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Technology and Economic Development
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October 24, 2022 - 5:30 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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, and Chris Steams.
Councilmember Yolanda Trout-Manuel was excused.
Department directors and staff members present include: CityAttomey
Kendra Comeau,Assistant Chief of Police Samuel Betz, Director of
Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of
Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Human Resources &
Risk Management Candis Martinson, Director of Community Development
Jeff Tate, Community Services Manager Joy Scott, Director of Innovation
and Technology David Travis, Financial Planning Manager Frank
Downard, Chief Equity Officer Brenda Goodson-Moore, Network Analyst
Eric Dusoleil, and Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
III. AGENDA MODIFICATION
Ordinance No. 6883 was moved to the first item on the agenda due to an
outside presenter.
IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Pay Equity Audit(Martinson)(15 Minutes)
Equal Pay and Opportunities Act(EPOA) Fall 2022 Presentation
Director Martinson provided Council with an overview of the Equal Pay and
Opportunities Act including number of full-time City employees,
representative groups, overview of Human Resources programs and
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services, employee rights,job applicant rights, consultation process, equal
career advancement opportunities, open wage discussions, and retaliation
protections.
Council discussed criteria, pay scales, market analysis, metrics, and
benefits.
B. Resolution No. 5688 (Tate)(15 Minutes)
A Resolution adopting the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for
the consolidated plan years 2020-2024
Manager Scott provided Council with an overview of the Community
Development Block Grant 2023 Annual Action Plan including background,
administrative requirements, eligible activities, projects, goals, timeline,
and next steps.
Council discussed allocation criteria, and the administrative cap.
V. FINANCE, TECHNOLOGYAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Ordinance No. 6883- Utility Rate Amendment Presentation(Thomas)(30 Minutes)
Review the work performed by FCS Group and summarize their findings
Councilmember Baggett Chaired this portion of the meeting.
Manager Downard introduced Sergey Tarasov from FCS Group who
provided Council with a Cost of Service Analysis Update including
background, revenue requirements, bill comparisons, rate setting process,
cost of service process, cost of service classifications, results for water,
sewer and stormwater and next steps.
B. Ordinance No. 6879 (Thomas)(20 Minutes)
An Ordinance adopting the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating Budget for the City of
Auburn, Washington
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of the Preliminary
2023-2024 Biennial Budget including budget calendar, general fund
expenditures, summary of new programs, major revenue, property tax,
2023 estimated levy, capital projects, reserve policy, and next steps.
Council discussed assessed valuation increase and proprietary funds.
C. Ordinance No. 6880 (Thomas)(5 Minutes)
An Ordinance establishing the levy for regular property taxes by the City of Auburn for
collection in 2023 for general City operational purposes in the amount of$24,110,666
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No.
6880 which establishes the levy for regular property taxes by the City for
collection in 2023.
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D. Ordinance No. 6882 (Thomas)(5 Minutes)
An Ordinance increasing the rate of tax on water, storm drainage, sewer, and
garbage/solid waste utilities in the City, amending Sections 3.40.010 and 3.41.010 of
the Auburn City Code
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No.
6882 which increases the rate of tax on water, storm drainage, sewer and
garbage/solid waste utilities, amending sections 3.40.010 and 3.41.010 of
the Auburn City Code.
E. Ordinance No. 6888 (Thomas)(5 Minutes)
An Ordinance adopting the 2023-2024 Biennial Capital Budget
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No.
6888 which adopts the 2023-2024 Biennial Capital Budget.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
APPROVED this 7th day of November, 2022.
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JAMES J - = : •'a�UTY MAYOR Han'a Scholl, De ty 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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