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CALL TO ORDER
City Council
Special Meeting
December 2, 2024 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
Mayor Backus called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of Auburn City Hall, 25.West Main Street.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor Backus acknowledged the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe as
the ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The meeting was held in person and virtually.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Acting Deputy Mayor Yolanda Trout -Manuel, Hanan Amer,
Kate Baldwin, Cheryl Rakes, Tracy Taylor, and Clinton Taylor. Deputy Mayor Larry
Brown was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included: Senior City
Staff Attorney Taryn Jones, Police Commander Chris Burger, Director of Public
Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community Development Jason Krum, Director of
Finance Jamie Thomas, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
APPOINTMENTS
A. Airport Advisory Board
City Council to approve the reappointments of Justin Heater, Jay Miner, and
Wayne Osborne to the Airport Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring
December 31, 2027
Acting Deputy Mayor Trout -Manuel moved and Councilmember Rakes
seconded to approve the reappointments of Justin Heater, Jay Miner, and
Wayne Osborne to the Airport Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring
December 31, 2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Human Services Committee
City Council to approve the reappointments of Susan Miller, Suzanne Pak, and
Erica Thomas to the Human Services Committee for a three-year term expiring
December 31, 2027
Acting Deputy Mayor Trout -Manuel moved and Councilmember Amer
seconded to approve the reappointments of Susan Miller, Suzanne Pak, and
Erica Thomas to the Human Services Committee for a three-year term expiring
December 31, 2027
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Parks & Recreation Board
City Council to approve the reappointments of Matt Jennings and Wayne
Osborne to the Parks & Recreation Board for a three-year term expiring
December 31, 2027
Councilmember Rakes moved and Acting Deputy Mayor Trout -Manuel
seconded to approve the reappointments of Matt Jennings and Wayne
Osborne to the Parks & Recreation Board for a three-year term expiring
December 31, 2027
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
D. Planning Commission
City Council to approve the reappointment of Julie Berry to the Planning
Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027
Councilmember Amer moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
approve the reappointment of Julie Berry to the Planning Commission for a
three-year term expiring December 31, 2027
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
E. Salary Commission
City Council to approve the reappointment of Grantley Martelly to the Salary
Commission for a four-year term expiring December 31, 2028
Councilmember T. Talylor moved and Councilmember Rakes seconded to
approve the reappointment of Grantley Martelly to the Salary Commission for a
four-year term expiring December 31, 2028
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
F. Transportation Advisory Board
City Council to approve the new appointment of Keila Cassia Yagumyum and
the reappointments of Emmanuel Dolo and Michael Harbin Jr., to the
Transportation Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring December 31,
2027
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve the new appointment of Keila Cassia Yagumyum and the
reappointments of Emmanuel Dolo and Michael Harbin Jr., to the
Transportation Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring December 31,
2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
G. Urban Tree Board
City Council to approve the reappointment of James Tourangeau to the Urban
Tree Board for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027
Acting Deputy Mayor Trout -Manuel moved and Councilmember Rakes
seconded to approve the reappointment of James Tourangeau to the Urban
Tree Board for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Courtney Doherty, Auburn WA
Courtney expressed concerns regarding the Traffic Impact Fees assessed to Circle
Creek Therapy Clinic.
Stephen Doherty, Auburn WA
Stephen shared a story regarding the services at Circle Creek Therapy Clinic.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from the November 18, 2024, City Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated November 26, 2024, which includes voucher
numbers 478201 through voucher 478305, in the amount of $2,124,000.65,
three electronic fund transfers in the amount of $325.71, and six wire transfers
in the amount of $804,183.64
C. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539625 through 539626 in the amount of $611,495.87,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,698,061.25, for a grand
total of $3,309,557.12 for the period covering November 14, 2024, to
November 27, 2024
Acting Deputy Mayor Trout -Manuel moved and Councilmember C. Taylor
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6954 (Krum)
An Ordinance relating to Planning; adopting 2024 Annual Comprehensive Plan
Text Amendments pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70A
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Rakes seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6954.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Ordinance No. 6955 (Krum)
An Ordinance amending Sections 19.02.115, 19.02.120, 19.02.130 and
19.02.140 of Auburn City Code relating to School Impact Fees
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6955.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Ordinance No. 6961 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending the City's 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital
Budgets
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6961.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5800 (Hinman)
A Resolution adopting the 2025 State Legislative Agenda
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Acting Deputy Mayor Trout -Manuel
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5800.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
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A. Jurassic Parliament Training
Ann Macfarlane, from Jurassic Parliament, provided the Council with training
on parliamentary procedures.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
APPROVED this 16th day of December, 2024.
NANCY BACKUbA MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk