HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-2022 Minutes City Council Study Session Finance,
Technology and Economic Development
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj called the meeting to order at 5:30 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: Bob Baggett, Kate Baldwin, Larry
Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus, Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj, Innovation and
Technical Support Specialist Danika Olson, Police Chief Mark Caillier,
Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis and City Clerk Shawn
Campbell were in Chambers.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: Senior City Staff Attorney Harry Boesche, Director of
Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub,
Director of Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Finance
Jamie Thomas, Director of Administration Dana Hinman,Assistant
Finance Director Kevin Fuhrer,Assistant Director of Human Resources
Aaron Barber, Community Services Manager Joy Scott, Human Services
Program Coordinator Kyla Wright, Business License Program Coordinator
Tina Kriss,Airport Manager Tim Mensonides 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. Ordinance No. 6848 (Tate)(15 Minutes)
Director Tate introduced the Business License Program Coordinator Tina
Kriss. He provided Council with a brief description of Tina's roll in the City.
Coordinator Kriss provided Council with a brief description of Ordinance
No. 6848 regarding a proposed update to the Business License Code for
mobile venders and food trucks. She explained the reasons staff are
recommending the update to the Auburn City Code and the proposed
changes.
Council discussed the projected revenue, the definition of the sections of
the Code, licensing requirements, tracking of mobile food venders, the
complexity of the Code and items allowed within the mobile vendor
license.
B. Auburn Municipal Airport Advisory Board Annual Update (Gaub)(15 Minutes)
Manager Mensonides and Auburn Airport Board Chair Deanna Clark
provided Council with the 2021 Accomplishments at the Airport, including
updating the City Code and Zoning Regulations, completed Board
Procedures and Standards, update to wayfinding sign, Storm Water
improvements, updated self serve fuel system, receiving an award for food
drive, and recognized by the USDA for the Airport Wildlife Program. The
2022 Airport Board Workplan including the continued hanger development,
Middle Ramp Development, review the airport marketing focus, updating
the Airport rules and regulations and the Airport minimum standards.
Council discussed the projected increase in the number of available
hangers, the amount of fuel used at the airport, the fee's charged in
comparisons with neighboring airports, the waitlist of airport hangers,
number of takeoffs and landings and hosting events at the airport.
C. Photo Enforcement: School Zone Safety Cameras (Gaub)(15 Minutes)
Planner Malik provided Council with a presentation on School Zone Speed
Cameras. She provided Council with a brief reminder of the conversation's
with Council previously, she shared the school zones with flashing
beacons, crash history, and school zone speed limits, the preliminary study
results, alternative speed calming measures, previous school zone
program including revenue and expenses and anticipated costs and
revenues to the proposed contract.
Council discussed the spending of any excess revenue, the school zone
crash history, the timing of the school zone cameras, costs to the City,
driver modification with cameras, when cameras are operational, photo of
infraction, people lying about who was driving, placement of school zone
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cameras, implementing the contract in two phases, the school districts
support of the programs and the process if a person receives an infraction.
D. Legislative Update (Hinman)(10 Minutes)
Director Hinman provided Council with the Legislative Update. She shared
the dates of the legislative session, the process for a bill to become a law,
current bills regarding public safety, the regulatory and land use, parks and
open spaces and social services.
Council discussed funding for the recovery locator program, revenue
sources for transportation, clean up of the Washington State Department
of Transportation land, use of force language, wait time for health and
social services and middle housing bill.
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj recessed for 5 minutes at 7:44 p.m. Deputy Mayor
Jeyaraj reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
V. FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Introduction to Economic Development Division (Tate)(20 Minutes)
Economic Development Manager will provide an introduction to the Economic
Development Division in the first of a five-part series
Councilmember Baggett chaired this portion of the meeting.
Director Tate introduced Economic Development Manager Jenn Francis.
He explained Manager Francis's role and the plan to provide Council
several Economic Development updates.
Manager Francis provided Council with an introduction to Economic
Development in the City of Auburn. She explained the purpose and roll of
Economic Development.
Council discussed open storefronts, Economic Development with
industrial properties, BIA activities, what defines a tourist, partnering with
the Muckleshoot Tribe and status of vacant lots in the downtown area.
VI. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no other discussion items.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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VIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
APPROVED this 21st day of March, 2022.
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AMES J, RAJ, DEPUTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
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(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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