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Home My WebLink About06-21-2022 Minutes A RN. Watch the meeting LIVE! City CouncilMeeting OF * June 21, 2022 - 7:00 PM CITY City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual AIJET 'WASHINGTON Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. • I. CALL TO ORDER II. ,PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1. Public Participation The Auburn City Council Meeting was held in person lind virtually. A. Pledge of Allegiance Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj 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 present: Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett, Kate Baldwin, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Steams. Councilmember Yolanda Trout-Manuel was excused. The following department directors and staff members attended the meeting: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Police Chief Mark Caillier, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Senior Transportation Manager Cecile Malik, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell were in Chambers. Mayor Nancy Backus was absent. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation- PTSD Awareness Month Mayor Backus to proclaim June 2022 as "PTSD Awareness Month" in the City of Auburn Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj read and proclaimed June 2022 as PTSD Awareness Month in the City of Auburn. IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There was no modification to the agenda V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE Page 1 of 7 A. Public Hearings 1. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6862 City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of Ordinance 6862 for Inland Washington, LLC Street Payback Agreement PBK19-0001 Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj opened the public hearing at 7:05.pm. No one came forward to speak and the hearing was closed. 2. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6863 City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of Ordinance 6863 for Inland Washington, LLC Payback Agreement PBK19-0002 Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj opened the public hearing at 7:06 pm. No one came forward to speak and the hearing was closed. 3. Public Hearing for Right-of-Way Vacation No. VAC21- 0003 City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of Right-of-Way Vacation No. VAC21-0003 Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj opened the public hearing at 7:06 pm. Kirstin Segale, 5811 Segale Park Drive, Tukwila Ms. Sagalie spoke in favor of the proposed vacation. Cindy Flanagan, 6012 South 298th Place,Auburn Ms. Flanagan expressed concerns regarding the ab li y for the.general public and the Audubon Society to be'able to continue to bird in the area. There were no further comments. The hearing was cloased at 7:12 pm• 4. Public Hearing for the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program ' Deputy Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:12 pm. Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE,Auburn Ms. Haugen expressed concerns about proposed traffic calming on R Street SE. There were no further comment the hearing was closed at 7:15,pm. L. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City • Page 2 of 7 • • • • , • ,.,, • ‘. • • •q. • • . " , , „ , - • - , , • • • ' • , 4 Council on any issue. 1. The public can participate in-person or submit written comments in advance. No one came forward to speak. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council to review. VI. 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 Baldwin have reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers describe on the agenda this evening and recommended their approval. VII. 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 6, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting B. Claims Vouchers (Thomas) Claims voucher list dated June 21 2022 which includes voucher numbers 468180 through 468382, in the amount of$5,120,721.78 and three wire.transfers in the amount of$.578;941.63 C. Payroll Voucher(Thomas) Payroll check numbers 539374 through 539381 in the amount of$76,806.85, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,676,979.90 also.a special payroll for Police Commanders Retention Incentive payroll with electronic deposit transmission in the amount of$32,163.20'for a grand total of$2,785,949.95 for the period coveringJune 2, 2022 to June 15, 2022 ' D. •,Public Works Project No. CP2006/CP2007 (Gaub) Approve an increase of$20,000.00.in the total maximum authorized contract amount for Public Works Contract No. 21-29; Construction of Project No. CP2006/2007 -3rd Street SW and Lea Hill Bridge Deck Preservation Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmembe(Malanga seconded to approve the consent agenda; Page 3 of 7 • f • .„ • „ • 0 . . • • , • • MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There is no unfinished business. IX. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to add a discussion item for Lessons Learned regarding the Juneteenth Celebration to a future Study Session. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 X. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6854 (Gaub) An Ordinance vacating Right-of-Way of a portion of M Street NW, north of 15th Street NW, together with a portion of 29th Street NW, east of M Street NW Councilmember Mulenga moved to adopt Ordinance No. 6854. Motion dies, due to a lack of a second B. Ordinance No. 6862 (Gaub) An Ordinance authorizing a payback agreement for half-street improvements between the City of Auburn and Inland Washington, LLC Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Bro'Ml seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6862: • MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 C. Ordinance No. 6863 (Gaub) An Ordinance authorizing a payback agreement for a traffic Signa! between the City of Auburn and Inland Washington, LLC Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6863. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 D. Ordinance No. 6860 (Thomas) An Ordinance amending sections within Chapter 3.53 of the Auburn City Code, related to City Business and Occupation (B&O)Tax, clarifying definitions, taxpayer classifications, and tax exemptions Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Baldwin moved to approve Ordinance No. 6860. Page4of7 „ • •„ , , , . , , . , • • • • , . . • • . .” • • . , , •• - • • • „ ", • • . , I - „' • • • . e„:F MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 E. Ordinance No. 6861 (Thomas) An Ordinance amending Chapter 3`.'54'of the;Auburn City Code, related to City Business and Occupation (B&O)Tax Administration: (1)Amending certain sections to clarify terms, definitions, and the calculation of tax overpayment interest; and (2)Adding a new section related.to administrative tax assessments and,;penalties for unregistered City businesses Councilmember Baggett moved.and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6861. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 F. Ordinance No. 6870 (Thomas) An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.88 of the Auburn City Code, related to utility service tax administration, deductions and filing requirements, and adding a new section defining chapter terms Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6870. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 G. OrdinanceNo. 6872 (Thomas) An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.41 of the Auburn City Code, related to Garbage Utility Tax and`adding new sections defining chapter terms; tax filing frequencies, eligible deductions, and provisions for overpayment of tax Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to adopt Ordinance'No. 6872 ' MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 H. Ordinance No. 6873 (Thomas) An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.42 of the Auburn City Code, related to cable television utility tax and adding a new section related to tax filing frequencies Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6873. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 I. Ordinance No. 6874 (Thomas) An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.80 of the Auburn City Code, related to gambling activities;tax filing frequencies,.and adding a new section defining chapter terms Councilmernber Baggett moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6874. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 Page 5of7 ' t i _ . J. Ordinance No. 6875 (Thomas) An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.84 of the Auburn City Code, related to telephone business chapter terms, tax filing frequencies,,and deductions from tax Couneilmember Baggett moved a'nd Councilmember Mulenge seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6875. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0 XI. RESOLUTIONS A. ResolutiOn No. 5671 (Gaub) A Resolution approving and adopting the 2023-2028 transportation improvement program of the City of Auburn Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5671. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 B. Resolution No. 5672 (Caillier) A Resolution declaring an Auburn Police Department firearm as surplus property and approving.its transfer to Rainier Arms, LLC • Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5672. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0 C. Resolution No. 5673 (Corneau/Gaub/Tate) • A Resolution authorizing staff to prepare and file a Notice of Intention with the King County Boundary Review Board Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Baoetteeconded to adopt Resolution No.5673. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 XII. MAYOR AND dOUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At 1171SW/iv the Mayor and City COOncil may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the State of the City Address. Councilmember Brown thanked the City staff for their work on the Juneteenth Celebration. • Page 6 of 7 Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the South King County Area Transportation Board meeting. Councilmember Mulenga reported she attended the Juneteenth Celebration. Councilmember Stearns reported he attended the youth interview for the WRIA 9 Board, the Missing Murdered Indigenous People Task Force meeting and the Juneteenth Celebration. Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj reported he attended the State of the City Address, the Juneteenth Celebration, and the Auburn Stake at Emeralds Downs. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus was absent. XII!.ADJOURNMENT • There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. APPROVED this 18th day of July, 2022. A4 144-a ANCY AKUS, MAYOR ShaWn Campbel, Agendas and minutes -re 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