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CALL TO ORDER
City Council
Study Session
November 25, 2024 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
Acting Deputy Mayor Yolanda Trout -Manuel called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Meeting was held in person and virtually.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Hanan Amer, Cheryl Rakes, Clinton Taylor, Tracy Taylor,
and Yolonda Trout -Manuel. Councilmember Kate Baldwin arrived at 5:37 p.m. and
Deputy Mayor Larry Brown was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included: Deputy City
Attorney Paul Byrne, Assistant Chief of Police Samuel Betz, Assistant Director of
Community Development Steven Sturza, Director of Parks, Arts, and Recreation Daryl
Faber, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas,
Planner II Gabriel Clark, Planning Services Manager Alexandria Teague, and Deputy
City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports, or presentations.
PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Ordinance No. 6954 (Krum) (15 Minutes)
An Ordinance relating to Planning; Adopting 2024 Annual Comprehensive Plan
Text Amendments pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70A and
adopting corresponding Rezones related to certain Map Amendments
Councilmember T. Taylor Chaired this portion of the meeting.
Planner Clark provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6954
including the purpose of the Plan and Amendments, and the periodic update
process. He discussed the Capital Facilities Plans for the Auburn School
District, Dieringer School District, Federal Way Public Schools, and Kent
School District.
Council discussed public comments received by the Department for the 2024
Comprehensive Plan.
B. Ordinance No. 6955 (Krum) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Sections 19.02.115, 19.02.120, 19.02.130 and
19.02.140 of the Auburn City Code relating to School Impact Fees
Planner Clark provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6955
including a review of the proposed amendments to Title 19 of the Auburn City
Code related to School Impact Fees.
Council discussed future revisions to the School Impact Fees.
C. Ordinance No. 6959 (Krum) (30 Minutes)
An Ordinance relating to the Subdivision Code, Zoning Code, and the
Comprehensive Plan, amending Chapters 14.22, 17.01, 17.04, 17.12, 17.14,
18.02, 18.04, 18.07, 18.09, 18.21, 18.23, 18.25, 18.29, 18.31, 18.32, 18.35,
18.49, 18.50, 18.52, 18.55, 18.56, 18.57, and creating new Chapter 17.27 of
the Auburn City Code
Manager Teague provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6959
including key changes and implementation for Middle Housing, Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADU's), and Residential Parking Amendments.
Council discussed residential parking, unit lot subdivisions, ADU's, Residential
Development Density, and adult family homes.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Ordinance No. 6961 (Thomas) (30 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending the City's 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital
Budgets
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6961
including new programs, Capital Project adjustments, and the American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds realignment.
Council discussed the Auburn Golf Course Driving Range, Traffic Impact Fees,
Capital Projects, ARPA funds, and the Resource Center.
B. Resolution No. 5800 (Hinman) (15 Minutes)
A Resolution adopting the 2025 State Legislative Agenda
Director Hinman provided Council with an overview of Resolution No. 5800
including the City of Auburn's State Legislative Priorities related to Public
Safety, Regulatory Land Use, Public Works, Transportation, Infrastructure,
Social Services, Parks and Open Spaces, and Budget & Finance.
Council discussed the Opioid Epidemic and addiction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
APPROVED this 16th day of December 2024
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�-OIARRY MQVN,PEPUTY MAYOR Hannah Scholl, Deputy City Clerk