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Home My WebLink About07-24-2023 AgendaCity Council Study Session P W C D S FA J uly 24, 2023 - 5:30 P M City Hall Council Chambers A GE NDA Watch the meeting L I V E ! Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. I .C A L L TO O R D E R A .P UB L I C PA RT I C I PAT I O N P ublic P articipation The A uburn City Council Study Session Meeting scheduled for Monday, J uly 24 2023 at 5:30 p.m. will be held in person and virtually. Virtual Participation L ink: To view the meeting virtually please click the below link, or call into the meeting at the phone number listed below. The link to the Virtual Meeting is: https://www.youtube.com/user/watchauburn/live/?nomobile=1 To listen to the meeting by phone or Zoom, please call the below number or click the link: Telephone: 253 205 0468 Toll F ree: 888 475 4499 Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81701031080 B .Roll Call I I .A G E ND A MO D I F I C AT I O NS I I I .A NNO UNC E ME NT S , R E P O RT S , A ND P R E S E NTAT I O NS A .K ing County Solid Waste R E+ Presentation (T homas) (20 Minutes) I V.P UB L I C W O R K S A ND C O MMUNI T Y D E V E L O P ME NT D I S C US S I O N I T E MS A .S egale P roperties P resentation (Tate) (30 Minutes) Representatives from S egale P roperties will provide an overview of a sub area planning effort that they intend to initiate in preparation of the completion of their gravel mining operation V.A D J O UR NME NT Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website Page 1 of 36 (http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office. Page 2 of 36 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: King County Solid Waste RE+ Presentation (Thomas) (20 Minutes) Date: June 13, 2023 Department: Finance Attachments: Res olution 5730 - KC Solid Was te RE+ Pledge Solid Waste RE+ Pres entation Re+ Pledge Budget Impact: Administrativ e Recommendation: For discussion only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: The King County Solid Waste Division recently launched RE+, their initiative to reinvent the region's waste management to keep valuable materials in the economy, create green jobs, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. King County's ultimate goal is to have every City in King County to commit to the RE+ pledge. Council's adoption of Resolution 5730 establishes the City's commitment to King County's RE+ pledge. Rev iewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Baldwin Staff:Thomas Meeting Date:July 24, 2023 Item Number: Page 3 of 36 -------------------------------- Resolution No. 5730 July 14, 2023 Page 1 of 2 Rev. 2019 RESOLUTION NO. 5730 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN KING COUNTY’S RE+ PLEDGE WHEREAS, the solid waste division of King County operates multiple facilities for the disposal or recycling of solid waste and household hazardous waste , as well as offering a number of programs and services focused on waste prevention and disposal . It is also the planning authority for the solid waste transfer and disposal system that serves residents and businesses in King County; and WHEREAS, Re+ is one of the programs of the King County solid waste division. The program seeks to minimize waste by keeping valuable materials in use and out of the landfill and thereby reduce emissions and help create opportunities in the green economy; and WHEREAS, the King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan sets a goal to achieve zero waste of resources by 2030; and WHEREAS, King County recognizes the critical role of communities in implementing innovative zero waste and recycling programs and furthering the Re+ mission; and. WHEREAS, King County is requesting that local jurisdictions sign the Re+ pledge, attached as Exhibit A, to show their support for the Re+ vision, which is to reduce the use of single-use items, reuse things that are able to be reused, recycle all remaining items, and rethink the solid waste system. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows: Page 4 of 36 -------------------------------- Resolution No. 5730 July 14, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Rev. 2019 Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute and return the King County Re+ Pledge, attached as Exhibit A. Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and signatures. Dated and Signed: CITY OF AUBURN ____________________________ NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________ Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________ Kendra Comeau, City Attorney Page 5 of 36 King County Solid Waste Division City of Auburn –July 24, 2023 Page 6 of 36 TM Page 7 of 36 Fast Start Actions •Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging and Paper Products •Statewide Organics Policy Legislation •Single-Family Organics Collection •Community Panel •Re+ Grants and City Grants •City/County Collaboration •Non-Residential Food Waste Recycling •Mixed Waste Processing •Innovation Platform and Re+ Circular Economy Grants Page 8 of 36 Estimated Impacts from Re+ Actions Page 9 of 36 Estimated Impacts from Re+ Actions Diversion potential –300k –400k tons per year within King County GHG reduction Estimate –200k –300k MTCO2e annually •Increased spending to implement actions will increase rates •Behavior change •Increase in “green jobs” to process more recyclables Other Considerations Page 10 of 36 Where is King County leading? •Curbside collection of non-organic recyclables •C&D Recycling •Yard waste collection Where is King County lagging? •Weekly organics & recycling collection •Extended Producer Responsibility •Banning food waste heading to landfill 50%54% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 RECYCLING RATES HAVE REMAINED RELATIVELY FLAT FOR NEARLY A DECADE Page 11 of 36 First Year Implementation July 2022 September 2022 November 2022 December 2022 January 2023 February 2023 May 2023 •Start Re+ Presentations to Cities •EMC Research KC Residents Survey •Circular Accelerator Grants Close •NextCycle Circular Accelerator Launch •Finalized City Re+ Pledge •Re+ Plan Final •Legislative Priorities Defined •2nd Re+ City Pledge Approved •ReNew Seed Grants Closed •KCC Approves Compost Procurement Ordinance •Legislative Session: EPR Focus •Renew Grants Awarded •SF Organics Survey •Re+ Launch •Juno MWP Pilot & Tour March-April 2023 •City Grants Launched •Accelerator Pitch Showcase June 2023 •30 City Presentations •19 Re+ Pledges February 2022 •NextCycle WA Grant Program Launch Page 12 of 36 Re+ Launched –February 2023 •Plan launched in November •Media event in February •Re+ community panel appointed •$2.3 million Circular Economy grants •15 seed ‘renew’ grants finalized •13 City Re+ pledges signed •NextCycle accelerator launched •Mixed Waste Processing pilot launched •WA Organics Legislation passed 2022 •Food scraps policy survey launched •City Grant Program is Live Page 13 of 36 King County Resident Survey -EMC A B C DSpring 2022 EMC Research Contract June Phone/Digital Interviews July In Depth Interviews August Survey Complete Page 14 of 36 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging and Paper Products HB 1133 –Sponsored by Representative Liz Berry •Included a "bottle bill" •Will come back in 2024 Summer/Fall 2022 Partner Meetings, Internal Discussion January 2023 WRAP ACT February 2023 Staff in Olympia March 2023 WRAP Act Dies on Cutoff R E C E N T M I L E S T O N E S Page 15 of 36 Statewide Organics •Washington Organics Management Law (HB 1799)passed in March 2022 requiring diversion of organic materials away from landfill disposal •4 channels to do so: Prevention, Collection, Processing, Markets •Preventing food waste •Creating compost •Instead of landfilling organic materials, we reduce methane emissions by: December 2022 Compost Procurement Ordinance passes March-June 2023 Embed policy into County contracts July 2023 New team member joins Organics Team January 2024 Launch business technical assistance R E C E N T M I L E S T O N E S •Building healthy, resilient soils •Getting food to people experiencing hunger Page 16 of 36 Single Family Organics •Better understand how residents currently manage food waste •Better understand factors that affect curbside service use o Understanding cost as a barrier and how to mitigate it o Home composting and other management practices •Get feedback on potential policy options •Solicit other ideas residents may have for promoting food waste diversion A B C DFeb -April Online Survey May –June Focus Groups July Open Meeting Q3 Results & Recommendations Page 17 of 36 Juno Mixed Waste Processing Project February 2023 May June-Aug July- December •King County Waste Processed at the Juno Facility •End of Waste Processing •Juno Staff & Advisory Committee Tour •Evalute and Report on Juno Test Run •Develop Next Steps for Mixed Waste Processing Page 18 of 36 NextCycle WA •Statewide program initiated by King County SWD to support businesses, community- based organizations and individuals working to expand the circular economy in Washington State •Launched in February 2022:www.nextcyclewashington.com •NextCycle Washington provides mentoring,networking and access to funding pathways to help circular businesses and projects grow and thrive A B C DFebruary 2022 NextCycle Launch Sept. 2022 Circular Accelerator Launch January 2023 Renew Seed Grants Launch Future Transfer to State Department of Ecology Page 19 of 36 Re+ Grants •By the end of the current biennium, we will have invested over $4 million in projects that increase the prevention, reuse, and recycling of material •$2 million in funding for private, non-profit, and public entities •14 funded projects •Re+ Circular Economy Grant April 2022 Re+ Circular Economy Grant launched April 2023 Re+ City Grant launched July 2023 New team member joins Organics Team Q1 2024 Launch Re+ Circular Economy Grant cycle 2 R E C E N T M I L E S T O N E S •$300k for King County cities •Joint-city projects encouraged •Currently evaluating proposals •Re+ City Grant Page 20 of 36 Community Panel •The Re+ Community Panel began in March 2022 and currently has 11 active members •The Panel meets once per month •Important topics covered include: •Equity Framework –how does King County measure progress •City Grants –5 panel members sit on the City Grants Evaluation Committee •Community Panel expansion Page 21 of 36 City –County Collaboration A B C DJune 2022 City Outreach Plan Complete July 2022 First City Presentation October 2022 First Re+ Pledge Signed June 2023 30+ Presentations, 20 Pledges Page 22 of 36 Next Steps •Identify first major policy to work towards implementing countywide •EPR for Packaging & Paper Products –engagement with impacted parties and community in the interim and prepare for the 2024 Legislative Session •SF Organics –synthesize public feedback and create policy recommendation •Statewide Organics –hire/onboard new Organics team member; join HB 1799 Part Two workgroup (start July 2023); continue compost procurement implementation •NextCycle WA –finalize and review the first iteration of the program & ensure smooth transition of program management to Dept. of Ecology •Re+ Grants –finalize the first cycle of the Re+ City Grant and continue review and planning for Re+ Circular Economy Grant cycle 2 Page 23 of 36 Thank You! For additional information please contact: Amy Ockerlander King County Solid Waste Division Government Relations Administrator aockerlander@kingcounty.gov (206) 263-6701 Page 24 of 36 Climate Change is an urgent challenge, with far-reaching current and future impacts to our environment, public health, and economy. King County’s Re+ program aims to divert recoverable material from the landﬁ ll which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a circular economy. Based on the 2019 Waste Characterization study up to 70% of what ends up in our landﬁ ll could be composted, reused and recycled. Reclaiming these items and repurposing them through recycling or composting will help us reach King County’s zero waste goals. Implementing Re+ will ensure that we are keeping true to our commitments to reduce climate impacts, conserve resources, and create a healthier environment for our communities by keeping valuable materials out of the landﬁ ll and in use as long as possible. Re+ is a roadmap for making that change. Our approach aims to reinvent the current waste management system to be more resilient, equitable, and cost-effective through strategies necessary to meet our 2030 goal of zero food waste and zero waste of reusable resources. Key actions include identifying new ways of processing organics and recycling, developing recycling markets for organics, paper and plastic, and a community panel to engage historically underrepresented and adversely impacted community members to help guide future outcomes. These new markets will create local jobs in the private sector, help build the green economy and ensure a just and equitable impact on the members of our community. Re+ builds on the important work that many of our partners, including cities, the Port of Seattle, businesses, non-proﬁ ts, community members, and the County are already doing to reduce contributions to climate change. WHEREAS, climate change is an urgent challenge, with far-reaching current and future impacts to our environment, public health, and economy; and WHEREAS, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated globally from the production, transport, use, and disposal of goods, foods, and services consumed in King County are a major part of our communities’ climate footprint and are more than locally generated GHG emissions; and WHEREAS, King County and K4C partners are measuring, reporting, and developing new strategies to reduce consumption-related GHG emissions; and WHEREAS, supporting the Re+ effort will help focus our joint effort and responsibility to make progress toward reducing local GHG emissions by increasing waste prevention and recycling, laying the foundation for developing a circular economy; and Re+ Pledge Page 25 of 36 WHEREAS, we recognize that the success of Re+ will require collaboration between King County, local jurisdictions, tribes, businesses, community-based organizations, and others; and WHEREAS, the Re+ Program is consistent with, consolidates, and accelerates progress towards achieving the approved goals and strategies of the 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan, the 2019 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, and the Joint Climate Action Commitment of the King County Cities Climate Collaborative (K4C) in relation to the County’s zero-waste goals; and WHEREAS, we will work with the County to identify ways to enhance our efforts to achieve the vision of Re+ with implementation support from the County including competitive grants, model language for countywide program and policy implementation, and technical support; and WHEREAS, as a core component of this important work we must engage in ways that are fair, equitable and inclusive for those who are historically under-represented and have been disproportionately impacted by the status quo in our communities. Now, therefore, we pledge our support for the shared vision that Re+ represents and look forward to collaborating to see this vision become reality. Signed this ____________ day of _____________ , _______ , by Alternate Formats Available 206-477-4466 • TTY Relay 711 Name, Title on behalf of Jurisdiction Page 26 of 36 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Segale Properties Presentation (Tate) (30 Minutes) Date: July 18, 2023 Department: Community Development Attachments: Presentation Budget Impact: Current Budget: $0 Proposed Revision: $0 Revised Budget: $0 Administrativ e Recommendation: For information only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: Representatives of Segale Properties would like to provide information about their existing, long standing mining operation and their intentions to start planning for what happens once the mining operation concludes. Segale Properties has expressed interest in initiating a sub area planning process. This area is already designated in the City’s Comprehensive Plan as a designated sub area where it is a priority to establish and adopt a formal specific sub area plan for the site. Rev iewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Brown Staff:Tate Meeting Date:July 24, 2023 Item Number: Page 27 of 36 Stuck River Road Mt. Rainer Vista Sub-Area Planning July 2023 Page 28 of 36 July 2023 Auburn Pit Redevelopment | Stuck River Road/Mt. Rainier Vista Sub-Area Planning 2 Segale Properties | Who We Are The Segale family is a fourth-generation, family-owned real estate company. •Segale owns and operates a diverse mix of commercial, industrial, residential, agricultural, and natural resource properties across Washington State, including the Auburn Pit, which has been in operation for over 40 years. •Auburn Pit mining operations are expected to close in 3-5 years when available aggregate supply is forecasted to be exhausted and reclamation work begins. •Segale is initiating the next step of the City’s sub-area planning process to help guide reclamation and re- development of the Auburn Pit site. •Segale has a history of being a good land steward and thoughtful community partner in jurisdictions where their land portfolio is located. Page 29 of 36 July 2023 Auburn Pit Redevelopment | Stuck River Road/Mt. Rainier Vista Sub-Area Planning 3 Existing Conditions Auburn Pit | Segale Ownership •Segale ownership outlined in yellow is approximately 876-acres, entire sub- area is similar in size to Lakeland Hills. •Segale is majority landowner in the Stuck River Road and Mt. Rainier Vista planning areas. •Segale Properties is seeking to advance sub-area planning from designated to adopted status to prepare for re- development. Page 30 of 36 July 2023 Auburn Pit Redevelopment | Stuck River Road/Mt. Rainier Vista Sub-Area Planning 4 Sub-Area Planning Areas Stuck River Road: The potential land uses listed in Comp Plan include residential, commercial, institutional and recreational. Light Industrial also potentially appropriate if in industrial or business park. Development should not occur until adequate public facilities are available. Mount Rainier Vista: The Primary objective to protect Coal Creek Springs with surrounding development; No stormwater infiltration allowed. Less dense/ intense residential use envisioned. Urban level street improvements needed to 53rd Street by developer. Page 31 of 36 July 2023 Auburn Pit Redevelopment | Stuck River Road/Mt. Rainier Vista Sub-Area Planning 5 Current Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Map Page 32 of 36 July 2023 Auburn Pit Redevelopment | Stuck River Road/Mt. Rainier Vista Sub-Area Planning 6 Re-Development Opportunities •Opportunity to create a large mixed-use master planned development with significant residential density, commercial/retail “town center”, regional park development and associated trail system, new school sites, and opportunities for professional office and employment uses. o Project of this size and scale could help Auburn address new housing provision challenges handed down by the state. •Opportunity to create a large master planned industrial park to support on-going demand for light industrial uses and manufacturing opportunities within the City. o Project could support parks and trails for the community as well as provide for a significant amount of new industrial/manufacturing opportunities, becoming a future employment center, and providing the City a long-term land supply to support the region’s important aerospace manufacturing and logistics industries. Page 33 of 36 July 2023 Auburn Pit Redevelopment | Stuck River Road/Mt. Rainier Vista Sub-Area Planning 7 Re-development Barriers •Significant transportation improvements are necessary for any project of substantial intensity. •Existing PM peak hour capacity on bridge crossings are approximately 250 trips. •New bridges and road widening work on key roadways would also be necessary for any re-use of increased intensity over current uses. •Potential cost of necessary transportation improvement projects are not feasible to be undertaken by a single developer. Page 34 of 36 July 2023 Auburn Pit Redevelopment | Stuck River Road/Mt. Rainier Vista Sub-Area Planning 8 Potential Solutions to Infrastructure Barriers •Re-develop the site to a use that is much less intense in terms of trip generation and infrastructure demand. •Utilize new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) opportunity in the state to pay for up to $200 million in necessary infrastructure improvements. •Through the planning process, balance the intensity of future re-development with forecasted TIF funds, grants, and other funding to help finance key necessary off-site infrastructure improvements. •TIF study necessary as planning effort advances. Page 35 of 36 Milestone Dates •Approval of tentative draft three-party agreement language August 2023. •City to publish RFP and scope of work in August 2023. •Select consultant team to begin sub-area planning work October 2023. •Complete sub-area planning effort and associated SEPA/EIS work by September 2025 with City adoption by December 2025. July 2023 Auburn Pit Redevelopment | Stuck River Road/Mt. Rainier Vista Sub-Area Planning 9 Sub-Area Planning Steps •Meeting(s)with City Council and Planning Commission to define project in July 2023. •Scope of Work for Planning Effort and SEPA/EIS process being finalized by City. •Draft three-party agreement underway; Directs communication and project management protocols between Segale, City of Auburn and selected planning/SEPA consultant. Planning Effort Kick-Off Page 36 of 36