HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-2024 Special Minutes CITY OF * * Special City Council Meeting
March 18, 2024 - 6:00 PM
y :e 17) City Hall Council Chambers
WASHINGTON MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Backus called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street.
II. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1. Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Larry Brown, Hanan Amer, Cheryl
Rakes, Kate Baldwin, Clinton Taylor, Tracy Taylor, and Yolonda Trout-
Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included:
Acting City Attorney Harry Boesche, Chief of Police Mark Caillier,Acting
Director of Community Development Jason Krum, Director of Special
Projects Jeff Tate, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of
Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Finance Jamie
Thomas, Director of Equity and Inclusion Brenda Goodson-Moore,
Director of Human Services Kent Hay, Business Systems Analyst Chrissy
Malave, and Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update (Krum) (60
Minutes)
Director Tate provided Council with a presentation on the 2024 Periodic
Comprehensive Plan Update including compliance with State and County
policies, and the Central Puget Sound Regional Growth Plan-Vision
2050. He discussed the City's Comprehensive Plan Elements,
coordination efforts between Departments, the Auburn Downtown Plan,
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and the Housing Action Plan Implementation(HAPI), Land Use changes,
Middle Housing changes, and the Climate Element. He provided an
overview of the Plan framework and estimated timeline.
Council discussed Middle Housing opportunities,timelines, community
outreach, the Auburn Downtown Plan, the Business Improvement Area
(BI A), and the Transportation Plan.
VI. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the foram
provided.
1. The public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
Written Comments:
Kimberely Smith,Auburn
They expressed their concerns with the Business and Occupation
Tax.
In-Person Comments:
No one came forward to speak.
B. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baldwin)
Councilmember Baldwin, Chair of the Finance Ad Hoc Committee,
reported she and Councilmember Amer have reviewed the claims
and payroll vouchers described on the agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the ConsentAgenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the February 29, and March 4, 2024, Special City
Council Meetings
B. Minutes of the March 4, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting
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C. Setting date for Public Hearing for Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC
Franchise Agreement
City Council to set date for Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No. FRN23-0003
for Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC
D. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated March 13, 2024 which includes voucher number 475216
through 475362, in the amount of$7,443,268.50,four electronic fund transfers in the
amount of$330.06, and three wire transfers in the amount of$953,131.54
E. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539572 through 539576 in the amount of$81,199.43,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,745,158.17 for a grand total of
$2,826,357.60 for the period covering February 29, 2024 to March 13, 2024
Deputy Mayor Brown moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6938 (Hay)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9.50 of the Auburn City Code to create a
transparency requirement for tents and shelters located on non-park City owned land
and providing for severability and an effective date
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Deputy Mayor Brown seconded
to approve Ordinance No. 6938.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5760 (Thomas)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the second amendment to the
agreement between the City and Foster Garvey PC for legal services
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5760.
Council discussed the costs for services, services provided, citizen input,
and the recruitment process for the City Attorney position.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-2. Councilmembers Baldwin,
and Trout-Manuel voted no.
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B. Resolution No. 5761 (Caillier)
A Resolution accepting a Federal Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
(I CAC) Grant to the Auburn Police Department
Councilmember Rakes moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5761.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
X. MAYORAND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
1. Council
Deputy Mayor Brown reported he attended the National League of
Cities (NLC)Conference.
Councilmember Amer reported she attended the National League of
Cities (NLC) Conference. She thanked Staff for all their hard work.
Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the National League
of Cities (NLC) Conference.
Councilmember Rakes reported she attended the Auburn Police
Department Citizens Academy, and the Sound Cities Association
(SCA) Public Issues Committee meeting.
Councilmember C. Taylor reported he attended the National League
of Cities (NLC) Conference.
Councilmember T. Taylor reported she attended a Laborers' Local
242 Union meeting, Sound Cities Association Networking Dinner,
and the National League of Cities (NLC) Conference, and the
Mimosas and Melodies Fundraiser at Green River College.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the National
League of Cities (NLC) Conference.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the National League of Cities (NLC)
Conference, and the Regional Policy Committee meeting.
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
APPROVED this 1st day of April 2024. /
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NANCY' =k 'KUS, MAYOR Hannah Scholl, Deputy City Clerk
Agendas and minutes a vailable to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.aubumwa.gov), :nd via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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