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Home My WebLink About05-10-2021 City Council Study Session Muni Services SFA CITY OF * * * May 10, 2021 - 5:30 PM .__.. .w 4„. Virtual -- AGENDA * Watch the meeting video WASHINGTON Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. I. CALL TO ORDER Deputy Mayor DaCorsi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. II. Virtual Participation Link A. Virtual Participation Link The City Council Study Session was held virtually. B. Roll Call Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Bob Baggett, Larry Brown, James Jeyaraj, Chris Stearns and Yolanda Trout- Manuel. Councilmember Robyn Mulenga was excused. Mayor Nancy Backus, Innovation and Technical Support Specialist Danika Olson, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis, City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Senior City Staff Attorney Harry Boesche, Police Chief Dan O'Neil and Deputy City Clerk Teresa Mattingly were in Chambers. The following department directors and staff members attended the meeting virtually Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Director of Human Resources Candis Martinson,Assistant Finance Director Kevin Fuhrer,Assistant Director of Engineering Services Jacob Sweeting, Senior Traffic Engineer James Webb,Airport Manager Tim Mensonides and Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs. III. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION A. Ordinance No. 6818 (Council) An Ordinance Protecting the Health, Safety, and Prosperity of Grocery Workers and the General Public during the existing State of Emergency Page 1 of 4 Presentations by: NW Grocery Industry- 10 Minutes Washington Food Industry Association- 10 Minutes UFCW-21 — 15 Minutes Deputy Mayor DaCorsi recessed into executive session at 5:32 p.m.for 25 minutes pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i)for potential litigation. Mayor Backus, City Attorney Comeau, Senior Staff Attorney Boesche and Director Thomas attended the executive session. Deputy Mayor DaCorsi reconvened the meeting at 5:58 p.m. Director Tate provided a brief overview of the NW Grocery Industry, Washington Food Industry Association and UFCW-21 presentations and introduced Holly Chisa with the NW Grocery Industry. Ms. Chisa discussed who is represented by the NW Grocery Industry and discussed; current wages, benefits, hero pay, bonus pay, Personal Protection Equipment(PPE), mask enforcement and employee incentives to get vaccinated. Catherine Holm, Director of Government Affairs & Legal Counsel at the Washington Food Industry Association, discussed representing independent grocers versus national grocers, the impacts of Covid-19 and hazard pay on grocers, employees and consumers, PPE and employee benefits. Carson Wise and Monica Smith with UFCW 21, discussed who they represent, how COVI D-19 has impacted the food chain, grocers and employees, current sales and profits. They also discussed the risk to their employees and the importance of hazard pay. Council discussed stock buybacks, the average hourly pay for grocery workers,why cities and the Council should be responsible for mandating hazard pay, hourly rate for hazard pay and concerns regarding stores reducing employee hours or closing. B. Resolution No. 5593 (Comeau)(20 Minutes) A Resolution reviewing a Schedule of Prices for services provided by the Auburn Valley Humane Society to ensure competitive service prices Director Thomas introduced Auburn Valley Humane Society(AVHS) Executive Director and CEO, Phil Morgan. Mr. Morgan reviewed services provided by the AVHS, current fees and proposed changes. Mr. Morgan introduced the AVHS Director of Public Services, Jennifer Haskins. Ms. Haskins discussed the option of waiving impound fees on animals that have been impounded for the first time and impound revenue. Council discussed if waiving fees requires Council approval, how AVHS Page 2 of 4 determined their fees were competitive and requested a copy of the comparative analysis report. C. Ordinance No. 6814 (Thomas)(15 Minutes) An Ordinance adding new Chapters to Title 3 of the Auburn City Code (Revenue and Finance)to be known as Business and Occupation Tax(Chapter 3.53)and Business and Occupation Tax Administrative Code (Chapter 3.54); providing for a referendum process; and providing a severability clause and an effective date Deputy Mayor DaCorsi called for a 7 minute recess at 7:23 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:32 pm. Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of the B&O Tax and discussed tax rates,tax credits,tax code administrative provisions and new exemptions and deductions. Council discussed exemptions and deductions for non-profit organizations, deductions for alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles, square footage fees and business community outreach. D. Ordinance No. 6820 (Gaub)(10 Minutes) Relating to the Auburn Municipal Airport, repealing Chapter 2.18, Chapter 8.36, and various sections of Chapters 2.33 and 12.56, amending various sections of ACC 2.33, 12.02 and 12.56 of the Auburn City Code, and adding a new section to the Auburn City Code Director Gaub provided Council with an overview of the changes to the management and operation codes related to the Auburn Municipal Airport. E. 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program Annual Update and 2022 Transportation Impact Fee Update (Gaub)(20 Minutes) Director Gaub introduced Senior Traffic Engineer Webb. Engineer Webb provided Council with an overview of the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)and the 2022 Transportation Impact Fee. He discussed which projects are being removed from the TI P, new projects, TIP funding, traffic impact fees and revenues. Council discussed what types of funding will be needed to maintain the Local Street Preservation Program,the community garden at the A Street Loop, projects being removed from the TIP and what determines the downtown zone boundary. F. South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Update and 2022 Work Plan (Tate)(15 Minutes) SKHHP Executive Manager to provide a progress update on 2020-2021 SKHHP work plan items and facilitate Council feedback on the 2022 SKHHP work plan Director Tate introduced Angela San Filippo with South King Housing and Page 3 of 4 Homelessness Partners (SKHHP). Ms. San Filippo provided Council with an update on the annual work plan for SKHHP and discussed the SKHHP mission, objectives, annual work plan items, areas of ongoing focus, areas in need of attention, the work plan and budget process. Council discussed the purpose of the SKHHP Advisory Board, plans for housing once the rental moratorium ends, how the Advisory Board will be selected, available housing resources and funding options for future housing assistance. IV. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS There were no Municipal Services Discussion Items. V. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS There were no other discussion items. VI. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m. APPROVED this 7th day of June, 2021. ‘ 004\( 4‘ LAUD CORSI, DEPUTY MAYOR Teresa Mattingly, Deputy �� ,lerk 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. Page 4 of 4