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I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Bob Baggett called the meeting to order at 5:33 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: City Attorney Steve Gross,Assistant Director of
Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Police Chief Bill
Pierson, Innovation and Technology Customer Support Manager Reba
Stowe, Sewer Utility Engineer Bob Elwell,Assistant Director of
Community Development Services Jeff Tate, and Deputy City Clerk
Shawn Campbell.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There was no announcement, report or presentation.
III. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Johnston Sewer Payback Agreement(Gaub) (10 Minutes)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Payback Agreement between the City of Auburn and
Jeff and Gwen Johnston for a Utility Extension
Sewer Utility Engineer Elwell explained the purpose of a payback
agreement, the benefits that are possible to the City and property
owners and the process the applicant goes through to have a payback
agreement put into place.
Councilmember Wales questioned the disbursement of costs for each
resident and why they would want to go onto sewer. Sewer Utility Engineer
Elwell explained if the property owner's septic failed or if they wanted to
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subdivide their lot they would be required to connect to the City sewer if it
was available.
Councilmember Peloza asked if the City gets a fee for the administrative
work done for this project. Sewer Utility Engineer Elwell said the City
receives $2,500.00 at the start of the application process.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel asked about the cost of hooking up to the
City sewer. Sewer Utility Engineer Elwell explained the City fees incurred
by a resident when hooking up to the City sewer system including the
permit fee of approximately$200.00 and the System Development
Charge of$2,400.00.
B. Ordinance No. 6686 (Tate)
Amendments to Auburn City Code Section 3.60.036 related to the renewal of the
construction sales tax exemption program.
Assistant Director Tate introduced Ordinance No. 6686 regarding the
construction sales tax exemption. He explained this is a rebate program,
and developers that meet the criteria must apply for a reimbursement. The
reimbursement is for the portion of sales tax that comes to the City.
Councilmember Wales stated the construction sales tax is designated to
local streets. She asked Council to discuss the intent and purpose of the
exemption.
Councilmember Holman stated this rebate provides the City with an
additional tool to encourage development.
Councilmember DaCorsi stated there are limitations on a developer's
ability to apply for the rebate.
Councilmember Brown asked why the department requested to eliminate
the sunset date opposed to creating a future sunset date.Assistant
Director Tate stated typically the sunset date is included to test the
proposed incentive; once it is renewed, the City has typically eliminated the
sunset date.
IV. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Surrender Firearms Protocols(Pierson)(20 Minutes)
Presentation on the protocols for surrendering firearms.
Chief Pierson presented Council with the City's protocol for surrendering
firearms for anyone convicted of a felony or various other types of crimes
that prohibit a person from being allowed to possess a firearm. If the City
is in possession of a firearm and a person requests the firearm
returned, police staff will research if the person has the right to have that
firearm. Firearms can also be brought to the police for surrender if the
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person has been ordered to surrender all firearms in their possession.
Deputy Mayor Baggett asked how the police determine probable cause to
attain a search warrant if the person does not surrender their firearms.
Chief Pierson stated the police investigate through if there is a more then
likely chance of guns still being in the home. They present their evidence
to a judge who then issues a search warrant for the firearms.
Councilmember Wales asked what happens to the guns once they have
been surrendered and not returned. Chief Pierson stated they are
destroyed.
City Attorney Gross stated the City does not determine if a person can or
cannot have the firearm. It is determined by Washington State Law. If a
person has a firearm and is no longer allowed to have it, they can enter
into a third party agreement to transfer the interest to a person who is
allowed to have the firearm.
V. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
There was no other discussion item.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. MATRIX
A. Matrix
Councilmembers reviewed the matrix. Mayor Backus stated she is going to
the Redmond Community Court in August and will provide a presentation
for Council in September. Park rules and fireworks will be for a future
discussion.
City Attorney Gross noted that a majority of Councilmembers must be
interested in a topic to add it to an upcoming agenda.
VIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
APPROVED this 16th day of July, 2018.
BOB BAGGETT, DE • Y A OR Shawn Campbell, Deputy Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http;/Iwww.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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