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January 10, 2022 - 5:30 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj 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 James Jeyaraj, Bob
Baggett, Kate Baldwin, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and
Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of Innovation
and Technology David Travis, 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 Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of
Finance Jamie Thomas,Assistant Director of Engineering Services Jacob
Sweeting, Utilities Engineering Manager Lisa Tobin and Senior Project
Engineer Matt Larson.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. ARPA Funds Review and Modification (Thomas)(20 Minutes)
Director Thomas reviewed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)funds
with Council. She discussed the amount of funds awarded, primary
allowable spending categories, budgeted projects and project status.
Council discussed the Utility Assistance Program, body worn camera
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allocations, SCORE revenues, services for Auburn communities, the
number of customers at risk of having utility services disconnected and
police signing bonuses.
V. PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Ordinance No. 6844 (Gaub)(10 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Sections 13.14.010, 13.14.020, 13.14.030, 13.14.050 and
13.14.060, and repealing Auburn City Code (ACC) 13.14.040 regarding managing the
City's water supply
Councilmember Stearns presided over this section of the meeting.
Director Gaub introduced Lisa Tobin who provided Council with a brief
update on the proposed code changes related to the Water Emergency
Response process.
Council discussed the percentage of households overusing water, the
importance of educating the public on water usage and notifications
specific to the announcement of an emergency.
B. Ordinance No. 6846 (Gaub)(5 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Auburn City Code (ACC) Sections 12.04.010, 13.48.225,
and 13.48.230 regarding the City's Surface Water Management Manual
Manager Tobin provided Council with a brief update on the proposed
changes to the stormwater utility codes.
C. Ordinance No. 6847 (Gaub)(10 Minutes)
An Ordinance relating to restrictions and limitations of Public Right-of-Way use and
revising Chapter 10.28 of the Auburn City Code (ACC)
Assistant Director Sweeting provided Council with a brief update on the
proposed changes to the Auburn City Code to restrict the public right-of-
way on a portion of M Street NW.
Council discussed trespass capabilities, gate maintenance responsibilities
and thanked the Public Works Department for cleaning up that area.
D. End of Year Capital Projects Status Report(Gaub)(15 Minutes)
Senior Engineer Larson reviewed the End of Year Capital Projects Status
Report with Council. He discussed ways to stay informed on Capital
Projects and provided an update on the Capital Projects current status.
E. Overview of the Bridges (Tate)(15 Minutes)
Overview of the Bridges community: an island of Kent within the City of Auburn
Director Tate provided Council with an update on the Bridges community
and discussed the benefits and potential costs of annexing the Bridges
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community into the City of Auburn.
Council discussed the status of the agreement between Kent and Auburn,
environmental impacts and concerns, current infrastructure and potential
deferred maintenance.
VI. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council discussed concerns with homelessness in Auburn, State
legislation related to addressing homelessness and providing safe parking
and accountability.
Council requested a presentation from Kent Hay related to homelessness.
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 7:29 p.m.
APPROVED this 7th day of February, 2022.
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v\J A MES JE �� 'AJ, DEPUTY MAYOR Teresa Mattingly, eputy C rk
Agendas and menu - 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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