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Home My WebLink About03-26-2018 Untitled]k CITY OF AUBURN WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER City Council Study Session HHS SFA March 26, 2018 - 5:30 PM Council Chambers - City Hall MINUTES Watch the meeting LIVE! Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. Deputy Mayor Bob Baggett called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn. A. Roll Call Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Bob Baggett, Larry Brown, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout -Manuel and Largo Wales. Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff members were present: Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Rob Roscoe, Assistant Police Chief Mark Callier, Director of Finance Shelley Coleman, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director of Public Works Randy Bailey, Engineering Manager Lisa Tobin, Community Healthcare Consultant Pat Bailey, City Attorney Daniel Heid, Real Property Analyst Josh Arndt, Economic Development Manager Doug Lien, Director of Parks & Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Administration Dana Hinman Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell. ANNOUNCEMENTS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS There was no announcement, report or presentation. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION A. Private Service Line Warranty Program (30 Minutes) (Laub) Manager Tobin and Dennis Lyon with the National League of Cities Service presented Council with an update on the Private Service Line Warranty Program. Manager Tobin explained the responsibility of the City and homeowner when service lines need repaired, cost of typical sewer and water repairs and recapped Councils concerns using the City logo, potential increase in claims against the City and reluctance sharing customer contact information. Mr. Lyon covered the program benefits; helps address aging infrastructure, no cost for the municipality to participate, free public awareness campaign, educates homeowners about their lateral line Page 1 of 4 responsibilities and all repairs performed to code by local licensed contractors. Mr. Lyon also discussed what the coverage includes, their marketing approach, other municipal partners and the program successes. Council discussed how the contractors are vetted, Mayor Baker of the City of Kenmore endorses the program and believe that this program would be a great benefit to the residents and should brought forward for consideration. B. Ordinance No. 6680 -Budget Amendment No. 5 (15 Minutes) (Coleman) 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, Ordinance No. 6656, Ordinance No. 6665, and Ordinance No. 6666, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2017-2018 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B" Director Coleman presented Council Budget Amendment No. 5 to the 2017-2018 biennium budget. The amendment will carry forward capital projects and other contract budgets that were not completed in 2017 and to establish budget spending authority for new programs and other changes in 2018. Council discussed the increased revenues for the Parks Department, the increased budget for the central parking garage, the proposal for a new vehicle for Animal Control and early replacement of a sewer truck. C. Economic Development Update (20 Minutes) (Hinman) This item was moved to after the Health and Human services section of the agenda. Senior Partner Jeff Marchell and Senior Consultant Caroline Alexander with TIP Strategies and Matt Anderson with Heartland presented Council with an update on the Ten -Year Economic Development Strategic Plan. Mr. Marchell reviewed the national trends with the U.S. unemployment rate, retail and online retail sales, construction rate and priorities for 2018. Ms. Alexander reviewed trends in Auburn forjobs, unemployment, retail trade, manufacturing, construction, expected industry growth and commuters. Mr. Anderson discussed the market assessment, industrial rental rate, vacancy trends, market capacity, industrial and office development opportunity areas, recruitment focus and efforts, organization structure and budget, and implementation progress. Councilmember Wales suggested the City look at additional annexation areas. IV. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Healthy Auburn Update (15 Minutes) (Hinman) Consultant Bailey and Director Hinman provided Council with the Blue Page 2 of 4 Ribbon Committee 2017-2018 annual update and reviewed the strategy matrix, accomplishments and goals related to behavioral and mental health issues including; 100% of Auburn Pharmacies stock Narcan/Naloxone, presented R.E.A. D.Y. Program (Real Emergency Aid Depends on You) to 500 people in Auburn, sent 35 powerpoint presentations to other organizations, posted the R.E.A.D.Y. Program on Facebook and YouTube and translated the program into Spanish, created Healthier by the Minute videos, an annual vaccination program, breast feeding campaign and other programs related to healthy weight, child health, prevention and treatment of chronic disease, and programs for special populations including; aging and veterans. Council discussed watching the R.E.A.D.Y. Program DVD, having a mental health and veterans care center in Auburn, requested a report on how many people need housing and mental health assistance, and having Narcan available in schools. Councilmember Trout -Manuel called for a recess at 7:25 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m. B. CDBG 2017 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) (10 Minutes) (Hinman) Director Hinman and Manager Scott presented Council with the year end Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) report, reviewed the 2017 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and discussed HUD's reporting requirements to receive CDBG funds and future goals to preserve and provide affordable housing, economic development and public services. Councilmember Brown asked if the CDBG funds will continue to be funded with the Federal budget and was advised by Manager Scott that it will be the same as previous years. V. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS Councilmember Trout -Manual advised Council that Judge Tucker would like to come do a presentation on May 14, 2018 on King County District Court fees. VI. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VII. MATRIX A. Matrix Council discussed the Matrix, no changes were made. Page 3 of 4 VI I I. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. APPROVED thi�s�J day of February, 2019. BILL P LOZA, DEPUT/MAYOR Shawn Campbell, 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 4 of 4