MINUTES PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 1045 Tacoma, WA 98402 Voice: (253) 798-7777 - FAX: (253) 798-7509 - Toll-Free: (800) 992-2456 - TDD: (253) 798-4018 www.piercecountywa.org/council (Note: These minutes are not verbatim. Audio recordings are available upon request.) I. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Pierce County Council was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by Chair McDonald. 11. Roll Call Councilmembers Present: Stan Flemming, Connie Ladenburg, Jim McCune, Joyce McDonald, Douglas G. Richardson, and Rick Talbert. Dan Roach arrived after roll call. Council Staff Present: Jeff Cox, Deputy Legal Counsel; Amy Cruver, Councilmember Assistant; Denise Johnson, Clerk of the Council; Tammi Lewis, Councilmember Assistant; Susan Long, Administrator for Legal and Operations; Alice Sniffen, Councilmember Assistant; Thomas Swanson, Councilmember Assistant; and Hugh Taylor, Senior Legislative Analyst. There were approximately 40 visitors present. Ill. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag The pledge was led by McDonald, followed by a Moment of Silence in tribute to our men and women in the Military. IV. Approval of Agenda Talbert moved approval of the agenda; motion seconded and passed on a voice vote. V. Consent Agenda No final action on any Ordinance or Resolution was taken under this Section. a. Approval of Minutes b. Action on Ordinances (refer, set date of hearing) 1. Proposal No. 2013-12, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Relating to Contracting Indebtedness; Providing for the Issuance of Not To Exceed $35,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of Limited Tax General Obligation
Page 2 of 7 Bonds, 2013, Series A, of the County for the Purpose of Providing Funds to Pay the Cost of Financing the Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, Operating Maintaining, Remodeling, Repairing and Re-Equipping a Portion of the South Sound 9-1-1 Emergency Communication System and Facilities Infrastructure and Pay the Costs of Issuance and Sale of Such Bonds; Establishing a Bond Redemption Fund; Fixing or Setting Parameters With Respect to Certain Terms and Covenants of the Bonds; Appointing the Director of the Budget and Finance Department as the County's Designated Representative to Approve the Final Terms of the Sale and Issuance of the Bonds and to Take Certain Other Actions with Respect to the Issuance of the Bonds; and Setting an Effective Date. Sponsored by: Councilmembers Joyce McDonald, Douglas G. Richardson, Rick Talbert and Stan Flemming Department contact person: Gary Robinson, Budget and Finance, (253) 798-7450 Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304 For referral to the Rules and Operations Committee Date of final Council hearing: May 14, 2013 2. Proposal No. 2013-21, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Declaring Certain County Owned Real Property Situated in and Near the Town of Wilkeson within Pierce County, Listed on Exhibit A, as Surplus; and Authorizing the County Executive to Pursue Disposition by Transfer of Said Properties to the Town of Wilkeson, Pursuant to Chapter 2.110 of the Pierce County Code, Property Management. Sponsored by: Councilmembers Joyce McDonald and Rick Talbert Department contact person: Hollie Rogge, Parks and Recreation, (253) 798-4252 Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304 For referral to the Rules and Operations Committee Date of final Council hearing: May 7,2013 c. Action on Resolutions (refer, set date of hearing) 1. Proposal No. R2013-13, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Related to Flood Hazard Area Regulations and Flood Recovery; Requesting the Planning and Land Services Department and the Public Works and Utilities Department to Develop Certain Amendments to Title 18E of the Pierce County Code, "Development Regulations - Critical Areas," to Allow for the Expedited Removal of Flood Sediment and Debris from Agricultural and Other Lands, Agricultural Composting with the Floodway, the Construction of Flow-Through Nonresidential Agricultural Buildings in the Floodway, and to Reduce Structural Elevation Requirements within the Flood Fringe to One Foot Above Base Flood Elevation Consistent with the Recommendations of the Pierce County Rivers Flood Hazard Management Plan; Requesting Required Environmental Analysis Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act; Requesting that the Amendments be Forwarded to the Planning
Page 3 of 7 Commission for Consideration by a Date Certain; and Requesting the Development of a Flood Recovery Protocol. Sponsored by: Councilmembers Dan Roach and Stan Flemming Council contact person: Hugh Taylor, (253) 798-3665 Committee recommendation: Do Pass at Economic and Infrastructure Development on March 26, 2013 Date of final Council hearing: April 23, 2013 d. Action on Grant Applications/Awards 1. SAMHSA - Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity e. Other Items Talbert moved approval of the Consent Agenda; motion seconded and passed on a roll call vote of seven to zero. VI. Messages from Executive/Judges/Prosecuting Attorney 1. A message from the Executive transmitting the following Ordinance, which was approved and signed on March 25, 2013, was read into the record: Ordinance No. 2012-53s, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting the "Pierce County Rivers Flood Hazard Management Plan" (Flood Plan); Including it as a Comprehensive Planning Document in Chapter 19D.60 of the Pierce County Code (PC C); Repealing the "Puyallup River Basin Comprehensive Flood Control Management Plan, 1991 "; Adopting Findings of Fact; Initiating Amendments to County Codes Necessary to Implement the Flood Plan; and Commending Members of the Flood Plan Advisory Committee for Their Dedication and Assistance in Development of the Flood Plan. 2. A message from the Executive transmitting the following Ordinance, which was approved and signed on March 26, 2013, was read into the record : Ordinance No. 2013-1, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Declaring Certain County-Owned Real Property as Surplus, Located Near Burnham Drive Between 115th Street Northwest and 123rd Street Northwest, at Approximately 61st Avenue Northwest in the City of Gig Harbor; and Authorizing the County Executive to Pursue Disposal of the Property, Pursuant to Chapter 2.110 of the Pierce County Code.
Page 4 of 7 VII. Proclamations, Awards, and/or Appointments to Boards and Commissions Proposal No. R2013-32, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council and Executive Recognizing and Congratulating the Emerald Ridge High School Jaguars as the 2013 Washington State 4A Gymnastics Champions. Talbert moved adoption; motion seconded. The Clerk read the title into the record. Roach read the Proclamation into the record in its entirety. The Chair recognized the Emerald Ridge High School gymnasts and Coaches Bobbie Jones and Briana Howell. Jones addressed the Council. The Chair called for public testimony; there was no response. The Chair called for Councilmember comments; Ladenburg and Roach provided comments. The question was called; the Proposal was adopted on a roll call vote of seven to zero. VIII. Ordinances Proposal No. 2012-63, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Chapters 4A.10 and 4A.40 of the Pierce County Code, "Impact Fees - General Requirements," and "Traffic Impact Fees," to Add Language and Definitions; Clarifying Language to Reflect Current Traffic Impact Fee Processes and Procedures; Updating Language to Make it Consistent with Amendments to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Made by the 2011 State Legislature; Simplifying the Traffic Impact Fee Rate Table; and Setting an Effective Date. Talbert moved adoption; motion seconded. The Clerk read the title into the record. Taylor spoke to the Staff report. A copy of the Staff report is included in the Ordinance file. Taylor explained that Ramiro Chavez, Public Works and Utilities, is available for questions; no questions were asked of Chavez. Taylor responded to Councilmember questions. Chavez spoke to the Proposal. The Chair called for public testimony. Public Testimony: Catherine Rudolph, Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors, testified. The Chair called for Councilmember comments; there was no response. McDonald provided final comments. The question was called; the Proposal was passed on a roll call vote of seven to zero.
April 9, 201 3 Page 5 of 7 Proposal No. 2013-3, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Finding the Proposed Non-Exclusive Telecommunications Franchise to Level 3 Communications, LLC, for a Telecommunications Network in Pierce County, to Be in the Public Interest; Setting Forth Terms and Conditions Accompanying the Granting of the Franchise; Providing for the Regulation of Construction, Operation, Maintenance, and Use of the System; Prescribing Remedies for the Violation of the Provisions of the Franchise; and Authorizing the County Executive to Enter into the Franchise Agreement. Talbert moved adoption; motion seconded. The Clerk read the title into the record. Cox provided the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee report and explained the Proposal. The Chair called for questions of staff; there was no response. AI Rose, Executive's Office, spoke to the Proposal. The Chair called for public testimony; there was no response. The Chair called for Councilmember comments; there was no response. The question was called; the Proposal was passed on a roll call vote of seven to zero. Proposal No. 2013-9, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Vacating a Portion of 124th Street East Right-of-Way in the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 19 North, Range 4 East of the Willamette Meridian, Located in the Puyallup Area. Talbert moved adoption; motion seconded. The Clerk read the title into the record. Taylor provided the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee report. Taylor explained that Brian Stacey, Public Works and Utilities, is available for questions; no questions were asked of Stacey. Taylor responded to Councilmember questions. The Chair called for public testimony; there was no response. The Chair called for Councilmember comments; there was no response. The question was called ; the Proposal was passed on a roll call vote of seven to zero. IX. Resolutions Proposal No. R2013-20, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Initiating Vacation and Road Closure Proceedings for a Portion of 180th Street East in the Frederickson Area; and Requesting that the County Engineer Prepare an Engineer's Report and Recommendation to the Council Regarding Said Vacation and Closure. Talbert moved adoption; motion seconded. The Clerk read the title into the record. Taylor provided a PowerPoint presentation on the vacation and road closure request. A copy of the presentation material is included in the Resolution file. Taylor and Stacey responded to Councilmember questions.
Page 6 of 7 Denise Dyer, Economic Development, spoke to the Proposal. Chris David, James Hardie Company, responded to Councilmember questions. Kevin Yelle, James Hardie Company, addressed the Council. The Chair called for public testimony. Public Testimony: Kit Mattson; Marianne Lincoln; and David Randles testified. Randles to respond to Councilmember questions and Taylor spoke to the extension of 50 th Avenue East. The Chair continued public testimony: Frank Zawlslak, Pacwest Broker; and Susan Suess, Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County, testified. The Chair called for public testimony; there was no response. The Chair called for Councilmember comments; McCune responded. The question was called; the Proposal was adopted on a roll call vote of seven to zero. Proposal No. R2013-30, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Setting the Date of an Evening Council Meeting in Council District No. 3 for Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., at Pierce County Fire District No. 21 - Graham Fire and Rescue, 23014 70th Avenue East, Graham, Washington. Talbert moved adoption; motion seconded. The Clerk read the title into the record. Long explained the Proposal. The Chair called for public testimony; there was no response. The Chair called for Councilmember comments; there was no response. The question was called; the Proposal was adopted on a roll call vote of seven to zero. X. Other Business/Announcements XI. Citizens' Forum Mariann Lincoln addressed the Council.
Page 7 of 7 XII. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:19 p.m. Attest:.~~~ ~'~~~ Denise D. Johnson, lerk of the Council Approved: Date Approved