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���,�� ' �: , City Council Study Session
September 12, 2016-530 PM
� City Hall Annex- 1 East Mam Street
4YetSN I N�'il'�1�f� MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor I.argo Wales called the meetmg to order at 530 p.m. m the City Hall Annex Conference
Room 2 located at 1 East Main Street m Aubum.
A. Roll Call
Counc�7members present: Deputy Mayor Wales, Bob Baggett, Claude DaCotsi, John HoUnan, and
Bill Peloza. Councilmember Rich Wagner anived at 6:07 p.m durmg discussion of 2017
Priorities. Councihnember Yolanda Trodt-Manael was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following deparhnent directors and staff inembers wece present: Police
Commander Mike H'vman, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Economic Development Manager poug Lem,
Assistant IT DQector Ashley Riggs, Finance Dffector Shelley Coleman, Assistant D'vector of
Engineering Servicbs/City Engineer Ing�id Gaub, Planttmg Services Manager Jeff Di�con, City
Attomey Daniel B. Heid, Innovation and Tectviology Director Paul Haugan, GIS Specialist Alice
Pence, Community Development and Public Works D'sector Kevm Snyder, Project Engneer Kmt
Truong, Assistani Finance D'uector Kevui Fuhter,Assistant Director of Community Development
Services Jeff Tate, Director of Admniistration Dana Hinman, Property Analyst Josh Amdt, and City
Clerk Danielle Daskam.
B. Announcemenu
There was no announcement.
C. Agenda Mod�cations
There was no change to the agenda.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
There was no Consent Agenda item.
III. DISCUSSION 1TEMS
A. Plann'vig Commission Annual Update(10 Mmute Presentation/5 Mmute Q&A) (Snyder)
Plannumg Conunission Chap Judi Roland provided a brief update on the Planning Conunission
activities. Other members of the Plannuig Commission¢�the audience mcluded Ron Copple,
Joan Mason, Daniel Shin and D'nnitri Moutzouris. Commission Chair Roland reported once a
yeaz the comnilssioners review the Conunission's niles and procediires. She spoke on behalf of
other commissioners and expressed a desue to have securrty/poGce present during contentious
heazmgs and discussions. Also, the commissioners would lilce a periodic roundtable among the
Council and Plaiwmg Commission members. Commission Chair Roland recommended h�ammg
for new members and a means to educate the public on the role of the Plannmg Commission
versus the City CounciL
Deputy Mayor Wales and Councilmembers expressed gratitude for the commissioneis' service.
B. Tcansportadon Advisory Boazd Annnal Update(5 Mmute Presentarion/5 Muiute Q&A) (Snyder)
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Jim WiLson, chair of the Transportation Advisory Boazd, provided an update on the activities of
the Board. The Transportation Advisory Board was formed on April 18, 2016, and consisu of 15
members. The members received 'mtroductory trammg, discussed seasonal events impactmg
tcaffic, reviewed the Transportation Improvement Program, and reviewed the respons�bitities of the
City's transportation staff.
C. Auport Advisory Board Annual Update(10 Minute Presentation/5 Mmute Q&A) (Snyder)
Mark Babcock, chair of the P.irport Advisory Board, npdated the Council on the acdyities of ttie
Auport Advisory Boazd for the past year. The Boazd reviewed the Auport Master Plan, saw the
completion of the hangar row 3 door project, reviewed the runway eul�ancement project,
conducted the wildlife hazard assessment, and acquired new commercial lease tenants inciuding
Cascade HeGcopter, Classic Helicopters, and SpanaFtight. Upcommg projects include the runway
enbancement and work on the strategic busrtmess plan. There is 100 percent occupancy at the
a'sport, and a➢office space is leased. Strengths of the airport include its location, its management,
and the relationship with the Federal Aviation Admmistration Wealmesses at the auport mclude
lack of land available to the artport, no Jet-A fuel, and lack of hangaz space.
D. Ord'mance No. 6618 (10 Minvte Presentation/10 Mmute Q&A) (Lee)
An Orduiance of the City Council of the City of Auburu, Washington, amend'mg Section 5.20.210
of the Aubum City Code relatmg to the pavmbroker and secondhand dealer bus'viess
Police Commander Hianan presented the staff report for Ordinance No. 6618. Ord'mance No.
6618 will amend the City Code to mcrease the PolicB Department's ability to mvestigate and solve
property crunes. He noted that during a recent four-month period, detectiVes seized over
$218,000 ¢m stolen pmperty from pawn shops.
RCW 19.60.062 prolubits pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers from exchangrtmg personal
property for money from any person under the mfluence of fiquor or drugs or from any person
known as having been convicted of burglazy, robbery,thefi or possession of or receiymg stolen
property within the past ten years. There is no incentive or mandate for the pawnbrokers to pursue
this mfomiarion. The proposed ordinance will requse pawnbrokers and secondhand dealecs to
check the Do Not Buy List that is mainfained liy the Police Depaitment and inchides those who
have been convicted of burglazy,robbery, theft, and possession or receipt of stolen property, as
well as those convicted of drug-related crunes. Requqmg pawnbrokers and secondt�and dealers to
uhlize the Do Not Buy List before accepting properry from any individual will reduce the ability of
mdividuals to obtam money£or stolen property and protect the welfaze of citizens.
Commander Haman reported there are appro�cimately five or six pawnbrokers in the city and
additional secondhand dealers that deal with metals and jewelry.
E. Ord'mance No. 6620(5 Mmute Presentation/5 Minute Q&A) (Coleinan)
An Ord'mance of the City Council of the City of Aubutn, Washmgton, aznend'mg Sections
3.42.010 and 3.42.020 of the Auburn Ciry Code relating to the tax levied on the total annual
revenues of cable television busmess operatmg withm the City
Fmance D'¢ector Coleman presented Ordinance No. 6620,which was discussed duruig budget
study sessions and provides for the mcrease of cable television tax from one percent to snc
percent. The additional revenue is needed to mcrease Police personuel and expand some policing
programs. One percent of the cable television tax cucrently fimds arterial street preservarion;the
remauiuig frve percent will support thtee Pro-Act detectives, one myestigations officer, one bioycle
officer, and an additional K9 officer. The program unprovement also mcludes associated requffed
equipment and unplementation of body cameras m 2018. The increase in cable television taces
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w�71 generate approacimately$1 million annua➢y and will be dedicated to law enforcement activities.
F. 2017 Priorities -Council's External Focus (l0 Mmute Presentation/20 Mmute Q&A) (Backus)
Council and Mayor discussion on upcoming priorities at the regional, state and federal level to
inform upcommg regional committee assignments.
Mayor Backus requested Council identify theff areas of focus for the coming yeaz so that the City
can direct time and effort to those regiopal, state and Federal committees and associations that
address the Council's priorities. Mayor Backus asked that the CouncIl fows on azeas or topics
rather than spec�c coinmittees or associapons.
Councilmeinber Hohnan suggested greatest emphasis and focus should be on homelessness,
digital parity, and economic developmenUmiddle class jobs crearion.
Councilmember DaCorsi stated transportation is a key issue for tlie city.
Deputy Mayor Wales suggested she not attend the National League of Cities (NLC)and 'mstead
have Councihnember Trout-Manuel attencl this yeaz. Councilinember Trout-Manuel has been
nommated for the National I.eague of Cities Hispanic Elected Local Officials.
Councihnember DaCorsi sdggested the Council look at NLC committees that brmg the lazgest
retun�/benefit to the City and pursue membership on those committees.
Councilmember Baggett agreed ihe Council should pazticipate m couunittees where the City can
gain the most benefit and particularly thosa relating to economic development and hansportation.
Coimcihnembers aLso spoke about the miportance of makmg connecrions with the State's senators
and congressmember and their staff.
G. Council Discussion on Retreat Goals -City Property Assets and GIS (10 Minute Presentarion/10
Minute Q&A) (Haugan)
Iinplementmg and streamlmmg City property asset management with GIS.
Economic Development Manager I.ein, Property Analyst Arndt and GIS Specialist Pence
presented the C.ouncil with trie City's on-line tool for City-owned asset management.
Aualyst Amdt, assisted by GIS Specialist Pence,toured t6e on-lme pmperty pmfi(e via GIS.
Using rivo sepazate propeRies, staff demonstrated how city property can be searched for available
detaiLs and notes, document archives, and property restricrions.
Manager Lein noted that with collabontion with IT staff, the City is now able to mapage over 300
City-owned properties via an on-line database.
H. Feature Capital Project(10 Minute Presentauon/5 Mu�nte Q&A) (Snyder)
Fall's Feature Capital Project Presentation
Project Engineer Truong presented the featured capital project, West Main Multi-modal Coiridor
aqd ITS Improvements.
The City's West Mam Street Multi-modal Corridor and ITS Improvements Project will proyide
improvements to the vital City corridor on West Main Street between West Valley Highway and
the Interurban Trail The project will enhance access for alternate travel modes by improvu�g the
non-motorized access,pedestrian fac�7ities and removing of access barriers. Safety along the
conidor w�Tl also be improved by add'mg a two-way lett-tum center lane. The ITS improveinenu
will reduce�tersection delays and improve travel tm�es between West Valley Highway and 3R 167
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and SR 18 and the Regional Growth Center by provid'mg¢rter-connectivity between traffic signals.
Project Engineer Truong reviewed the project schedule and work accomplished to date. The
contractor is Tucci& Sons.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjoumed at 7:07 p.m.
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APPROVED ;his jd day of , 2018.
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BOB BAGGETT, DEPUTY MAYOR City Clerk
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