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* September 30, 2019 - 5:30 PM
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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, and Claude DaCorsi. Councilmembers John Holman, Yolanda
Trout-Manuel and Largo Wales were excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: City Attorney Steve Gross, Director of
Administration Dana Hinman, Director of Human Resources & Risk
Management Candis Martinson, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub,
Director of Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Commander Daniel
O'Neil, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
III. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Review Council Rules of Procedures (Council)
Deputy Mayor Peloza explained he would like the Council Rules to be
brought before the Council for consideration each year.
City Attorney Gross reviewed various concerns and ideas for Councils
consideration.
Council discussed the election of the Deputy Mayor, seating arrangements,
public comment, chair when the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are absent.
voting, absences, conduct at meetings, matrix, review of the Council Rules
of Procedure, training for new Councilmembers and Department Heads
attendance.
Council requested this item be brought back for further discussion on
October 28, 2019.
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B. Discussion on 1-976 (Hinman) (15 Minutes)
Director Hinman reviewed 1-976 and asked Council if they would like a
resolution to either support or oppose this initiative.
Council discussed their concerns with supporting 1-976 due to the impacts
on the community and transportation. They also discussed the option of
bringing a resolution both for and against to Council for further debate.
IV. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
There was no other discussion items.
V. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VI. MATRIX
A. Matrix
Council discussed the Matrix, no updates were made.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
APPROVED this 7th day of October, 2019.
BILL PELOZA, DE UTY 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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