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H * November 8, 2021 - 5:30 PM
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City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and 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.
Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of Innovation and Technology David
Travis, 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 Parks,Art and
Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate,
Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Human Resources &
Risk Management Candis Martinson, Community Services Manager Joy
Scott,Arts & Events Manager Julie Krueger, Special Events & Farmers
Market Specialist Amanda Valdez, Senior Planner Alexandria Teague, Real
Estate Manager Josh Arndt, Planning Services Manager Jeff Dixon,
Senior Transportation Planner Cecile Malik, Human Services Program
Coordinator Kyla Wright,Airport Manager Tim Mensonides, Senior Planner
Josh Steiner 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. Auburn Symphony Orchestra 2021 Contract Report(Faber)(20 Minutes)
Director Faber provide Council a brief introduction to the Auburn Symphony Orchestra
and introduced Executive Director Rachel Perry, President Tanya Rottle, and
Conductor Wesley Schultz who provided Council with a recap of the 2021 season for
the Auburn Symphony Orchestra. They reviewed past and upcoming events, 2021
community outreach programs and the schedule for 2022.
Council discussed the Auburn School Districts participation with the Auburn Symphony
Orchestra, attending a performance and the partnership with the Appalachian Spring
Dance Company.
B. Auburn Intl Farmers Market 2021 Season Recap (Faber)(15 Minutes)
Director Faber introduced Specialist Valdez who provided Council with the 2021
Season Recap on the Auburn Intl Farmers Market. She reviewed how the market
transitioned through the season, vendor participation and sales, number of customers
in 2021, food assistance programs and volunteer participation.
Council thanked Specialist Valdez for her dedication to the Auburn International
Farmers Market and discussed the increase in EBT funds and being voted 1st place in
Washington State in the "America's Favorite Farmers Markets" contest.
C. Ordinance No. 6838 (Tate)(25 Minutes)
An Ordinance relating to the regulation of land uses on and surrounding the Auburn
Municipal Airport, amending Chapters 18.38 and 18.04, and Sections 18.01.030 and
18.23.030 of the Auburn City Code; and, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Map
creating a new airport overlay
Director Tate introduced Planner Teague who provided Council with an
update on the proposed changes to the Airport Zoning Code Text
Amendment and the Airport Overlay Map Amendment. She reviewed the
Auburn Municipal Airport history, the proposed changes to the text and map
amendments and the next steps for action by Council.
Council discussed the overlays and compatible use and the land use
designations.
D. Ordinance No. 6840 (Tate)(25 Minutes)
An Ordinance relating to planning; adopting 2020 Annual Comprehensive Plan Map
and Text amendments pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70A and
adopting corresponding rezones related to certain map amendments
Planner Steiner provided Council with an update on the 2021
Comprehensive Plan amendments and reviewed the amendments of each
element of the 2021 Comprehensive Plan.
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Council discussed the changes to the maps for the Intelligent
Transportation Systems.
E. Ordinance No. 6841 (Tate)(5 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Sections 19.02.115, 19.02.120, 19.02.130 and 19.02.140 of
the Auburn City Code relating to School Impact Fees
Planner Steiner provided Council with the proposed update to the School
Impact Fees for each school district.
F. Resolution No. 5623 (Comeau)(5 Minutes)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Access Easement in favor of King
County for access across a portion of City owned property—Tract E of Auburn 40 P.
U. D.
Manager Arndt provided Council with the presentation on the proposed
access easement to King County.
Council discussed the location of the easement.
G. Resolution No. 5628 (Tate)(30 Minutes)
A Resolution adopting the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for
the Consolidated Plan Years 2020-2024
Manager Scott provided Council with the 2022 CDGB Annual Action Plan
update.
Council discussed funds provided for homelessness prevention, the Fair
Housing testing and opportunities for Section 8 housing voucher holders.
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi called for a 5 minute recess at 7:45 p.m. The
meeting reconvened at 7:51 p.m.
V. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. BolaWrap Presentation (Caillier)(30 Minutes)
Councilmember Jeyaraj presided over the Municipal Services section of the meeting.
Commander Adams provided Council with an overview of the BolaW RAP tool, a
remote device used to restrain a subject. He also reviewed the plan for implementation
of the BolaW RAP.
Council discussed if the BolaW RAP is considered a use of force, who within the
Police Department will be able to use the BoIaWRAP, if there is pain associated with
the use of the BoIaWRAP, their appreciation of alternative uses of force and verbal
commands prior to deploying the BolaW RAP.
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B. PAC Update (Caillier)(30 Minutes)
Pastor Cheryl Olson provided Council with an update on the Police Advisory
Committee (PAC)and reviewed the updated Committee goals.
Council discussed the identity of Auburn, the PAC reviewing use of force, the PAC's
opinion of the new legislation, serving on the PAC, King County Supportive Housing
and the need for additional officers.
VI. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi noted Mayor Backus was not able to attend the Study
Session. She is working with the residents of an apartment fire in the City.
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 8:45 p.m.
APPROVED this 6th day of December, 2021.
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CLAUDE I ORSI�TY MAYO Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
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