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September 9, 2019 - 5:30 PM
• City Hall Council Chambers
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Peloza called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn.
A. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Bill Peloza, Bob Baggett, Larry
Brown, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Yolanda Trout-Manuel and Largo
Wales.
Mayor Backus was not present. The following department directors and
staff members were present:Assistant City Attorney Doug Ruth, Director
of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Administration Dana Hinman,
Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Candis Martinson,
Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Innovation & Technology
David Travis, Construction Engineering Manager Ryan Vondrak, Senior
Project Engineer Matt Larson, Project Engineer Seth Wickstrom, Senior
Planner Anthony Avery, Police Chief Bill Pierson and City Clerk Shawn
Campbell.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
III. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. 2nd Quarter 2019 Financial Report(Thomas) (15 Minutes)
Director Thomas presented Council with the 2"d Quarter 2019 Financial
Report. She reviewed the year to date General Fund revenues and
expenditures, departmental expenditures, General Fund revenue by types,
Property Taxes, Sales and Use Taxes, Utility Tax, Cable Franchise Fees,
Cable Utility Tax, Business Licenses, building permits, Intergovernmental
Revenues, charges for services, development services fees, Culture and
Recreation fees, fines and penalties, miscellaneous revenue, Real Estate
Excise Tax, Pet Licensing, Funds 102, 103 and 105, Capital project
expenditures, and enterprise funds including water, sewer, storm, solid
waste and cemetery.
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IV. PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Capital Projects Status Report(Gaub) (10 Minutes)
Councilmember DaCorsi chaired this section of the meeting.
Manager Vondrak and Engineer Wickstrom presented Council with the
Capital Projects report. They reviewed the status of current projects,
upcoming construction projects and this quarter's feature capital project,
the F Street SE Non-Motorized Improvements project.
Council discussed mixed use paths, how data was collected to determine
the need for bike routes in the City and requested a map of bike routes in
the city.
B. Facility Needs Assessment and Master Plan- Project Initiation Briefing (Gaub) (20
Minutes)
Engineer Larson introduced Makers Architecture and Urban Design
Consultant Julie Bassuk,who presented Council with an introduction into
the Facility Needs Study and Master Plan. Ms. Bassuk discussed how the
process works, future and growth needs of the City, the project goals, the
approach of the study and creating a Facilities Master Plan, the phases of
the project, potential outcomes, deliverables and Council briefings. She
also reviewed the priorities from the Kick Off Meetings and the next steps
for the consultants.
Council discussed the importance of having a plan that benefits all
departments and is implemented in a timely manner, planning for future
growth and community involvement.
C. SR 18 Bridge Lighting Project at Auburn Way South (Tate) (5 Minutes)
Overview of an aesthetic bridge lighting concept in Auburn underneath SR 18 at
Auburn Way South
Director Tate presented Council with a presentation on the State Route 18
Bridge Lighting project on Auburn Way South and the benefits of
implementing aesthetic lighting.
Council discussed the gateway area, the importance of the image of
that area, gaining community support, funding sources and how the lighting
may reduce vandalism and graffiti.
Councilmember DaCorsi called for a 5 minute break at 7:00 p.m. The
meeting reconvened at 7:06 p.m.
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D. Resolution No. 5454 and Ordinance No. 6732 Regarding HB 1406 (Tate)(10 Minutes)
Resolution of intent and an Ordinance allowing the City to utilize the provisions of HB
1406 that will capture a portion of State Sales Tax if directed towards affordable
housing objectives
Director Tate provided Council a brief overview of HB1406, authorizing
cities and counties to retain a portion of sales tax. He explained the City
must declare their intent to use these funds, the funds must be used for
affordable housing objectives, the budget impact and the benefits of taking
action.
Council discussed combining funds with other jurisdictions, the pros and
cons of pooling funds and ensuring fair allocation of funds if they are
combined. They also discussed that the funds can be carried over from
year to year, requirements for using the funds and how funds will be
distributed among neighboring cities.
E. Vision 2050 Update (Tate) (10 Minutes)
Overview of the Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) update from Vision 2040 to
Vision 2050
Councilmember Holman and Senior Planner Avery presented Council with
the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)Vision 2050 Update. They
reviewed the history of PSRC, changes and updates between Vision 2040
and Vision 2050 including; environmental impacts, affordable housing,
climate change and social equity. Planner Avery also discussed PSRC's
next steps, which include; reviewing comments, making a recommendation
to the general assembly and adoption of Vision 2050.
Council discussed what type of feedback PSRC is receiving from the
public and recommended bringing a resolution to Council stating that the
City of Auburn supports Vision 2050.
V. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
There was no other discussion.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. MATRIX
A. Matrix
Council discussed the Matrix and changed the title on Item 6 from Fireworks
Update to 2019 Fireworks Update and added two items, Domestic Violence
Awareness on 10/14/2019 and an AVHS Board Update with the date to be
determined.
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VIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
APPROVED this 7th day of October, 2019.
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BILL PELOZA, DEPL TY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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