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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian 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.
III. 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, Larry Brown,
Robyn Mulenga, Cheryl Rakes, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Councilmembers Bob Baggett, and Kate Baldwin were excused.
Department directors and staff members present included:Acting City
Attorney Harry Boesche, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Chief of
Police Mark Caillier, Outside Counsel Bob Sterbank, Director of Parks,
Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Administration Dana Hinman,
Assistant Director of Community Development Jason Krum, Business
Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Ronnie Beyersdorf Tribute (Mayor)
A tribute video was played for everyone attending the meeting. Mayor
Backus read several quotes that she stated embodies Ronnie Beyersdorf.
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She proclaimed September 5, 2023, as Ronald H. Beyersdorf day in the
City of Auburn.
The Beyersdorf family thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing
Ronnie.
B. Police Promotional Ceremony(Caillier)
Chief Caillier gave Sergeant Fernando Cordova and Commander Brandon
Skeen the Officers Oath, and their families pinned their badges.
Mayor Backus recessed the meeting for 10 minutes at 7:31 p.m. She
reconvened the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
C. Constitution Week
Mayor Backus to proclaim September 17, 2023 through September 23, 2023
as "Constitution Week" in the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus proclaimed September 17, 2023 through September 23,
2023 as "Constitution Week" in the City of Auburn.
Hilda Meryhew, member of the Lakota National Daughters of the American
Revolution Chapter, accepted the proclamation.
D. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim September 2023 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month"
in the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus proclaimed September 2023 as "Suicide Prevention
Awareness Month" in the City of Auburn.
E. National Senior Center Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim September 2023 as "National Senior Center Month" in the
City of Auburn
Mayor Backus proclaimed September 2023 as "National Senior Center
Month" in the City of Auburn.
Recreation Coordinator, Rocky Kirwin, accepted the proclamation and
thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing National Senior Center
Month.
VI. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
The Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Hispanic Awareness Month, and
National Recovery Month proclamations were rescheduled to the next City
Council Meeting.
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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.
No one came forward to speak.
B. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
VIII. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baldwin)
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj reported, Councilmember Baldwin 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 of Procedure Ad
Hoc Committee, reported the Committee has not met since their last
meeting.
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 fom7 listed.
A. Minutes of the August 21, 2023, City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the August 28, 2023, Study Session Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated August 22, 2023 which includes one electronic fund transfer
in the amount of$1,905.05
Claims voucher list dated August 30, 2023 which includes voucher number 473229
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through 473391, in the amount of$4,991,659.36, two electronic fund transfers in the
amount of$584.06, and three wire transfers in the amount of$832,864.95
D. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539515 through 539515 in the amount of$615,531.89,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,473,409.48, also a special payroll
for missed Parks timecards for payroll check numbers 539516 through 539520 in the
amount of$2,368.46, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$592.74, for a
grand total of$3,091,902.57 for the period covering August 17, 2023 to August 30,
2023
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded
to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
XII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6913 (Gaub)
An Ordinance granting to MOX Networks, LLC, a Delaware Company, a Franchise for
Dark Fiber Infrastructure
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Rakes seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6913.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5735 (Council)
A Resolution amending the City Council Rules of Procedure
Councilmember Rakes moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5735.
Council discussed suggestions considered by Council.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved to table Resolution No. 5735 to the
September 11, 2023, Study Session meeting. There was no second.
Councilmember Rakes moved to amend the Council Rules of Procedure
Section 16.1 (A.1)to add Housing Policy and Section 16.1 (A.3)to add
Airport, Park Development, and Economic Development. Deputy Mayor
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Jeyaraj seconded the amendment.
All in favor to amend 5-0.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-1. Councilmember Trout-Manuel
voted no.
XIV. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
Councilmember Mulenga reported she attended the Swedish Heritage Day
event at Neely Mansion, and a tour of the White River Valley Museum.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the Washington State
Auditors Entrance Interview, a tour of the White River Valley Museum, and
the Sound Cities Association health briefing.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Sound Transit South King Sub
Area briefing meeting, South Correctional Entity(SCORE) Board meeting,
Second Annual Multicultural Holiday Festival, Employment Security
Department Fundraiser, Greater Seattle Partners meeting, Catherine
Hansen's Celebration of Life, and met with Tukwila Councilmember, Kathy
Hougardy, and toured Tukwila's Affordable Housing options.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
APPROVED this 18th day of September, 2023.
NANCY B sihkUS, 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.
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