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CALL TO ORDER
City Council
Regular Meeting
January 21, 2025 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
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.
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 City Council 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: Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes, Hanan Amer, Kate Baldwin,
Larry Brown, Clinton Taylor, Tracy Taylor, and Yolonda Trout -Manuel. Councilmember
Hanan Amer attended virtually via Zoom.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included: Deputy City
Attorney Paul Byrne, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub,
Director of Community Development Jason Krum, and Deputy City Clerk Rebecca
Wood -Pollock.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mayor Backus proclaimed January 20, 2025, as "Martin Luther King Jr. Day" in
the City of Auburn.
APPOINTMENTS
A. Airport Advisory Board
City Council to approve the appointment of Gregory Ramig to the Airport
Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
approve the appointment of Gregory Ramig to the Airport Advisory Board for a
three-year term expiring December 31, 2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Arts Commission
City Council to approve the appointments of Andrea Dailey and Dr. Carol
Danner to the Arts Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31,
2027
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded
to approve the appointments of Andrea Dailey and Dr. Carol Danner to the Arts
Commission for a three-year term expiring on December 31, 2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Business Improvement Area (BIA) Committee
City Council to approve the reappointments of Darren Jones, Ronnie Roberts,
and John Rottle to the BIA Committee for a three-year term expiring December
31, 2027
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve the reappointments of Darren Jones, Ronnie Roberts, and John Rottle
to the BIA Committee for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Planning Commission
City Council to approve the reappointment of Kent Sprague to the Planning
Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
approve the reappointment of Kent Sprague to the Planning Commission for a
three-year term expiring December 31, 2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Transportation Advisory Board
City Council to approve the appointment of Janice Bellinger to the
Transportation Advisory Board, for the Senior (55+) Resident position for a
three-year term expiring December 31, 2027
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve the appointment of Janice Bellinger to the Transportation Advisory
Board, for the Senior (55+) Resident position for a three-year term expiring
December 31, 2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing for City of Kent Franchise Agreement No. FRN24-0003 (Gaub)
A Public Hearing to consider Franchise Agreement No. FRN24-0003 for City of
Kent Water Facilities
Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Backus closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
B. Public Hearing for Resolution No. 5799 - Development Agreement (Krum)
A Public Hearing to consider a Development Agreement with Portofino Group
I, LLC
Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Backus closed the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Written Comments:
Mark Celich, Auburn WA
Mark provided comments regarding Electronic Torture and Cyber Harassment.
In -Person Comments:
Mark Celich, Auburn WA
Mark provided comments regarding stalking and harassment.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from the December 16, 2024, City Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 31, 2024 which includes voucher
numbers 478436 through voucher 478621, in the amount of $6,135,339.49,
twelve electronic fund transfers in the amount of $5,597.38 and nine wire
transfers in the amount of $7,560,605.46
Claims voucher list dated January 15, 2025 which includes voucher numbers
478622 through voucher 478676, voucher 478678 through voucher 478797
and voucher 478799 in the amount of $9,741,177.26, six electronic fund
transfers in the amount of $2,203.83 and one wire transfer in the amount of
$809,556.32
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated January 15, 2025 which includes voucher number
478677, in the amount of $1,633.28, and voucher number 478798, in the
amount of $2,500.00
D. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539630 through 539632 in the amount of $676,833.24,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,719,630.29, for a grand,
total of $3,396,463.53 for the period covering December 12, 2024 to
December 25, 2024
Payroll check numbers 539633 through 539639 in the amount of $83,575.56,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,709,919.65, also a special
payroll for sick leave cashout payroll check number 539640 through 539640 in
the amount of $703.86 and electronic deposit transmission in the amount of
$22,627.48 for a grand total of $2,816,826.55 for the period covering
December 26, 2024 to January 15, 2025
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve the consent agenda
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6965 (Whalen)
An Ordinance relating to the burden of proof in Dangerous Dog Appeals, and
amending Section 2.46.120 of the Auburn City Code
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to approve
Ordinance No. 6965.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6966 (Whalen)
An Ordinance relating to bases for eviction from rental housing, and repealing
Section 5.23.070 of the Auburn City Code
Councilmember Trout -Manuel moved and Deputy Mayor Rakes seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6966.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5799 (Krum)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Development Agreement
between the City of Auburn and Portofino Investment Group I LLC, to Govern
the Future Development of King County Parcel Numbers 1085623960,
1085623970,1085623980, And 1085623990
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5799.
Council discussed increased middle housing and the location of the new
development.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5802 (Whalen)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City
of Auburn and Utopia Landscaping, LLC for Landscaping Services
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember T. Taylor seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5802.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5805 (Admin)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Conservation Grant
Agreement between the City of Auburn and Puget Sound Energy
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5805.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5807 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and administer agreements
accepting grants from the Washington State Department of Transportation and
Federal Highway Administration for 3 Projects: 1) A Street SE Preservation
(37th Street SE to Lakeland Hills Way), 2) 1st Street NE/NW And N Division
Street Pedestrian Improvements, and 3) C Street SW Preservation (GSA
Signal to Ellingson Rd SE)
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5807.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Resolution No. 5808 (Caillier)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a Grant Award from the Office of
the Attorney General of Washington
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5808.
Council discussed the equipment servicing Auburn Police Department as well
as other local agencies.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
F. Resolution No. 5809 (Caillier)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter a contract with Flock Group, Inc
for the installation of Traffic Safety Cameras
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember T. Taylor seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5809.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Rakes reported she attended King County Board of Health
meeting, the West Auburn Community Conversations event, and the Auburn
Junior City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Amer reported that she attended the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) District 13 meeting.
Councilmember Baldwin reported that nighttime visibility is important for
pedestrians.
Councilmember C. Taylor reported he attended the AWC District 13 meeting.
Councilmember T. Taylor reported she attended Public Issues Committee
meeting, the Economic Development District Board alternate, AWC District 13
meeting, VRFA meeting, and the Auburn Community Safety meeting.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported she attended the Best Starts for Kids
Youth Justice Committee meeting and discussed the Youth Bill of Rights
passed by King County Council.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Safe Auburn meeting, she testified at
the Transportation meeting in favor of funding State Route 167, attended the
Washington, D.C. United States Conference of Mayors including the New
Mayor session and Police Policy session, polyfluoroalkyl (PFA) threats to
firefighters, FIFA World Cup session, and shared that she testified on House
Bill 1380 and discussed homelessness in Auburn.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
APPROVED this 3rd day of February 2025.
Rebecca Wood -Pollock, Deputy City Clerk