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Home My WebLink About08-07-2023 Minutes City Council Meeting August 7, 2023 - 7:00 PM CITY OF . -:,''' , , :-::::- ,,, * City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES at LJ Watch the meeting LIVE! WASHINGTON Watch the meeting video .., Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. I. CALL TO ORDER II. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Ill. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1. Public Participation The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually. A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. Roll Call Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett, Kate Baldwin, Robyn Mulenga, Cheryl Rakes, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel, Councilmember Larry Brown was excused. Department directors and staff members present included:Acting City Attorney Harry Boesche, Outside Counsel Bob Sterbank, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of Human Resources and Risk Managment Candis Martinson, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS A. International Overdose Awareness Day Mayor Backus to proclaim August 31, 2023 as "International Overdose Awareness Day" in the City of Auburn Mayor Backus proclaimed August 31, 2023, as "International Overdose Awareness Day" in the City of Auburn. Mark Hampton from AAHAA Supportive Housing and Cam Hoorn from Healthpoint thanked the Mayor and Council for acknowledging International Page 1 of 5 Overdose Awareness Day and the City's approach of compassion and accountability. VI. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There were no modifications to the agenda. VII. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. 1. The public can participate in-person or submit written comments in advance. Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE Ms. Haugen spoke about the role of Councilmember, the strong Mayor form of Government and the Council Rules of Procedure. Rawland Kidd, 2101 3rd Street SE Mr. Kidd expressed concerns regarding street calming. Andrew Jenn, 31805 109th Ave SE Mr. Jenn expressed concerns regarding street improvements on 320th Street. B. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council to review. 1. Executive Session Mayor Backus adjourned to executive session at 7:23 pm for 20 minutes per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency in matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. Mayor Nancy Backus, City Council,Acting City Attorney Boesche, Director Martinson, Outside Counsel Bob Sterbank from Foster Garvey, Washington Cities Insurance Representative Harlan Stientjes, and Attorney Stew Estes from Keating, Bucklin and McCormack will be required to attend. Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 7:45 pm. VIII. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Page 2 of 5 Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the City Council, if any. 1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baldwin) Councilmember Baldwin, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported she and Councilmember Baggett have reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers described on the agenda this evening and recommended their approval. 2. Council Rules of Procedure Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Rakes) Councilmember Rakes, Chair of the Council Rules and Procedure ad hoc committee, reported the committee met on August 4, 2023 and will meet again on August 25, 2023. IX. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes of the July 17, 2023, City Council Meeting B. Minutes of the July 24 and July 31, 2023, Study Session Meetings C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas) Claims voucher list dated August 2, 2023 which includes voucher number 472830 through 473070, in the amount of$5,285,471.80, two electronic fund transfers in the amount of$1,926.07, and six wire transfers in the amount of$950,194.20 D. Payroll Voucher(Thomas) Payroll check numbers 539508 through 539509 in the amount of$626,370.33 electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,580,055.70 for a grand total of $3,206,426.03 for the period covering July 13, 2023 to August 2, 2023 E. Setting the date for a Public Hearing for MOX Networks, LLC Franchise Agreement(Gaub) City Council to set the date for a Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No. FRN22- 0004 for MOX Networks, LLC for a Dark Fiber Infrastructure Franchise Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page 3 of 5 There was no unfinished business. XI. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. XII. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5730 (Thomas) A Resolution authorizing the King County's RE+ Pledge Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to approve Resolution No. 5730. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 B. Resolution No. 5731 (Gaub) A Resolution authorizing a Grant Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Federal Aviation Administration relating to Project No. CP2201,Airport T-Hangar Upgrades Councilmember Rakes moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to approve Resolution No. 5731. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 XIII. MAYOR AND COUNCILM EMBER REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj reported he attended APPCC 13th Annual Samoan Cultural event. Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Tacoma Pierce County Board of Health meeting. Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the National Night Out event and the 2023 Muckleshoot Canoe Journey. Councilmember Mulenga reported she participated in the National Night Out event. Councilmember Rakes reported she attended the Auburn Senior Center Volunteer Celebration, the 2023 Muckleshoot Canoe Journey, and participated in the National Night Out event. Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the Senior Center Volunteer Celebration, 2023 Muckleshoot Canoe Journey, and participated in the National Night Out event. Page 4 of 5 B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported she attended the NHRA Drivers Signing event at Dave and Busters, the White River Buddhist Temple Bahadori Festival, the NHRA event at Pacific Raceway, the Senior Center Volunteer Awards, the Auburn Food Bank Fundraiser, the National Night Out event, the Church of Nazarene "One Neighborhood" event, and hosted Exchange Students from Tomba Japan. XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. APPROVED this 21st day of August, 2023. NCY ..A* US, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website (http://www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office. Page 5 of 5