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CALL TO ORDER
City Council
Regular Meeting
September 15, 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, Lisa Stirgus,
Clinton Taylor, Tracy Taylor, and Yolanda Trout -Manuel. Councilmember Kate Baldwin
attended virtually.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included: Chief of Police
Mark Caillier, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community
Development Jason Krum, Director of Human Resources Candis Martinson, Deputy
City Attorney Paul Byrne, and Deputy City Clerk Rebecca Wood -Pollock.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
The National Recovery Month item was added to the Announcements, Mayor's
Proclamations, and Presentations section of the agenda, and an Executive Session
was added to the agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Police Promotional Ceremony (Caillier)
Chief Caillier introduced Sergeant Blake and Officer Fry. Sergeant Blake was
promoted to Patrol Commander, and Officer Fry was promoted to Sergeant.
Commander Blake and Sergeant Fry recited the Police Officer Oath of Honor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Backus adjourned into Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. for 15 minutes per RCW
42.30.110(1)(i)(ii) to discuss with legal counsel potential litigation that may be
commenced against the City. Mayor Backus, Councilmembers, Deputy City Attorney
Byrne, and Director Martinson were required to attend.
Mayor Backus extended the Executive Session by 5 minutes.
Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation from King County Library
King County Library Regional Manager David Wright to give an update on the
Auburn Library.
David Wright, King County Library Regional Manager, provided Council with an
update on the Auburn Library including their Curiosity Isn't Quiet campaign, an
overview of their cardholders, ecards, physical and digital checkouts, library
users, the "Curious Readers" summer reading program, and their Peers in
Libraries Program.
B. Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Backus proclaimed September 15, 2025, to October 15, 2025, as
"Hispanic Heritage Month" in the City of Auburn.
Maria Phillips and her children accepted the proclamation and thanked Mayor
Backus.
C. Constitution Week
Mayor Backus proclaimed September 17, 2025, through September 23, 2025,
as "Constitution Week" in the City of Auburn.
Hilda Meryhew with the Daughters of the American Revolution accepted the
proclamation, gave a brief history on the United States Constitution, and
thanked Mayor Backus.
D. National Recovery Month
Mayor Backus proclaimed September 2025 as "National Recovery Month" in
the City of Auburn.
Health Point Patient Care Navigator Hailee Brown and Program Manager
Amran Ahmed accepted the proclamation and thanked Mayor Backus.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing for Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-
0002 (Gaub)
City Council to hold a Public Hearing for consideration of Franchise Agreement
No. FRN25-0002 for Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC for a Wireline
Telecommunications Franchise
Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Austin Christofferson with Ezee Fiber provided public comment regarding the
company's services and local events.
Mayor Backus closed the Public Hearing at 8:07 p.m.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Amber Lott, Auburn
Amber provided public comment.
Ronnie Morgan, Auburn
Ronnie provided public comment.
Coby Clark, Auburn
Coby provided public comment.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from the September 2, 2025, City Council Meeting
B. Minutes from the September 8, 2025, Study Session Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated September 10, 2025, which includes voucher
numbers 481205 through voucher 481351, in the amount of $5,393,967.62,
sixteen electronic fund transfers in the amount of $5,911.46, and one wire
transfer in the amount of $697,310.63
D. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539724 through 539728 in the amount of $81,352.38,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $3,152,302.34, for a grand
total of $3,233,654.72 for the period covering August 28, 2025, to September
10, 2025
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to approve
the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to authorize
Attorney Ryan Miller and the law firm of Hall and Miller to explore a potential settlement
of pending worker's compensation claim #SM06128 against the City. Final settlement of
this claim will be subject to Council review and approval of a written settlement
agreement.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6987 (Krum)
An Ordinance for a site -specific rezone of Parcel No. 0004200001 from R-2,
Residential Low to P-1, Public Use
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Stirgus seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6987.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6988 (Krum)
An Ordinance for a Major Amendment to the Lakeland Hills South PUD
Boundary to extract fourteen (14) parcels
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Deputy Mayor Rakes seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6988.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5856 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Auburn and the City of Sumner relating to the City of
Auburn's Coal Creek Springs Transmission Main Replacement Project and the
City of Sumner's Levee & Point Bar Project
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5856.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. From the Council
Councilmembers provided reports on the events that they attended.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus provided a report on the events she attended and shared
information regarding the City's dedication to improving community safety.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
APPROVED this 6th day of October 2025.
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