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City Council
Regular Meeting
October 6, 2025 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
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.
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,
Lisa Stirgus, Clinton Taylor, Tracy Taylor, and Yolanda Trout -Manuel.
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 City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Active Aging Week
Mayor Backus proclaimed October 6, 2025, through October 12, 2025, as
"Active Aging Week" in the City of Auburn.
Zhanna Denisyuk, Senior Community Manager of Legacy Plaza, accepted the
proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing Active Aging
Week.
B. Indigenous Peoples' Day
Mayor Backus proclaimed October 13, 2025, as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" in
the City of Auburn.
C. Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Backus proclaimed October 2025, as "Domestic Violence Awareness
and Prevention Month" in the City of Auburn.
Officer Bennett accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council
for their support. She shared resources provided to victims.
D. Filipino American History Month
Mayor Backus proclaimed October 2025, as "Filipino American History Month"
in the City of Auburn.
Pastor Ofa Langi and guests accepted the proclamation. They thanked the
Mayor and Council for recognition of Filipino American History Month.
E. Hindu Heritage Month
Mayor Backus proclaimed October 2025, as "Hindu Heritage Month" in the City
of Auburn.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Written Comments:
The City Clerk's Office received written comments from Tina Simmons which were
forwarded to Mayor and Council prior to the meeting.
In -Person Comments:
Trista Sutherland and Virginia Haugen provided comments.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from the September 15, 2025, City Council Meeting
B. Minutes from the September 22, 2025, Study Session Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated September 24, 2025, which includes voucher
numbers 481352 through voucher 481488, in the amount of $5,544,447.72,
eleven electronic fund transfers in the amount of $2,086.37, and two wire
transfers in the amount of $1,190,317.54
D. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539730 through 539733 in the amount of $701,612.09,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,956,037.79, for a grand
total of $3,657,649.88 for the period covering September 11, 2025, to October
1, 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
There was no new business.
ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6982 (Krum)
An Ordinance amending Chapters 14.03 and 18.60 of the Auburn City Code
relating to Home Occupations '
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6982.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6994 (Laub)
An Ordinance granting to Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability
Company, a Franchise for Wireline Telecommunications
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Councilmember T. Tayor seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6994.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 7001 (Krum)
An Ordinance amending Sections 15.20.020, 15.20.030, 15.20.040, 15.20.050,
15.20.060, and 15.20.070 of the Auburn City Code relating to the International
Property Maintenance Code
Councilmember Stirgus moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 7001.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Ordinance No. 7002 (Whalen/Martinson)
An Ordinance establishing a Municipal Court, and adding Chapter 2.14 of the
Auburn City Code
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 7002.
Council discussed the costs of court and justice services.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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A. Resolution No. 5859 (Laub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Auburn and King County relating to the City of Auburn's
AWOS, Beacon and Emergency Generator Project
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5859.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5861 (Laub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and administer an agreement
accepting a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation
and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program relating to Project No.
CP2509, Downtown Bike to Transit —10th Street NE/NW
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Councilmember Stirgus seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5861.
Council discussed the value to the community.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5862 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and administer an agreement
accepting a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation
and Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board relating to Project No.
CP2311, East Valley Highway Widening
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Councilmember Stirgus seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5862.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5864 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and administer an agreement
accepting a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce
relating to project No. CP2414, Downtown Auburn Theater
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5864.
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E. Resolution No. 5865 (Caillier)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and administer an agreement
accepting a grant from the Association of Washington Cities - Co -Responder
Program with Project Be Free
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Stirgus seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5865.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
APPROVED this 3rd day of November 2025.
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US, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk