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CITY OF * * °` */ April 10, 2023 - 5:30 PM
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AGENDA
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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, Cheryl Rakes, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Councilmember Robyn Mulenga was excused.
Department directors and staff members present include: Senior City Staff
Attorney Harry Boesche,Assistant Chief of Police Samuel Betz, Director
of Innovation and Technology David Travis, Director of Finance Jamie
Thomas, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Assistant
Director of Engineering Services Jacob Sweeting, Senior Traffic Engineer
James Webb,Assistant Traffic Engineer Kenneth Clark, Senior
Transportation Planner Cecile Malik, Economic Development
Coordinator Abid Rahmani, Utility Engineering Manager Ryan Vondrak,
Senior Planner Josh Steiner, Sewer Utility Engineer Robert Elwell, Water
Utility Engineer Senait Gebreeyesus, Storm Drainage Engineer Tim
Carlaw, 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. Auburn Valley Humane Society General Shelter Update (Thomas) (15 Minutes)
Director Thomas introduced Phil Morgan, President of the Auburn Valley
Humane Society(AVHS),who provided Council with an overview of the
history of AVHS, the AVHS Thrift Store, and the merge with NW Spay&
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Neuter Center, statistics over the last 10 years, special programs,
fundraising events, pet licensing, services offered, and proposed fee
increases.
Council discussed public stray intake statistics, number of Veterinarians
and their compensation, breed restrictions, volunteer services, after hour
emergency care, and revenue increases. Council thanked Phil for all his
hard work over the years.
V. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Ordinance No. 6900 (Thomas)(20 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6879,the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating
Budget Ordinance, and Ordinance No. 6888, the 2023-2024 Biennial Capital Budget,
authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2023-2024 Budget as set forth in
Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of the 2023 Budget
Amendment No. 1 including types of adjustments, summary of changes for
the General Fund, General Fund impact,APRA projects budget, summary
of changes for all other remaining funds; Hotel/Motel Tax, Parks
Construction Fund, Mitigation Fee Fund,and the Capital Improvement
Fund.
Council discussed the ARPA Funds, and the Broken Window Program.
Councilmember Baldwin requested to explore and discuss what it would
look like to potentially add the Broken Window Repair Assistance Program
as a line item in the Budget with an earmark of$100,000.00. Consensus
was asked for and received.
B. Resolution No. 5701 (Thomas) (15 Minutes)
A Resolution reviewing a schedule of prices for services provided by the Auburn Valley
Humane Society to ensure competitive service prices
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of Resolution No.
5701.
Council discussed the proposed fees.
C. 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update (Tate)(60 Minutes)
A presentation by City staff as an introduction to the Periodic Comprehensive Plan
update due in 2024, including anticipated program milestones
Planner Steiner provided Council with an overview of the 2024
Comprehensive Plan Framework and updates including the Community
Development Elements, the purpose and scope, planning policies, state
and regional requirements, and policy updates.
Council discussed the Planned Unit Development(PUD)requirements,the
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Business Improvement Area(B IA)and Downtown Auburn Cooperative
(DAC), demographics, historic preservation element, and the climate
change element.
Coordinator Abid Rahmani provided Council with an overview of the
Economic Development Element including the goals and objectives,
challenges, policies and actions.
Council discussed unoccupied commercial spaces and policies.
Assistant Director Sweeting and Planner Malik provided Council with the
Capital Facilities Element including the 2023-2028 Capital Facilities Plan,
anticipated policy and framework. They also discussed the Transportation
Element including the role within the Comprehensive Plan, required
components, new approaches, and policy.
Manager Vondrak and Engineers Elwell, Carlaw, and Gebreeyesus
provided Council with an overview of the Public Works Utilities Elements
including general and private utilities, water, sanitary sewer, and storm
drainage, considerations and policies.
Council discussed capacity planning, clean water, recycling, and illegal
dumping.
Director Faber provided Council with an overview of the Parks, Recreation,
and Open Space Element including anticipated policy and framework, and
the timeline.
Council discussed number of park spaces and acres, and the Auburn Arts
and Culture Center opening timeframe.
D. Transportation Advisory Board 2022 Annual Report(Gaub) (10 Minutes)
Planner Malik introduced Peter Di Turi, Board Chair of the Transportation
Advisory Board (TAB),they provided Council with an overview of the TAB
2022 Annual Report including roles of staff and Board members,focus
areas, and the 2023 workplan.
Council discussed the Sounder Train Schedule, and Light Rail
opportunities for Auburn.
E. 2022 State of Our Streets (SOS) Report(Gaub) (20 Minutes)
Engineers Webb and Clark provided Council with an overview of the 2022
State of Our Streets including definitions, Pavement Condition Index,
Summary of the 2022 Street Conditions, Local Street Program Fund,
Arterial/Collector Program Fund, projects completed in 2022,future
projects, and next steps.
Council discussed current and future projects.
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
APPROVED this 1st day of May, 2023.
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JAM S J7. TY MAYOR Hanna Scholl, De': , City Clerk
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at the City Clerk's Office.
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