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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, Page 1 of 5 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 Page 2 of 5 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. Page 3 of 5 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. Page 4 of 5 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. / , 4 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. Page 5 of 5