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CITY OF * * July 13, 2020 - 5:30 PM
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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 Link
A. Virtual Participation Link
The City Council Meeting was held virtually in the Council Chambers.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Bob
Baggett, Larry Brown, James Jeyaraj, Robyn Mulenga and Chris Stearns.
Councilmember Yolanda Trout-Manuel was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: Innovation and Technical Support Specialist
Danika Olson, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis, Police
Commander Cristian Adams and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney Dan Heid, Director of Finance Jamie
Thomas, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community
Development Jeff Tate, Utility Billing and Solid Waste Services
Supervisor Joan Nelson, Right-of-Way Specialist Amber Price, Senior
Planner Thaniel Gouk, Community Services Manager Joy Scott and
Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
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IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Solid Waste Contract Procurement (Thomas) (30 Minutes)
Director Thomas introduced Supervisor Nelson who provided Council with
an update on the Solid Waste Contract process. She reviewed the Solid
Waste Service Area. She explained the City currently has two separate
haulers and once the next contract is approved the City will have all
residents within the service area under the same contract. She also
reviewed the scoring and selection process for haulers and next steps to
finalize the contract with Waste Management.
Council discussed the term of the upcoming agreement, when the contract
will come back before Council, the rates for residents and the differences
between the current contract and the proposed contract.
B. Ordinance No. 6775 (Gaub) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance granting a Utility Franchise Agreement to Puget Sound Energy to use
the public Right-of-Way
Director Gaub introduced Specialist Price who provided Council with a
brief explanation of the Franchise agreement with Puget Sound Energy
(PSE) to continue to operate their electrical facilities within the City's rights-
of-way.
C. Ordinance No. 6779 (Tate) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 18.68 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) containing
regulations related to amending the text of Title 18 ACC 'Zoning' and the zoning map
Director Tate introduced Planner Gouk who provided Council with an
update for amending the City's Zoning Code and City's Zoning Map.
V. COMMUNITY WELLNESS DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Community Development Block Grant 2019 CAPER (Tate) (15 Minutes)
An overview of the 2019 City of Auburn CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report, including funds spent and progress made toward Annual Action
Plan goals.
Councilmember Mulenga presided over this section of the meeting.
Manager Scott provided Council with an update on the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). She reviewed the
requirements for reporting, the administrative requirements for the CDBG
funds, examples of eligible activates for CBDG funds, the housing repair
program and the demographic data for grant recipients.
Council confirmed with Manager Scott that eligible grant recipients may be
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on a waiting list to receive assistance due to funding, but only ineligible
residents are declined assistance. Council also discussed the types of
medical services provided, public input on the CAPER, how residents
know what funds are available and how to apply.
B. Ordinance No. 6780 (Tate) (20 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Auburn City Code to incorporate a Just Cause Eviction
Ordinance into Title 5.
Director Tate provided Council with a presentation on Just Cause
Evictions. He explained what the ordinance would entail and the reasons
for drafting and bringing this ordinance before Council.
Council discussed penalties for landlords, the City's authority to enforce
the code, options to require a maximum rent increase per year, the option
of requiring a grace period on rental payments and long term implications
of the ordinance.
VI. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no other discussion items.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVED this 3rd day of August, 2020.
LAUDE ORSI, i PUTY MAYOR awn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minutes . e available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, onthe Ci ty website
(httpJ/www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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