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CALL TO ORDER
City Council
Study Session
December 9, 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.
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The Study Session Meeting was held in person and virutally.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Hanan Amer, Kate Baldwin, Cheryl Rakes, Clinton Taylor,
Tracy Taylor, and Yolonda Trout -Manuel. Deputy Mayor Larry Brown was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included: Assistant Chief
of Police Samuel Betz, Deputy City Attorney Paul Byrne, Director of Human Resources
and Risk Management Candis Martinson, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director
of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community Development Jason Krum, Water
Utility Engineer Senait Gebreeyesus, Planning Services Manager Alexandria Teague,
Senior Planner Alyssa Tatro, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports, or presentations.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Municipal Court Study (Martinson) (30 Minutes)
Phase II Presentation by National Center for State Courts
Councilmember Rakes Chaired this portion of the meeting.
Director Martinson, Deputy Managing Director John Doerner and Abby Kuschel
with National Center for State Courts provided Council with a presentation on
the Phase II Municipal Court Study including the project overview, the King
County District Court Interlocal Agreement, the Study Methodology for Phase 1
and Phase 2 of the Study, the initial reviews and analysis reviewed, the
Comparison Cost Analysis for both Phase 1 and Phase 2, costs paid to King
County for District Court Services, case filing overview and summary, court
staffing, annual expenditure overview, estimated cost overview, and the pros
and cons of establishing a City operated Municipal Court.
Director Martinson explained the scope of Phase 2 of the Study, and options
for additional data.
Judge Robertson explained how Judges are assigned to the City of Auburn,
improvements in relations between the City and the County, King Counties
Priority Case Management System, and the Studies pros and cons list.
Council discussed the changes between King County Court and the City of
Auburn, annual expenditure overview, accomplishments between King County
and the City, requests for pros and cons for staying with King County District
Court, impact on the community, cases on each calendar, and anticipated
organizational changes.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. 3rd Quarter 2024 Financial Report (Thomas) (20 Minutes)
Mayor Backus informed the Council that anyone who wishes to make a
statement prior to the Deputy Mayor election they will be be given that
opportunity at the beginning of the meeting.
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of the 2024 3rd Quarter
Financial Report including the General Fund Revenue Overview, tax revenue,
Licenses and Permits revenue, Intergovernmental revenues, Charges for
Services, fines, penalties, interest and investment earnings, the General Fund
expenditures, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update, and the Non -General
Fund highlights.
Council discussed the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) revenue, and
businesses out of compliance.
B. Comprehensive Water Plan (Gaub) (45 Minutes)
Engineer Gebreeyesus provided the Council with an overview and update of
the 2024 Comprehensive Water Plan including an overview of the 2024 Water
Plan, and development progress and milestones. She provided an overview of
the Water Utility in the City of Auburn, the key Elements in the 2024 Water
Comprehensive Plan, and the Chapters within the Plan. She reviewed the key
takeaways of the Plan, and the next steps for adoption.
Council discussed the languages the Plan is available in, language to cover
wholesale customers, engagement with property owners, and volume of water
in current and future resources.
C. Ordinance No. 6960 (Krum) (20 Minutes)
An Ordinance adopting the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan
Manager Teague and Planner Tatro provided Council with a 2024
Comprehensive Plan Update including a list of the 2024 Periodic
comprehensive Plan elements. They reviewed the Capital Facilities Element,
Utilities Element, Parks Element, Transportation Element, Systems Plans, the
Appendices and supporting documents within the Plan, Comprehensive Use
and Zoning Maps, and the remaining process to complete the 2024
Comprehensive Plan.
Council thanked staff and the Planning Commission for their work on the 2024
Periodic Comprehensive Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
APPROVED this 16th day of December 2024.
6LARRY EIRQTN, EPUTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk