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Home My WebLink About11-16-2020 Minutes City Council Meeting * November 16, 2020 - 7:00 PM CITY OF -...,..� * Virtual MINUTES Watch the meeting LIVE! WASHINGTON Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. I. CALL TO ORDER II. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION LINK 1. Virtual Participation Link The City Council Meeting was held virtually. A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Bob Baggett, Larry Brown, James Jeyaraj, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and Yolanda Trout-Manuel. Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff members were present: Network Analyst Eric Dusoleil, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Candis Martinson, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis, Chief of Police Dan O'Neil and City Clerk Shawn Campbell. The following department directors and staff members attended the meeting virtually: Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Assistant Director of Finance Kevin Fuhrer, City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Director of Parks Arts and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate and Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS A. Native American Heritage Month Mayor Backus proclaimed the month of November 2020 as Native American Heritage Month in the City of Auburn. Mayor Backus proclaimed the month of November 2020 as Native American Heritage Month in the City of Auburn. Page 1 of 6 B. Mayor's Proclamation: Small Business Saturday Mayor Backus to proclaim November 28, 2020 as "Small Business Saturday" in the City of Auburn Mayor Backus read and proclaimed November 28, 2020 as "Small Business Saturday" in the City of Auburn. IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There were no modifications to the agenda. V. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VI. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. 2021-2022 Preliminary Biennial Budget Public Hearing Public Hearing #3 -2021-2022 Biennial Budget Mayor Backus opened Public Hearing #3 - 2021-2022 Biennial Budget at 7:08 p.m. There were no public comments received, she closed the hearing. B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. 1. Virtual Participation Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place South, Auburn Mr. Zimmerman expressed his concerns regarding training and code compliance. Jennifer Brannon, 2916 Auburn Way North, Auburn Ms. Brannon expressed her concerns the safety of the children and staff at KinderCare. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council to review. Page 2 of 6 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 Stearns have reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers described on the Consent 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 October 12, 2020, October 26, 2020 and November 9, 2020 Study Session B. Minutes of the October 24, 2020 Special City Council Meeting C. Minutes of the November 2, 2020 Regular Council Meeting D. Claim Vouchers (Thomas) Claim voucher list dated November 16, 2020 which includes voucher numbers 461333 through 461530 in the amount of $5,701,692.25 and four wire transfers in the amount of$523,327.96 E. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas) Payroll check numbers 538996 through 539001 in the amount of$75,221.94, and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,161,406.23, for a grand total of $2,236,628.17 for the period covering October 29, 2020 to November 10, 2020 F. Call fora Public Hearing for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan City Council to provide permission to call for a Public Hearing for the proposed 2021 Annual Action Plan to be held on December 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. Page 3 of 6 X. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6793 (Thomas) An Ordinance establishing the levy for regular property taxes by the City of Auburn for collection in 2021 for general City operational purposes in the amount of$23,346,072 Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6793. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Ordinance No. 6794 (Thomas) An Ordinance adopting the 2021-2022 Biennial Operating Budget Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6794. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Ordinance No. 6796 (Thomas) An Ordinance adopting the 2021-2022 Biennial Capital Budget Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6796. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 D. Ordinance No. 6800 (Thomas) An Ordinance establishing a substantial need for an increase above the rate of inflation to the levy for regular property taxes by the City of Auburn for collection in 2021 for general City operational purposes Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6800. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 E. Ordinance No. 6801 (Thomas) An Ordinance increasing the rate of tax on Water, Storm Drainage, Sewer and Garbage/Solid Waste Utilities in the City, amending Sections 3.40.010 and 3.41.010 and repealing Sections 3.40.020, 3.41.015, and 3.41.020 of the Auburn City Code Councilmember Mulenga moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6801. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Page 4 of 6 Xl. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5561 (Gaub) A Resolution related to the Coal Creek Springs Transmission Main Replacement Project; authorizing an application for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and, if approved, acceptance and expenditure of loan proceeds Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5561. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XII. 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 DaCorsi reported that he, the other Councilmembers and the Mayor have been attending training on diversity and equity. He also read a statement of thanks to the City staff and the essential workers during COVI D-19. Councilmember Trout-Manuel read a statement of thanks to frontline staff and essential workers during COVID-19. Councilmember Baggett read a statement thanking the Mayor and staff during COVID-19. Councilmember Brown read a statement thanking the Auburn frontline workers during COVI D- 19. Councilmember Mulenga read a statement thanking the first responders during COVID-19. Councilmember Jeyaraj read a statement thanking staff and essential workers during COVID-19. Councilmember Stearns read a statement thanking frontline workers in the City of Auburn during COVID19. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus thanked the Council and City staff for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic. She encouraged everyone to shop local and take precautions for the holiday season. Page 5 of 6 XIII.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. APPROVED this 7th day of December, 2020. —►ems} kv.' � ANCY .4 KUS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Cler Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website (http.//www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office. Page 6 of 6