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CITY OF* * * January 24, 2022 - 5:30 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn.
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, Lary Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Steams and
Yolanda Trout -Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus, City Attorney Kendra Comeau, 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: Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of
Administration Dana Hinman, Director of Community Development Jeff
Tate, Director of Parks and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Human
Resources Candis Martinson, Assistant Director of Innovation and
Technology Ashley Riggs and Senior Transportation Planner Cecile Malik.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
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IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Transportation Advisory Board 2021 Annual Report (Gaub)(15 Minutes)
Senior Transportation Planner Malik and Chair of the Auburn Transportation
Advisory Board Menzia provided Council with an update on the
Transportation Advisory Board.
Council discussed locations of bicycle racks, Transportation Advisory
Board (TAB) plans related to equity, inventory, electric bikes, investment
analysis, and community engagement.
B. Legislative Update (Hinman)(10 Minutes)
City of Auburn 2022 Legislative Update
Director Hinman provided Council with a brief update on the Washington
State Legislation and reviewed 2022 Sessions, the 2022 Auburn
Legislative delegation, how a bill becomes a law, state legislative priorities
and current bill actions.
Council discussed Senate Bill 5867, process for supporting a bill that goes
to legislation and Municipalities charging for street lighting.
C. Resolution No. 5645 (Tate)(10 Minutes)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Auburn Area
Chamber of Commerce for the purposes of providing Tourism and Marketing services
Director Tate reviewed the Chamber of Commerce scope of work for
tourism services. He also discussed the lodging tax, the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee and how the lodging tax funds can be spent.
Director Tate introduced Kacie Bray CEO of the Auburn Area Connect
Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Bray discussed the importance of supporting
local businesses in the City of Auburn.
Council discussed the Auburn Tourism Board and their relationship to the
Chamber of Commerce, the Chambers plans for highlighting businesses in
Auburn, surveying high school students, contracting processes, grant
funding and tourism promotions.
V. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Police Overview (Caillier)(20 Minutes)
2022 Update on King County Restorative Community Pathways
Chief Caillier reviewed the 2022 Update on King County Restorative
Community Pathways with Council.
Council discussed the community panel, rehabilitation through the juvenile
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justice system, youth diversion programs, auto theft task force, ways to
prevent auto theft, security concerns and spike in crimes.
VI. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no other discussion items.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Steams requested Council to consider House Bill 1725
related to indigenous people/women. A consensus of the Council agreed
to consider supporting the legislation.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
APPROVED this 22nd day of February, 2022.
UPN J MES J AJ, D UTY MAYOR Teresa Mattingly, DeputWitylClerk
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at the City Clerk's Office.
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