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CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
July 3, 2017 7:00 PM
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Largo Wales, Bob
Baggett, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout -
Manuel, and Rich Wagner.
Mayor Nancy Backus was in attendance, and the following
department directors and staff members were also present: Parks,
Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Director of Administration
Dana Hinman, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, Assistant Police Chief William Pierson, Innovation
and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Assistant Director of
Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director
of Community Development Services Jeff Tate, and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation — Park & Recreation Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim July 2017 as "Park and Recreation
Month" in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring July
2017 as "Park and Recreation Month" in the city of Auburn to
Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber. Director Faber
displayed slides of "Where in Auburn" Get Your Play On game
where residents play along and locate items correlating to images
on a calendar.
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B. Fireworks Enforcement Update
Assistant Chief, of Police Pierson provided a brief update on
fireworks enforcement in the city. He reported all police shifts will
be at full capacity on the Fourth of July. Sixteen officers will be
handling nothing but fireworks calls. Additionally, six officers will be
at the Muckleshoot fireworks stands and discharge area. The
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe has ensured that their discharge area will
be shut down no later than 2:00 a.m. on July 5th.
III.. APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Revised documents were submitted for Ordinance No. 6656 and Public
Works Project Nos. CP1614 and 1701.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
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
Philip Dawdy 1608 E Republic, Seattle
Mr. Dawdy spoke regarding Ordinance No. 6642.. Mr. Dawdy
indicated he represents KF Industries, a cannabis retailer licensed
by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board and looking
to locate in the city of Auburn. Mr. Dawdy requested the City
Council postpone action on Ordinance No. 6642 to allow additional
time to review the Planning Commission's recommendation to the
City Council. Mr. Dawdy stated he did not understand that the
Planning Commission's recommendation included increasing the
school, parks, playgrounds, and Libraries buffer to a half mile. He
requested additional time to review the record.
David Osgood, 210 Summit Avenue East, Seattle
Mr. Osgood, attorney for KF Investment, requested the City Council
postpone action on Ordinance No. 6642. Mr. Osgood stated the
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board licensed four
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marijuana retailers for the city of Auburn. Mr. Osgood stated his
clients will be the only business subject to the proposed. ordinance.
James Loop, 2635 SW 335th, Federal Way
Mr. Loop stated he is a consultant for KF Industries. He spoke in
favor of a special use permit for the store's proposed location.
Kirk Edwards,
Mr. Edwards, indicated he is managing partner of KF Industries.
Mr. Edwards submitted petitions in support of KF Industries'
proposed store location at 404 Auburn Way South. Mr. Edwards
urged the Council provide a path for him to obtain a license or
obtain a conditional use permit.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Baggett, chair of the Finance ad hoc committee that
reviews claims and payroll vouchers, reported he and Councilmember
Wagner reviewed the payroll vouchers and electronic deposits in the
approximate amount of $2.3 million and claims vouchers and wire
transfers in the amount of approximately $1.8 for the periods June 15 to
June 28, 2017 and July 3rd, respectively. The ad hoc committee
recommends approval of the claims and payroll vouchers as described on
the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember DaCorsi, chair of the ad hoc committee on the selection
of the Deputy Mayor, reported the committee, consisting of himself and
Councilmembers Trout -Manuel and Peloza, will meet next Monday, July
10, 2017. The Committee will be presenting a revised version of the
Committee's recommendations at the July 10, 2017 study session.
Deputy Mayor Wales, chair of the ad hoc committee on the $20.00 car
license fee, reported the ad hoc committee met this evening at 6:00. The
next meeting of the committee is scheduled for August 7, 2017 at 6:00
p.m.
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 June 19, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting
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B. Minutes of the January 11, 2016 City Council Study Session
C. Claims Vouchers
Claims voucher numbers 444328 through 444545 in the amount
of $1,177,900.75 and six wire transfers in the amount of
$608,802.68 and dated July 3, 2017.
D. Payroll Vouchers
Payroll check numbers 537372 through 537401 in the amount of
$703,76:3.46 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,569.626.28 for a grand total of $2,273,389.74 for the period
covering June 15, 2017 to June 28, 2017.
E. Public Works Project No. CP1613
City Council award Contract No. 17-06 to Multifacet Group, LLC. on
their low bid of $225,000.00 plus Washington State sales tax of
$22,500.00 for a total contract price of $247,500.00 for Project No.
CP1613, M&O Facility Building Roofing Replacement Project
F. Public Works Project No. CP1701
City Council award Contract No. 17-23 to West Coast Signal, Inc.,
on their low bid of $65,390.00 for Project No. CP1701, Auburn Way
South Dynamic Message Sign
G. Public Works Project No. CP1614
City Council award Contract No. 17-24 Tucci and Sons on their low
bid of $2,819,191.75 plus Washington State sales tax of
$45,185.30 for a total contract price of $2,864,377.05 for Project
No. CP1614, 2017 Local Street Reconstruction and Preservation
Project
H. Public Works Project No. CP1606
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 3 to Contract No. 17-
04 in the amount of $30,338.44 and accept construction of Project
No. CP1606, Auburn Teen and Community Center (H St . SE
Extension)
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Peloza questioned the use of the sign for Project
CP1701. Mayor Backus responded the sign will be permanent rather
than mobile and will provide alerts regarding events and road
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construction. It is a permanent sign, and the contract is for installation
only.
In response to questions from Councilmember Peloza regarding the
percentage of quantities related to the final pay estimate for Project
CP1606, Assistant Director/City Engineer Gaub explained the contract is a
unit price contract. Staff members estimate the total quantities, but the
City pays actual quantities under the contract. The amounts are within the
overall contingency for the contract.
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. 6642
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 5.20.250, 18.07.020, 18.09.020,
18.21.010, 18.21.020, 18.21.030, 18.23:030, 18.29.050, 18.35.030,
18.42.020, 18.78.020, 18.04.120 of the Auburn City Code and
creating new Sections 18.04.1001, 18.04.1003, 18.04.1005,
18.04.1007, 18.04.1009, 18.04.1011, 18.04.1013, 18.04.1015,
18.04.1017, 18.04.1019, 18.04.1021, 18.04.1023, 18.04.1025,
18.04.1027, 18.04.1029, 1816.046 and a new Chapter 18.59 of
the Auburn City Code relating to marijuana businesses, and
repealing the moratorium established by Ordinance No. 6613
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6642.
Deputy Mayor Wales questioned the number of marijuana retail
stores recommended by the Planning Commission and whether the
address, 404 Auburn Way South, is within one of the zoning
designations that would permit marijuana retailers.
Assistant Director of Community Development Services Tate stated
the Planning Commission's recommendation includes permitting up
to four marijuana retailers in Auburn.
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Assistant Director Tate stated the Planning Commission's
recommendation also includes limiting marijuana related activities
to three zoning designations: C-3, M-1 and M-2 zone. The
address, 404 Auburn Way South, is in the Downtown Urban Center
zone, and is a prohibited use in the Downtown Urban Center zone.
Assistant Director Tate added the Planning Commission held three
separate meetings where staff and the Planning Commission
discussed marijuana related businesses. The Planning
Commission deliberated on a staff recommendation and ultimately
modified the staff recommendation. The Planning Commission
also held a public hearing on June 6, 2017, at which time the
Commission took public testimony and deliberated and voted on its
recommendations.
Assistant Director Tate stated the proposed ordinance contains an
expanded list of uses that require separation from a marijuana
related activity. The Planning Commission also recommended
increasing the distance separations between marijuana related
activities and other types of uses and activities. The
recommendation includes a 2,640 foot (1/4 mile) separation from
some types of uses and a 1,320 foot (1/4 mile) separation from
other types of uses.
In response to a question from Councilmember Peloza, Assistant
Director Tate reported the Planning Commission recommended
Option 2 for buffer/separation requirements/distances, which
includes a 2,640 foot (1/4 mile) separation from some types of uses
and a 1,320 foot (1/4 mile) separation from other types of uses.
Councilmember DaCorsi inquired about the status of the third retail
marijuana business. Mayor Backus advised the third retail
business has not opened. Councilmember DaCorsi inquired
whether the proposed location of the third retail business on
Auburn Way North is in a permitted zoning designation. Assistant
Director Tate recalled the location is in a C-3 zone, but he is insure
whether their proposed location meets the separation requirements
or not.
Councilmember Wagner inquired what uses SF Industries would be
in violation because of the required separation should they locate
at 404 Auburn Way South. Assistant Director Tate stated the site
at 404 Auburn Way South is in the Auburn Downtown Urban
Center and backs up to a residential neighborhood. The proposed
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use is prohibited outright in the Downtown Urban Center regardless
of geographic separation distances.
Councilmember Baggett inquired regarding the possibility of a
conditional use permit. Assistant Director Tate stated the Planning
Commission recommendation does not identify marijuana
businesses, including retail marijuana, as a conditionally allowed
use in the Downtown Urban Center zone.
In response to questions from Deputy Mayor Wales, Assistant
Director Tate advised no permits are on file for renovations at 404
Auburn Way South for the retail marijuana business, but not every
business needs to obtain permits. Staff believe there are areas in
the city where marijuana retail could be sited, but he is unsure
whether there are vacant sites.
Assistant Director Tate advised the state separation standards
contained in the Washington Administrative Code do not include
separation distance to residential areas.
City Attorney Heid directed the Council to Attorney General Opinion
2014 No. 2 and noted other jurisdictions that have added protected
uses and some have prohibited marijuana businesses entirely.
Councilmember DaCorsi expressed concern with the ordinance
and indicated he would not support it.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-2 Councilmembers Baggett and Dacorsi
voted no.
B. Ordinance No. 6656
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6621, the 2017-2018
Biennial Budget Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 6646,
authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2017-2018 Budget as
set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6656.
Ordinance No. 6656 was reviewed at the June 26th Study Session.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5295
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of
Auburn and the City of Pacific for decant facilities usage
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5295.
Resolution No. 5295 was discussed at the June 26th Study
Session.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5303
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the
Washington State Patrol, Pierce County Sheriffs Office, King
County Prosecutor's Office, and the municipalities of Auburn,
Bonney Lake, Federal Way, Lakewood, Tacoma and Tukwila for
the creation of the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task -Force
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5303.
In response to comments from Councilmember Wagner, City
Attorney Heid stated standard penalties are set by law and
penalties are set by the court. Councilmember Wagner stated he
hopes the task force would advocate in the legislature for
appropriate penalties.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Wales reminded that the Fourth of July celebration
will be held at Les Gove Park. Deputy Mayor Wales reported she
met with a representative from MultiCare who is working on
establishing the Allenmore Regional Hospital for Behavioral Health
in Tacoma. Deputy Mayor Wales stated she has asked for a list of
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those agencies who will be contributing to the cost for establishing
the hospital.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the annual
Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Conference in Vancouver,
Washington, where he participated as a member of the AWC's
Federal Legislative Priorities Committee. The 2016-2017 Federal
Legislative Priorities include: closing the online sales tax loophole,
protecting municipal bonds by resisting efforts to remove the
federal tax exemption for municipal bonds; maintaining the
Community Development Block Grant program and restoring
funding at its prior levels, investment in infrastructure, and support
for safe communities.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) Conference in Vancouver. He attended
several sessions including: Chaos to Communication — How to
Navigate the World of News Both Real and Fake, Building
Relationships with Tribal Neighbors, Innovative Community
Engagement Techniques, and Safety in Public Facilities.
Councilmember Holman noted that Councilmember Claude
DaCorsi was elected as a state board member of AWC.
Councilmember Holman also reported that he recently spoke at the
White River Buddhist Temple on community engagement and local
government relations. Councilmember Holman announced the
White River Buddhist Temple's Bon. O'dori event will be held July
22"d. Councilmember Holman also reported on his attendance at
the community picnic at Pioneer Elementary and a meeting with
representatives from US Aviation who are looking for a west coast.
location for a flight training school.
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) Conference in Vancouver, where he
attended substantial training sessions on subjects affecting all
facets of government and issues.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported on her attendance at the
Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Conference in Vancouver
where she toured Vancouver's Main Street and the development
that has occurred there.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the National
League of Cities Conference (NLC) in Cleveland, Ohio.
Councilmember Peloza reported the NLC instituted a dues
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increase, and he attended sessions on economic development,
public safety and infrastructure, and energy, environment and
natural resources. NLC members were urged to challenge the
proposed federal funding cuts, particularly any cuts to the
Community Development Block Grants. Councilmember Peloza
also reported on his attendance at the Metropolitan Water Pollution
Abatement Advisory Committee meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported the Lakeland neighborhood's quarterly
newsletter reports that a Mod Pizza, a new Taco Time and a new
gas station will locate in the Lakeland Town Center area. Mayor
Backus reported on community picnics at Game Farm Park and at
Pioneer Elementary. Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at
an inter -faith roundtable at Auburn Library where participants
discussed the heroin and opioid epidemic and the READY
Program. Mayor Backus also reported on the Town Hall meeting
regarding the heroin and opioid epidemic held at Auburn Avenue
Theater. Mayor Backus assured Council there will not be a safe
injection site in Auburn. Other activities reported on by Mayor
Backus included: Auburn Kids Day, the Auburn Lions Club
installation, the swearing in of Auburn's newest police officer Kyle
Acito, Gildo Rey Elementary families appreciation ceremony,
Scamp Brewing's grand opening and Geaux Brewing's soft
opening. Mayor Backus noted the passing of David A. Clark,
architect, who specialized in municipal buildings, including the
Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse and renovation of the Council
Chambers. Mayor Backus extended congratulations to Debbie
Christian and family on the arrival of her new grandson. Mayor
Backus reminded citizens to be mindful of their safety, their
neighbors, and pets during their celebration of Independence Day
tomorrow.
Xlll. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
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APPROVED THE I?QDAY OF JULY, 2017.
NANCY CKU MAYOR Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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