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Technology and Economic Development
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CITYDecember 13, 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. 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, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and
Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis,
Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Innovation and Technical Support Specialist
Danika Olson and Deputy City Clerk Teresa Mattingly 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 Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Human
Resources & Risk Management Candis Martinson, Senior Transportation
Planner Cecile Malik, Right-of-Way Specialist Amber Olds and Storm
Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
A. Agenda Modifications
Resolution No. 5637 was removed from the agenda.
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IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Ordinance No. 6839 (Gaub)(5 Minutes)
An Ordinance vacating right-of-way of a portion of West Main Street, East of Lund
Road SW
Director Gaub introduced Specialist Olds who provided Council with a
brief overview of Ralph Pozzi's application to the City for vacation of the
right-of-way of a portion of West Main Street, east of Lund Road SW. She
discussed staff recommendations and the next steps.
Council discussed the applicant and how the cost to vacation right-of-ways
is determined.
B. Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Overview(Gaub)(20 Minutes)
Director Gaub introduced Senior Planner Malik who provided Council with
an update on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. She discussed
the purpose of the program, program objectives, traffic calming treatments
in Auburn, localized neighborhood speeding issues, the budget and the
next steps.
Council discussed traffic calming measures that neighborhoods could
pursue at their own costs, residents feedback, vertical height of speed
cushions, potential travel speeds, the costs associated with removing
speed cushions, the cost of radar feedback signs and community
outreach.
V. FINANCE, TECHNOLOGYAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Ordinance No. 6845 (Thomas)(20 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Sections 3.53.100 and 3.53.110 regarding City Business and
Occupation (B&O)tax exemptions and deductions allowed to nonprofit health care
organizations in the City
Councilmember Baggett presided over this section of the meeting.
Director Thomas provided Council with a brief overview of the Business
and Occupation Tax and discussed the proposed amendments to the
Business and Occupation Tax codes related to non-profit health care
organizations (HCO's)that would be effective January 1, 2022.
Council discussed other cities that have issues with how hospitals are
taxed and the purpose of the code amendments.
B. 3rd Quarter 2021 Financial Report Update (Thomas)(15 Minutes)
Director Thomas reviewed the 3rd Quarter 2021 Financial Report with Council.
Council discussed the increase of water revenues versus water sold.
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VI. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no other discussion items.
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 6:48 p.m.
APPROVED this 3rd day of January, 2022.
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CL UDE D RSI, DEPUTY MAYOR Teresa Mattingly, Deputy Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http.//www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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