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Home My WebLink About06-17-2024 Minutes City Council Meeting A �*c June 17, 2024 - 7:00 PM CITY OF * �,* City Hall Council Chambers _ m -- MINUTES — ® Watch the meeting LIVE! 47:— ---.' ' '-w-- WASHINGTON Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street. II. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Ill. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1. Public Participation The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually. A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. Roll Call Councilmembers present: Kate Baldwin, Cheryl Rakes, and Tracy Taylor. Councilmember Hanan Amer attending the meeting virtually.Acting Deputy Mayor Yolanda Trout-Manuel attended the meeting virtually, she did not return after the executive session ended. Deputy Mayor Larry Brown and Councilmember Clinton Taylor were excused. Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included: Acting City Attorney Doug Ruth, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Equity and Inclusion Brenda Goodson-Moore, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Candis Martinson, Real Estate Manager Josh Amdt, Business Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, and Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS A. Juneteenth Mayor Backus read and proclaimed June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth" in the City of Auburn. Pastor Lonnie Arnold accepted the proclamation, he thanked Mayor and Page 1 of 6 Council for their continued support. B. Goodwill Ambassadors Mayor Backus read and proclaimed the designation of Maddy Lindsay, Miss Auburn 2024 and Maddie McCarthy, Miss Aubum's Teen 2024, as Goodwill Ambassadors. Maddy Lindsay and Maddie McCarthy accepted the proclamation, they thanked Mayor and Council for all their support. VI. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There were no modifications to the agenda. VI I. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Public Hearing for Zayo Group, LLC Franchise Agreement No. FRN22-0003 (Gaub) City Council to conduct a Public Hearing to consider Franchise Agreement No. FRN22-0003 for Zayo Group, LLC Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. No one came forward to speak. Mayor Backus closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. 2. Public Hearing for 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (Gaub) City Council to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. Virginia Haugen,Auburn Virginia expressed concerns regarding the Transportation Improvement Program. Mayor Backus closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m. B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. 1. The public can participate in-person or submit written comments in advance. Page 2 of 6 Written Comments: Alexander 011ivant,Auburn Alexander expressed concerns regarding Air B&B's and Short-Term rentals. Juristine Betts,Auburn Juristine expressed concerns regarding the 37th Street Southeast Path Project. In-Person Comments: Elaine Brunner,Auburn Elaine expressed concerns regarding stop sign visibility and their interest in more traffic cameras. David Wright& Robbin Price,Auburn David and Robbin informed Council of the King County Library System's (KCLS) upcoming events and encouraged everyone to participate. Erik Klotzbuecher,Auburn Erik expressed concerns regarding rent increases and stop sign visibility. Virginia Haugen,Auburn Virginia expressed gratitude for the Auburn Senior Center and commended Senior Center Manager Radine Lozier. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council to review. VIII. COUNCILAD 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) Councilmember Baldwin, Chair of the Finance Ad Hoc Committee, reported she and Councilmember Amer reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers described on the agenda this evening and recommended their approval. Mayor Backus announced the creation of the Annual Council Rules of Procedure Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Acting Deputy Mayor Trout-Manuel and Councilmembers Amer and T. Taylor. Their first meeting will be held on June 24, 2024. Page 3 of 6 IX. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes of the June 3, 2024, City Council Meeting B. Minutes of the June 10, 2024, Study Session Meeting C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas) Claims voucher list dated June 12, 2024 which includes voucher number 476123 through voucher 476316, in the amount of$5,092,327.71, twelve electronic fund transfers in the amount of$5,016.25, and ten wire transfers in the amount of $1,058,719.54 D. Payroll Voucher(Thomas) Payroll check numbers 539590 through 539593 in the amount of$85,772.02, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,840,441.69, a special payroll for Sergeant Comp Payout with electronic deposit transmission in the amount of $19,766.28 for a grand total of$2,945,979.99 for the period covering May 30, 2024 to June 12, 2024 Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Rakes 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. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5768 (Gaub) A Resolution approving and adopting the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Auburn Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Rakes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5768. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0 B. Executive Session Mayor Backus recessed into executive session at 7:34 p.m. for 15 minutes pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)to consider the minimum price at which Page 4 of 6 real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price. Mayor Backus, Councilmembers,Acting City Attorney Ruth and Real Estate Manager Amdt were required to attend the executive session. Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 7:52 p.m. Mayor Backus added Resolution No. 5772 to the agenda. C. Resolution No. 5772 (Ruth) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a purchase and sale agreement on behalf of the City of Auburn, to sell vacant property to 136 Holdings, Inc Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5772. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0 XIII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended Chamber of Commerce Spotlight Awards, Pride at the Auburn Farmers Market, and the Good Eggs Breakfast. Councilmember T. Taylor reported she attended the Chamber of Commerce Spotlight Awards, Starry Starry Night Gala, Valley Regional Fire Authority(VRFA) meeting, Sound Cities Association Committee meeting, and the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation Board meeting. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported she met with Consulate General with Korea to discuss reestablishing the Sister City relationship with South Korea. She attended the Chamber of Commerce Spotlight Awards and congratulated Director Tate for receiving the Impact Award and attended Pride at the Auburn Farmers Market and commended Director Goodson-Moore for all her hard work. She also attended the Pride Flag Raising event, Juneteenth Flag Raising event, the Good Eggs Breakfast, Mural Dedication to Medal of Honor Recipient Joe Jackson at the Airport. She encouraged everyone to attend the Juneteenth Celebration on June, 23, 2024, at Les Gove Park. Page 5 of 6 XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m. APPROVED this 1st day of July 2024. NA CY a AC 'L. S, MAYOR Ha nah Scho eputy City Clerk Agendas and minutes : - 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 6 of 6