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CITY OF 4,` * July 26, 2021 - 5:30 PM
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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, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and
Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus, Innovation and Technical Support Specialist Eric
Dusoleil,Assistant Police Chief Mark Caillier, Director of Innovation and
Technology David Travis and City Clerk Shawn Campbell were in
Chambers.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Director of Community
Development Jeff Tate, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of
Finance Jamie Thomas, Community Services Manager Joy Scott, Human
Services Program Coordinator Kyla Wright, Utilities Engineering Manager
Lisa Tobin, Water Utility Engineer Susan Fenhaus and Assistant Director
of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs.
III. COMMUNITY WELLNESS DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Human Services Program Update and Panel Presentation (Tate)(60 Minutes)
Staff will provide an overview of progress made towards 2021 Human Services
program goals, followed by a panel presentation of staff representatives from currently
funded programs serving Auburn residents
Community Services Manager Scott provided Council with the Human
Service Program update. She reviewed General Fund funding verses
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CDGB Funding dollars, how the City allocates funding and manages
contracts for programs that have received grant funds, how priority areas
are established,the 2021 Funding Update, types of programs funded in
the 2021-2022 cycle and the number of people who received services in
each priority category.
Manager Scott introduced Angela Dannenbring from Domestic Violence
Awareness Network(DAWN), Ryan Disch-Guzman from Mary's Place,
Laura Black from Solid Ground,Adrea Kitt from Multi-Service Center
(MSC), Diane Lyons and Kathy Powers from Orion Industries. Each
service provider representative provided Council with an update on their
agency and how they are serving the residents of Auburn.
Council discussed the work the service providers provide the residents of
Auburn, using an equity lens when providing grant funds, demographic
tracking, rental assistance, services for people who are undocumented and
the service providers ability to managing an increased caseload.
Council thanked all the panel members for their work in the Auburn
Community.
IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Limited Update of the 2015 Comprehensive Water Plan (Gaub)(15 Minutes)
Water Utility Engineer Fenhaus provided Council with an update on the
2015 Comprehensive Water Plan and discussed the Comprehensive Plan
extension request, planning efforts and the 2021-2026 Water Use
Efficiency Program and goals. She also discussed the next steps,which
include; public hearings to receive comments on the Water Use Efficiency
Program and the Limited Update of the 2015 Comprehensive Water Plan,
approving Resolution No. 5603 Water Use Efficiency Program and
Resolution No. 5604 Limited Update of the 2015 Comprehensive Water
Plan, submitting both documents to the Department of Health and begin
preparation of full comprehensive Water Plan along with the City's 2024
Comprehensive Plan for approval.
Council discussed watering lawns during the summer and future water
projections.
B. Ordinance No. 6827 (Thomas)(30 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6794, the 2021-2022 Biennial Operating
Budget Ordinance, and Ordinance No. 6796, the 2021-2022 Biennial Capital Budget,
as amended by Ordinance No. 6815, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn
2021-2022 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Director Thomas provided Council with Budget Amendment No. 2 to the
2021-2022 Biennial Operating Budget and the 2021-2022 Biennial Capital
Budget. She reviewed the proposed amendments to each budget
including;fund balance adjustments, revenue adjustments, Capital Fund
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transfers, funding adjustments and new requests for funding.
Council discussed funding for the Auburn Resource Center.
C. Ordinance No. 6830 (O'Neil)(15 Minutes)
An Ordinance adding a new section to the Auburn City Code that authorizes the Auburn
Police Department to use body worn cameras and provides a process for community
input into body worn camera policy development; and authorizing the Auburn Police
Department to engage in a competitive negotiation process to procure to body worn
cameras and related equipment
Assistant Chief Caillier provided Council with Ordinance No. 6830
regarding authorizing the use of body worn cameras and allowing the
police to engage in a competitive negotiation process to procure body
worn cameras and related equipment.
Council discussed the costs associated with the ordinance, the ability to
put the Request for Proposal (RFP)out to all body camera providers and
the number of body worn cameras included in the RFP.
D. Resolution No. 5605 (Tate)(10 Minutes)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement between Pierce
County, the Puyallup Indian Tribe and several Pierce County cities for the creation and
operation of South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SS HAP)
Director Tate provided Council with Resolution No. 5605 regarding an
interlocal agreement with South Sound Housing Affordability Partners
(SS HAP).
V. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no other discussion items.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Executive Session
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi recessed into Executive Session at 7:26 pm for 15
minutes pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)to discuss potential litigation.
The Mayor, Council and City Attorney were asked to attend the Executive
Session.
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi reconvened the Study Session at 7:47 p.m.
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VIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
APPROVED this 16th day of August, 2021.
• LAUDE D I, DEPUTY MAYO S awn Campbell, City C rk
Agendas and minute. are available to the pubic 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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