HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25-2018 Minutes City Council Study Session
J ?CITY OF_ lG July 25, 2016-5:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
WASHINGTON MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Largo Wales called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Auburn
City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn.
A. Roll Call
Councilmembers present:Deputy Mayor Wales, Bob Baggett, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill
Peloza and Rich Wagner. Councihnember Yolanda Trout-Manuel was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following Department Directors and staff members were present:
City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Police Chief Bob Lee, Director of Community Development and
Public Works Kevin Snyder, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid
Gaub, Assistant Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Engineering Aide Amber Price,
Environmental Service Manager Chris Anderson, Environmental Services Specialist Jenna
Leonard, Environmental Services Specialist Maggie Gipson, Urban Design Planner Lauren
Flemister, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Innovation and Technology Director Paul
Haugan, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Museum Director Patricia Cosgrove,
Human Resources and Risk Management Director Rob Roscoe, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn
Campbell
B. Announcements
C. Agenda Modifications
II. CONSENT AGENDA
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Pioneer Cemetery Landmark Status (10 Minute Presentation/5Minute Q&A) (Faber)
Pioneer Cemetery presentation as it relates to being named a landmark
Director Faber, Museum Director Cosgrove, Jenifer Mesner, King County Landmarks Officer
presented to Council on the Pioneer Cemetery landmark status. The City of Auburn is seeking
designation of the Pioneer Cemetery as a City of Auburn Landmark through the King County
Historic Preservation Program.
Museum Director Cosgrove presented the history of the cemetery as well as its significance to the
Auburn community.
Director Faber stated in order to be eligible to be buried in the Pioneer Cemetery a person must be
a direct descendent of a person who has been buried there.
B. City Code Amendments Relating to the Comprehensive Plan(5 Minute Presentation/5 Minute
Q&A) (Snyder)
Amendments to Chapter 14.22, correcting city code to reference recently.adopted Comprehensive
Plan documents
Assistant Director Tate explained the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6584 on December 14,
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2015. The ordinance included Core Comprehensive Plan, the Land Use Element, the Housing
Element, the Capital Facilities Element,the Utilities Element, the Economic Development Element,
the Parks and Recreation Element, and a series of supporting planning documents/appendices.
Chapter 14.22 of the Auburn City Code is titled"Comprehensive Plan". Chapter 14.22 is the
section of City Code that incorporates the specific names of the chapters and documents that
comprise the full Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the draft amendments to Chapter 14.22 is
to update the names of the documents so that they are consistent with those titles that are used in
Ordinance No. 6584.
Councihnember Wagner stated the Council requested a chapter be added on sustainability.
Assistant Director Tate stated the Core Comprehensive Plan calls for a Sustainability Element in
the next three years.
C. Ordinance No. 6606(5 Minute Presentation/5 Minute Q&A) (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, granting to City of
Enumclaw Natural Gas, a franchise for gas utility
Engineering Aide Price explained that during review of facilities located m City right-of-way the
City determined that City of Enumclaw Natural Gas is required to obtain a Franchise Agreement
per Auburn City Code Chapter 20.06.010. Enumclaw has applied for a Franchise Agreement for a
term of twenty(20)years to continue to operate within the City's rights of way natural gas
transmission and distribution facilities for sale and service to customers within the city of Auburn.
Enumclaw Natural Gas' existing facilities currently serve customers located in South Auburn off of
Auburn Way South m the Academy and Lemon Tree Lane neighborhoods and surrounding
area. Enumclaw Natural Gas has no plans to expand services as the rest of Auburn is currently
served by PSE. Any construction,maintenance, improvements or changes to Enumclaw Natural
Gas facilities are managed through the City's permitting processes that are a requirement of the
Franchise Agreement. Safety of Enumclaw Natural Gas facilities are regulated and inspected
through the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.
A Public Hearing to consider this application and hear public comment is scheduled before the
City Council on August 1, 2016.
Councilmember Peloza asked how long Enumclaw Natural Gas has been in the area and how many
customers they serve. Mr. Hawthorn from the City of Enumclaw stated they have approximately
50 customers in the City of Auburn. They have operated in the City since 1957.
D. Ordinance No. 6611 (5 Minute Presentation/5 Minute Q&A) (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section
17.14.005 of the Auburn City Code, relating to civil plan preparation, submittal and approval
Assistant Director Tate explained Auburn City Code currently states that an applicant cannot
submit their civil plans for review and consideration until after they have received preliminary plat
approval from the Hearing Examiner. Community Development staff are proposing that an
applicant be allowed to submit their civil plans for review earlier than preliminary plat
approval This will allow an applicant to experience several weeks to months of time savings for
project reviews. The draft amendments also include language that is intended to declare that an
early submittal does not equate to a vesting right. The vesting right is still dependent on the Hearing
Examiner's decision.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated when the City met with the Master Builders Association the proposed
changes were very well received.
Councilmember Peloza stated this proposed change makes good common and economic sense.
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Councilmember DaCorsi asked how the City of Auburn compares to other jurisdictions Assistant
Director Tate stated the City is average compared to other jurisdictions.
E. Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program(5 Minute Presentation/5 Minute
Q&A (Hinman)
Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program Grant Application
Director Hinman stated the Port of Seattle has authorized a new Economic Development
Partnership Program to support local community economic development activities. More than
$962,000.00 is available to cities in King County as matching funds. Based on population, each
city would receive between$5,000.00 and$65,000.00 for eligible activities. Each city will need
to pass a resolution supporting their grant application and will have until August 17,2016 to
provide these resolutions in advance of the August 23, 2016 Port Commission meeting.
Councilmember Holman stated a portion of the Ports Charter is tocreate jobs. This grant program
will help realize that goal.
F. Main Street Urban Design(20 Minute Presentation/15 Minute Q&A (Snyder)
Presentation of final design and budget for improvements to Main Street between C Street SW and
F Street SE based on citizen, staff, and Council feedback
Director Snyder, Assistant Director Tate and Urban Design Planner Flemister presented Council
with the Main Street Design. The reality of this project is looking at Auburn's future,when the City
put the public dollars on the Division Street project private investment followed. This is a large
project with a cost of$18 to $24 million for both above and below ground improvements from C
Street to F Street. Staff is looking for funding sources but more than likely the funds will need to
come from the City. Due to costs of the overall project, staff suggests that the project be done
in three phases.
Councilmember Holman stated the City cannot afford to miss this opportunity.
Councilmember Wagner stated he does not like the landscape along the curbs. He requested a list
of pro/cons for the plantings.
Deputy Mayor Wales asked for an estimate of the amount of time it would take to operate and
maintain these improvements. She also requested directional signs be added to the project.
Councilmember Peloza likes the rain garden concept but he does not like the trees. He
suggested staff look at a funding campaign to use public and private funds for the project.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated she wants to ensure all three phases would be completed if the City
moves forward with the project. She expressed a concern with the overall cost of the project.
Councilmember DaCorsi stated Council needs to look at all the opportunities and ways to fund
these projects.
G. Community Sustainability(15 Minute Presentation/10 Minute Q&A (Snyder)
A review of City of Auburn Projects, Programs, and Activities
Manager Anderson, Specialist Leonard, Specialist Jarvis and Specialist Gibson, the Environmental
Services staff, have developed a brief series on sustainability for Council. Tonight's presentation is
the first in a three part series.
Staff explained that sustainablilty is the ability to continue a defined behavior for an extended
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period of time. The triple bottom line for sustainability includes social, economic and
environmental. Having a common understanding of what community sustainablilty is is essential in
the decision making process. Community sustainability has a unique approach for each
community.
Councilmember DaCorsi asked how the City takes the costs and shares it with the community. It is
important to understand that the return on investment is worth the extra costs. Specialist Jarvis
stated staff can provide an explanation about the benefits of the sustainability for the community.
Councihnember Wagner stated the City needs to consider the employment base of the City in
relation to sustainability. Specialist Leonard stated one of the aspects is human capital as one part
of social sustainability.
Councilmember Holman stated when he talks to people about sustainability there are various
levels of understanding. He needs a simple definition to help explain what it is and the City needs a
public education program. He would like the City to work with other partners to help with funding
for changing the culverts to not inhibit the salmon.
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:35 p.m., Deputy Mayor Wales recessed the meeting to executive session for approximately fifteen
minutes m order to discuss pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.60.10(1)(i). City Attorney
Heid, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Roscoe, Director of Administration Hinman
and Community Development and Public Works Director Snyder attended the executive session. At 7:47
p.m., the executive session was extended an additional ten minutes.
Deputy Mayor Wales reconvened the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Deputy Mayor Wales added Ordinance No.
6613-An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a new section,
5.20.250, of the Auburn City Code and amending Sections 1.04.060, 1.25.010, 5.20.030, 5.20.050 and
9.22.030 Of the Auburn City Code related to marijuana related businesses and activities, and imposing a
moratorium on marijuana related activities as identified herewith, to the agenda.
City Attorney Heid stated this ordinance would address the current ban that followed the moratorium on
marijuana businesses. This ordinance would resolve some issues that have caused controversy and
litigation. This ordinance would allow the existing marijuana businesses to continue, provide for the
relocation of the Green Solutions Place, limit the total square feet for marijuana producers and
processers to 90,000 square feet, and ban the butane and hydro carbon solvent type of operations.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated this item will be on the City Council agenda for action on August 1, 2016.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 3— DAY OF , 2018.
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_ tk)BOB BAGGETT, E UTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk.
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