HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-2020 Minutes City Council Study Session Finance,
Technology and Economic Development
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CITY OF -., a_ * March 23, 2020 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn.
II. Virtual Participation
A. Virtual Participation Link
The City Council Meeting was held virtually and in person in the Council Chambers.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Bob
Baggett, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and Yolanda Trout-
Manuel. Councilmember James Jeyaraj was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: Director of Innovation and Technology David
Travis, Innovation and Technical Support Specialist Danika Olson,
Network Analyst Brian Nguyen,Assistant Police Chief Mark Caillier, Chief
of Police Dan O'Neil and Deputy City Clerk Teresa Mattingly.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney Kendra Comeau,Assistant Information and
Technology Director Ashley Riggs, Director of Administration Dana
Hinman, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub and Director of Human
Resources and Risk Management Candis Martinson.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi thanked the Mayor, the Information and Technology
Department and the City's staff for their work during these difficult times.
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IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Ordinance No. 6757 (Caillier)(5 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Section 6.35.030 relating to the restraint and registration of
potentially dangerous dogs
City Attorney Comeau reviewed the changes to the Auburn City Code
related to the restraint and registration of potentially dangerous dogs.
B. Ordinance No. 6765 (Gaub, Comeau, Thomas)(15 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Chapters 3.10 and 3.12 relating to public contracting and
purchasing
Director Gaub reviewed the proposed changes to Chapter 3.10, Policy
Purchasing and Chapter 3.12, Public Contracts of the Auburn City Code
related to public contracting and purchasing.
Council discussed the Mayor's contract authorization limits and how
often she may need to approve unbudgeted expenditures in excess of
$100,000. They also discussed the construction contract approval
process, how a contract is awarded and requested to see the results of
future construction project bids.
C. Ordinance No. 6766 (Comeau)(15 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Section 9.22.010 related to controlled substances
City Attorney Comeau discussed moving the controlled substance
possession ordinance definition from paragraph (f)of the RCW to
paragraph (g) in order to minimize the need for additional ordinance
revisions in the future.
V. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi discussed ways for Council to make a motion during a
meeting since they are all virtual, the Mayor is having regular meetings with the
Directors to discuss the COVI D-19 crisis and asked the Council to send an
email to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Council Administrative Assistant Manthey
if they have any recommendations that may be helpful dealing with this crisis.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
APPROVED this 6th day of April, 2020.
LAUDE r�� ORSI, DEPUTY MAYOR Teresa Mattingly, Deputy Jerk
Agendas and mm► -s 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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