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July 8, 2019 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Peloza called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn.
A. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Bill Peloza, Bob Baggett, Claude
DaCorsi, Larry Brown, John Holman, Yolanda Trout-Manuel and Largo
Wales. Councilmember Larry Brown was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present:Assistant City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Director
of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community Development Jeff
Tate, Development Services Manager Jason Krum, Senior Planner
Thaniel Gouk, Planner Cecile Malik, Director Of Parks Arts and
Recreation Daryl Faber, Real Property Analyst Josh Amdt, Director of
Human Resources Candis Martinson,Assistant Police Chief Mark
Caillier, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
III. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Racial Equity and Implicit Bias Initiative (Martinson)(30 Minutes)
Director Martinson presented Council with the updated Racial Equity and
Social Justice program scope. She reviewed the updated proposed
training curriculum. She introduced the consultant team, Racing the Equity
Group, Crux Consulting Group, Dr. Nikum Pon, Dr. Bryant Marks and Dr.
John Powell.
Council discussed training for Councilmembers who will no longer be
serving as Councilmembers in 2020, the branding of the
presentation, ensuring all types of discrimination are addressed, the
budget impact, a full time employee dedicated to this program
and concerns about the cost raising over the not to exceed amount.
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Mayor Backus stated one of the goals of this program is to create an office
of Racial Equity. She also explained the current Council would need to be
a part of the branding and helping set the platform for the program. She
also stated the funding amount is a not to exceed amount and if there was
a need for additional funds it would have to be approved by Council.
Director Martinson stated the focus for the program is to include all of the
areas of concerns. The goal at the end of the first three years is to hire a
full time employee. The Council training can be modified as Council
desires.
Deputy Mayor Peloza called for a 6 minute recess at 7:24 p.m. The
meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
B. Resolution No. 5443 (Hinman)(10 Minutes)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute an amendment to the I nterlocal Agreement between the City of
Auburn and the City of Federal Way related to the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force
Property Analyst Amdt provided Council with a presentation for Resolution
No. 5443. He gave the history of the Interlocal Agreement for the Puget
Sound Auto Task Force. He stated the funding for the Task Force was
reduced so they have requested a reduction to the rent and utilities paid for
the office building. Property Analyst Amdt stated the public benefits from
having the Task Force in this building by not having a large vacant building
and additional police presence in the area and in the park.
Council discussed the number of vehicles at the building, the rent and
utility cost recovery to the City and the reduction of auto theft in the City.
IV. PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. King County Metro Presentation- I-Line and Mobility Plan (Gaub) (15 Minutes)
Councilmember DaCorsi Chaired the Public Works and Community
Development Discussion Items portion of the meeting.
Item 4. D. was discussed first for the agenda.
Planner Malik introduced Greg McKnight and Natalie Westberg from King
County Metro Transit.
Mr. McKnight and Ms. Westberg provided Council with a Rapid Ride
overview, what the RapidRide proposed "I" Line route would be, the
timeline for the I Line and area mobility plan.
Mr. McKnight explained that Phase One of the project is now completed. It
included outreach and engagement from area stakeholders, tabling events
(vender tab!es at community events), an online survey and outreach at bus
stops. The Metro Transit convened a Mobility Board and recruited
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members for the Partner Review Board. He reviewed the key themes
gathered from the preliminary analysis. Ms. Westberg reviewed the needs
identified in the analysis and the proposed solutions for those needs.
Mr. McKnight explained Phase 2 of the outreach and engagement will
include the Auburn Community Picnics, additional tabling events, specific
cultural events, Orca to Go Events,AuburnFest at Les Gove Park and
another online event.
Council discussed how future growth could change where stops should
be, the timeline for a grant application, a proposal for electric buses, the
timeline for implementation and ability to push the timeline and the link
between affordable housing and public transportation.
B. Ordinance No. 6722 (Gaub) (10 Minutes)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute a payback agreement for a developer's utilities extension between
the City of Auburn and North Auburn Logistics Holdings, LLC
Water Utility Engineer Fenhaus provided Council with a summary of
Ordinance No. 6722. She provided a brief explanation of the payback or
latecomers agreements. The proposed latecomers agreement would be
for seven properties that could benefit from the improvements.
C. Ordinance No. 6724 (Gaub) (10 Minutes)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to
abandoned utility services, clarifying the process for reestablishing utility services,
amending Section 13.06.140, creating a new Section 13.20.235, and creating a new
Section 13.48.295 to the Auburn City Code
Utilities Engineering Manager Tobin provided Council with a presentation
on Ordinance No. 6724, abandoned utility service. The proposed
ordinance would clarify the City Code for water, sewer and storm services.
D. Ordinance No. 6725 (Gaub) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to water
utility, defining equivalent residential unit, and amending Section 13.06.010 of the
Auburn City Code
Utilities Engineering Manager Tobin presented Council with Ordinance No.
6725. The proposed Ordinance would define what an equivalent
residential unit(ERU)is and the standards fora ERU.
E. State-Mandated Shoreline Master Program and Critical Areas (Tate)(10 Minutes)
Staff to present an overview of the proposed changes necessitated from the State-
mandated update to the City's Shoreline Master Program (SMP)and associated
updates to the Crticial Areas Ordinance (Ch. 16.10 ACC)
Senior Planner Gouk provided Council with an update on the Washington
State mandated Shoreline Master Program for Critical areas. The City is
required to update the Critical Areas Ordinance at the same time as the
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Shoreline Master Program. This has been reviewed by the Planning
Commission and will be back before the Planning Commission for a public
hearing later this summer.
Council discussed the buffers from streams and wetlands, required
monitoring of wetlands and impact on the owners of aquifers.
F. Overview of Building Code Compliance (Tate) (15 Minutes)
Staff to present an overview of State and local building and fire codes
Development Service Manager Krum provided Council with an overview
of City of Auburn Building Code compliance, including legacy building
codes. The International Code Council was formed in 1994 and created
the International Building Code. Washington State updates the State
Building Code every three years. The City adopts the State Code and any
amendments every three years. He also reviewed the permit process, the
requirement of builders to meet the code and the process regarding
building code violations.
Deputy Mayor Peloza chaired the remainder of the meeting.
V. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no other discussion items.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. MATRIX
A. Matrix
Council discussed the Matrix and requested to add a discussion on
banning smoking and vaping in City parks and the South King County Bus
Barn.
VIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
APPROVED this 19th day of August, 2019.
BILL PELOZA ,.DEPUTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(hitp://www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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