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Home My WebLink About08-02-2021 City Council Meeting �c August 2, 2021 - 7:00 PM CITY OF '' * City Hall and Virtual MINUTES '' ` = Watch the meeting LIVE! WASHINGTON Watch the meeting video i i Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. I. CALL TO ORDER II. Public Participation 1. Public Participation The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually. A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Larry Brown, Bob Baggett, James Jeyaraj, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Steams and Yolanda Trout-Manuel. Mayor Nancy Backus, Innovation and Technical Support Specialist Danika Olson and City Clerk Shawn Campbell were in Chambers. The following department directors and staff members attended the meeting virtually: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Candis Martinson and Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS There were no announcements, proclamations or presentations. Page 1 of 7 IV. APPOINTMENTS A. Arts Commission City Council to confirm the following appointments to the Arts Commission for three year terms expiring December 31, 2023: • Kristine de Leon • Tori Olsen Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to confirm the appointments of Kristine de Leon and Tori Olsen to the Arts Commission for a three-year term to expire December 31, 2023. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 V. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There were no modifications to the agenda. VI. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VII. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Public Hearing In Person or Virtual Participation 2. Public Hearing for Limited Update of the 2015 Comprehensive Water Plan City Council to hold a Public Hearing to consider the Limited Update of the 2015 Comprehensive Water Plan Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. There were no public comments received, she closed the hearing. 3. Public Hearing for Water Use Efficiency Program City Council to hold a Public Hearing to Consider 2021-2026 Water Use Efficiency Program Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. There were no public comments received, she closed the hearing. Page 2 of 7 B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. 1. The public can participate in-person, or submit written comments in advance. Waylon Menzia, 719 R Street NE,Auburn Mr. Menzia encouraged Council to be intentional in their actions. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council to review. VIII. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the City Council, if any. 1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baggett) Councilmember Baggett, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported he and Councilmember Jeyaraj have reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers described on the agenda this evening and recommended their approval. 2. ARPA Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baggett) Mayor Backus explained the purpose for the adhoc committee. Councilmember Baggett, Chair of the ARPA ad hoc committee, explained the timing and expected funds from the ARPA allocation. IX. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes of the June 28, 2021 Study Session B. Minutes of the July 6, 2021 Regular Council Meeting C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas) Claim voucher list dated August 2, 2021 which includes voucher numbers 464110 through 464381 in the amount of$2,090,530.20 and four wire transfers in the amount of$777,574.95 Page 3 of 7 D. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas) Payroll check numbers 539173 through 539176 in the amount of$535,053.41, and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,201,303.15, for a grand total of$2,736,356.56 for the period covering July 15, 2021 to July 28, 2021 are approved for payment this 2nd, day of August, 2021 E. Public Works Project No. CP1416 City Council to approve an increase of$50,000.00 in the total maximum authorized contract amount for Public Works Contract No. 21-10; Construction of Project No. CP1416, F Street SE Non-Motorized Improvements Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. Xl. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6827 (Thomas) An Ordinance amending Ordinance No.6794, the 2021-2022 Biennial Operating Budget Ordinance, and Ordinance No. 6796, the 2021-2022 Biennial Capital Budget, as amended by Ordinance No. 6815, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2021-2022 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B" Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to approve Ordinance No. 6827. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Ordinance No. 6830 (O'Neil) An Ordinance adding a new section to the Aubum City Code that authorizes the Auburn Police Department to use body worn cameras and provides a process for community input into body worn camera policy development; and authorizing the Auburn Police Department to engage in a competitive negotiation process to procure body worn cameras and related equipment Councilmember Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to approve Ordinance No. 6830. Council discussed the competitive negotiation process to procure body worn cameras and related equipment. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Page 4 of 7 XII. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5600 (Gaub) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept two state grants from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5600. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Resolution No. 5602 (Gaub) - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5602. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Resolution No. 5603 (Gaub) A Resolution authorizing submittal of the City's 2021-2026 Water Use Efficiency -Program to the Washington State Department of Health Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5603. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 D. Resolution No. 5604 (Gaub) A Resolution authorizing submittal of the City's Limited Update of the 2015 Comprehensive Water Plan to the Washington State Department of Health Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Stearns seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5604. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 E. Resolution No. 5605 (Tate) A Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement between Pierce County, The Puyallup Indian Tribe and several Pierce County cities for the creation and operation of South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHAP) Councilmember Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Stearns seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5605. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Page 5 of 7 F. Resolution No. 5608 (Thomas) A Resolution accepting funds appropriated to the City under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA); and directing the City's future expenditure of such appropriated funds pursuant to ARPA Guidelines And Restrictions Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5608. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 G. Resolution No. 5609 (Hinman) A Resolution declaring an emergency with respect to repairing fire-related damage sustained by the Auburn Avenue Theater Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5609. Council discussed the timing for the repairs to the Auburn Avenue Theater. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XIII. MAYOR AND 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 Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the Blue Ribbon Committee, a conference at the Muckleshoot Tribal Convention Center regarding drug on the reservation and the Regional Law and Justice Committee Meeting. Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Metro Regional Council Committee Meeting. Councilmember Steams reported he attended the National League of Cities conference and announced that he was selected to join the Puget Sound Regional Council's Equity Committee. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported she went with Outreach Program Administrator Kent Hey to view the homeless encampments in Auburn and met with Executive Dow Constantine regarding the 'Health Through Housing' Program, to provide permanent supportive housing units for people experiencing long-term homelessness. Mayor Backus also thanked Valley Regional Fire Authority for their work on the recent fire in downtown Auburn. Page 6 of 7 XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. APPROVED this 16th day of August, 2021. 64%6 1jAPI\Pt N NCY :ik US, MAYORt Shawn Campbell, Ci Ierk 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. Page 7 of 7