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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 Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Councilmember Chris Steams was excused.
Department directors and staff members present include: Senior Staff City
Attorney Doug Ruth,Assistant Chief of Police Samuel Betz, Director of
Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Innovation and Technology David
Travis, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Finance
Jamie Thomas, Economic Development Manager Jenn
Francis, Economic Development Coordinator Abid Rahmani, Senior
Planner Josh Steiner, Planner Nicole Benert, Financial Planning Manager
Frank Downard, Business Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, and Deputy
City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
III. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. 3rd Quarter 2022 Financial Report Update (Thomas) (20 Minutes)
Director Thomas provided Council with the 2022 Third Quarter Financial
Update including the General Fund revenue overview, General Fund
expenditures by department, Retail Sales Tax, Utility Tax,
Intergovernmental Funds, charges for service, Real Estate Excise Tax,
and an ARPA Update.
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Council discussed the General Fund expenditures by department,
insurance benefits, number of LEOFF 1 members, sales tax, utility
assistance program, capital projects, housing voucher program, wireless
access points, and the timeframe to spend ARPA Funds.
B. Economic Development& DEI (Tate) (20 Minutes)
The Economic Development Manager and Economic Development Coordinator will
present information about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work within the Division
Manager Francis and Coordinator Rahmani provided Council with an
overview of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Economic Development
division including Microenterprise Assistance Services, Trillium
Partnership, Community Business Connector, Boards and Commissions,
outreach, and the Broken Windows Repair Assistance Program.
Council discussed the Downtown Auburn Cooperative, Business
Connector, outreach to business, broken window repair budget,
boundaries of the Business Improvement Area (BIA),Auburn Chamber of
Commerce, Microenterprise services, and the recruitment process for
Board and Commission members.
Attorney Ruth clarified with Councilmember Baldwin that the request to
add the Broken Window Repair Assistance Program as a line item in the
Budget, is an item Council is wanting to move forward. Councilmember
Baldwin confirmed, consensus was asked for, Council agreed. Mayor
Backus informed Council that the topic would best fit as a portion of the
Budget Amendment discussions in the first quarter of 2023.
V. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Resolution No. 5695 (Council) (10 Minutes)
A Resolution accepting the resignation of Councilmember Chris Steams
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj provided Council with an overview of Resolution No.
5695 including a history of Councilmember Steams' career and thanked
him for his service to the City.
Council discussed their appreciation for Councilmember Stearns, an Ad-
Hoc Committee for the vacant position, and the timeframe.
Deputy Mayor asked Councilmembers Baggett and Trout-Manuel to be
part of the Ad-Hoc Committee, both Councilmembers agreed. The first
meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2022.
B. Ordinance No. 6894 (Tate) (45 Minutes)
An Ordinance relating to Planning; adopting 2022 Annual Comprehensive Plan Map
and Text Amendments pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70A and
adopting corresponding rezones related to certain map amendments
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Director Tate introduced Senior Planner Steiner and Planner Benert
who provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6894 which
adopts the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendments
pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.07A and corresponding
rezones related to certain map amendments.
They provided an overview of the purpose, process for submittals, Capital
Facilities Plan Update, land use element, and special purpose zones.
Council discussed zoning, and campus like usage.
C. Ordinance No. 6897 (Tate) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Sections 19.02.115, 19.02.120,19.02.130, and 19.02.140 of
the Auburn City Code relating to School Impact Fees
Senior Planner Steiner and Planner Benert provided Council with an
overview of the 2023 School Impact Fees including requested fees for
each school district.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
APPROVED this 23rd day of January, 2023.
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JAMES J AYOR Hanah Scholl,' puty City Cler
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.
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