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J anuary 23, 2023 - 5:30 P M
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I .C AL L T O O RD E R
I I .L AND AC K NO WL E D G E M E NT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot I ndian Tribe, the
ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their
immense contributions to our state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as
Washingtonians.
I I I .P UB L I C PART I C IPAT IO N
1.Public Participation
T he Auburn Special City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday J anuary 23,
2023 at 5:30 p.m. will be held in person and virtually.
Virtual P articipation L ink:
To view the meeting virtually please click the below link, or call into the meeting at
the phone number listed below. The link to the Virtual Meeting is:
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A .P ledge of Allegiance
I V.Roll Call
V.ANNO UNC E M E NT S, M AY O R'S P RO C L AM AT IO NS, AND P RE S E NTAT I O NS
A .Tamil Heritage Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim J anuary 2023 as "Tamil Heritage Month" in the City of
A uburn
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V I .AP P O I NT M E NT S
A .A uburn J unior City Council
City Council to approve the reappointment of Waylon Menzia to the Auburn J unior City
Council for a six month term expiring J une 30, 2023
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to approve the reappointment of Waylon
M enzia to the Auburn J unior City Council, for a six month term to expire J une
30, 2023.)
B .Transportation Advisory B oard
City Council to approve the reappointments of Dennis Grad and Riley P atterson to the
Transportation Advisory B oard for a three year term expiring December 31, 2025
City Council to approve the reappointment of Waylon Menzia to the Transportation
A dvisory Board for a six month term expiring J une 30, 2023
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to approve the reappointments of Dennis
Grad and Riley Patterson to the Transportation Advisory Board, for a three
year term to expire December 31, 2025)
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to approve the reappointment of Waylon
M enzia to the T ransportation Advisory Board, for a six month term to expire
J une 30, 2023.)
C.A uburn L odging Tax Advisory Committee
City Council to approve the reappointment of Bob Fraser to the A uburn L odging Tax
A dvisory Committee for a three year term expiring December 31, 2025
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to approve the reappointment of Bob
Fraser to the Auburn L odging Tax Advisory C ommittee for a three year term
expiring December 31, 2025.)
D.A uburn Tourism Board
City C ouncil to approve the reappointments of Malia Dale, Pearl S errano and Ronnie
Roberts to the A uburn Tourism Board f or a three year term expiring D ecember 31,
2025
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to approve the reappointments of M alia
Dale, Pearl S errano and Ronnie Roberts to the Auburn Tourism Board for a
three year term expiring December 31, 2025.)
E .A uburn Cemetery Board
City Council to approve the appointment of Tim Pierce to the Auburn Cemetery Board
for a three year term expiring December 31, 2025
City Council to approve the reappointments of J udi Roland and Robert Rakos to the
A uburn Cemetery Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2025
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(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to approve the appointment of T im Pierce to
the Auburn Cemetery Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2025)
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to approve the reappointments of J udi
Roland and Robert Rakos to the Auburn Cemetery Board for a three year term
expiring December 31, 2025.)
F.Urban Tree Board
City C ouncil to approve the reappointment of B rooksie Hall to the Urban Tree Board
for a three year term expiring December 31, 2025
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to approve the reappointment of Brooksie
Hall to the Urban T ree B oard for a three year term expiring D ecember 31,
2025.)
V I I .AG E ND A M O D I F IC AT I O NS
V I I I .C IT IZE N I NP UT, P UB L I C HE ARI NG S AND C O RRE S P O ND E NC E
A .Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
1.T he public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
T he public can provide comments in-person or submit written comments in
advance of the scheduled meeting. Participants can submit written comments via
mail, fax, or email. A ll written comments must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the
day of the scheduled meeting and must be 350 words or less.
Please mail written comments to:
City of A uburn
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
25 W Main S t
Auburn, WA 98001
Please fax written comments to:
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
F ax number: 253-804-3116
Email written comments to:
publiccomment@auburnwa.gov
I f an individual requires an accommodation to allow for remote oral comment
because of a difficulty attending a meeting of the governing body, the City
requests notice of the need for accommodation by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
scheduled meeting. Participants can request an accommodation to be able to
provide remote oral comment by contacting the City Clerk’s Office in person, by
phone (253) 931-3039, or email to publiccomment@auburnwa.gov
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B .Correspondence - (T here is no correspondence for Council review.)
I X.C O UNC I L AD HO C C O M M IT T E E RE P O RT S
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.F inance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair B aggett)
2.Councilmember Vacancy A d Hoc Committee (Chair
Baggett)
X .C O NS E NT AG E ND A
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 December 12, 2022, City Council Study
S ession Meeting
B .Minutes of the December 19, 2022, City Council Meeting
C.Claims Voucher (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated J anuary 3, 2023 which includes voucher number 470679, in
the amount of $119,508.72 and one wire transfer in the amount of $12,182.10
Claims voucher list dated J anuary 17, 2023 which includes voucher numbers 470680
through 470868, in the amount of $7,424,881.22 and one wire transfer in the amount of
$753,284.53
Claims voucher list dated J anuary 17, 2023 which includes voucher numbers 470869
through 470889, in the amount of $5,039,992.53 and two wire transfers in the amount
of $663,623.69
D.P ayroll Voucher (T homas)
P ayroll check numbers 539454 through 539458 in the amount of $692,381.52,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,290,888.85 for a grand total of
$2,983,270.37 for the period covering December 15, 2022 to December 28, 2022
P ayroll check numbers 539460 through 539465 in the amount of $80,717.31,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,448,624.52, also a special payroll
for our S ick L eave Cash out with electronic deposit transmission in the amount of
$26,639.76 for a grand total of $2,555,981.59 for the period covering December 29,
2022 to J anuary 11, 2023
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to approve the Consent Agenda.)
X I .UNF INIS HE D B US I NE S S
X I I .NE W B US I NE S S
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X I I I .RE S O L UT IO NS
A .Resolution No. 5696 (Comeau)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to terminate the existing lease and enter into a
lease agreement with S panaflight, L L C at the Auburn Municipal A irport
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to adopt Resolution No. 5696.)
X I V.I NT E RV IE WS AND S E L E C T IO N
A .I nterviews of Councilmember Candidates
B .S election of Councilmember to Fill Vacant Council Seat
The City Council will select a new Councilmember to fill the vacant position by a
majority vote
X V.M AY O R AND C O UNC I L M E M B E R RE P O RT S
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
B .From the M ayor
X V I .AD J O URNM E NT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the December 12, 2022, City Council Study Session
Meeting
Date:
January 18, 2023
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
12-12-2022 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:January 23, 2023 Item Number:CA.A
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City Council Study Session Community
Wellness Special F ocus Area
December 12, 2022 - 5:30 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUT E S
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I .C A L L TO O R D E R
I I .P UB L I C PA RT I C I PAT I O N
A .P ublic P articipation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
B .Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor J ames J eyaraj, Bob B aggett,
K ate Baldwin, L arry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Councilmember Chris S tearns was excused.
Department directors and staff members present include: Senior S taff City
A ttorney Doug Ruth, Assistant Chief of Police S amuel B etz, Director of
P ublic Works I ngrid Gaub, Director of I nnovation and Technology David
Travis, Director of Community Development J eff Tate, Director of F inance
J amie T homas, Economic Development Manager J enn
Francis, Economic Development Coordinator Abid Rahmani, Senior
P lanner J osh Steiner, Planner Nicole B enert, Financial P lanning Manager
Frank Downard, Business Systems A nalyst Chrissy Malave, and Deputy
City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
I I I .A G E ND A MO D I F I C AT I O NS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
I V.A NNO UNC E ME NT S , R E P O RT S , A ND P R E S E NTAT I O NS
A .3rd Quarter 2022 F inancial Report Update (Thomas) (20 Minutes)
Director T homas provided Council with the 2022 T hird Quarter F inancial
Update including the General Fund revenue overview, General Fund
expenditures by department, Retail Sales Tax, Utility Tax,
I ntergovernmental Funds, charges for service, Real Estate Excise Tax,
and an A R PA Update.
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Council discussed the General F und expenditures by department,
insurance benefits, number of L E O F F 1 members, sales tax, utility
assistance program, capital projects, housing voucher program, wireless
access points, and the timeframe to spend A R PA F unds.
B .E conomic Development & D E I (Tate) (20 Minutes)
The Economic Development Manager and E conomic Development Coordinator will
present information about Diversity, Equity, and I nclusion work within the Division
Manager F rancis and Coordinator Rahmani provided Council with an
overview of Diversity, Equity, and I nclusion in the E conomic Development
division including Microenterprise Assistance S ervices, Trillium
P artnership, Community B usiness Connector, B oards and Commissions,
outreach, and the B roken W indows Repair Assistance P rogram.
Council discussed the Downtown A uburn Cooperative, B usiness
Connector, outreach to business, broken window repair budget,
boundaries of the B usiness I mprovement Area (B I A ), Auburn Chamber of
Commerce, Microenterprise services, and the recruitment process for
B oard and Commission members.
A ttorney Ruth clarified with Councilmember Baldwin that the request to
add the B roken W indow Repair Assistance P rogram as a line item in the
B udget, is an item Council is wanting to move forward. Councilmember
B aldwin confirmed, consensus was asked for, Council agreed. Mayor
B ackus informed Council that the topic would best fit as a portion of the
B udget A mendment discussions in the first quarter of 2023.
V.A G E ND A I T E MS F O R C O UNC I L D I S C US S I O N
A .Resolution No. 5695 (Council) (10 Minutes)
A Resolution accepting the resignation of Councilmember Chris Stearns
Deputy Mayor J eyaraj provided Council with an overview of Resolution No.
5695 including a history of Councilmember Stearns' career and thanked
him for his service to the City.
Council discussed their appreciation for Councilmember S tearns, an A d-
Hoc Committee for the vacant position, and the timeframe.
Deputy Mayor asked Councilmembers Baggett and Trout-Manuel to be
part of the Ad-Hoc Committee, both Councilmembers agreed. The first
meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2022.
B .Ordinance No. 6894 (Tate) (45 Minutes)
A n Ordinance relating to Planning; adopting 2022 A nnual Comprehensive Plan Map
and Text A mendments pursuant to the provisions of R C W Chapter 36.70A and
adopting corresponding rezones related to certain map amendments
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Director Tate introduced Senior P lanner S teiner and P lanner B enert
who provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6894 which
adopts the 2022 A nnual Comprehensive Plan Map and Text A mendments
pursuant to the provisions of R C W Chapter 36.07A and corresponding
rezones related to certain map amendments.
They provided an overview of the purpose, process for submittals, Capital
Facilities P lan Update, land use element, and special purpose zones.
Council discussed zoning, and campus like usage.
C.Ordinance No. 6897 (Tate) (5 Minutes)
A n Ordinance amending S ections 19.02.115, 19.02.120, 19.02.130, and 19.02.140 of
the A uburn City Code relating to S chool I mpact F ees
S enior Planner Steiner and Planner Benert provided Council with an
overview of the 2023 School I mpact Fees including requested fees for
each school district.
V I .A D J O UR NME NT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 23rd day of J anuary, 2023.
____________________________ _______________________________
J A ME S J E YA R A J , D E P UT Y MAYO R Hannah S choll, Deputy City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the December 19, 2022, City Council Meeting
Date:
January 18, 2023
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
12-19-2022 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:January 23, 2023 Item Number:CA.B
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City Council Meeting
December 19, 2022 - 7:00 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUT E S
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I .C AL L T O O RD E R
I I .L AND AC K NO WL E G E M E NT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot I ndian Tribe, the
ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their
immense contributions to our state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as
Washingtonians.
I I I .P UB L I C PART I C IPAT IO N
1.Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
A .P ledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of A uburn City Hall, 25 West Main S treet and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
I V.Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor J ames J eyaraj, Bob B aggett,
K ate Baldwin, L arry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris S tearns, and Yolanda
Trout-Manuel.
Department directors and staff members present included:
City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Chief of P olice Mark Caillier, Director of
P ublic Works I ngrid Gaub, Director of P arks, Director of Human
Resources & Risk Management Candis Martinson, Director of F inance
J amie T homas, Chief E quity Officer B renda Goodson-Moore, Director of
Community Development J eff Tate, Director of A dministrative Dana
Hinman, B usiness S ystems Analyst J onathan Barbano, and City Clerk
S hawn Campbell.
V.ANNO UNC E M E NT S, M AY O R'S P RO C L AM AT IO NS, AND P RE S E NTAT I O NS
A .J unior City Council P resentation (Hinman)
The A uburn J unior City Council to provide a report to the A uburn City Council on their
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activities and goals
W ylan Menzia Chair of the Auburn J unior City Council, J onathan Mulenga
Vice Chair of the Auburn J unior City Council and J anine P ark J unior City
Council Outreach Coordinator, shared the accomplishments and goals for
the J unior City Council.
Council asked the number of J unior City Councilmembers planning to
attend the National L eague of Cities Conference.
V I .AP P O I NT M E NT S
A .Human Services Committee
City Council to approve the appointments of Carmen Goers and K elly L indberg to the
Human Services Committee for a three year term expiring December 31, 2025
Councilmember B rown moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to reappoint Carmen Goers and Kelly L indberg to the Human
S ervices Committee for a three year term to expire on December 31,
2025.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
B .J unior City Council
City Council to approve the appointments of J onathan Mulenga and J anine P ark to
J unior City Council for a two year term expiring August 31, 2024
Deputy Mayor J eyaraj moved and Councilmember S tearns seconded to
approve the reappointments of J onathan Mulenga and J anine Park to the
J unior City Council for a two year term expiring August 31, 2024.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
V I I .AG E ND A M O D I F IC AT I O NS
A ll four appointments on the agenda are reappointments.
Ordinance No. 6889 and 6890 have been removed from the agenda.
V I I I .C IT IZE N I NP UT, P UB L I C HE ARI NG S AND C O RRE S P O ND E NC E
A .Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
1.T he public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
K evin Piper 1402 2nd S T NE Auburn
Mr. Piper expressed concerns regarding Ordinance No. 6889.
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B .Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
I X.C O UNC I L AD HO C C O M M IT T E E RE P O RT S
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.F inance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair B aggett)
Councilmember B aggett, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee,
reported he and Councilmember Baldwin have reviewed the claims
and payroll vouchers described on the agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
2.Councilmember Vacancy A d Hoc Committee (Chair
Baggett)
Councilmember B aggett, Chair of the Councilmember Vacancy ad
hoc committee, reported they met with staff to set the procedure for
the appointment of the vacant Council position and reviewed the
procedure.
X .C O NS E NT AG E ND A
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 November 21 and December 5, 2022 City
Council Meetings
B .Minutes of the November 28, 2022 Study Session Meeting
C.Claims Voucher (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 19, 2022 which includes voucher numbers
470406 through 470557, in the amount of $5,514,709.85 and two wire transfers in the
amount of $574,309.26
D.P ayroll Voucher (T homas)
P ayroll check numbers 539448 through 539453 in the amount of $76,999.76,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,558,716.84 for a grand total of
$2,635,716.60 for the period covering December 1, 2022 to December 14, 2022
Deputy Mayor J eyaraj moved and Councilmember B aggett seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
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X I .UNF INIS HE D B US I NE S S
There was no unfinished business.
X I I .NE W B US I NE S S
Councilmember B aldwin made a motion to table Ordinance no. 6889 to the
J anuary 9th S tudy S ession Meeting, Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded.
Council discussed establishing language of appropriate caps on the
Mayor's leave balances.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D. 5-2 Councilmembers Stearns and B rown opposed.
Councilmember B aldwin made a motion to table Ordinance 6890 to the
J anuary 9th S tudy S ession Meeting, Councilmember Trout-Manuel
second.
Council discussed setting leave in accordance to a D E I lenses.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D. 6-1 Councilmember Brown opposed.
X I I I .O RD INANC E S
A .Ordinance No. 6891 (Martinson)
A n Ordinance repealing Chapter 2.60 of the Auburn City Code (A C C) related to City
office hours and employee lunch hours
Councilmember Mulenga moved and Councilmember S tearns seconded
to approve Ordinance No. 6891.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
B .Ordinance No. 6894 (Tate)
A n Ordinance relating to Planning; adopting 2022 A nnual Comprehensive Plan Map
and Text A mendments pursuant to the provisions of R C W Chapter 36.70A and
adopting the Capital F acilities Plans of Auburn and various S chool Districts
Councilmember S tearns moved and Councilmember B rown seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6894.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
C.Ordinance No. 6897 (Tate)
A n Ordinance amending S ections 19.02.115, 19.02.120, 19.02.130 and 19.02.140 of
the A uburn City Code relating to S chool I mpact F ees
Councilmember S tearns moved and Councilmember B aggett seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6897.
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MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
X I V.RE S O L UT IO NS
A .Resolution No. 5694 (Martinson)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Collective B argaining A greement
between the City Of A uburn and Teamsters Union L ocal No. 117 – Outside Unit for
2023-2025
Councilmember B rown moved and Councilmember S tearns seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5694.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
B .Resolution No. 5695 (Council)
A Resolution accepting the resignation of Councilmember Chris Stearns
Deputy Mayor J eyaraj moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5695.
Council discussed their appreciation of Councilmember S tearns.
Councilmember S tearns thanked the Mayor, Council, and S taff for their
support and the honor of serving with them.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
X V.M AY O R AND C O UNC I L M E M B E R RE P O RT S
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 B aggett reported he attended the Emergency
Management A dvisory Committee, and the Arts for L ove Holiday
E xtravaganza event.
Councilmember B aldwin reported she attended the S outh Sound Coalition
L egislative B reakfast, and the Holiday L eadership Reception.
Councilmember S tearns reported he attended the S tatewide Taskforce on
Missing and Murdered I ndigenous People.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the National L eague
of Cities Human Development Committee, Domestic Violence Taskforce,
K ing County Best S tarts for Kids, J uvenile Detention S teering Committee,
Mountainview High S chool Multicultural E vent, and the E merald Downs
event. Councilmember Trout-Manuel spoke about the success of
Community Court and the Mayors words to the graduates.
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B .From the M ayor
Mayor Backus reported she held finalist interviews for the S outh King
Housing and Homelessness P artners (S K HHP) E xecutive Manager
position, Congresswoman Kim S chrier's Mayors meeting, Breakfast with
S anta event, meeting with City of Tacoma regarding the City's Community
Court, retirement party for A lgona Mayor Dave Hill, funeral for Mike
P eterson, and the Valley Regional F ire Authority Toy Collection event.
Mayor thanked the Council and S taff for their hard work over the past year.
X V I .AD J O URNM E NT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 23rd day of J anuary, 2023.
____________________________ ____________________________
NA NC Y B A C K US, MAYO R S hawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Claims Voucher (Thomas)
Date:
January 18, 2023
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Approve Claim Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Claims voucher list dated January 3, 2023 which includes voucher number 470679, in the
amount of $119,508.72 and one wire transfer in the amount of $12,182.10.
Claims voucher list dated January 17, 2023 which includes voucher numbers 470680 through
470868, in the amount of $7,424,881.22 and one wire transfer in the amount of $753,284.53.
Claims voucher list dated January 17, 2023 which includes voucher numbers 470869 through
470889, in the amount of $5,039,992.53 and two wire transfers in the amount of
$663,623.69.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:January 23, 2023 Item Number:CA.C
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Date:
January 18, 2023
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Approve Payroll Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Payroll check numbers 539454 through 539458 in the amount of $692,381.52, electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,290,888.85 for a grand total of $2,983,270.37 for
the period covering December 15, 2022 to December 28, 2022.
Payroll check numbers 539460 through 539465 in the amount of $80,717.31, electronic deposit
transmissions in the amount of $2,448,624.52, also a special payroll for our Sick Leave Cash out
with electronic deposit transmission in the amount of $26,639.76 for a grand total of $2,555,981.59
for the period covering December 29, 2022 to January 11, 2023.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:January 23, 2023 Item Number:CA.D
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5696 (Comeau)
Date:
January 18, 2023
Department:
Legal/PW
Attachments:
Res olution No. 5696
RES 5696 Exhibit A Existing Leas e
RES 5696 Exhibit B Termination Agreement
RES 5696 Exhibit C New SpanaFlight Lease
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to approve Resolution No. 5696.
Background for Motion:
City staff recommend the adoption of Resolution 5696, authorizing the Mayor to terminate the
existing lease with SpanaFlight and to enter into a lease agreement with SpanaFlight, LLC for
different space available at the Auburn Municipal Airport.
Background Summary:
SpanaFlight, LLC has been a long-term tenant providing flight training and other aeronautical
services at the Auburn Municipal Airport. Terminating their existing lease and entering into a
new lease for a different premises at the Airport will help ensure SpanaFlight’s success,
retain them as a prospering tenant and secure the services SpanaFlight provides on the
Airport and to the Auburn Community.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Jeyaraj Staff:Comeau/Gaub
Meeting Date:January 23, 2023 Item Number:RES.A
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Resolution No. 5696
12/21/2022
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RESOLUTION NO. 5696
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
TERMINATE THE EXISTING LEASE AND ENTER INTO A
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPANAFLIGHT, LLC AT THE
AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS, SpanaFlight LLC has leased space for flight training and other aeronautical
purposes at the Auburn Municipal Airport (the “Airport”) for the premises approved under
Resolution 5562; and
WHEREAS, due to changing business needs SpanaFlight desires a different premises at
the Airport as reflected in this Resolution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Auburn City Council authorizes the Mayor to terminate the existing
lease agreement attached as “Exhibit A” by executing the termination agreement attached as
Exhibit “B.” The City Council further authorizes the Mayor to execute the new SpanaFlight, LLC
lease agreement attached as Exhibit “C”.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative procedures
and/or execute minor amendments necessary to carry out the directives of this Resolution.
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Resolution No. 5696
12/21/2022
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Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND
SPANAFLIGHT, LLC
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (the "Lease") is entered into this
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corporation ("Landlord," or "City") and Spanaflight, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability
Company(the "Tenant ").
RECITALS:
1.The City owns and operates The Auburn Municipal Airport which has space available for lease;
and
2. Tenant wishes lease space on airport property for the purpose of aircraft rentals and flight
training/instruction; and
3. The City of Auburn is authorized by RCW 14.08.120(1)(d) to lease city owned property to
Tenant for the common benefit; and
4. The Auburn City Council approved this Lease through its enactment of Resolution 5562.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises set out in this Lease. Tenant,and
The City agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1: PREMISES LEASED
1.1) Landlord agrees lease to Tenant, and Tenant agrees to lease from Landlord, the following
property:
a.Instruction Office #1, Instruction Office#2 and the Flight Planning Room, located in the
Airport Administration Building at 2143 E St NE and depicted on Exhibit A to this
Lease;
b. 2.400 square feet of Airport land as depicted in Exhibit 13 to this Lease:
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c. Two(2)airplane tie-downs at a mutually agreed location on Airport property;
d. Up to twenty(20)hours/week use of the Airport Administration Building's classroom
scheduled in advance with the Airport office.
1.2) Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it is relying solely on its inspection and investigation
of'the Premises, and accepts the property "AS-IS, WHERE IS" in its present condition with no
warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, either oral or written, made by Landlord or any
employee, agent or representative of Landlord with respect to the physical condition of the
Premises. Tenant shall have determined to its satisfaction upon its execution hereof that the
Premises can be used for the purposes it intends and which are described in Article 4 below and
permitted under this lease. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that neither Landlord nor Landlord's
employees,agents,representatives or otherwise have made,and does not make any representations
or warranties of any kind or character whatsoever, whether expressed or implied, with respect to
the habitability. leaseability or suitability for commercial purposes, merchantability,or fitness for
a particular purpose of the Premises. Landlord also expressly disclaims arty warranties regarding
the presence or absence on the Premises of any hazardous substances, wastes or materials as
defined by State, Federal or Local Law. Landlord represents that to the best of its knowledge.
without duty of inquiry,there are no hazardous wastes or materials on, in or under the Premises.
1.3) No building,structure,or improvements of any kind shall be erected,placed upon,operated
or maintained on the Premises, except as follows:
Tenant may locate a temporary modular building no larger than 20'x 32' in a location and
orientation approved by Landlord within the leased premises described in Exhibit B to this
Lease. Tenant is responsible for the full cost and expense of bringing in and establishing this
modular building, and for repairing any damage to Airport land or facilities in connection with
its establishment or removal, including, but not limited to, all costs associated with
transportation. set up. removal, rental and insurance costs, utility hook ups,establishing and
maintaining of utility accounts, and any costs to remove, reconfigure and replace the Airport
perimeter fencing as may be allowed by Landlord.
1.4) Tenant shall not conduct any business or operation at the Premises that violates any
ordinance, law, or statute, or any by-law, order, or rule of any governmental agency with
jurisdiction.
1.5) Landlord acknowledges Tenant's desire to expand its Premises within the Airport
Administration Building as space becomes available, and accordingly gives Tenant"first
opportunity"to lease any space that becomes available during the Initial or any Extended term of
Tenant's Lease. Both Parties agree to negotiate terms for the expansion space in good faith.
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ARTICLE 2: TERM
2.1) initial Term. The initial term of this Lease shall begin on January 1, 2021 (the
Commencement Date"), and terminate at midnight on December 31, 2024, unless sooner
terminated pursuant to any provision of this Lease(the-Term"). If Landlord cannot for any reason
deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant on the Commencement Date. Landlord shall not be
liable and this lease shall remain valid. In such event the Lease Term shall commence on the date
possession is actually tendered to Tenant, but the Expiration Date shall not be adjusted.
2.2) Extension Options. Provided that Tenant faithfully performs all of the terms and conditions
of this Lease.City grants to Tenant the option to extend the currently effective Lease term for three
3) years,three(3)consecutive times ("Extension Options"). Each of the Extension Options must
commence immediately following the conclusion of the prior term without interruption or a delay
in the next three year term. Each Extension Option shall be exercisable only by written notice
Exercise Notice"), which Tenant must deliver to the City in accordance with Article 12 below,
between August I and August 31 of the then final term year. Each Extension Option is personal
to the Tenant and may not be assigned or exercised, voluntarily or involuntarily, by or to, any
person or entity other than the Tenant. Each Extension Option is only available to and exercisable
by Tenant when Tenant actually physically possesses the Premises.
2.3) Default; Rights Personal. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, at
City's option, and in addition to all of City's remedies under this Lease, at law or in equity, the
applicable Extension Option shall not be deemed properly exercised if, as of the date Tenant
delivers the applicable Exercise Notice Subtenant has previously been in default under the Lease
beyond all applicable notice and cure periods.
ARTICLE 3: RENT. FEES AND LEASEHOLD TAX
3.1) Upon commencement of the Initial Term, Tenant shall pay to the City of Auburn a Base
Rent of$1.635.00 per month for the Premises, which includes Tenant's usage, maintenance and
utilities within the common areas of the Airport Administration Building. In addition to the Base
Rent, Tenant shall pay the following fees and charges to Landlord:
a. A monthly Security Fee of Ten Dollars($10.00)per door for the two doors included in this
lease;
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b. Pursuant to RCW 82.29A, a leasehold excise tax of 12.84%of the monthly Base Rent and
Security Fee;
Tenant's Base Rent. Security Fee and leasehold tax(together"Rent")are $1.844.93/month for the
first year of the Initial Term. Tenant's Rent may adjust after the first year as provided in paragraph
3.2.
Rent shall be paid in full at the office of the Airport Manager or at such other office as may be
directed in writing by the City, on the 1 calendar day of the month in advance. Rent shall be paid
without notice, demand, offset, abatement or deduction of any kind and should reference: SF /
Airport Admin Bldg. Lease. If commencing or extending on a date other than the first (1') day
of the month then the Rent shall be prorated on a per diem basis and paid in full through the end
of the current month upon commencement of the Lease.
3.2) Rent adjustments. Tenant's Base Rent during the Paragraph 2.1 Initial Term is subject to
annual adjustments starting January 1, 2022 based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer
Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CP1-W), measured from August of
previous year to August of the then current year. Adjustments to Tenant's Base Rent shall not
exceed 5% from that of the previous year. A negative CPI-W adjustment will not reduce Tenant's
Base Rent. Rent for an Extension beyond the Initial Term shall be established in accordance with
Paragraph 3.4 of this Lease.
3.3) Late Charges. Tenant hereby acknowledges that late payments of Rent or any other sums
due hereunder will cause the Landlord to incur costs not otherwise contemplated by this Lease.
Accordingly, if any installment of Rent or any other sum due from Tenant is not received by the
Landlord within ten (10) days after such amount shall be due, then, without any requirement for
notice to Tenant,Tenant shall pay the Landlord a late charge equal to 12%of the overdue amount.
The parties agree that such late charges represent a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs the
Landlord will incur by reason of late payment by Tenant. Acceptance of such late charge by the
Landlord shall in no event constitute a waiver of Tenant's default with respect to such overdue
amount, nor prevent the Landlord from exercising any of the other rights and remedies granted
hereunder. In addition to the late charges provided for in this section. interest shall accrue on rent.
or any other sums due hereunder, at the rate of one and one-half percent (I and 1/2%) per month
from the date due until paid in full.
3.4) Extension Option Rent. The Rent payable by Tenant during the applicable Extension
Option (the"Option Rent") shall be determined by the parties. If the parties cannot agree upon the
Base Rent amounts prior to November 1 of the then current final term year, the option shall
terminate and this Lease shall terminate on the Expiration Date. In no event shall the Option Rent
be less than the current annual rent.
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ARTICLE 4: PERMISSIBLE USES
Tenant shall use the Premises for conducting commercial aeronautical uses only. Tenant
acknowledges and agrees that this lease is not subject to RCW 59.18. All Fixed Base Operators
FBO's) shall be subject to Auburn City Code (ACC) 12.56, the Airport Rules and Regulations,
and the Auburn Municipal Airport's Minimum Operating Standards,hereby attached for reference.
FBO services authorized to be conducted by Tenant on the Premises may include some or all of
the following:
Aircraft Leasing or Rental Services
Flight Training Services
Additional services may be permitted at the discretion of the Landlord and may be subject to
additional requirements and fees.Tenant agrees to remain compliant with the most current version
of the Auburn City Code. Airport Rules and Regulations and Minimum Operating Standards as
they may be updated and amended during the term and any extended terms of the lease.
ARTICLE 5: HOLDOVER& ABANDONMENT
5.1) Holdover. If Tenant remains in possession of the Premises beyond the expiration of the
then active Lease, Tenant shall be deemed to be Holding Over the Premises and this shall be
referred to as the ("Holdover Period"). Rent during the Holdover Period (-Holdover Rent") shall
be charged at an amount equal to double the then current monthly Base Rent. The Holdover Rent
shall be subject to the Security Fee and State Leasehold Excise Tax described in Article 3.1. Upon
agreement of an extension or otherwise new Lease between Tenant and Landlord, Landlord shall
pro-rate the Holdover Rent for the Holdover period. If a new agreement cannot be reached and
active negotiations cease to exist then this Lease shall automatically convert to a month-to-month
term with rent continuing at the Holdover Rent amount.
5.2) Abandonment. Abandonment of the leased premises. or vacation or desertion of said
Premises for a period of thirty (30) days shall be deemed a default of this Lease and it shall be
lawful for Landlord, its attorneys or representative to re-enter into and repossess the premises.
ARTICLE 6: MAINTENANCE
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6.1) Landlord's Responsibilities. Landlord shall,at their own cost and expense, be responsible
for repair and maintenance of the following:the exterior of the Administration Building including:
Exterior walls. roof, gutters,downspouts, foundation,exterior doors and windows. Landlord shall
also be responsible for repair and maintenance of all sidewalks, landscaping, parking lots, Airport
perimeter fencing and access gates (vehicular & pedestrian). Landlord shall not be required to
repair damage which results from the act of negligence by the Tenant, his agents, servants, or
employees. If Landlord refuses or neglects to complete repairs, either promptly or adequately,
Tenant may, but shall not be required to complete the repairs and Landlord shall pay the costs
thereof.
6.2) Tenant's Responsibilities. At its own cost and expense. Tenant shall be responsible for:
a. Administration Building. Tenant will be responsible for their own set up and
maintenance of interne and communication system and services. Tenant will also be
responsible for any modifications that may be made to their premises and any repairs or
maintenance required as a result of Tenant's negligence.
b. Modular Building. Tenant will be responsible for all maintenance to the interior,exterior
and utility hookups.
c. Land Lease Area. Tenant will keep the land lease area clean and free of trash, debris or
refuse at all times.
d. Janitorial. Tenant will be solely responsible, for all janitorial service and supplies for
those spaces exclusively occupied by Tenant.
Tenant shall not be required to repair damage caused by the negligence of Landlord, his agents,
servants or employees,or by any peril included within the Landlord's property insurance coverage.
If Tenant refuses or neglects to commence or complete any required repairs within thirty (30)days
of written notice by the Landlord, Landlord may, but shall not be required to, commence or
complete the repairs and demand that Tenant pay the associated repair costs.
6.3) Natural Disaster or Act of God.
a. Damage or destruction of 33% or less. If the cost of repairing or reconstructing the
Premises to its condition and form immediately prior to damage by a natural disaster or act
of God is 33%or less of its then new replacement cost, then Landlord shall timely repair,
restore, and reconstruct the damaged Premises substantially to its condition before the
damage occurred. All such work shall be carried out according to plans and specifications
prepared by a licensed architect or engineer(if such an architect or engineer is reasonably
required given the scope and nature of the work). Tenant shall continue to owe Landlord
the Rent and other monies due under this lease to the extent that the premises remains
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useable to Tenant(pursuant to Article 4 of this lease)during such period of reconstruction
and/or restoration.
b. Damage or destruction of more than 33%. If the cost of repairing or reconstructing the
Premises to its condition and form immediately prior to damage by a natural disaster or act
of God is more than 33% of its then new replacement cost, then Landlord, in its sole
discretion may elect to terminate this Lease by giving Tenant written notice within thirty
30) days after the damage. If no termination notice is given, all obligations of the parties
in this Lease shall continue. In no event shall Landlord be responsible for damage to
Tenant's personal property located on or within the Premises.
6.5) Damage Due to Fire. If the Premises is damaged or destroyed by a fire that the local fire
authority determines the Tenant did not cause, Sections 6.3 and 6.4 above shall apply. If the local
Fire Authority determines that the Tenant caused such fire (by itself or through a guest, agent,
employee, student or otherwise), then Tenant shall pay the cost of repair, restoration,
reconstruction or replacement of the Premises. Repairs, reconstruction or replacement of the
Premises shall be done in a commercially reasonable manner and with the approval of the Landlord
and all obligations under this Lease, including Rent shall remain in full force during such period
of repair, restoration, reconstruction or replacement.
ARTICLE 7: ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS
7.1) Tenant covenants to defend, indemnify, and hold Landlord harmless from any imposition
or attempted imposition by any person upon Landlord of any obligation or cost ("liability") of
whatever form, including, without limitation, damages; claims; governmental investigations,
proceedings or requirements; attorney fees in investigation, at trial or administrative proceeding,
or on appeal;witness or consultant costs;or any other liability to the extent that such liability arises
from a violation,or from the failure to satisfy a requirement of any environmental or land use law
or regulation, proximately resulting from Tenant's use of the Premises during the term of this
Lease, and without regard to when the liability is asserted.
7.2) Tenant has inspected the Premises and accepts it in its present condition. Tenant shall not
cause the premises to be contaminated in any way and in the event of contamination shall
immediately report such contamination to Landlord and shall cause any such contamination to be
remedied by that method recognized by Washington State Department of Ecology and shall
indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from all costs involved in implementing the remedy.
7.3) Any other provision of this Lease to the contrary notwithstanding. Tenant's breach of any
covenant contained in this Article 9 shall be an Event of Default empowering Landlord, in addition
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to exercising any remedy available at law or in equity or otherwise pursuant to this Lease, to
terminate this Lease and to evict Tenant from the Premises forthwith, or to terminate Tenant's
right to possession only without terminating this Lease.
7.4) Tenant shall notify Landlord within twenty-four(24) hours of any release of a reportable
quantity of any hazardous substance (as defined by CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 960l, et. seq. and/or
RCW 70A.305, the Washington Model Toxics Control Act), or of the receipt by Tenant of any
notices, orders or communications of any kind from any governmental entity which relate to the
existence of or potential for environmental pollution of any kind existing on or resulting from the
use of the Premises or any activity conducted thereon. If Tenant fails to comply with any of the
requirements of this article. Landlord may undertake. without cost or expense to Landlord, any
actions necessary to protect Landlord's interest including steps to comply with such laws.
ARTICLE 8: INSURANCE COVERAGE, INDEMNIFICATION/HOLD HARMLESS
8.1) Insurance. In accordance with Article 4 of the Auburn Municipal Airport Minimum
Operating Slcmdards. as may be amended from time to time, a copy of which can be found at
auburnmunicipalairport.com/documents-and-form hereby incorporated by this reference,Tenant
shall at all times have in effect the following types of minimum amounts of insurance as applicable
to the business to be conducted:
I) Commercial General Liability insurance in the amount of$2,000,000 per occurrence
and $2.000,000 annual aggregate. Such insurance shall contain contractual liability
insurance covering applicable leases, licenses, permits, or agreements.
II) Commercial/business automobile liability insurance for all owned, non-owned and
hired vehicles assigned to or used in performance of commercial aeronautical activities
in the amount of at least $300,000 per occurrence. If any hazardous material, as defined
by any local,state or federal authority, is the subject,or transported. in the performance
of this contract.an endorsement is required providing$2.000,000 per occurrence limits
of liability for bodily injury and property damage.
III) Special Causes of Loss Property Form covering all improvements and fixtures on the
commercial airport operator's premises in an amount no less than the full replacement
cost thereof, to the extent of the commercial airport operator's insurable interest in the
premises.
IV) Worker's compensation insurance as required by law and employer's liability
insurance in the amount of $100,000 per accident, $100.000 disease per person.
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500,000 disease policy limit.
V) Aircraft liability insurance in the amount of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence single
limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability including Passengers.
VI) Hangar keeper's liability insurance in the amount of at least$2.000.000 per occurrence,
or more as values or Landlord require.
VII) Products-completed operations liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000
per occurrence.
VIII) If applicable,Tenant shall maintain Environmental Impairment Liability coverage for
any underground or aboveground fuel storage facility, tank. underground or
aboveground piping. ancillary equipment, containment system or structure used,
controlled, constructed or maintained by Tenant in the amount of $1,000,000 each
incident, $2.000.000 aggregate. The policy shall cover on-site and off-site third party
bodily injury and property damage including expenses for defense, corrective action
for storage tank releases and tank clean-up for storage tank releases.
8.2) In addition to the types and amounts of insurance required in Article 8.1 above, Tenant
shall at all times maintain such other insurance as the Landlord may reasonably determine to be
necessary for Tenant's airport activities.
8.3) All insurance shall be in a form and from an insurance company with Best's financial rating
of at least a B++. All policies, except worker's compensation policy, shall name the City and its
elected or appointed officials, officers, representatives, directors, commissioners. agents and
employees as "Additional insured-. and the Tenant shall furnish certificates of insurances
evidencing the required coverage cited herein prior to engaging in any commercial aeronautical
activities. Such certificates shall provide for unequivocal thirty (30)day notice of cancellation or
material change of any policy limits or conditions.
8.4) The Tenant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects Landlord. Any
insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by Landlord shall be in excess
of the Tenant's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
8.5) Indemnification/ Hold armless. The Tenant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
Landlord, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims,
suits, actions, or liabilities for injury or death of any person, or for loss or damage to property,
which arises out of Tenant's use of Premises, or from the conduct of Tenant's business, or from
any activity,work or thing done, permitted,or suffered by Tenant in or about the Premises,except
only such injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole gross negligence or willful
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misconduct of Landlord. Solely for the purpose of effectuating Tenant's indemnification
obligations under this Lease, and not for the benefit of any third parties(including but not limited
to employees of Tenant), Tenant specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be
granted it under applicable federal, state or local Worker Compensation Acts, Disability Benefit
Acts or other employee benefit acts. Furthermore,the indemnification obligations under this Lease
shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages,compensation
or benefits payable to or for any third party under Worker Compensation Acts, Disability Benefit
Acts or other employee benefit acts.The parties acknowledge that the foregoing provisions of this
Section have been specifically and mutually negotiated between the parties.
ARTICLE 9: ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
9.1) Transfers. Tenant shall not:
a. Assign, encumber or transfer all of Tenant's interest in this Lease, either
voluntarily or by operation of law; or
b. Sublet or license any part of Tenant's interest in this Lease or in the Premises or
permit any part of the Premises to be used or occupied by any person other than
Tenant, its employees, customers and others having lawful business with Tenant
collectively, -Transfer") either voluntarily or by operation of law without
Landlord's prior written consent.
If Tenant desires Landlord's consent to a Transfer, Tenant shall give Landlord a written Transfer
Request that includes:
i)the proposed effective date of the Transfer, which shall not be less than thirty (30) days nor
more than ninety(90)days after the date of delivery of the Transfer Request;
ii) a description of the portion of the Premises to be transferred (the-Subject Space");
iii)all of the terms of the proposed Transfer and the consideration thereof, the name and address
of the proposed Transferee;and
iv)the nature of Transferee's business operations, proposed uses of the Subject Space and any
other information required by Landlord, which will enable Landlord to determine the character,
and reputation of the proposed Transferee, nature of such Transferee's business and proposed use
of the Subject Space, and such other information as Landlord may reasonably require.
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Tenant must also pay landlord the Transfer Application Review fee in the most current City of
Auburn Fee Schedule within 30 days of the Transfer Request. Landlord's failure to respond to
Tenant's Transfer Request within thirty (30) days of receipt shall be deemed consent to the
Transfer. Except as provided in the foregoing sentence, any attempted Transfer made without
Landlord's prior consent shall be void and shall constitute a breach of this Lease.
9.2) Landlord's Consent. Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to any proposed
Transfer in a Transfer Request. The parties agree that Landlord's refusal to consent to a Transfer
for any of the following reasons is not unreasonable:
i) in Landlord's judgment. the Transferee is of a character or reputation or engaged in business
which is not consistent with the quality of the Airport:
ii) the Transferee intends to use the Subject Space for purposes which are not permitted under this
Lease;
iii) in Landlord's judgement, Transferee's intended use of the Subject Space do not qualify as an
aeronautical use;
iv) the proposed Transfer would cause Landlord to be in violation of another lease or agreement
to which Landlord is a party,or would give an Airport tenant a right to cancel its lease;
v) the terms of the proposed Transfer will allow the Transferee to exercise a right of renewal,
right of expansion, right of first offer, or other similar right held by Tenant (or will allow the
Transferee to occupy space leased by Tenant pursuant to any such right);or
vi) either the proposed Transferee, or any person or entity which directly or indirectly, controls,
is controlled by.or is under common control with,the proposed Transferee, (A)occupies space in
the Airport at the time of the request for consent (B) is negotiating with Landlord to lease space
on the Airport at such time, or(C)has negotiated with Landlord for space on the Airport during
the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the Transfer Notice.
If Landlord consents to any Transfer under this Section 9.2. Tenant has ninety (90) days after the
consent to Transfer the Premises according to the Transfer Request pursuant to Section 9.1 of this
Lease. If there are any changes in the Transfer Request(I) such that Landlord would initially have
been entitled to refuse its consent to such Transfer under this Section 9.2,or(2) which would cause
the proposed Transfer to be more favorable to the Transferee than the original Transfer Request
terms, Tenant shall again submit the Transfer to Landlord for its approval and other action under
this Article 9. If Tenant or any proposed Transferee claims that Landlord has unreasonably
withheld or delayed its consent under Section 9.2 or otherwise has breached or acted unreasonably
under this Article 9. their sole remedies shall he a suit for contract damages (other than damages
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for injury to,or interference with. Tenant's business including, without limitation, loss of profits,
however occurring) or declaratory judgment and an injunction for the relief sought, and Tenant
hereby waives all other remedies, including, without limitation, any right at law or equity to
terminate this Lease, on its own behalf and, to the extent permitted under all applicable Laws, on
behalf of the proposed Transferee.
9.3) Effect of Transfer. If Landlord consents to a Transfer, (i) the terms and conditions of this
Lease shall in no way be deemed to have been waived or modified, (ii) such consent shall not be
deemed consent to any further Transfer by either Tenant or a Transferee, (iii)Tenant shall deliver
to Landlord, promptly after execution, an executed copy of all documentation pertaining to the
Transfer in form reasonably acceptable to Landlord and (iv) no Transfer relating to this Lease or
agreement entered into with respect thereto, whether with or without Landlord's consent, shall
relieve Tenant or any guarantor of the Lease from any liability under this Lease, including,without
limitation, in connection with the Subject Space. In the event that Tenant subleases all or any
portion of the Premises in accordance with the terms of this Article 9, Tenant shall cause such
subtenant to carry and maintain the same insurance coverage terms and limits as are required of
Tenant , in accordance with the terms of Article 8 of this Lease.
9.4) Occurrence of Default. Any Transfer hereunder shall be subordinate and subject to the
provisions of this Lease, and if this Lease shall be terminated during the term of any Transfer,
Landlord shall have the right to: (i) treat such Transfer as cancelled and repossess the Subject
Space by any lawful means, or(ii) require that such Transferee attom to and recognize Landlord
as its landlord under any such Transfer. If Tenant shall be in default under this Lease after the
expiration of any applicable notice and cure period, Landlord is hereby irrevocably authorized to
direct any Transferee to make all payments under or in connection with the Transfer directly to
Landlord (which Landlord shall apply towards Tenant's obligations under this Lease) until such
default is cured. Such Transferee shall rely on any representation by Landlord that Tenant is in
default hereunder, without any need for confirmation thereof by Tenant. Upon any Transfer the
Transferee shall assume in writing all obligations and covenants of Tenant thereafter to be
performed or observed under this Lease. No collection or acceptance of rent by Landlord from
any Transferee shall be deemed a waiver of any provision of this Article 9 or the approval of any
Transferee or a release of Tenant from any obligation under this Lease, whether theretofore or
thereafter accruing. In no event shall Landlord's enforcement of any provision of this Lease
against any Transferee be deemed a waiver of Landlord's right to enforce any term of this Lease
against Tenant or any other person.
ARTICLE 10: UTILITIES
10.1) All utilities in the Airport Administration Building are included in Tenant's Base Rent.
except for internet and communications systems/services. Tenant is responsible for the
establishment of all utility accounts associated with the modular building. *1 enant is responsible
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for establishing and maintaining direct accounts for non-included utilities with the City of
Auburn and/or any other utility providers used in or charged against the Premises. Tenant shall
hold the Landlord harmless from any such charges,
10.2) Except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of Landlord
or its agents, employees or contractors, failure by Landlord to any extent to furnish or cause to be
furnished the utilities or services described in this Lease, or any cessation or interruption thereof,
resulting from any cause. including without limitation, mechanical breakdown,overhaul or repair
of equipment, strikes, riots, acts of God, shortages of labor or material, compliance by Landlord
with any voluntary or similar governmental or business guidelines,governmental laws,regulations
or restrictions, or any other similar causes, shall not render the Landlord liable in any respect for
damages to either person or property, for any economic loss or other consequential damages
incurred by Tenant as a result thereof,be construed as an eviction of Tenant, result in an abatement
of rent, or relieve Tenant from its obligation to perform or observe any covenant or agreement
contained in this Lease.
ARTICLE 11: ESTOPPEL
11.1) Estoppel Certificate. At the request of the Tenant in connection with a transfer of its
interest in this Lease, Landlord shall execute and deliver a written statement identifying it as the
Landlord under this Lease and certifying:
I) The documents that then comprise this Lease
II) That this Lease is in full force and effect
lit) The then current annual amount of rent and the date through which it has been paid
IV) The expiration date of this Lease
V) That no amounts are then owed by Tenant to Landlord (or, if amounts are owed.
specifying the same)
VI) To the knowledge of Landlord, there are no defaults by Tenant under this Lease or any
facts which but for the passage of time, the giving of notice or both would constitute
such a default
VII) Remaining rights to renew the term of this lease to the extent not theretofore exercised
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The party acquiring Tenant's interest in the Lease shall be entitled to rely conclusively upon such
written statement.
ARTICLE 12: NOTICES
Any notice, consent, approval or other communication given by either party to the other relating
to this Lease shall be in writing, and shall be delivered in person, sent by certified mail, return
receipt requested,sent by reputable overnight courier,or sent by other approved forms of electronic
communication(with evidence of such transmission received)to such other party at the respective
addresses set forth below (or at such other address as may be designated from time to time by
written notice given in the manner provided herein). Such notice shall, if hand delivered or
personally served, be effective immediately upon receipt. If sent by certified mail, return receipt
requested, such notice shall be deemed given on the third business day following deposit in the
United States mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed; if delivered by overnight courier.
notice shall be deemed effective on the first business day following deposit with such courier; and
if delivered by electronic communication, notice shall be deemed effective when sent.
The notice addresses of the parties are as follows:
To the City: Real Property Management
Attn: Josh Arndt/ Property Manager
25 West Main St.
Auburn, WA 98001
253.931.3000
Jamdt@auburnwa.gov
With Copies to: Airport Management
Attn: Tim Mensonides/Airport Manager
2143 E Street NE
Auburn, WA 98002
253.333.6821
Tmensonides@auburnwa.gov
To the Tenant: SpanaF light LLC.
Attn: Doug Miller/Owner
16705 103Ave. Ct. E
Puyallup, WA 98374
253.973.0419
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ARTICLE 13: INSPECTION, ACCESS AND POSTED NOTICES
Landlord and any of its agents shall at any time upon seventy-two (72) hours advance, written
notice to Tenant, have the right to go upon and inspect the Premises provided,however, that in the
event the Landlord determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that an emergency situation
exists on or adjacent to the Premises, no advance notice to Tenant is required and Landlord may
immediately go upon and inspect the Premises. Landlord shall have the right to serve, or to post
and to keep posted on the Premises,or on any part thereof, any notice permitted by law or by this
Lease, any other notice or notices that may at any time be required or permitted by law or by this
Lease. Landlord shall not be liable in any manner for any inconvenience, disturbance, loss of
business, or other damages arising out of Landlord's entry on the Premises as provided in this
Section except for such damage that is caused directly by, or through the gross negligence of,
Landlord,their employees, agents,or representatives.
ARTICLE 14: DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
14.1 Tenant shall he in default under this Lease if any rent or other payment due from Tenant
hereunder remains unpaid for more than thirty(30)days after the date it is due: (ii)Tenant tiles a
voluntary petition in bankruptcy or makes a general assignment to the benefit of, or a general
arrangement with, creditors; (iii) there is an involuntary bankruptcy filed against Tenant that has
not been dismissed within thirty (30) days of filing; (iv) Tenant becomes insolvent; or (v) a
receiver,trustee,or liquidating officer is appointed for Tenant's business;or(vi) if Tenant violates
or breaches any of the other covenants, agreements, stipulations or conditions herein, and such
violation of breach shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice of such
violation or breach is sent to Tenant,then Landlord shall have the rights and remedies provided in
this Article 14, in addition to any other right or remedy available at law or equity (all notice and
cure periods set forth above are in lieu of and not in addition to any notice required pursuant to
applicable unlawful detainer/eviction statutes).
14.2 Upon any default under this Lease, Landlord may reenter the Premises in the manner then
provided by law,and remove or put out Tenant or any other persons found therein. No such reentry
shall be construed as an election on Landlord's part to terminate this Lease unless a written notice
of such intention is given to Tenant.
14.3 Upon default the Landlord may elect to re-let the Premises or any part thereof upon such
terms and conditions, including rent, term and remodeling or renovation, as Landlord in its sole
discretion may deem ath isable.To the fullest extent permitted by law,the proceeds of ati reletting
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shall be applied: first, to pay Landlord all costs and expenses of such reletting(including without
limitation,costs and expenses incurred in retaking or repossessing the Premises,removing persons
or property therefrom, securing new Tenants, and. if Landlord maintains and operates the
Premises, the costs thereof); second, to pay any indebtedness of Tenant to Landlord other than
rent; third, to the rent due and unpaid hereunder; and fourth, the residue, if any, shall be held by
Landlord and applied in payment of other or future obligations of Tenant to Landlord as the same
may become due and payable, and Tenant shall not be entitled to receive any portion of' such
revenue.
14.4 Landlord may also elect to terminate the Lease and all rights of Tenant by giving notice to
Tenant of such election. If Landlord elects to terminate the Lease, Landlord shall have the right to
reenter the Premises and remove all persons, and to take possession of and remove all equipment
and fixtures of Tenant in the Premises, in the manner then provided by law.Tenant hereby waives
all damages that may be caused by Landlord's reentering and taking possession of the Premises or
removing or storing the property thereof, and Tenant shall save Landlord harmless therefrom, and
no such reentry shall be considered a forcible entry. If Landlord so elects to terminate the Lease.
Landlord may also recover from Tenant :
1)The worth at the time of the award of the unpaid rent which had been earned at the time
of termination;
II)The worth at the time of the award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which would
have been earned after termination until the time of the award exceeds the amount of rental
loss that the Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided;
III) The worth at the time of the award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the
balance of the term after the time of the award exceeds the amount of rental loss that the
Tenant proves could be reasonably avoided;
IV) Any other amount necessary to compensate the Landlord for all the detriment
proximately caused by the Tenant 's failure to perform its obligations under the Lease or
which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom; and
V) At Landlord's election. such other amounts in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing
that may be permitted from time to time by applicable law.
The"worth at the time of the award" of the amounts referred to in paragraphs (I) and (11)
above is computed by allowing interest at twelve percent (12%). The "worth at the time of the
award"of the amount referred to in paragraph(III)above is computed by discounting such amount
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at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of the award plus one
percent (1%).
14.5) Nothing in this Article 14 shall be deemed to affect Landlord's right to indemnification for
liability or liabilities arising prior to termination of this Lease for personal injury or property
damage under the indemnification provisions or other provisions of this Lease.
ARTICLE 15: RETENTION OF AIRSPACE
15.1) Landlord retains the public and private right of flight for the passage of aircraft in the
airspace above the surface of the property hereinbefore described,together with the right to cause
in said airspace such noise as may be inherent in the operation of aircraft, now known or as
hereinafter used, for navigation of or flight in said airspace and for use of said airspace for taking
off from, landing on or operating at Auburn Municipal Airport.
15.2) Landlord reserves the right to further develop or improve the landing area of the Auburn
Municipal Airport as it sees fit, regardless of the desires or view of the Tenant and without
interference or hindrance.
15.3) Landlord reserves the right to maintain and keep in good repair the landing area of the
Auburn Municipal Airport and all publicly-owned facilities of the Airport. together with the right
to direct and control all activities of the Tenant in this regard.
15.4) This Lease shall be subordinate to the provisions and requirements of any existing or future
agreement between the Auburn Municipal Airport and the United States. relative to the
development, operation,and maintenance of the Airport.
15.5) Tenant agrees to comply with the notification and review requirements covered in 14
C.F.R. Part 77 in the event any construction is planned for the Premises. or in the event of any
planned modification or alteration of any present or future Improvements or structure situated on
the Premises.
15.6) Tenant agrees that it will not erect nor permit the erection of any structure or object, nor
permit the growth of any tree on the Premises to exceed the established height contours. In the
event the aforesaid covenants are breached. Landlord shall give written notice to the Tenant
specifying the breach. If Tenant does not take action to correct the breach within ten (I 0) days of
receipt of said notice,the Landlord reserves the right to enter upon the Premises hereunder and to
remove the offending structure or object and cut the offending tree, all of which shall he at the
expense of Tenant.
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15.7) Tenant, by accepting this Lease. agrees that it will not make use of the Premises in any
manner which might interfere with the landing and taking off of aircraft from Auburn Airport or
otherwise constitute a hazard. In the event the aforesaid covenant is breached, Landlord reserves
the right to enter upon the Premises hereby leased and cause the abatement of such interference at
the expense of Tenant.
15.8) It is understood and agreed that nothing herein contained shall be construed to grant or
authorize the granting of an exclusive right within the meaning of Section 308a of the Federal
Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. Section I 349a).
15.9) This Lease and all the provisions hereof shall be subject to whatever right the United States
Government now has or in the future may have or acquire. affecting the control, operation,
regulation, and taking over of the Auburn Airport by the United States during the time of the war
or national emergency.
15.10) Landlord reserves the right to take any action it considers necessary to protect the aerial
approaches of the Auburn Airport against obstructions, together with the right to prevent Tenant
from erecting or permitting to be erected any building or other structure on the Premises which, in
the opinion of Airport or the Federal Aviation Administration, would limit the usefulness of the
Auburn Airport or constitute a hazard to aircraft.
15.11) Tenant. as well as Tenant's assignees and subleases, and the agents, employees and
customers thereof,shall have the rights of access to and use of all areas and facilities of the Auburn
Airport which are intended for the common use of all Tenants and occupants of the Auburn
Airport, including but not limited to the take-off and landing areas, taxi areas, reasonable access
thereto from the Premises, and air control facilities.
ARTICLE 16: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
16.1) Tenant agrees:
I) to prevent any operation on the Premises which would produce
electromagnetic radiations of a nature which would cause interference with
any existing or future navigational aid or communication aid serving
Auburn Municipal Airport. or which would create any interfering or
confusing light or in any way restrict visibility at the Airport; and
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11)to prevent any use of the Premises, which would interfere with landing or
taking off of aircraft at Auburn Municipal Airport, or otherwise, constitute
an aviation hazard.
16.2) Landlord reserves the right during the term of this Lease or any renewal and/or extension
thereof to install air navigational aids including lighting. in, on, over, under, and across the
Premises in the exercise of any of the rights hereof. Landlord agrees to give Tenant no less than
ninety (90)days' written notice of its intention to install such air navigational aids.
ARTICLE 17: NON-DISCRIN11NATION
17.1) Tenant for himself, his heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns,
as a part of the consideration hereof,does hereby covenant and agree that in the event facilities are
constructed, maintained, or otherwise operated on the Premises described in this lease agreement
for a purpose for which a Department of Transportation ("DOT") program or activity is extended
or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the Tenant shall
maintain and operate such facilities and services in compliance with all other requirements
imposed by 49 C.F.R. Part 21 as now enacted or as hereafter amended.
17.2) Tenant for themselves, their personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns,
as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree that: 1) no person on the
grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin shall be excluded from participation in, denied the
benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to. discrimination in the use of said facilities, 2) that in the
construction of any improvements on, over, or under the Premises and the furnishing of services
thereon, no person on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin shall be excluded from
participation in.denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination,and 3)that the
Tenant shall use the Premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by 49 C.F.R.
Part 21 as now enacted or as hereafter amended.
17.3) If the tenant breaches any of the above non-discrimination covenants, Landlord shall have
the right to terminate this Lease agreement and to re-enter and repossess said Premises and the
facilities thereon. and hold the same as if said lease agreement has never been made or issued.
This provision does not become effective until the procedures of 49 C.F.R. Part 21 are followed
and completed, including expiration of appeal rights.
17.4) Tenant shall furnish its accommodations and/or services on a fair. equal. and not unjustly
discriminatory basis to all users thereof and it shall charge fair, reasonable, and not unjustly
discriminatory prices for each unit or service. provided that Tenant may be allowed to make
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reasonable and nondiscriminatory discounts, rebates, or other similar types of price reductions to
volume purchasers.
17.5) Noncompliance with Article 17 above shall constitute a material breach thereof and. in the
event of such noncompliance, Landlord shall have the right to terminate this Lease and the estate
hereby created without liability therefor or, at the election of the Landlord or the United States,
either or both said Governments shall have the right to judicially enforce the provisions of said
Article 17.4.
17.6) Tenant agrees that it shall insert Articles 17.1 — 17.5 in any lease, license, or sublease
agreement by which said Tenant grants a right or privilege to any person, firm, or corporation to
render accommodations and/or services to the public on the Premises herein leased.
17.7) The Tenant assures that during this tenancy it will undertake an Affirmative Action
program as required by 14 C.F.R. Part 152,Subpart E to ensure that no person shall on the grounds
of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex, be excluded from participating in any covered
employment activities. . The Tenant assures that no person shall be excluded on these grounds
from participating in or receiving the services or benefits of any program or activity covered by
this Sub-part E. The Tenant assures that it will require that its covered suborganizations provide
assurances to the Tenant that they similarly will undertake Affirmative Action programs.and that
they will require assurances from their suborganizations, as required by Subpart E, to the same
effort.
ARTICLE 18: ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
If by reason of default on the part of either party to this Lease agreement it becomes
necessary to employ an attorney to recover any payments due hereunder or to enforce any
provision of this Lease, the prevailing party, whether such party be the successful claimant or the
party who successfully defended against the claim of the other party, shall be entitled to recover a
reasonable attorney's fee and to be reimbursed for such costs and expenses as may have been
incurred by such prevailing party.
ARTICLE 19: MISCELLANEOUS
19.1 Signage. Tenant shall have the right at their sole cost and expense to install and maintain
one wall mounted, illuminated or non-illuminated sign on the Administration building and the
modular building. Tenant shall also have the right at their sole cost and expense to install a sign
on the existing monument sign. the cost of which utilization of private signage on airport property
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is incorporated into the Lease costs. Any additional wall mounted or free standing signage shall
be subject to separate cost considerations and will be addressed in a separate addendum to this
Lease. All signage shall be subject to and in accordance with the ACC 18.56. and Airport design
standards, if any. No sign will be allowed that may be confusing to aircraft pilots or automobile
drivers or other traffic.
19.2) Security. Landlord shall have no obligation to provide security to the Premises. If
reasonably required by Landlord. Tenant shall provide adequate lighting to provide for all-night
illumination of the Taxilane apron of all buildings on the Premises. including aprons. aircraft
tiedown areas, vehicular parking lots, and pedestrian walkways surrounding the Premises. Tenant
may,but need not,employ security persons. If at any time during the term of this Lease,additional
security requirements are imposed on the Auburn Municipal Airport by the FAA or any other
agency having jurisdiction, and such additional security requirements apply to the Premises,
Tenant agrees to comply with said security requirements that affect the Premises, at Tenant's sole
expense, upon being notified of such requirements in writing by Landlord. If Landlord is fined by
FAA for a security violation caused by negligence of Tenant , or any of Tenant's sub-Tenants,
Tenant shall immediately reimburse Landlord upon demand.
19.3) No Brokers. Tenant represents and warrants to Landlord that it has not engaged any broker,
tinder or other person who would be entitled to any commission or fees in respect of the
negotiation, execution or delivery of this Lease and shall indemnify and hold harmless Landlord
against any loss, cost, liability or expense incurred by Landlord as a result of any claim asserted
by any such broker. finder or other person on the basis of any arrangements or agreements made
or alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Tenant.
19.4) Regulatory Compliance. The Tenant agrees. at its sole cost and expense. to conform to,
comply with and abide by all lawful rules, codesordinances, requirements, orders, directions,
laws, regulations and standards of the United States, the State of Washington,and City of Auburn
or agency of any of said entities, including rules and regulations of Landlord. including without
limitation those relating to environmental matters, and regulations set forth by the Environmental
Protection Agency, now in existence or hereafter promulgated, applicable to the Tenant's use and
operation of said Premises. including the construction of any improvements thereon, and not to
permit said Premises to be used in violation of any of said rules,codes, laws or regulations. Tenant
shall pay all costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages, fines, penalties, claims, and demands,
including reasonable counsel fees, that may in any manner arise out of or be imposed because of
the failure of Tenant to comply with the covenants of this section.
19.5) Liens & Insolvency. Tenant shall keep the Premises free from any liens. In the event
Tenant becomes insolvent,voluntarily or involuntarily bankrupt,or if a receiver,assignee or other
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liquidating officer is appointed for the business of the Tenant, then the Landlord may cancel this
Lease at Landlord's option.
19.6) Non Waiver. Waiver by Landlord of any term. covenant or condition herein contained or
any breach thereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, or condition or of
any subsequent breach of the same or any other term,covenant, or condition herein contained.
19.7) Force Majeure. Except for the payment of Rent,Additional Rent or other sums payable by
Tenant to Landlord,time periods for Tenant's or Landlord's performance under any provisions of
this Lease shall be extended for periods of time during which Tenant's or Landlord's performance
is prevented due to circumstances beyond Tenant's or Landlord's control, including without
limitation, strikes, embargoes, shortages of labor or materials, governmental regulations. acts of
God, war or other strife.
19.8) Severability. If any term, covenant, or condition of this Lease (or part thereof) or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance is, to any extent, invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Lease (and/or the remainder of any such term, covenant or condition), or the
applicability of such term, covenant or condition to persons or circumstances other than those to
which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and each term,covenant or
condition (or part thereof) of this Lease shall be valid and be enforced to fullest extent permitted
by law.
19.9) Choice of Law Inte 'ration and lnte .retation. This Lease and the rights of the parties
hereunder shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
Washington and venue for any action hereunder shall be in king County, Washington.This Lease,
together with any subsequent amendments or addendums, constitutes the entire agreement of the
parties and no other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding this Lease shall exist or bind any
of the parties.All captions.headings or titles in the paragraphs or sections of this Lease are inserted
for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Lease or act as a limitation
of the scope of the particular paragraph or sections to which they apply.Construction of this Lease
shall not be affected by any determination as to who is the drafter of this Lease,this Lease having
been drafted by mutual agreement of the parties.
19.10) Gate Cards. Tenant shall coordinate with the Airport Manager upon Commencement of
the Lease to determine and checkout the appropriate number of gate cards needed for sufficient
operations at the Airport. Tenant shall be responsible for the management of the gate cards issued
and responsible for the actions of any person that gains access using the cards and shall not make
the gate cards available to anyone not affiliated with Tenants operations. Tenant shall promptly
report any gate cards that have been lost, stolen or not returned to the Airport Office and must
obtain replacement cards per the current fee schedule prices. Upon termination or expiration of the
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Lease without any extensions thereof. Tenant shall immediately and without notice or demand
return the gate cards to the Office of the Airport Manager.
19.11) Gate Codes. Gate codes will be provided for personnel gate access onto the Airport. Gate
codes are subject to change as determined and in the sole discretion of the Landlord. Tenant shall
be notified prior to changing of the gate codes and it shall be the responsibility of the Tenant to
notify their customers and employees of said change.Tenant shall immediately notify the Landlord
and the office of the Airport Manager if the codes need to be changed to prevent access from a
customer or employee to maintain security.
19.12) Authority. Each party hereto warrants that it has the authority to enter into this Lease and
to perform its obligations hereunder and that all necessary corporate action to authorize this
transaction has been taken,and the signatories,by executing this Lease.warrant that they have the
authority to bind the respective parties.
19.13) Airport Rules and Regulations. Tenant, Tenant's customers, guests, representatives,
directors. officers and employees, are subject to and shall at all times abide by the Airport Rules
and Regulations as may be amended from time to time. A copy of which are located at
aubummunicipalairport.comidocuments-and-forms and are hereby incorporated by this reference.
ARTICLE 20: SIGNATURE
By signing in the space below, the TENANT ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ AND
UNDERSTOOD AND AGREES TO THE CONTENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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Dated and Signed this I day of 1)04.4:0A1/411", 20 14).
SPANAFLIGHT, LLC:
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The undersigned Notary Public hereby certifies: That on this lip day of let_txvir •
2010 ,personally appeared before me 1)cylikAriS ittr name).
tAine,c title).thine known to he the individual(s)described in
and who executed the within instrument,and acknowledged that he/she signed and sealed the same
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Interviews of Councilmember Candidates
Date:
January 18, 2023
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
Applicant No. 2
Applicant No. 3
Applicant No. 11
Applicant No. 12
Applicant No. 14
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:January 23, 2023 Item Number:ORD.A
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● Highly motivated, passionate, and experienced community leader
seeking to obtain a Council Member position to utilize and enhance
my personal skills for the City of Auburn and all community
members.
Professional Experience
Founder/Executive Director, The Impact Project WA, November 2021
Present
• Create and uphold the overall mission and vision for the
organization, while continuously advocating for our community and
local youth facing ongoing adversity.
• Use innovation, logic and creativity to meet youth needs and
positively provide resources for their educational support.
• Connect and create partnerships with city and county wide
community providers, organizations, and other stakeholders to
better understand community needs.
• Be the face of the organization while ensuring to be a liaison
between the community and other intergovernmental entities.
School Absenteeism and Truancy Liaison, Insight School of
Washington, September 2016 Present
• Oversees all attendance policies, needed interventions, and
attendance processing while developing needed plans for students
and Learning Coaches to be successful in school.
• School/District Truancy Representative
• Consistently supports every family and student around the state
when trying to figure out equitable solutions, resources, and
opportunities for students experiencing barriers preventing them
from attending school regularly.
• School and district truancy liaison between the Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction, county juvenile courts,
community organizations, outside school districts and other
stakeholders.
• Develops and implements student re engagement meetings,
attendance presentations for ALE policies for stakeholders, ongoing
check ins with counties on students involved with BECCA and
truancy, plus more.
• Develops and tracks attendance data and student outcomes for
reporting purposes, while maintaining and monitoring all
communication records and documents for K12, ISWA, and court
hearings.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound, Project and Enrollment
Coordinator, February 2014 July 2016
• Performs in depth family, volunteer, and child interviews including
a comprehensive assessment and continuous case management
throughout the span of the match.
• Provide ongoing support with resources and case management to
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youth and families experiencing adversity every day.
• Ensure high level proficiency in applying child safety and risk
management knowledge by following policies and procedures
throughout all aspects of the job duties.
• Created and supported a site based mentoring program in Pierce
County with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Lakewood's Boys and Girls
Club.
• Manages and supports a caseload of 50+ matches through
scheduled in person, telephone and electronic contact.
• Monitored each assigned match relationship development, positive
youth development and volunteer satisfaction while identifying
potential problems and barriers so they are addressed as early as
possible.
• Conducted extensive, nationwide Criminal, Sex Offender, DMV, and
Single Jurisdiction background checks.
• Assisted the Chief Program Manager and Supervisor as needed.
Community Engagement Coordinator, Americorps VISTA at Pierce
College, December 2012 November 2013
● Recognized as “Volunteer of the Week” for Communities in Schools
National Office.
● Communicated between all faculty, students, Deans, and
community members as a liaison to form a Service Learning
Department at Pierce College.
● Developed a partnership between Pierce College and Communities
in Schools for students to mentor in local, low income elementary,
middle, and high schools.
● Recorded and filed all student volunteer information including
volunteering hours and confidential data
Intern, Department of Youth Services, September 2008 April 2009
● Served at the Lane County Juvenile Justice Center.
● Shadowed youth probation officers, counselors, psychologists, an
outreach worker, and a youth prosecuting attorney to learn more
about the juvenile justice system.
● Volunteered in the detention facility to gain more of an
understanding of each youth’s situation.
Education
• MBA Public Administration, 2022
Southern New Hampshire University, Online
GPA 4.0
• Bachelor of Science, General Studies, 2010
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Volunteer Experience
• Human Services Committee Member, City of Auburn, 2019
current
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• King County BECCA Task Force
• Coach, Puyallup Roughriders Youth Cheer
• Coach, Auburn Ravens Youth Cheer
• Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound
• Mentor, Communities in Schools of Lakewood.
• Intern, Department of Youth Services Lane County Juvenile Justice
Center
• Paid Volunteer, AmeriCorps Community Engagement Coordinator
• Rescue Mission Tacoma
• Puyallup Food Bank
Awards/Recognitions/Other
• Presidential Award for Volunteerism; 1,000 hours of Volunteer
Service
• National Society of Leadership and Success, Present, 4.0 GPA
Certifications; Wiley University Services
• Power BI Share your Data Analysis using PowerBI.com
• Building Personal Resilience
• Information for Advantage and Knowledge Management
• Information Technology and Ebusiness
• Change Management Managing the Change Process
• Change Management Understanding the Context of Change
• Managing Change
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Emotional Intelligence
• Leading vs. Managing
• Critical Thinking
• External Environmental Analysis
• Internal Environmental Analysis
• Strategic Analysis Mission, Vision, and Stakeholders
• Understanding Robotic Process Automation
• Power BI Go Beyond PivotTables with PowerPoint
• Introduction to Data Analytics
• Applying Data Analytics to Revenue Analysis
• Applying Data Analytics to Financial Planning and Analysis
• Applying Data Analytics to Business Performance
• Power BI Use Power Query to Transform Your Data
• Performance Measurement Techniques
• Customers, Suppliers, and Supply Chain Management
Education
Provide the following information for each corresponding section:
a) Name of Institution and location (City, State)
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c) Dates of attendance or year of completion
Education a) Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire
b) Master's of Public Administration
c) May 2021 October 2022
a) Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
b) Bachelor's of General Studies
c) August 2009 December 2010
a) Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon
b) Studied criminal justice, criminology, and social science courses
c) September 2006 June 2009
Related Skills
Please list any related skills or training that will be beneficial as a city councilmember.
Related Skills Being a city councilmember means showing and giving passion to a
community who needs a representative to advocate for their ongoing
needs. Being courageous, yet empathetic, and having the ability to
understand the duties of city council, builds an essential platform for
ongoing success. Having influential and positive communication
skills is something not all individuals possess, but is a common
"must" for all public leaders to be successful. I strongly believe my
personal and professional skills are that of a leader who can impact
the community.
In my previous and current years of working deep in communities
while serving individuals who are facing adversity, I have had
opportunities to cultivate real life knowledge. Some of the knowledge
I have built range from public policy, funding, the responsibilities for
city departments, understanding the city's legal responsibilities, city
wide programs and initiatives, intergovernmental relationships, the
importance of focusing on community, and more. Although this
knowledge will come in great benefit as a city councilmember, the
skills and knowledge I cherish most are a result of serving so many
different communities and community members across multiple
states and cities. One of the most important attributes I have
learned when serving community members in the many different
capacities and environments, is the knowledge that citizens do rely
heavily on representatives to be their voice. By listening to all
community stakeholders, building and maintaining relationships, and
becoming a trusted advocate, results in ongoing support from the
public, as well as creating an atmosphere where citizens feel
included.
During the years of earning my undergrad and graduate degrees, I
completed many certifications and trainings, an in depth internship
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with the Department of Youth Services, and maintained ongoing
community involvement with volunteerism and service learning. The
certifications I have acquired from Wiley University Services are
directly related to my Master's degree in Public Administration, with
emphasis on the many needed skills to be successful as a public
leader. With over 20 earned certifications from my Master's program,
I have built skills and knowledge that have helped me with the many
external and internal topics which public administrators and
stakeholders face daily. From learning about the many complex
Microsoft Office programs which assist in organizing and analyzing
crucial data, to the high need for strategizing environmental changes
while being able to think critically as a leader, I have had a great
amount of opportunity to gain important knowledge and skills
through trainings and certifications.
Selected Accomplishments Most of my professional accomplishments mark the times in my life
where I was able to truly make a difference while showcasing my
efforts to be better within communities all over. Serving on the City
of Auburn Human Services Committee, volunteering as a head coach
for the Auburn Raven's Youth Cheer program for over 5 years and
owning a nonprofit dedicated to helping all youth in our community
with their education, are just a few of the accomplishments that I will
forever be impacted by. These three positions have especially given
me insight to new learning experiences and a sense of ongoing
responsibility to try and be a leader in many different capacities and
environments.
Earning my undergraduate degree while taking on an internship and
then transferring down to Arizona State University, marked the first
big accomplishment that I was able to do on my own. As my resume'
states, I dedicated one year of my life to serving as an AmeriCorps
VISTA to both Pierce College campuses where I helped develop a
service learning department. At the end of my term, I received the
Presidential Award from President Obama for serving over 1,000
hours of community service. During my time in AmeriCorps, I
developed a partnership between Pierce College and Communities in
Schools of Lakewood to connect college students with volunteer
opportunities. During the partnership, I was nominated and awarded
as Volunteer of the Week at the Communities and School National
Office, which was a very big honor and both professionally and
personally a meaningful award to have.
Throughout my current job I have created and maintained
relationships and partnerships with many state and local
organizations and stakeholders, including the Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction. By working closely with OSPI
over the years and having the opportunity to be a 'face' for
alternative learning, I have helped create the overall school
attendance policies for all ALE schools in Washington State. This is of
course not an award, but an accomplishment that I am proud to talk
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about because of the work it takes to consistently build those
important relationships and then be trusted enough for the state to
utilize sets of policies I created over many years. It is a very big
honor to be an author and creator for policies that impact thousands
of students and hundreds of school districts.
Within my current job role, I have been recognized for employee
awards within my workplace, but I have also been asked by courts,
OSPI, and other outside officials, to be part of county wide boards,
groups, and our state's BECCA Task Force. All groups and boards I
have been a part of are directly related to discussions about school
attendance, state laws (the BECCA Bill), community and/or school
district efforts and initiatives, and much more. The most recent
accomplishment within my current role at Insight School of
Washington, was having the opportunity to present at the State
BECCA Conference in Ellensburg as the first person representing
Alternative Learning.
The final accomplishment, award, and recognition I am proud to
write about is earning my Master's in Public Administration degree
after taking over one decade off from school. I graduated with a 4.0
GPA and was asked to be part of multiple honor societies throughout
my experience, which led me to being a member of the National
Society of Leadership and Success.
Supplemental Questions
Why are you interested in
serving as a City of Auburn
Councilmember?
My long term goal is to be a leader in our community so I can utilize
my many passions to make a difference among the lives of
individuals, organizations, and businesses. I want to serve as a City
of Auburn Councilmember to not only grow personally, but instead to
utilize my skillsets, such as the need to provide advocacy for those
community members who need to be heard. Serving the City of
Auburn in a capacity where there is a team of individuals who share
the same goal of making an impact, will give me a chance to listen
and learn while knowing any decisions made will be changing the
lives of many citizens. My passion is to bring community together
and be a voice for those who do not have the means or ability to do
so. I also strongly believe working with a team of other
councilmembers is an opportunity to bring diverse knowledge and
skills to the City of Auburn, which builds and develops a platform full
of creativity and endless life changing ideas.
Being a City of Auburn Councilmember will not only allow me to
continuously learn from internal city employees and appointed
officials, but it would push me to be a proactive, impactful, and
transformational leader.
What strength(s) would you
bring to the Council?
Throughout this application, I hope I can show my passion for
community through my words since that is an overall strength I carry
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everyday with me. I believe my creative leadership approach can
also give other councilmembers, Mayor Backus, and other personnel
I would have the great opportunity to work with, an idea of who I am
as a person.
The strengths I have acquired in current and past professional
positions consist of various skillsets and knowledge that only hands
on experiences could teach me. Because of my previous work in
youth serving organizations, I know I can bring in depth knowledge
about nonprofit organizations and management, the importance for
availability of social services, the need for all youth to have positive
and consistent support systems, the internal and external impact
and development of alternative learning and programs available
within Washington State who serve student's education in a non
traditional capacity, and much more.
This information and the facts I have learned are only a handful of
the knowledge I have gained throughout my years of working in
social services and the educational setting. As I think about my
beliefs and strengths when serving the community and potentially
being placed into an appointed leadership position, I realize how
beneficial all experiences have been.
The personal skillsets and strengths I will bring to the council is the
ability to be proactive and having initiation when completing a task,
organizational and communicative skills, the belief that all individuals
were put here to accomplish their goals and full potential no matter
their situation, naturally wanting to connect with individuals and
finding relatability to better understand their situations, a high
amount of community concern and awareness when identifying
issues, bringing community together by building relationships with
different stakeholders, building beneficial collaborations internally
and externally for best methods of problem solving, embracing
diversity and the importance of city culture, and always
remembering the importance of intergovernmental relationships for
the success of the city, residing county, and Washington State.
What are the 3 highest
priorities and/or issues you
believe the City needs to
address? How would you
propose to address these
issues?
Over the years, I have dedicated myself to community and
specifically learning about the needs of at risk youth, the education
system, and overall statistics of student dropout rates in grade
bands K 12. The statistics for students dropping out, involuntarily
being withdrawn, and voluntarily withdrawing from school
prematurely, are more in depth and detrimental than many citizens
may see, but I strongly believe there is hope and plans that can be
put into place to avoid a massive decline in graduation rates over
the next 8 10 years.
Specifically, the City of Auburn youth who have been negatively
impacted by the pandemic, are needing more opportunities to fit
their specific learning needs. There must be advocacy and ongoing
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support systems in place that will interrupt student pathways leading
to dropping out from school prematurely. Being on the Human
Services Committee has given me more knowledge regarding local
and intergovernmental funding for our high priority areas, but I know
as a city that we can create programs that will be cost efficient.
These programs will involve the utilization of service learning for all
students, methods for reaching students who are not excelling in
alternative education before they drop out of school, specifically the
online setting, educating families about truancy and how to better
support student's regular attendance, and the programs would
include more face to face opportunities for youth and families who
are not gaining the resources they need due to not having the
means or knowledge to find them. Our schools in the district reach
their physical, mental, and emotional capacities now more than ever,
and it is constantly taking a toll on educators, support staff,
administrators, and even the organizations who are contracted or
funded to help support students. We rank as one of the largest and
most diverse school districts in the state of Washington, so making
our district and that diversity a priority will allow us to avoid those
negative statistics which are jeopardizing the future of our youth,
their well being, and eventually our overall economy.
As a councilmember, I would ensure to be a voice for the needs of
not only our youth and their families, but for the organizations who
are supporting these youth and members of the community. I would
also make sure that all councilmembers, the mayor, appropriate city
committees, and city employees, be involved with updates and
potential collaborations. Bringing city officials and departments into
programs will allow our community members the opportunity to see
that education and supporting youth is a priority.
Since I have been part of the city's funding distribution process for
local organizations, I have quickly learned how difficult it is for
individuals and stakeholders to receive their full amount of
requested grant funds. Many organizations do not get the full
amount of funding due to various reasons, which means they may
not be able to continue their dream of helping and serving our
community members. There is always great importance and
reasons for nonprofits to exist, but something that it is very difficult
to witness is the unavailability of funds for culture specific
organizations. When we make these highly difficult decisions, it is not
easy to see certain demographic and culture specific entities suffer
financially. When the city and government is financially unable to
support all of these organizations, it results in negative
repercussions among citizens who needs the guidance from
individuals who share a sense of relatability and trust.
Another priority area and issue that I would want to focus on would
be assisting culture and demographic specific organizations who
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need their own resources to stay afloat. The importance of their
existence among our diverse community and the services they
provide to help families with everyday living, is crucial to the well
being and overall success for vast areas in Auburn. Focusing on
nonprofits and organizations who support culture specific community
members, targeted groups, and distinct demographics, leads to the
potential impact on the city's high need priority areas.
Although there are other priority areas I am also passionate about,
my third priority area I would want to focus on would be crime rates
and addressing the high number of theft and property crimes. The
City of Auburn's police department works tirelessly to serve our
citizens and community members, but the number of reported theft,
burglary, and assault crimes have become of high concern for
citizens all over. Reducing crime rates is not an easy task, especially
during a time in our lives where a pandemic has affected individuals
in more negative ways than one. We must work together to combat
underlying issues for crime, but also focus on protecting our
children, neighborhoods, businesses, and overall community at the
same time. By continuing to address the underlying issues of crime,
such as mental health or mental illness, homelessness or unstable
housing, juvenile justice involvement, local employment, and more,
we can do our best to start problem solving best practices.
Explain your current and past
community involvement and/or
service on City, non-profit, or
public boards, committees, task
forces, or commission and how
this contributed to the City of
Auburn community. Address its
relevance to the position of City
of Auburn Councilmember.
As stated above, my experience(s) and involvement within the
community, including the City of Auburn, are extensive and have
prepared me for a future working with the Auburn community in a
more limitless way. I currently serve on the City of Auburn Human
Services Committee, I have been coaching cheerleading for the
Auburn Ravens Youth Football and Cheer organization for 6 years, I
am currently involved with the Miss Auburn Organization, and I own
The Impact Project WA, which is a nonprofit based out of Auburn. I
utilize the partnerships and relationships I have formed to get the
nonprofit out within the Auburn community. Setting up tables at
events such as the City of Auburn's Rec n' Roll summer events, the
Harvest Festival at Les Gove Park, and being part of the Santa
Parade, have been only a few of the events we volunteered at to
connect with local community members and youth.
Creating a nonprofit to spread awareness of the underlying issues
causing students to dropout prematurely, has allowed me to connect
with meaningful, local organizations. I have created multiple drives
and collections to support the Domestic Abuse Women's Network,
The Social Impact Center, the Auburn School District, and other
programs within each organization. The importance of supporting
local organizations and nonprofits who are giving youth and students
hope, is a way for us to build community while spreading awareness
for the realities of youth.
My service to the community has given me the ability to better
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understand the urgency for giving back to individuals. My internship
for the Lane County Juvenile Justice Center, being on King County’s
BECCA Task Force, having the opportunity to speak on behalf of ALE
school attendance policies for CCYJ’s Washington State BECCA
Conference, and serving as a Community Engagement Coordinator
for AmeriCorps have changed who I am as a member of the
community while teaching me that there are endless opportunities to
make a difference.
What do you wish to
accomplish during this
appointed term as a City of
Auburn City Councilmember?
There is no doubt I already have passion for serving the City of
Auburn as a community member, so receiving the opportunity to be
an appointed City of Auburn Councilmember would be an honor that I
could never take for granted.
I hope to accomplish many goals by consistently bringing my
passions to the city during the duration of the appointed term. I
strive to learn deeply about Auburn, the different communities and
areas, and the individuals who have watched our community grow
over the years. By listening and learning from our community, I can
become a better leader and help our community grow in the right
direction.
What is your vision for our City
and community?
My vision for the City of Auburn consists of focusing on the ever
changing high priority areas and needs of our community, while
always staying proactive with city officials and community members.
The importance of listening, working with, and advocating for local
businesses, families, youth, schools, and other entities, is a must
as we regroup and recover from the pandemic.
In my vision I foresee a community that can address the constant
ongoing issues with confidence, understanding, and seriousness.
This vision is actively developing programs, initiatives, and methods
to strengthen our identified weaknesses so we can be united as a
city. I believe we should work together to build community strength
and opportunities where all individuals can be given ongoing support
and encouragement, no matter their demographics and
backgrounds.
The City of Auburn brings hope and belonging to community
members all over, which I will always strive to be part of.
Do you participate in or are
involved in any contract(s) with
the City of Auburn? Please
explain your involvement.
I am currently in my second 3 year term for the City of Auburn's
Human Services Committee, but otherwise I have no other contracts
or involvement with appointed positions.
Do you hold any other elected
public office or have you held
elected office in the past? If
yes, please describe the offices
held?
As stated above, I am currently serving on the City of Auburn's
Human Services Committee in my second 3 year term.
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Education
Provide the following information for each corresponding section:
a) Name of Institution and location (City, State)
b) Degree, certification or diploma earned. If none, describe subjects studied
c) Dates of attendance or year of completion
Education Walla Walla College, College Place WA BA in Theology (2002 2006)
Andrews University Theological Seminary, Berrien Springs MI MDiv
(2009 2012)
Related Skills
Please list any related skills or training that will be beneficial as a city councilmember.
Related Skills Washington Conference Executive Member, 21 Present
North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) Executive Member, 21 Present
NPUC Asian Pacific Ministries Advisory Committee Member
North American Division for Asian Pacific Advisory Committee
Member
School Board, Personnel, Finance Committee Member at PSAA/KSDA
06 09, SAA 12 19, BV 19 Present
Advisor to UW & Harborview Medical Teams for community health
initiatives
Advisor to King County Health Department for Asian Pacific Islander
Community
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Representative for Auburn Police
Advisory Committee (PAC)
Participant at Mayors Roundtable
Partnered with Community Health Director for the City of Auburn
High Capacity Community Assistance Partner with World Vision
Advisor & Coordinator for Drug Recovery Coaching Program for 4
County District (Skagit, Island, Whatcom, Snohomish)
Advisor on Board for Family Promise
Volunteer & Advocate for Project Homeless Connect
Coordinator of Community Health Initiatives
Partnered with Auburn's Blue Ribbon Committee to plan, organize
and execute their initiatives
Selected Accomplishments Created and Coordinated a local Food distribution in Auburn
Coordinator of Covid Test and Covid Vaccine Site in Auburn UW,
Harborview, Multicare,
Recognized by Dr. Lisa Chew, Associate Medical Director for
Harborview Medical as outstanding community member, partner,
leader and advocate for health.
Addressed Opioid Epidemic in Skagit Valley by creating a Drug
Recovery Coaching Program
Addressed Homelessness as an Advisor and partner for Family
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Promise in Skagit
Established local Celebrate Recovery group in Skagit
Supplemental Questions
Why are you interested in
serving as a City of Auburn
Councilmember?
I am interested in serving as a City of Auburn Council member
because I have come to appreciate and love the city of Auburn and
its community since my arrival in June of 2019. I serve as a
community leader and have a deep desire to see the city thrive and
become the "Best City in Washington".
What strength(s) would you
bring to the Council?
I have built and established strong relationship with leaders and
community members of the underserved population within our
community. I have also earned credibility and established
relationships with medical providers such as UW Medical, Harborview
Medical, Multicare, King County Health Department, etc. that provide
excellent care. These partnerships have made for some great
collaborations to provide free services to help make Auburn the
healthiest city in Washington.
In collaboration with the Blue Ribbon Committee we have been able
to provide free services like covid test and vaccines, access to
education and enrollment for insurance, dental vans, housing, food
stamps, etc.. Through local organizations we have been able to
provide space, facilities and various free services to our neighbors
and community at large.
Serving with integrity, a heart that desires equality and equity for all
people motivates me to work through established systems, but
never afraid to explore and create new methods.
Added strengths would be that I have been a part of the Mayors
team who was invited Harborview's CEO listening tour. I also
partnered and worked with Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and
established an air monitoring system in our community. Having built
a great relationship with Reed Slattery who is the National Director of
World Vision, we have been able to provide much needed food for
Auburn residents, but also furniture and house hold goods. These
connections have also allowed me to help the Muckelshoot Housing
Authority by providing material for their maintenance and repair
department.
What are the 3 highest
priorities and/or issues you
believe the City needs to
address? How would you
propose to address these
issues?
Homelessness Action plan to move homeless individuals into
programs, housing, technical schools, educational programs,
Identification or drivers license, legal counsel etc.. Create a network
of partners who will collaborate with the city to help us address
homelessness. In order for the city to be successful and accomplish
its goals, it needs buy in and partnership from local entities. Our
success can not be measured by numbers alone because it's not a
one size fits all situation. The metrics of our success includes
numbers, but also the knowledge we gain by each person we serve,
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the relationships built, collaborations gained and shorter time it
takes us to accomplish our goal.
Crime There are many factors that leads people to commit crime.
In communities with lower educational levels have higher crime
rates. Education impacts the overall health of the family because its
potential to increase financial security, expand our thought
processes and expose us to a better way of living. With less
education, parents are forced to work longer hours at less paying
jobs. Which in result, parents have less time and energy to interact
with children. Children often spend significant time unsupervised
(without a parent) and spend more time with friends and exposed to
the "streets". This leads to behaviors that directly impact our
community. If you can destroy the home, you destroy the city. With
children and youth who are left unsupervised for majority of their
day will be deeply influenced by others. In the youth's time of
exploration unsupervised, many are introduced to substances and
negative adolescent behavior that often result in crime.
So, in an effort to improve the quality of life for a family and
increase the time parents can be present with children I started a
program that gave away free cars. I have given away free vehicles to
families that have been vetted and selected through the Mayors
office or a local business. In one incident in particular, the family had
no vehicle. The father had to rely on other methods of transportation
to and from work which resulted in him leaving extra early and
coming home really late. Mom was alone at home with two kids and
a newborn who had some health issues. In providing this family with
a vehicle, it changed their lives in more ways than one. Dad could
get to work and home faster. Mom was able to accomplish more in
her day with grocery shopping, errands, doctors appointments. Both
parents had more time and more energy to invest into their family.
By providing a vehicle for the family the quality of life was improved
that will hopefully change the future outcomes for them as Auburn
residents and beyond.
Affordable Housing is an ongoing issue and has become a national
problem. There isn't an established method that is a one size fits all
that will work. We can build more affordable, multi family housing
units, but that's not the all inclusive answer. We can try and create
more jobs but the cost of living keeps rising so it seems like we're
chasing the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. This issue is
difficult because each situation is unique just like homelessness.
What might work for one individual will not necessarily work for the
next person because the needs are different.
Health Auburn ranked very high in a lot of the negative areas for
health. I think we can begin addressing some of these issues by
creating and establishing strong community partners that are willing
to address some of these issues in their smaller circles of influence
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(community groups, hobby groups, religious groups, etc.) within the
city. In partnership we an educate, equip and empower to community
partners by bridging the gap, providing resources and funding to
help them be successful.
Explain your current and past
community involvement and/or
service on City, non-profit, or
public boards, committees, task
forces, or commission and how
this contributed to the City of
Auburn community. Address its
relevance to the position of City
of Auburn Councilmember.
I started serving as the Senior Pastor of the Auburn City SDA in
March of 2020 as Covid 19 began to unfold. In response to the
pandemic I took a survey from our immediate neighbors about their
greatest needs. We learned that food security and access to covid
test were the two greatest needs. Beginning June 9, 2020, we
partnered with UW Medical and Harborview Medical to provide free
covid testing so that people can return to work, travel, etc.. We were
also blessed that day with 400 boxes of food that we distributed to
everyone. That first day of testing we successfully provided over 90
tests and gave away all the food. What began as a prayer turned into
the last 3 years of collaborative work that has improved the quality
of life in our community. At the height of our food distribution we
were moving 15 semi trucks (52 foot trailers) a week in our parking
lot. We still serve a small number of folks every Tuesday who still
come to receive food.
We continue to partner with King County Health Department,
UW/Harborview Medical, Multicare and other medical organizations
and professionals to provide free medical assistance to our
community. I have partnered with Pat Bailey, our Community Health
Director for the city of Auburn to provide education and resources to
our community.
While pastoring in my previous assignment we addressed the opioid
epidemic in our community by starting a drug recovery coaching
program that was recognized by the state and we became the drug
recovery coaching program for our surrounding counties (Skagit,
Island, Whatcom, Snohomish). We also partnered with local agencies
to address homelessness in our community and eventually built a
shower trailer that provides access to showers and bathrooms near
homeless communities.
I serve on the Police Advisory Committee (PAC).
I have voluntarily manage and run the "Essential Supply Warehouse"
the last 3 years. I have been able to help provide furniture and
household goods to hundreds of homes in our city and beyond.
What do you wish to
accomplish during this
appointed term as a City of
Auburn City Councilmember?
I hope to learn the intricate ways of how the city functions and
operates with all the different entities, departments and community
organizations. In turn I hope to be a part of finding solutions to help
our city become safer, desirable and hopefully the healthiest city in
Washington.
What is your vision for our City
and community?
My vision for the city of Auburn is to see, live and breathe within a
community that is living in unity, growing in empathy and thriving in
its purpose. We are uniquely located as the hub that opens the door
to city life or country living. We lead the road into mountainous
scenery and farm lands or into the city with malls and major
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businesses. We are a richly diverse multiethnic community, a
growing diverse businesses sector that has the ability and the
opportunity to lead and pave the way forward of what a self
sustaining and operating city looks like. When I look at Auburn, it is a
city that has a lot of the resources that lend to a great city. You have
an educational system that includes technical schools and an
accredited college. We have natural resources and farmlands that
have been cultivated for years and a diverse business sector that
generates funding. We have access to a medical center along with
many different medical professionals and private providers that
meet the needs of our community. If we can pull our efforts together
and unite our local government with our community, there is no
telling what we can do together!
Do you participate in or are
involved in any contract(s) with
the City of Auburn? Please
explain your involvement.
No
Do you hold any other elected
public office or have you held
elected office in the past? If
yes, please describe the offices
held?
No
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organization’s operations and programs
• Oversees and reports on the organization’s results for
board of directors.
• Ensures that services and funding relationships are robust
enough to meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives
• Provides professional and holistic executive-style coaching
to adult learners to help them develop and achieve personal
and professional goals
Partnership Director 2017-2019
Equal Opportunity Schools, Seattle WA
• Primary contact on managing the delivery of Action for
Equity model to client/partner school districts. Supporting and
coaching high school staff on identifying and adding more
students of color and low-income students to their AP/IB
programs
• Teaching clients about racial equity and importance of
expanding access to students of color and low-income
students who are fully capable of success through the use of
both Action for Equity model, but also from extensive
experience helping others to understand the case for racial
equity in education.
• Project manage the completion of key Action for Equity
milestones throughout the various phases of our model
• Occasionally conduct professional development
opportunities for stakeholders (school boards, teachers,
parents, counselors, etc.)
• Retained focus on expanding understanding of systemic and
individual racial equity obstacles and successes regarding
access to high rigor classes in high schools across the
country.
Program Manager 2014-2017
Financial Beginnings, Seattle WA
• Successfully managed the organizations expansion from
Portland to the Seattle market in three years lead
organization in providing financial literacy education yearly for
30,000 low income K-12 students across the Puget Sound.
• Prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and
issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery
planning for assigned projects
• Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular
and timely delivery
• Trained and managed over 120 program mentors, trainers,
coaches, and volunteers
• Planned, coordinated and direct community education
activities in coordination with K-12 school staff, subject matter
expects, including the preparation of visual materials,
securing external partnerships, while assessing each activity
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Employment Specialist-Classroom Facilitators
Pioneer Human Services-Industries, Seattle WA 2012-2014
• Experienced in group facilitation, presentations, and
program evaluation
• Experience with workforce or employment services,
customer assessment, program eligibility, counseling
techniques and performance requirements
• Organize and conduct mock interview panels
• Conducted formerly incarcerated workers evaluations to
assess needs and provide information regarding their career
development and educational pathway
Case Manager-King County Drug Court 2011-2012
Therapeutic Health Services Kent, WA
• Provided outreach and intensive case management
services for assigned drug court youth and young adults ages
16-24.
• Provided advocacy and support for participants within the
criminal justice system including court appearances and
written communication
• Developed and maintained a collaborative relationship with
THS partners including Seattle Police Department, King
County Sheriff, King County and City of Seattle Prosecutor’s
office
Dean of Students /Student Support Coordinator 2009-2011
Open Meadows Alternative High School Portland, OR
• Worked with counselors and tutors to establish development
plans for students showing signs of academic struggle,
implemented strategies that motivated and inspire students
to succeed and stay in school.
• Teamed with teachers, administrative staff, school
counselor, and parent coordinators in the development and
implementation of the school-wide plan for creating a positive
culture of behavior in the school
• Worked with students and parents on development issues
to effectively analyze problems and concerns
Recreation Coordinator 2005-2009
City of Portland Parks and Recreation Portland, OR
• Experience working with teens in recreation inside a
community center environment
• Experience helping with events and other large group
activities for teens in 7th-12th grade inside a community
center environment
• Experience working with multiple staff members to
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Education
Provide the following information for each corresponding section:
a) Name of Institution and location (City, State)
b) Degree, certification or diploma earned. If none, describe subjects studied
c) Dates of attendance or year of completion
Education a) Name of Institution and location (City, State)
Portland Community College, Portland OR
Warner Pacific College, Portland , OR
Brandman University, JBLM Military Base Lakewood, WA
b) Degree, certification or diploma earned. If none, describe
subjects studied
PCC-A.A. Degree General Stuides
WPC-B.S. Degree Human Development
Brandman University- M.A Degree Organizational Leadership
Brandman University- Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit
Executive Leadership
c) Dates of attendance or year of completion
Portland Community College, Portland OR 2004-2007
Warner Pacific College, Portland , OR 2007-2009
Brandman University, JBLM Military Base Lakewood, WA 2015-
2017
Related Skills
Please list any related skills or training that will be beneficial as a city councilmember.
Related Skills Certificate/Training in Professional Public Speaking/Master
Trainer
Certificate/Training in Executive Leadership
Certified National Financial Education Instructor
Selected Accomplishments Notable accomplishment to date is being the Founder of non-
profit organization that launched in 2018 and served 770
disadvantaged, econmically vulnerable BIPOC youth and
young adults to serving over 2000 in 2022 from across King
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Notable accomplishment served in the US Army. Army
veteran, awards Southeast Asian Ribbion, Meritorious Unit
Commendation
Supplemental Questions
Why are you interested in
serving as a City of Auburn
Councilmember?
Being on city council would be a way for me to give back to
the community. I have always been interested in public
service and how to help those in my community. I would like to
work with the Mayor and other Council Members to identify
groups that are currently not participating in the community
and try to find ways by working together that we could
increase their participation. The time is right for unique
perspectives that reflect our growing and diverse community.
What strength(s) would you
bring to the Council?
Honesty.
Both in my actions and being intellectually honest in my
approach to issues.
Balanced.
A representative of all of the people, one that brings a
balanced view able to work well with various professional staff
and being a representativve for all city Auburn citizen.
Committed. Dedication of time and energy.
Motivated. The primary motivationis to serve the public
interests. Performing duties with integrity and with a broader
vision of what is in the interests of the overall community now
and in the future.
What are the 3 highest
priorities and/or issues you
believe the City needs to
address? How would you
propose to address these
issues?
Provide access to more serivces and funding support and
community partnership for these three areas:
Housing & Employment
Drug Addiction & Mental Health
More Minority Buisnesses
Explain your current and
past community
involvement and/or service
on City, non-profit, or
public boards, committees,
task forces, or commission
and how this contributed to
the City of Auburn
community. Address its
relevance to the position of
City of Auburn
Board Member Auburn Public School Foundation
Board Member Washinton State Council for Juvenile Justice
also (Current Co-Chair of Racial Ethnic and Disparity
Committee)
Board Member JumpStart Coalition Washington
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Councilmember.
What do you wish to
accomplish during this
appointed term as a City of
Auburn City
Councilmember?
I would like to continue growing the city in a positive direction.
We have great citizens that are highly active throughout the
community. My goal is to work along side these individuals
and engage with them.I would continue working to improve
communication and transparency and would like to see the
city utilize technology to get information to residents. I would
also encourage more resident involvement with issues we
face as a community.
What is your vision for our
City and community?
Creating a stonger connection in the community through
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. To have a thriving, urban,
South Puget Sound city, possessing the core values of family,
community, education and economic prosperity.
Do you participate in or are
involved in any contract(s)
with the City of Auburn?
Please explain your
involvement.
Financial Literacy Education Program recent contract with City
of Auburn Human Service Fund beginning in 2023.
Do you hold any other
elected public office or
have you held elected
office in the past? If yes,
please describe the offices
held?
No
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philanthropy initiatives that optimize prospect recruitment
and successful fundraising from supporters, major donors,
foundations, corporations, social media, investors and funds.
Thought partner solving financing challenges including
sourcing, structuring, and execution of diverse capital stacks.
Engaged member of Forterra's Executive Leadership Team
fostering a culture of belonging justice, equity, diversity and
inclusion (BJEDI). Lead a talented team of individuals who
forge and steward relationships to produce tangible, lasting,
successful results.
Chief Development Officer. Mary's Place. November 2020 -
October 2022. Seattle.
Led Mary's Place development team to exceed their annual
fundraising goal of $18 million by raising $22.1 million. As part
of the Executive Leadership Team, provide strategic oversight
and direction of al lines of fundraising including corporate,
foundation, and individual giving, government grants,
strategic events, development operations including data
management and gift processing; and volunteer programs.
Manage the Development team of 18 staff. Frontline
fundraising responsibilities including managing a portfolio of
donors and securing and stewarding five and six figure gifts.
Support the Executive Director and members of the Board of
Directors in cultivating and soliciting major gifts and grants.
Identify new prospective donors and strategic resource
opportunities, and effectively communicate the Mary's Place
story and case for support to a variety of audiences.
Executive Director, Highline Schools Foundation, February
2017 - November 2020. Burien.
Responsible to lead development and implementation of all
Foundation goals, strategies, fund development plans.
Primary point of contact for Foundation programs and
initiatives. Serve as the Foundation representative, promoting
its mission among all stakeholders within the community,
Highline Public Schools, local government, donors, corporate
partners and beyond.
Executive Director, WA State Recycling Association, July 2015 -
February 2017. Tukwila.
Served as CEO of Washington State Recycling Association
[501(c)6] and The Recycling Foundation [501(c)3].
Responsible for all day-to-day operations, as well as the
leadership, development, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of all current and future programs. Core
responsibilities include: leadership, financial, and operational
management; fundraising & membership recruitment and
retention; event management; and program management.
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Director of Advancement, Agros International, August 2012 -
January 2015. Seattle.
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of Agros'
comprehensive fundraising, marketing, communication, and
information technology teams. Work as part of the executive
leadership team, with a focus on developing and
implementing strategy and systems to achieve Agros' long-
term financial targets aligned with programmatic objectives.
Coordinated elements of re-branding and marketing refresh
as the organization implemented programmatic changes.
Oversaw redevelopment of website and marketing materials.
Actively engaged with Board of Directors. Filled in to help lead
human resources during six month vacancy of other
executive team member.
National Fundraising Director, US Programs, World Vision,
October 2009 - August 2012, Federal Way.
Provide strategic leadership to a national team of fundraising
professionals that are implementing a comprehensive
fundraising program including direct mail; major gifts;
corporate and foundation grants; and events. Part of senior
leadership team for domestic division responsible for work
across the United States. Strong partnership building
throughout the World Vision organization.
Director of Communications & Program Marketing, Green
River College, February 2006 - February 2008. Auburn.
Directed institutional publications and website for Green River
Community College. Led team to develop common look and
feel for institutional publications. Managed campus print shop
and copier fleet.
Director of Fund Development, Comprehensive Health
Education Foundation, December 2004 - February 2006. Kent.
Created fund development department for non-profit
organization. Focused primarily on grant development and
writing.
Resource Development Director, Green River College, July
1997 - December 2004. Auburn.
Helped manage team focused on raising funds to support
community college. Grant writing, annual fund, major gifts,
and marketing. Helped develop multi-sectorial capital
campaign.
Education
Provide the following information for each corresponding section:
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a) Name of Institution and location (City, State)
b) Degree, certification or diploma earned. If none, describe subjects studied
c) Dates of attendance or year of completion
Education Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
BA, Business Administration. Concentration: Marketing
1986
National University, San Diego, CA
Certification, Education Foundation Leadership
2018
Related Skills
Please list any related skills or training that will be beneficial as a city councilmember.
Related Skills I have lived in Auburn for nearly 27 years. During this time, I
have been active in the community including serving on the
Auburn Arts Commission at two different times.
I served for six years on the Auburn School Board spending a
great deal of time working on equity and inclusion.
Selected Accomplishments Alumnus of the Year, Leadership Institute of South Puget
Sound, 2006
STAR Award, Auburn School District, 2006
WA Association of School Administrators, District Volunteer of
the Year, 2005
Ten Movers and Shakers in Auburn, Auburn Reporter, 2003
Supplemental Questions
Why are you interested in
serving as a City of Auburn
Councilmember?
I am a servant leader who believes that service is one of the
most important things that a person can do. I believe that my
time in Auburn and my understanding of the community
would make me an excellent city council member. I have
served this community in many ways including through
service clubs (10 years in Soroptimist International of
Auburn), through my faith community (Messiah Lutheran
Church) and through work for the students of Auburn (board
member, Communities in Schools of Auburn; Co-Chair,
Auburn Citizens for Schools, and numerous district
committees.) I believe that the next step in service would be
city council and believe that I could help continue to keep
Auburn a wonderful place to live.
What strength(s) would you
bring to the Council?
I am a creative individual who looks for win-win solutions.
I am a consensus builder.
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I am a lifelong learner who would immerse myself in learning
and understanding the needs of the community.
I have a strong understanding of the City of Auburn as a 27
year resident who has been involved throughout the
community.
What are the 3 highest
priorities and/or issues you
believe the City needs to
address? How would you
propose to address these
issues?
1) Strong Businesses - we need to continue to attract and
retain strong local, regional and national businesses in our
community. Continued economic development and strong
pro-business policies will help to address this.
2) Homelessness - we have a serious problem due to a lack
of affordable housing in the Puget Sound region. We need to
continue to partner with other municipalities, the Regional
Homelessness Authority and non-profit organizations to find
solutions.
3) Affordable Housing - We have priced families out of being
able to afford to live in the Puget Sound region. To be able to
have a chance of solving homelessness and the crisis of
families moving regularly, we need to find ways to develop
affordable housing in our community.
Explain your current and
past community
involvement and/or service
on City, non-profit, or
public boards, committees,
task forces, or commission
and how this contributed to
the City of Auburn
community. Address its
relevance to the position of
City of Auburn
Councilmember.
Auburn School Board (2011 - 2018) - gained a strong
understanding of political positions and the needs of students
and educators in the community.
Communities in Schools of Auburn Board Member (2006 -
2008) - gained an understanding of the needs of families in
the community.
Messiah Lutheran Church Council (2006 - 2012; 2014 - 2019;
2020 - present) - gained an understanding of how the faith
community can partner to help solve city needs
Board of Regents, Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound
(2006 - 2012) - gained an understanding of the needs of our
area
Auburn Citizens for Schools (2002 - 2009) - gained an
understanding of running bond and levies to benefit the
community.
Auburn Arts Commission (2000 - 2008; 2018 - 2019) - learned
how the city commissions can support the work happening
throughout the community
Soroptimist International of Auburn (1998 - 2008) - learned
about community needs and helped address the needs of
women and children in Auburn.
What do you wish to During the first year as a council member, my biggest
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accomplish during this
appointed term as a City of
Auburn City
Councilmember?
accomplishment would be learning more about how the city
runs and figuring out how I can best add value to the City
Council. I found during my first year on the Auburn School
Board that I was "drinking from a fire hose" trying to
understand policies and budgeting for the district. I did my
best to ask questions and meeting with administrators to
better understand the district operation. By year 2, I felt I had
hit my stride and was a much more knowledgeable school
board director.
What is your vision for our
City and community?
Auburn has been a wonderful community for my husband and
I to raise our two children. Both of them still reside in this
community as young adults. I want to continue to make
Auburn a choice for individuals and businesses alike.
Do you participate in or are
involved in any contract(s)
with the City of Auburn?
Please explain your
involvement.
I am not involved in any contracts with the City of Auburn.
Do you hold any other
elected public office or
have you held elected
office in the past? If yes,
please describe the offices
held?
I was elected twice to the Auburn School Board, District 4.
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Name of Businessb) City, State of Businessc) Dates of service and job function(s)
Past Work Experience HD Fowler Company
1417 Thornton Ave SW
Pacific WA 98047
Worked as a Key Office Person (office manager) in 1991 to
1993
Multifoods/Vendor Supply of America 1993 to 1996
74th Ave S
Kent WA
Worked as a Customer Service Rep until I got the promotion of
Sales Coordinator.
I ran the sales office with employees and all functions that
included with that.
St Joeseph Womens Clinic 2003 to 2009
1608 S J ST
Tacoma WA 98404
I worked as a Medical Assistant. I did patient care, helped with
procedures, gave injections, counseled on Domestic Violence
and did intakes of patients. I worked with under privileged
population as it was on Hill Top in Tacoma and a lot of social
work went into that from counseling the young pregnant girls
or women on the streets. Alot of time went into getting them
the right help and services they needed.
2008 to 2019
Stayed home to be a full-time care giver with my Mom and
Dad until they passed in 2015 and 2020
Downtown Auburn Cooperative Executive Director 2020 to
present
262 E Main ST
Auburn, WA 98002
I am the full time Executive Director for the Downtown Auburn
Cooperative. We have got a lot accomplished since I took
over. Got 2 murals painted downtown, went from not being a
Mainstreet program to getting to the affiliate level for
Mainstreet America, Grew our board to from 5 to 15 business
owners. Build partners with the Parks department and the
Lions Club. Just got awarded from the BIA to put several
streetscapes projects downtown for the coming year. Have
built the trust back with our small businesses in the Downtown
Core.
Education
Provide the following information for each corresponding section:
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a) Name of Institution and location (City, State)
b) Degree, certification or diploma earned. If none, describe subjects studied
c) Dates of attendance or year of completion
Education Mr Lee's Beauty School 1973
Auburn, WA
State License as a Hairdresser
Green River Community College 1989
Checkers Training and several business Classes
Knapp College of Business 1989
Auburn WA
Bryman College in 2002
981 Powell Ave SW
Renton WA 98057
State Certificate in Medical Assistant
MSAI Certificate/credential programs
Main Street Institute
I received Certificates in the following classes
Advanced Leadership Development
Commercial District Planning
Community Transformation Workshop
Advocacy in Focus
Funding Revitalization Programs
Promoting the Local Economy
Strong Leadership skills
and signed up in March to take the Leadership Development
workshop to lead as leaders.
Related Skills
Please list any related skills or training that will be beneficial as a city councilmember.
Related Skills Being the Executor Director of the Downtown Auburn
Cooperative defiantly has given me skills about how Auburn
and the departments run. I attend every council and study
session and learn more every day. I have built strong
relationships in the business community and feel strongly
that it helps because we want our businesses on board with
what the Council is proposing or doing. If everyone works
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about community, and we need to get back to that in our
Downtown Core. I understand with all the construction that
has been hard but with that winding down there is work to be
done by everyone and every department.
Selected Accomplishments I have received the Best of Auburn Finalist awards for the
volunteer work in 2020, 2021, 2022
I have been working with the Mainstreet Program and have
accomplished a lot in the last year.
Auburn is now a Mainstreet Affiliate and now we need to get
to the Mainstreet Designation and that is being worked on so
grants can be awarded to make Auburn a destination.
The Downtown Auburn Cooperative now has a presence
downtown and the respect of our business owners to get
some work done. It has made a huge difference having an
office on Mainstreet.
But besides my accomplishments from the DAC, I personally
have goals and accomplishments that I have fulfilled. I have
joined the Lyons Club and have talked at every one of the
Civic groups. We need to get them involved again in our
Downtown Core like they are in other parts of the city.
When the fires happened, I personally took that stand that we
can't give up on Auburn. I pushed ahead and found some of
the fire victims places to reopen in other businesses in other
businesses, so they didn't lose money or helped them to find
a place to reopen again.
I have taken the lead on the downtown with the homeless and
the broken window projects. I have worked with Kent Hay on
the homeless and report all broken windows to the city.
Supplemental Questions
Why are you interested in
serving as a City of Auburn
Councilmember?
Growing up in Auburn, working in Auburn, being part of the
school district in Auburn, my kids, grandkids and great
grandkids participating in the Parks departments has giving
me InSite of what Auburn is and what Auburn needs to be
again.
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All the work I have did in my life is service work to other
people. Being on City Council I would fall in line with that. I love
to serve the people of Auburn and I have showed that with
being the Executive Director of the Downtown Auburn
Cooperative.
Relationship building is everything to me. I believe a good city
council member should have that vision and want to service
the constituents in their town and to each other. That is how
you build a good representation by the City Council and the
City of Auburn.
I am very invested in the City of Auburn, as I have been here
my whole life. I went to school here, played here, worked here.
I have to dedication to Auburn that is needed to be on the
City Council.
I also want to continue to be a servant leader in Auburn.
What strength(s) would you
bring to the Council?
The biggest strength is the commitment to the City of
Auburn. I also have leadership skills, negotiating skills, team
building skills, listening skills and don't give up. When there is
trouble in the City of Auburn or even on the Council, I believe
there is always a way to work it out and work together. I also
have the skills to listen to both sides of a situation. Working in
numbers equals strength. I believe I would be a perfect
candidate for the Auburn City Council. I am not afraid in dig in,
get my feet wet and get things done. I am also not afraid to
be on a committee to help get things done. I work very well
under stress to get these accomplished
What are the 3 highest
priorities and/or issues you
believe the City needs to
address? How would you
propose to address these
issues?
1. Public Safety: We have to get the homeless (which I know
we are working on) and security to our citizens, so they are
comfortable coming outside in Auburn to shop, play and live.
2. Planning Development: We have to look at what needs to
happen to our Downtown Core. We need streetscape projects
to be done, we need restaurants to open up downtown, we
need to build back the downtown core and maybe look at the
ordinances of who is allowed on Mainstreet. We need services
places, but we don't need 10 salons, 10 barbers. etc. We have
to change things, so we have room for retail to come to
downtown Auburn. This also goes with Auburn as a whole but
if we look at Revitalization in the downtown core than it will flow
to other parts of the city. We have to look how to get the new
apartments to rent their retail space at a fordable price to get
retail in.
3. Finance: Making sure City of Auburn if fiscal reasonable and
making sure budget is balanced. At the council meeting when
it is brought to council to be sure to ask questions, so I
understand before I vote on any budget item.
Explain your current and
past community I am the Executive Director of Downtown Auburn Cooperative
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involvement and/or service
on City, non-profit, or
public boards, committees,
task forces, or commission
and how this contributed to
the City of Auburn
community. Address its
relevance to the position of
City of Auburn
Councilmember.
I would have a voice from the businesses.
I am on the Transportation Board
Which help me understand what is going on in the city with
transportation.
I belong to the Lions Club
I believe the civic groups need to be involved with City and I
like fostering the relationships with them.
What do you wish to
accomplish during this
appointed term as a City of
Auburn City
Councilmember?
To make sure every citizen in the city feels safe where they
can play, live, work and raise their Childrens.
To make sure we do our best as council to make Auburn an
inviting, vibrant place to become not just a city but a
destination for everyone.
To make sure the people of Auburn have trust with the city
council to look out for their best interest, whether its business
or pleasure.
What is your vision for our
City and community?
To make sure Mainstreet comes back as a vibrant area that
citizens are excited to come too and shop and stay. To have
all departments, Mayor and Council to work together so every
citizen can see that we care about Auburn, and we care what
happens in Auburn. My vision is to see Auburn being a vibrant
area that promotes a destination for people to stay and enjoy
our city.
.
Do you participate in or are
involved in any contract(s)
with the City of Auburn?
Please explain your
involvement.
I am an employee of the Downtown Auburn Cooperative, and
they have a contract with the City of Auburn and the BIA
board. I am not a voting member of the DAC or BIA.
Do you hold any other
elected public office or
have you held elected
office in the past? If yes,
please describe the offices
held?
no, I have not.
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