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Home My WebLink About10-03-2022 Minutes City Council Meeting * .,�.--}� c October 3, 2022 - 7:00 PM CITY OF ---'� - * City Hall Council Chambers --------u- MINUTES --- Watch the meeting LIVE! 1--``-'" WASHINGTON Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. I. CALL TO ORDER II. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their immense contributions to our state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as Washingtonians. Ill. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1. Public Participation The meeting was held virtually and in-person. A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. Roll Call • Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett, Kate Baldwin, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Steams and Yolanda Trout-Manuel. Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Real Estate Manager Josh Arndt, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Development Services Manager Jason Krum, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis, Business Systems Analyst Jonathan Barbano, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell were in Chambers. V. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Mayor's Proclamation regarding Mental Illness Awareness Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Indigenous Peoples' Day were added to the agenda. Council received an updated version of Page 1 of 6 Resolution No. 5685 prior to the meeting. A. Mayor's Proclamation-Mental Illness Awareness Week Mayor Backus read and proclaimed the Week of October 2nd as Mental Illness Awareness Week. Robin Hinz from the South King County National Alliance on Mental Illness accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. B. Mayor Proclamation- Domestic Violence Awareness Month Mayor Backus read and proclaimed the month of October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. C. Mayor's Proclamation- Indigenous Peoples' Day Mayor Backus read and proclaimed October 10, 2022 as Indigenous Peoples' Day in the City of Aubum. Councilmember Chris Stearns thanked the Mayor for her support of Indigenous Peoples' Day. VI. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE D. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. 1. The public can participate in-person or submit written comments in advance. Janet King provided written comments regarding homeless encampments. Virginia Haugan 2503 R Street SE,Auburn Ms. Haugan spoke regarding Resolution No. 5685. E. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council to review. VII. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the City Council, if any. 1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baggett) Councilmember Baggett, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported he and Councilmember Baldwin have reviewed the claims Page 2 of 6 and payroll vouchers described on the agenda this evening and recommended their approval. VIII. 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 September 19, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting B. Minutes of the September 26, 2022 Study Session Meeting C. Claims Voucher(Thomas) Claims voucher list dated October 3, 2022 which includes voucher numbers 469583 through 469731, in the amount of$5,238,691.74 and three wire transfers in the amount of$744,088.81 D. Payroll Voucher(Thomas) Payroll check numbers 539415 through 539420 in the amount of$627,008.35, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,348,341.08 for a grand total of $2,975,349.43 for the period covering September 15, 2022 to September 28, 2022 E. Setting the Date for Public Hearing for Sprint Communications Company, L.P. Franchise Agreement City Council to set the date for a Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No. FRN21- 0003 for Sprint Communications Company, L.P.for a Telecommunications Franchise F. Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan City Council to set the date for a Public Hearing for the City of Aubum's Community Development Block Grant 2022 Annual Action Plan Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. X. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. Xl. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6881 (Thomas) An Ordinance adding a new section to Chapter 3.23 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) Page 3 of 6 imposing a Transportation Benefit District(TBD) Sales and Use Tax authorized by RCW 84.55 and RCW 36.73 Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to approve Ordinance No. 6881. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Ordinance No. 6886 (Caillier/Comeau) An Ordinance amending Section 9.24.020 of the Auburn City Code, and repealing Section 9.24.030 of the Auburn City Code related to the designation and enforcement of anti-drug emphasis areas in the City Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to approve Ordinance No. 6886. Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to amend Section No.4 of Ordinance No. 6886 to include "the City shall conduct an equity analysis of the impact of this ordinance". The Council discussed if the amendment is for an analysis of future data or to compile data from the past, and if there would be a one-time or ongoing analysis. MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Council discussed the ordinance emphasizing the City's commitment to safety in the community. MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XII. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5680 (Gaub) A Resolution approving a material change policy as it relates to the Auburn Transportation Benefit District funded projects Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5680. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Resolution No. 5681 (Comeau) A Resolution amending the City of Auburn Fee Schedule to adjust for 2023 fees Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5681. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Resolution No. 5685 (Comeau) Page 4 of 6 A Resolution approving and ratifying the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Auburn and Multicare for Real Property Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5685. Council discussed the funding for the purchase, the budgeting process, and the use of the property. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 D. Resolution No. 5686 (Hinman) A Resolution adopting the 2023 State Legislative Agenda Councilmember Stearns moved and Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5686. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XIII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj reported he attended a session of the Civics Academy and the Mexican Independence Day celebration. Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the Boeing Additive Manufacturing event and a White River Valley Museum fundraiser. Councilmember Mulenga reported she will be attending the Valley Regional Fire Authority Budget Meetings over the next two weeks. Councilmember Stearns reported he is a representative on the National League of Cities (NLC) Indigenous Municipal Officials Organization, he noted the group has lobbied to have full constituency rights with NLC which has been granted. Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she met with the Auburn School District regarding the "Handle with Care" program, and attended the National League of Cities Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO)group meeting. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported she attended the National League of Cities Mayors exchange; the Boeing Additive Manufacturing event; a meeting with King County Executive Dow Constantine, Kent Mayor Ralph and Renton Mayor Pavone to discuss behavioral health services; the Annual Employee Luncheon; a meeting with April Putney and Kent Mayor Ralph to discuss Page 5 of 6 homelessness intervention funding and met with Fred Meyer area businesses regarding emphasis patrols. XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. APPROVED this 17th day of October, 2022. N NCY BA' S�, MShawn Campbell, ity 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 6 of 6