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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nancy Backus called the special meeting of the City Council to
order at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the special meeting was to receive a
presentation from the Maybr of the Gity of SeaTac regarding their
Council`s transition from standing committees to study sessions.
Members of fhe Council present: Deputy Mayor Rich Wagner,
Councilmember Bill Peloza, Councilmember Largo Wales, Councilmember
Wayne Osborne, Councilmeinber Claude DaCo�si, Councilmember Trout.
Councilmember Holman was excused.
Department Directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin
Snyde�, Assistant Police Chief William Pierson, Economic Development
Manager poug Lein and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
Also present was City of SeaTac Mayor Mia Gregerson.
II. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Transition from Standing Committees to Study Sessions
Presentation by City of SeaTac Mayor Mia Gregerson.
Mayor Backus thanked the SeaTac Mayor Mia Gregerson
for attending the special City Council meeting.
Mayor Gregerson explained the City of SeaTas has transitioned from
council subcommit4ees to conducting study sessions prior to each full
Council Meeting, The study s.essions are shorter than anticipated.
Items move through 4he process faster wifh fhe new formaf.
Councilmember Wales asked if there had been misconceptions from
citizens watching meetings on television regarding a discussion
item opposed to an action item. Mayor Gregerson explained the
agenda is set up to make it clear on what the expectation is
for an item.
Deputy Mayor Wagner asked for the City of SeaTac's criteria to form
an ad-hoc committee. Mayor Gregerson explained the ad-hoc
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committee designation is reserved for items that will impact future
policy, a concept is complicated or there is a range of options
available. The number of ad-hoc committees vary depending on what
is being considered by counc'il. The ad-hoc committee members are
typically selected on a volunteer basis. The claims and payroll
vouchers are sent to all councilmembers via email. If a councilmember
has a question regarding a claim, they can ask it at the study session.
Mayo� Gregerson explained public comment is allowed at study
sessions but within specific guidelines. Any item can be removed
from the consent agenda and placed on, the agenda at the request of
a councilmember. An item moves from the study session to full
Council by informal consent of the majority of the council,
Councilmember Osbome asked for clarification regarding placement
of ordinances and resolutions on the agenda: City Attorney Heid
explained an item is placed on the consent agenda that is routine and
no discussion is expected. It is the City of Auburn's practice to place
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda for full Council
discussion.
Councilmember Peloza asked who aufhorizes an item to be put on the
study session agenda. Mayor Gregerson explained the city manager
and mayor reyiew the agenda, and the mayor authorizes each item.
Mayor Gregerson explained fhe City of SeaTac only has presentations
at study sessions. City staff will also give periodic updates an large
projects at study sessions. Mayor Gregerson stated presenters are
given a time limit for their presentation that is respectful to the Council
and the presenter. Mayor BackUs stated longer presentations may
have to be presented at a Committee of the Whole meeting.
, Mayor and Council thanked Mayor Gregerson for her time.
III. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
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APPROVED this ��� day of July, 2014.
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ANCY US, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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