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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 Aubum City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn.
II. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION LINK
A. Virtual Participation Link
The City Council Meeting was held virtually.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Bob
Baggett, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga and Chris Stearns. Councilmember
Yolanda Trout-Manuel arrived at 5:50 p.m. and Councilmember James
Jeyaraj was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members attended the meeting virtually: Senior City Staff Attorney Doug
Ruth, Chief of Police Dan O'Neil, Director of Innovation and Technology
David Travis, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of
Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Equity
Program Manager Brenda Goodson-Moore, Economic Development
Coordinator Jenn Francis, Police Commander Samuel Betz, Innovation
and Technical Support Specialist Danika Olson,Assistant Director of
Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Inclusive Auburn— Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting (Martinson)(30 Minutes)
Manager Goodson-Moore introduced Linda Paralez and Patricia Davis
from Demarche Consulting Group,who provided Council with a brief
history of their company. They also provided Council with the scope of
work for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program. They shared the
Demarche consulting Group's approach to the program, and the timeline
for the program.
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Council discussed the diversity of the Mayor and Council, continuing
budgetary needs and the Councils appreciation of Staffs continued work.
IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Ordinance No. 6831 (Tate) (15 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 2.98 of the Auburn City Code to modifying the
funding allocation of the Business Improvement Area(BIA)and to rename the
Business Improvement Area Committee
Director Tate presented Ordinance No. 6831 to the Council. He explained
the purpose of changing the rates the BIA District Members pay with the
new B&O Tax structure.
Council discussed ensuring the expenditure of funds is equitable, the
definition of a Business Improvement Area, the number of businesses and
exemptions for businesses.
B. Ordinance No. 6833 (Comeau) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Section 3.12.030 of the Auburn City Code regarding the
opening of Public Works Contract Bids
_Senior Staff Attorney Ruth provided Council with a presentation on
Ordinance No. 6833. He explained the amendments to the City Code.
V. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. PAC Update (O'Neil) (30 Minutes)
Chief O'Neil introduced Police Advisory Committee (PAC) Member Bob
Holt. Mr. Holt provided Council with his personal history and the PAC
Update. He also discussed the PAC offering a scholarship program.
Council discussed the BOLO Wrap and the scholarship program.
B. 2021 Fireworks Update (O'Neil) (30 Minutes)
Commander Betz provided Council with the 2021 Fireworks update.
Council discussed Police working with the Muckleshoot Tribe, large
fireworks being discharged in City Parks, traffic concerns and the excellent
work by law enforcement.
VI. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no other discussion items.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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VIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
APPROVED this 20th day of September, 2021.
AUDE ' ORSI, DEPUTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minu es 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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