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Home My WebLink About06-13-2022 Minutes City Council Study Session Community ,� Wellness Special Focus Area * �.,-�" - - :.--- June 13, 2022 - 5:30 PM CITY OF__—_-_,_------_________-;;;:---",,* City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual MINUTES - _f .= = --- 7.„,-/'1--------:> Watch the meeting LIVE! f�'~�---:>% WASHINGTON � Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. I. CALL TO ORDER Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn. II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION A. Public Participation The meeting was held virtually and in person. B. Roll Call Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj, Kate Baldwin, Bob Baggett, Larry Brown and Chris Stearns. Councilmembers Robyn Mulenga and Yolanda Trout-Manuel were excused. Department directors and staff members present include: Police Commander Dave Colglazier, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Right-of-Way Specialist Amber Olds, Senior Transportation Planner Cecile Malik, Senior City Staff Attorney Harry Boesche, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Tax and Licensing Auditor Natalie Smagina, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Community Services Manager Joy Scott, Human Services Program Coordinator Kyla Wright, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis, Business Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell were in Chambers. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS There were no announcements, reports or presentations. IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION A. Ordinance No. 6854 (Gaub) (10 Minutes) An Ordinance Vacating Right-of-Way of a portion of M Street NW, north of 15th Street NW, together with a portion of 29th Street NW, east of M Street NW Specialist Olds provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6854 Page 1 of 5 regarding the proposed vacation of a portion of the right-of-way of M Street NW, and a portion of 29th Street NW. Council discussed the Audubon Societies concerns with the proposed right-of-way vacation, future emergency access, property taxes, and the M Street marsh. B. Ordinance No. 6862 (Gaub) (10 Minutes) An Ordinance authorizing a payback agreement for half-street improvements between the City of Auburn and Inland Washington, LLC Planner Malik provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6862 and Ordinance No. 6863. She reviewed what a payback agreement consists of, the property for payback agreement PBK19-0001 and PBK19-0002, and the payback agreement process. Council discussed residential properties triggering payback agreements and the types of improvements allowed. C. Ordinance No. 6863 (Gaub) (10 Minutes) An Ordinance authorizing a payback agreement for a traffic signal between the City of Auburn and Inland Washington, LLC See Ordinance No. 6862. D. Ordinance No. 6860 (Thomas) (20 Minutes) An Ordinance amending sections within Chapter 3.53 of the Auburn City Code, related to City Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax, clarifying definitions, taxpayer classifications, and tax exemptions ,Director Thomas and Auditor Natalia Smagina provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6860 and Ordinance No. 6861 regarding updates to the B&O Tax Code. They reviewed the filing status for 2022, the updates to the B&O Tax Code, including the definitions, the imposition of the tax and fees levied, ancillary activities of motor carriers and freight brokers, updated exemptions and deductions, and updates to the B&O Administrative provisions. Director Thomas and Auditor Natalia Smagina provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6870, Ordinance No. 6872, Ordinance No. 6873, Ordinance No. 6874, and Ordinance No. 6875 regarding Utility taxes. They reviewed the updates to the Utility Services Tax Code, updates to the Garbage Utility Tax Code, update to the Cable Television Utility Tax, updates to the Gambling Tax Code, and the Telephone Utility tax code update. Council discussed the gambling tax and proposed revenue generated from the updates. Page 2 of 5 E. Ordinance No. 6861 (Thomas) (20 Minutes) An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.54 of the Auburn City Code, related to City Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax Administration: (1)Amending certain sections to clarify terms, definitions, and the calculation of tax overpayment interest; and (2)Adding a new section related to administrative tax assessments and penalties for unregistered City businesses See Ordinance No. 6860. F. Ordinance No. 6870 (Thomas) (10 Minutes) An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.88 of the Auburn City Code, related to utility service tax administration, deductions and filing requirements, and adding a new section defining chapter terms See Ordinance No. 6860. G. Ordinance No. 6872 (Thomas) (5 Minutes) An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.41 of the Auburn City Code, related to Garbage Utility Tax and adding new sections defining chapter terms, tax filing frequencies, eligible deductions, and provisions for overpayment of tax See Ordinance No. 6860. H. Ordinance No. 6873 (Thomas) (5 Minutes) An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.42 of the Auburn City Code, related to cable television utility tax and adding a new section related to tax filing frequencies See Ordinance No. 6860. I. Ordinance No. 6874 (Thomas) (5 Minutes) An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.80 of the Auburn City Code, related to gambling activities, tax filing frequencies, and adding a new section defining chapter terms See Ordinance No. 6860. J. Ordinance No. 6875 (Thomas) (5 Minutes) An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.84 of the Auburn City Code, related to telephone business chapter terms, tax filing frequencies, and deductions from tax See Ordinance No. 6860. V. COMMUNITY WELLNESS DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Human Services Program Update and Panel Presentation (Tate) (50 Minutes) Staff will provide an overview of progress made towards 2022 Human Services program goals, followed by a panel presentation of staff representatives from currently funded programs serving Auburn residents Councilmember Trout-Manuel chaired this section of the agenda. Coordinator Wright and Manager Scott provided Council with a Human Page 3 of 5 Services Program funding cycle update and reviewed the number of programs receiving funds through the General Fund, the 2021-2022 priority areas, and the number of residents served by the programs. Oleg Pynda from the Ukrainian Community Center of Washington provided Council with an overview of the services offered through their organization. Bilan Aden and Asad Abdi from the African Community Housing and Development provided Council with an overview of the services offered through their organization. Ann Allen from St. Stephen provided Council with an overview of the services offered through their organization. Chris Pierson from the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship program provided Council with an overview of the service offered through their organization. Council thanked all of the presenters. B. Human Services Funding Overview(Tate) (20 Minutes) Manager Scott provided Council with the 2023 -2024 Human Services Funding Cycle, She reviewed the funding sources, the application process, the application review timeline, the outreach for soliciting applications, the technical assistance and supports for applications, the initial data from the application, and feedback from applying agencies. Council discussed increasing culturally relevant programs. C. National Night Out Overview(Tate) (10 Minutes) Manager Scott and Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Lovings provided Council with the update on the Neighborhood programs, and the plan for the 2022 National Night Out. The types of events, partner agencies, and how to get people involved in National Night Out. Council discussed the registration process, goodie bags for the events, coordination of events, and the partner agencies. Page 4 of 5 VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. APPROVED this 18th day of July, 2022. JAMES JEYARA DEPUTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk Agendas and minutes 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. Page 5 of 5