, and day cares.
Paul Brice, 8507 SW 104th Street, Lakewood
Mr. Brice is the owner of Sensi Solutions and spoke in favor of retail
marijuana businesses. He is attempting to open a marijuana retail
business at 1535 Auburn Way North.
John Meteyer, 2618 Alpine Place SE, Auburn
Mr. Meteyer spoke against the location of a retail marijuana store at 2801
Auburn Way South,
Teresa Cancil, 2715 254h Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Cancil stated she recently moved to the Forest Ridge neighborhood,
She spoke against the location of a retail marijuana business at 2801
Auburn Way South.
Michael Cancil, 2715 25th Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Gancil spoke againsf the location of a retail marijuana business at
2801 Auburn Way South. He sta4ed a retail marijuana business should
be in an industrial area and not next to a residential neighborhood.
Bryan Ebstyde, 1820 West Valley Hwy N, Auburn
Mr. Ebstyde stated he is a business owner in Auburn where he operates
a 70,000 square foot warehouse and is involved in the marijuana
proc.essing industry. Mr. Ebstyde spoke in favor of I-502.
Philip Dawdy, 1608 E. Republican, Seattle
Mr. Dawdy stated he is a lobbyist and his current is on the priority list for
retail marijuana. He urged the Council to work swiftly on the work plan
outlined in the moratorium resolution.
Wanda Granquist, 2935 17th Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Granquist lives in the Forest Villa neighborhood and gave a brief
history of her neighborhood. She also spoke about the changes to
her neighborhood. She spoke against a retail marijuana store at 2801
Auburn Way South.
Kay Heckt, 1412 Elm Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Heckt spoke about 4he loss of businesses in her neighborhood fhat
enhance the lives of her neighbors. She spoke against the location of a
retail marijuana business at 2801 Auburn Way South.
Gary Murrell, 2520 Dogwood Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Murrell stated he is not opposed to retail marijuana sales, but
he believes a retail marijuana business is not appropriate for 2801
Auburn Way South and the entrance to a residential neighborhood.
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Jeremy Gray, 203 West Republican, Seattle
Mr. Gray suggested the City Council look more closely at zoning
regulation of marijuana businesses. Mr. Gray also spoke regarding
the need for safe access to medicinal marijuana.
Josh Lindholm, 2620 Alpine Place SE, Auburn
Mr. Lindholm expressed concern about the location of a retail marijuana
business at 2801 Auburn Way South. Mr. Lindholm stated a school bus
stop is located less than 100 feet from the store location.
Larry Linder, 2726 Alpine Drive SE, Auburn
Mr. Linder spoke about his personal experience of children using
marijuana and the effect of marijuana on 4heir children. He spoke against
the location of a refail marijuana business af 2801 Auburn Way South.
Donna Mandrell, 2620 Forest Ridge Drive, Auburn
Ms. Mandrell spoke about the homeless population in the area and
incidents of crime. She spoke against locating a retail marijuana
business at 2801 Auburn Way South,
Dennis DeFrancesco, 2420 24th Street SE, Auburn
Mr. DeFrancesco agreed with prior comments from his neighbors. He
spoke against the location of a retail marijuana business at 2801 Auburn
Way South.
Mark Stepper, 2701 Z St SE, Auburn
Mr. Stepper stated he has lived in the Riverwalk neighborhood for the
past two years. He spoke against the location of a retail marijuana
business at 2801 Auburn Way South.
Andy Serr, 31805 109th Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Serr stated retail marijuana stores should be in commercial areas and
not in residential areas.
Sabina Gundl, 2630 25th Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Gundl, spoke against the location of a retail marijuana business near
her neighborhood.
Theresa Wren, 2530 Forest Ridge Drive SE, Auburn
Ms. Wren spoke against the location of a retail marijuana business at the
entrance to her neighborhood.
Gary Moon, 2720 Forest Ridge Drive SE, Auburn
Mr. Moon spoke against the location of a retail marijuana business at the
entrance to his neighborhood. He expressed concern with the potential
negative impact on his property value.
Linda Tombarge, 2708 Fir Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Tombarge spoke against the location of a retail marijuana business
at 2801 Auburn Way South. Rich Rutkowski, 2554 Forest Ridge Drive
SE, Auburn
Mr. Rutkowski expressed concern with the increased traffic that would
resulf from a retail store at 2801 Auburn Way South.
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George Rottle, 2500 Forest Ridge Drive SE, Auburn
Mr. Rottle stated he is tired of the crime in the Forest
Ridge neighborhood. He spoke against the location of a retail marijuana
business at 2801 Auburn Way Sou4h and at the entrance to his
neighborhood.
Ann Stoker, 2525 Forest Ridge Drive SE, Auburn
Ms. Stoker spoke against the location of a retail marijuana store at 2801
Auburn Way South.
Jeannie Rottle, 2500 Forest Ridge Drive SE, Auburn
Ms. Rottle spoke against the location of a retail marijuana store at 2801
Auburn Way South and the impact on property values in the
neighborhood.
Jim Fletcher, 2710 Forest Ridge Drive SE, Auburn
Mr. Fletcher spoke against fhe location of a retail marijuana store at 2801
Auburn Way South.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the
form provided.
Andy Serr, 31805 109th Avenue SE, Auburn
Mr. Serr spoke regarding the proposed car tab fees discussed at the last
Transportation Benefit District Board meeting. Mr. Serr suggested allowing
the citizens to vote on implementation of a car tab fee.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may ieport on the status of their ad hoc
Gouncil Committees'progress on assigned tasks and may give their
recommendations to the City Council, if any.
Councilmember Trout reported on behalf of the Council ad hoc committee that
reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember Trout reported she and
Councilmember DaCorsi reviewed claims and payroll vouchers as presented and
described on this evening's agenda. The Committee recommends approval of the
claims and payroll vouchers as presented.
Deputy Mayor Wales reported on behalf of the Council ad hoc committee on
committees. Deputy Mayor Wales reported the Committee will be presenting
information on the Council liaison matrix and meeting reporting form at a future
study session.
VII. 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 February 1, 2016 Meeting
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B. Minutes of the January 25, 2016 Special Meeting
C. Minutes of the October 29-30, 2015 Special City Council Meeting
D. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 437349 through 437533 in the amount of
$2,588,573.43 and five wire transfers in the amount of $537,699.18 and dated
February 16, 2016.
E. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 536226 throu�h 536260 in the amount of $566,172.02
and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,408,021.39 for a
grand total of$1,974,193.41 for the period covering January 28, 2016 to
February 10, 2016.
F. Public Works Project No. CP1414 (Snyder)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 7 to Contract No. 15-10 in 4he
amount of$21,232.18 and accept construction of Project No. CP1414, 2015
Local Street Reconstruction Project.
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
In response to questions from Councilmember Peloza, Assistant Director of
Engineering Serdices/City Engineer Gaub explained Project No.
CP1414 includes reconstruction of portions of 7th Street SE, D Street SE and
K Street SE. The project on 17th Street SE (not part of Project CP1414) is a
storm and utility project that is still under construction and is anticipated to be
completed in the next two months.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6587, Second Reading (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the issuance of a Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bond
of the City in the principal amoun4 of not to exceed $4,000,000 for the purpose
of refunding certain outstanding Limi4ed Tax General Obligation Bonds of 4he
City; providing the form of the bond; and authorizing the sale of the bond
Deputy Mayor Wales spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6587, which will allow
the City to refund general obligation bonds 4o take advantage of fhe low
interest rate market.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLI'. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6586, Second Reading (Coleman)
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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
establishing the Local Sales and Use Tax rate for Local Revitalization
Financing for 2016
Deputy Mayor Wales spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6588, which levies a
sales tax credit against state sales tax for local revitaliza4ion financing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5198 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting a
public hearing to consider the renewal of Franchise Agreement No. 10-23 and
amendment of Ordinance No. 6344 with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5198.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5201 (Haugan)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between fhe City of
Auburn and Valley Regional Fire Authority for GIS services
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5201.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5209 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to the Transit Service
Direct Financial Partnership Agreement between the City of Auburn, King
County and Pierce County Public Transit Benefit Authority (Pierce Transit)
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5209.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may repoit on their significant City-related
activities since the last regular Council meeting.
A. From the Council
Councilmember Trout reported on her attendance at the Domestic Violence
Prevention Task Force, the Senior Center coffee hour, and the Auburn Youth
Resources funciraising breakfast.
Councilmember Baggett reported on the Councilmembers' tour of low impact
development projects in the Puyallup area, including Puyallup City Hall and
the Washington State University-Puyallup campus and low impact
development research center.
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Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Sound Cifies
Association Regional Policy Committee and the King County Solid Waste
Advisory Committee meeting.
Councilmember Wagner reported on the City Councilmembers' low impact
development tour and the Transportation Policy Board meeting.
Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at a meeting of the King
County Aerospace Alliance held at Orion Industries and his participation in a
National History Day project at Mountainview High School.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the Regional Transit
Committee meeting, the Auburn Youfh Resources fundraising breakfast, and
the City Councilmembers' tour of low impact development facilities.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus announced she will deliver the State of the City Address on
February 23rd at the Auburn Avenue Theater. Following the State of the City
Address, the historic post o�ce building will be open for a tour.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
8:49 p.m.
APPROVED this 21 st day of March, 2016
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ANCY B I S, MAYOR Da ielle Daskam, City Clerk
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