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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 present: Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett,
Kate Baldwin, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and Yolanda
Trout-Manuel.
Department Directors and staff members present include: City Attorney
Kendra Comeau, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of Parks,Arts and
Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of
Administration Dana Hinman, DEI Program Manager Brenda Goodson-
Moore, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Candis
Martinson, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Utility Billing Services
Manager Joan Nelson, Development Services Manager Jason Krum,
Business Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, Director of Innovation and
Technology David Travis, Right-of-Way Specialist Amber Olds, Economic
Development Manager Jenn Francis and Deputy City Clerk Hannah
Scholl.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Waste Management 2021 Annual Report (Thomas) (20 Minutes)
Manager Nelson and Waste Management Public Sector Manager Laura
Moser provided Council with the 2021 Annual Waste Management Report
including events, community sponsorships and memberships
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reducing contamination in residential recycling, and the implementation of
the 2021 contract.
Council discussed where to dispose of shredded paper, on truck
camera's, compressed natural gas trucks, bulk pickup service and union
contracts.
IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Presentation on King County Veterans and Human Services Programs at the Auburn
Senior Center(Faber) (20 Minutes)
Director Faber introduced Manager Lozier and Supervisor Hurley. They
provided Council with a presentation on South King County Senior
Centers and Resources including Veterans, Seniors and Human Services
Levy, VSHSL funding, Senior Center Hubs, Resource Navigation
Program, community outreach, site visits, support groups and referrals.
Council discussed resources for Ukrainian Refugees, housing assistance,
clients within the boundary area, homelessness, vouchers, qualifications,
mental health assessments, and inpatient care.
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj recessed the meeting for 5 minutes at 6:48 p.m. He
reconvened the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
B. Inclusive Auburn Update (Backus) (30 minutes)
Manager Goodson-Moore, Patricia Davis and Linda Poralis provided
Council with an Inclusive Auburn Update including project management,
program structure, equity audit and policy review, program structure,
advisory team, expectations, Racial Equity Toolkit, and final tasks and
reports.
Council discussed the Racial Equity Toolkit process, budgeting decisions,
Police Department training, policy reviews, survey results,
recommendations, tracking equity, frequency of meetings and trainings and
equity dashboard.
C. Preservation Funding Ad Hoc Committee Report and Proposed Strategy
(Gaub/Thomas) (20 Minutes)
Director Gaub and Director Thomas provided Council with an update on
the Pavement Preservation Funding Ad Hoc Committee including arterial
and collector streets and local streets funds, purpose of Ad Hoc
Committee, funding options,funding strategy, potential costs, City utility tax
comparison, and next steps.
Council discussed car tab prices, condition of roads, and funding.
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D. Ordinance No. 6858 (Gaub) (5 Minutes)
Director Gaub introduced Specialist Olds who provided Council with an
overview of Ordinance No. 6858 related to a Franchise Agreement with
MCI Communications Services LLC.
Council discussed the telecommunications service companies.
V. FINANCE, TECHNOLOGYAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Economic Development Partnership (Tate) (20 Minutes)
Economic Development Manager will present information about the partnerships with
the Downtown Auburn Cooperative, the Auburn Area Connect and the Business
Improvement Area Committee. This is the second of a five-part series from the
Economic Development Division
Chair Baggett chaired this portion of the meeting.
Manager Krum introduced Manager Francis, Downtown Auburn
Cooperative Executive Director Cheryl Rakes, Small Business
Development Center(SBDC)Advisor Taryn Hornby and Auburn Area
Chamber of Commerce President Kacie Bray.
Manager Francis provided Council with an update on Economic
Development Partnerships including the Business Improvement Area
Committee (B IA), downtown area cleanup, Sign Grant Program, upcoming
BIA projects, and the importance of partnerships.
Ms. Rakes provided Council with a presentation on the Downtown Auburn
Cooperative including the purpose, relation to the BIA, upcoming events,
funding, and connections with the community.
Ms. Hornby provided Council with a presentation on the SBDC including
locations, program history, audits, their mission, advising services, training
services, client demographics, and economic impacts.
Ms. Bray provided Council with a presentation on Auburn Area Connect
including economic development, education and workforce, business
advocacy, business retention and recruitment, community outreach,
promotion of the BIA, and connection events.
Council discussed live music events, volunteer qualifications, list of
storefronts, location of SBDC, and the new location of Chamber of
Commerce.
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
APPROVED this 16th day of May, 2022.
JAMES J ' A , UTY MAYOR Han ah Scholl, ef•puty City Clerk
Agendas and v,:= - 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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