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CALL TO ORDER
City Council
Regular Meeting
March 3, 2025 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
Mayor 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, Clinton Taylor,
Tracy Taylor, and Yolanda Trout -Manuel. Councilmember Kate Baldwin was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included: Senior City
Staff Attorney Taryn Jones, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Assistant Director of
Community Development Steven Sturza, and Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, Mayor's proclamations, or presentations
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
John Intravartolo Auburn, WA
John provided comments regarding the need for improvements to the outdoor bocce
courts at Les Gove Park.
Salvatore Eascone Auburn, WA
Salvatore provided comments regarding the need for improvements to the bocce courts
at Les Gove Park.
Tim Gilmore Auburn, WA
Tim expressed concerns regarding Schneider Homes, multifamily developments,
community safety and health issues.
Virginia Haugen Auburn, WA
Virginia expressed concerns regarding the Comprehensive Plan and land development.
Jeffrey Walker Auburn, WA
Jeffrey expressed concerns regarding the wages that food delivery drivers receive.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from the February 18, 2025, City Council Meeting
B. Minutes from the February 24, 2025, Study Session Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated February 26, 2025 which includes voucher numbers
479056 through voucher 479149, in the amount of $4,256,031.31, four
electronic fund transfers in the amount of $6,768.79 and two wire transfers in
the amount of $712,185.29
D. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539655 through 539657 in the amount of $685,659.31,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,601,823.16, also a special
payroll for a severance payment with an electronic deposit transmission in the
amount of $14,427.11, for a grand total of $3,301,909.58 for the period
covering February 13, 2025 to February 26, 2025
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to approve
the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS .
There was no new business.
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5804 (Krum)
A Resolution authorizing the duly -appointed administering agency for the
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners to execute all documents
necessary to enter into agreements for the funding of Affordable Housing
Projects, as recommended by the SKHHP Executive Board, utilizing funds
contributed by the City to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund
Councilmember Trout -Manuel moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5804.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
B. Resolution No. 5815 (Krum)
A Resolution relating to the endorsement of the Kent Valley Economic
Development Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5815.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes reported she attended the Green River College
Community Day event and Daryl Faber's retirement party.
Councilmember Hanan Amer reported she attended the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) Action Days Conference and the Washington
Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association (WTBOA) Annual Awards
Banquet.
Councilmember Clinton Taylor reported he attended the AWC Action Days
Conference and the Mayor's State of the City address.
Councilmember Tracy Taylor reported she attended the AWC Action Days
Conference and the Mayor's State of the City address.
Councilmember Yolanda Trout -Manuel reported she attended the AWC Action
Days Conference and the Green River College Community Day event.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the AWC Action Days Conference, AWC
Board of Directors' meeting, WTBOA Annual Awards Banquet, and participated
in the interview panel for the CEO Position for Sound Transit.
She also spoke about Substitute House Bill 1380 related to the Boise and
Grants Pass decision, and noted that Auburn will be asking the State
Legislators to oppose this Bill.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
APPROVED this 17th day of March 2025.
NANCY , MAYOR Tiannah Scholl, Deputy City Clerk