HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-27-2023 Minutes City Council Study Session PWCD SFA
November 27, 2023 - 5:30 PM
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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.
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett, Kate
Baldwin, Larry Brown, Cheryl Rakes, and Yolonda Trout-Manuel.
Councilmember Robyn Mulenga was excused
Mayor Nancy Backus, Directors, and the following staff members present
included:Acting City Attorney Harry Boesche,Assistant Chief of Police
Samuel Betz, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of
Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Human Resources and
Risk Management Candis Martinson,Assistant Director of Engineering
Services Jacob Sweeting, Business Systems Analyst Jonathan Barbano,
and Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
III. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no agenda modifications.
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports, or presentations.
V. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan (Tate) (15 Minutes)
Director Tate provided Council with an overview of the Community
Development Block Grant 2024 Annual Action Plan including the General
Fund vs the CDBG Fund, the process and timeline, Entitlement Program,
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administrative requirements, and the plan goals. He discussed the
expected funding allocations including Public Services, Housing Repairs,
Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements, Microenterprise Assistance, and
Administration.
Council discussed the Housing Repair Program, Sidewalk Accessibility
Improvements eligibility requirements, Microenterprise Assistance and
resources for people in the community.
VI. PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update— Policy Review(Safety) (Gaub) (35
Minutes)
Councilmember Brown Chaired this portion of the meeting.
Assistant Director Sweeting provided Council with an overview of the
Comprehensive Plan Policy Review, focusing on Goal No. 3: Safety. He
discussed the Safe Systems Approach including the principles and
elements, the traditional approach vs the Safe System approach, revised
and new Safety policies including general, roadways, road users, speeds,
vehicles, post-crash care, and the necessary actions to implement the
policies.
Council discussed the Safe Systems Approach, dynamic message signs,
speed feedback signs, speed cameras, railroad crossings, and vegetation.
B. Ordinance No. 6928 (Tate) (10 Minutes)
An Ordinance annexing certain property known as "The Bridges" and currently located
within the City of Kent, Washington, into the City of Auburn pursuant to RCW
35.10.217(2), and providing for severability and an effective date
Director Tate provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6928.
Council discussed community engagement and responses.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
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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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