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Home My WebLink About11-25-2019 Minutes City Council Study Session Muni Services SFA ' November 25, 2019 - 5:30 PM CITY OF * City Hall Council Chambers RNAGENDA Watch the meeting video WASHINGTON Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. I. CALL TO ORDER Councilmember Brown called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn. A. Roll Call Councilmembers present: Larry Brown, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Yolanda Trout-Manuel and Largo Wales. Deputy Mayor Bill Peloza and Councilmember Bob Baggett were excused. Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff members were present:Assistant City Attorney Doug Ruth, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Candis Martinson, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Administration Dana Hinman,Assistant Director of Engineering Jacob Sweeting, Planning Services Manager Jeff Dixon, Senior Planner Anthony Avery, Right-of-Way Specialist Amber Price, Senior Transportation Planner Cecile Malik, Chief City Prosecutor Harry Boesche,Assistant Finance Director Kevin Fuhrer, Real Property Analyst Josh Arndt,Airport Manager Tim Mensonides, Police Commander Daniel O'Neil,Assistant Police Chief Mark Callier, and Deputy City Clerk Teresa Mattingly. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS There were no announcements, reports or presentations. III. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION A. King County Metro Presentation of Mobility Plan and Service Changes (Gaub)(15 Minutes) Planner Malik introduced Natalie Westford and Jeremy Victor from King County Metro who presented Council with an update on the Renton, Kent, Auburn Area Mobility Plan. They discussed the proposed changes to the transit services in Auburn, the RapidRide I Line, community engagement, mobility needs, bus routes, next steps and requested a letter of support Page 1 of 5 from the City of Auburn for the proposed changes. Council discussed the potential impacts that Initiative 976 may have on King County Metro and was in consensus with providing a letter of support. B. King County Metro Presentation of RapidRide I Line Preferred Alignment and Progress (Gaub)(15 Minutes) Planner Malik introduced RapidRide Program Director Hannah McIntosh and I Line Project Manager Greg McKnight from King County Metro, who presented Council with an update on the RapidRide I Line project. They discussed the needs and benefits of the I Line, budget, routes, community engagement, passenger facilities and amenities, next steps and requested a letter of support for the proposed changes from the City of Auburn. Council discussed providing a letter of support. C. Ordinance No. 6753 (Gross)(5 Minutes) Making penalties for drug crimes consistent with state law, and amending sections 9.22.010 and 9.22.020 of the Auburn City Code City Prosecutor Boesche presented Council with information on making penalties for drug crimes consistent with state law. D. Ordinance No. 6745 (Tate)(10 Minutes) Amending sections 19.02.115, 19.02.120, 19.02.130 and 19.02.140 of the Auburn City Code relating to school impact fees Manager Dixon and Planner Avery presented Council with an update on the 2020 School Impact Fees. Planner Avery discussed how the fees are accessed, the goal to match Pierce County School Impact fees and the recommended fees for single family and multifamily dwellings. E. Ordinance No. 6746 (Tate)(15 Minutes) Adopting 2019 Annual Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendments, and adopting corresponding rezones related to certain map amendments Planner Avery presented Council with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Annual Amendments and provided an overview of the Comprehensive Plan, the types of amendments that can be made, this year's docket and next steps. F. Ordinance No. 6749 (Tate)(5 Minutes) Removing administrative fees from City Code, and amending section 5.20.030 of the Auburn City Code Director Tate presented Council with information on removing administrative fees from the Auburn City Code and the benefits of placing them in the City's master fee schedule. Page 2 of 5 G. Ordinance No. 6731 (Gaub)(5 Minutes) Renewal of a franchise for Astound Broadband, LLC, with amendments Specialist Price presented Council with an update on the proposed renewal of Franchise Agreement No. FRN19-0015 with Astound Broadband, LLC for an additional five year period. H. ADA Transition Plan (Gaub)(10 Minutes) Assistant Director Sweeting and Planner Malik provided Council with an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Transition Plan and discussed the program goals, level of ADA compliance,ADA criteria for ramps, types of pedestrian crossings, existing and new policies, the plan to achieve full ADA compliance and next steps. I. 3rd Quarter 2019 Financial Report(Thomas)(15 Minutes) Councilmember Brown called for a 5 minute recess at 6:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. Director Thomas reviewed the 3rd Quarter 2019 Financial Report and discussed the General Fund Revenue, primary revenue sources and expenditures by department. J. Ordinance No. 6751 (Thomas)(15 Minutes) Authorizing amendments to the City of Auburn 2019-2020 budget Director Thomas reviewed Budget Amendment No. 5 to the 2019-2020 budget and discussed proposed changes, realigning revenue sources, capital project budgets and adjusting the 2020 beginning fund balance. K. Ordinance No. 6752 (Thomas)(10 Minutes) Authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2019-2020 budget Director Thomas reviewed Budget Amendment No. 4 for the 2019-2020 budget and discussed project funding requests, the 2020 ending fund balances, and next steps. L. Resolution No. 5463 (Hinman)(5 Minutes) Authorizing the Mayor to execute amendments to certain Auburn Municipal Airport land leases relating to the implementation of the 2020 fair market value lease rate adjustment Analyst Arndt and Airport Manager Tim Mensonides presented Council with an update on the six land leases that are subject to a Fair Market Value adjustment in 2020 at the Auburn Municipal Airport.Analyst Arndt discussed the proposed step increase and the impact it will have on individual tenants at the Auburn Municipal Airport. Council confirmed that the tenants have been advised of the rate increase and when it will go into effect. Page 3 of 5 M. Resolution No. 5474 (Hinman)(5 Minutes) Endorsing the Sound Cities Association 2020 State Legislative Agenda Director Hinman presented Council with an update on endorsing the Sound Cities Association 2020 State Legislative Agenda. Council discussed the importance of expanding the Housing Trust Fund. N. Resolution No. 5475 (Hinman)(10 Minutes) Adopting the 2020 State and Federal Legislative Agendas Director Hinman reviewed the 2020 State and Federal Legislative Agenda and discussed legislative priorities including; streamline sales tax mitigation, condo law reform, strengthening the state public records act, SCORE reimbursements, and local infrastructure investments. Council discussed the State Legislative Priorities, public safety, SCORE funding, affordable housing and the importance of advocating forAubum's needs. IV. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS A. AVHS Board Update (Thomas)(10 Minutes) AVHS Board Update Assistant Director Fuhrer provided Council with an update on the Auburn Valley Human Society and discussed total animal intakes and outcomes, pet licensing, and fund raising events. B. 2019 Fireworks Update (Pierson)(15 Minutes) Commander O'Neil and Assistant Chief Caillier presented Council with an update on fireworks and discussed the difference between infractions and citations, times when fireworks can be sold and discharged, fireworks ban versus state law, challenges to arrest, prosecution and enforcement, what neighboring cities do and 2020 recommendations. Council confirmed that Auburn is the only City with a reservation in their jurisdiction and discussed the difference between a civil and criminal infraction and the option of being able to issue an infraction or a citation. C. Resolution No. 5473 (Faber)(10 Minutes) Naming of two Public Parks in the Kersey 3 Development of the City of Auburn Director Faber presented Council with an update on naming two public parks in the Kersey 3 Development to "Evergreen" and "Edgeview Park". V. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS There was no other discussion items. Page 4 of 5 VI. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VII. MATRIX A. Matrix No changes were made to the Matrix. VIII.ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m. APPROVED this 16th day of December, 2019. e br(4,11\ BILL PELOZA, DEPUTY MAYOR Teresa Mattingly, Deputy City Clerk Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website (http://www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office. Page 5 of 5