HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-2024 2-28-2024 Meeting MinutesCITY OF
AUBURN
« WASHINGTO[v
CALL TO ORDER
Junior City Council
February 28, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
AGENDA
Meeting called to order by Chair Helms at 7:06pm.
A. Roll Call
Present: Emily Helms, Patricia Amadeo, Mikaela Pedraja, Osiris Romero-
Caldera, Khysner Ghein Ayo, Savannah Lueck, Lewand Muhsen, Nnamdi
Ometu
Absent: None
Staff present: Deputy Mayor Larry Brown; Keisha Taylor
Guest: Auburn Youth Council and Gianna Gargiulo from KCLS
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
III. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
IV. 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. Approval of January 24th, 2024 Minutes
Motion: Khysner Ghein Ayo; Second: Member Musen- passed.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS/EVENTS
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. AJCC Pictures
Jonathan Glover coming to take photos of Team AJCC
Completed at the beginning and after meeting.
B. Welcome Auburn Youth Council
AYC and AJCC introduced themselves. Chair Helms mentioned there are
spots available on AJCC and four are graduating, tell your friends. Open to
Page 2 of 2
future collaborations.
C. Gianna Gargiulo from KCLS
Gianna Gargiulo is the Teen Services Librarian from KCLS to discuss future
collaborations.
Gianna presented to AJCC. Wants to collaborate in the future with AJCC
and AYC.
D. Update from February 12th Presentation to City Council
Update from AJCC presented to City Council on Monday, February 12th.
Discussed the presentation made to City Council. City Council provided
support and words of encouragement.
E. Update from Deputy Mayor Larry Brown
Discussed Cities & Schools Task Force board with AJCC, email Deputy
Mayor any questions regarding Cities & Schools Task Force regarding
issues and solutions for at risk youths pertaining to Opioid Epidemic.
Deputy Mayor explained the upcoming Leadership Retreat for Auburn's
future vision and budgeting. Discussed Washington Award for Vocational
Excellence Scholarship and apprenticeship opportunities, there are 147
available across the state.
F. Event Updates
Mayor's State of the City on Thursday, February 29th, rsvp to Melissa.
AJCC Members going to NLC in D.C. for conference, no meeting on Wednesday
March 13th
Chair Helms mentioned upcoming events
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:28pm.
February 28th, 2024 Minutes approved on day of March, 2024
Emily Helms, ai
Melissa Bailey, City Council Admi strative Assistant
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 2of3