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City Council Study Session Finance'............_
Technology and Economic Development
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* October 11, 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 Meeting 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 Danika
Olson 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 Public Works
Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of
Innovation and Technology David Travis, Chief of Police Mark Caillier,
Community Services Manager Joy Scott, Real Estate Manager Josh
Amdt, Parks Planning and Development Manager Jamie Kelly and
Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Regional Homelessness Authority—Sub-Regional Planning Update (Tate)(20 Minutes)
Staff from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority will provide an update on
progress related to the Sub-Regional Homelessness plan
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Director Tate introduced Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Paul Tan from South
King County Regional Homelessness Authority. They provided Council an
update on the Regional Homelessness Authority's Sub-Regional planning.
They reviewed; defined sub-regions, regional engagement, engagement
pathways, the feedback from providers, service types by sub-region,
funding and investment and the "Centering Lived Experience". They also
reviewed the revised timeline for the final Sub-Regional Plan.
Council discussed funding from the other jurisdictions that are part of the
Regional Homelessness Authority,the homelessness drivers, equity in
funding, engagement with encampments and the number of homeless in
our region.
B. Resolution No. 5615 (Faber/Comeau)(10 Minutes)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for purchase and sale
between the City of Auburn and Diamond J. Investments, LLC for Real Property
City Attorney Comeau introduced Resolution No. 5615 and Resolution No.
5616. Manager Kelly provided Council a history of the property and the
grant funding for the purchase, he explained the area is a wetland.
Manager Arndt provided Council with the general description of the
property for both Resolution No. 5615 and 5616 and reviewed the
purpose of the land acquisitions.
Council discussed improvements to Mill Creek as an off channel habitat
and other wetland improvements.
C. Resolution No. 5616 (Faber/Comeau)(10 Minutes)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for purchase and sale
between the City of Auburn and Kent-Yi Company for Real Property
See Resolution No. 5615 for discussion.
D. Resolution No. 5624 (Caillier)(15 Minutes)
A Resolution (1)authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for
Police Body Worn Cameras and related equipment, and (2)allocating ARPA funds
toward the contract purchase
Chief Caillier provided Council with an update on the proposals received to
purchase officer body worn cameras and related equipment.
Council discussed what equipment is included in the proposal and contract
from Axon Enterprise, Inc.
V. FINANCE, TECHNOLOGYAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Resolution No. 5617 (Comeau)(10 Minutes)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for the sale of City owned
Real Property to Bridge Acquisition, LLC
City Attorney Comeau introduced Resolution No. 5617. Manager Arndt
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provided Council with the property and transaction details for the proposed
purchase.
Council discussed the properties wetland status and development
requirements for wetlands.
B. Resolution No. 5621 (Comeau)(10 Minutes)
A Resolution declaring certain Real Property as surplus, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute a contract for the sale of surplus Real Property to the Valley Regional Fire
Authority
City Attorney Comeau presented Resolution No. 5621. ManagerAmdt
presented the proposed surplus and sale of the property and the
transaction details.
Council discussed the right-of-way dedication.
VI. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
Councilmember Mulenga asked about a City Strategic Plan and Council's
Strategic Plan.
Councilmember Steams wished everyone a happy Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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 6:47 p.m.
APPROVED this 1st day of November, 2021.
LAUDE D RSI, DEPUTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Cler
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.
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