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CALL TO ORDER
City Council
Regular Meeting
November 17, 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
Girl Scouts Ashlie and Aislyn Marrufo with Troop No. 45603, led those in attendance in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Hanan Amer, Kate Baldwin, Lisa Stirgus, Clinton Taylor,
Tracy Taylor, and Yolanda Trout -Manuel. Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes was excused.
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, Deputy City Attorney Paul Byrne, Director of Human
Resources and Risk Management Candis Martinson, Assistant Director of Human
Resources Aaron Barber, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, and Deputy City Clerk
Hannah Scholl.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Small Business Saturday
Mayor Backus proclaimed November 29, 2025, as "Small Business Saturday"
in the City of Auburn.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 7000 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending the City's 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Ronald Morgan provided comments.
Mayor Backus closed the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m.
B. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 7003 (Thomas)
An Ordinance establishing the levy for Regular Property Taxes by the City of
Auburn for collection in 2026 for general City operational purposes in the
amount of $25,843,584
Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Backus closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jason Sutherland, Ronald Morgan, Lee Valenta, Trish Borden, Trista Sutherland, and
Kim Duncan provided comments.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from the November 3, 2025, City Council Meeting
B. Minutes from the November 10, 2025, Study Session Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated November 5, 2025, which includes voucher numbers
481772 through voucher 481905, in the amount of $4,561,671.00, thirteen
electronic fund transfers in the amount of $19,373.12, and five wire transfers in
the amount of $1,003,222.67
D. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539748 through 539754 in the amount of $84,139.58,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,932,533.30, for a grand
total of $3,016,672.88 for the period covering October 30, 2025, to November
12, 2025
Councilmember Amer moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 7000 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending the City's 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded
to approve Ordinance No. 7000.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Ordinance No. 7003 (Thomas)
An Ordinance establishing the levy for Regular Property Taxes by the City of
Auburn for collection in 2026 for general City operational purposes in the
amount of $25,843,584
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 7003.
MOTION'CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Ordinance No. 7004 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Sections 13.06.360, 13.20.440, and 13.48.100 of the
Auburn City Code (ACC), relating to City Utility Rates
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 7004.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
D. Ordinance No. 7005 (Gaub)
An Ordinance granting to Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, a Washington
Municipal Corporation, a franchise for Sanitary Sewer Facilities
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 7005.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
E. Ordinance No. 7007 (Gaub)
An Ordinance granting to Hyperfiber of Washington, LLC dba Ripple Fiber, a
Delaware Limited Liability Company, a franchise for Wireline
Telecommunications
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Stirgus seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 7007.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
F. Ordinance No. 7008 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Sections 3.60.010 and 3.60.020 of the Auburn
Municipal Code to authorize an additional one tenth of one percent Sales and
Use Tax for Criminal Justice purposes in accordance with Section 201,
Chapter 350, Laws of 2025, providing for severability, and establishing an
effective date
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded
to approve Ordinance No. 7008.
Council discussed the impact on households.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5868 (Martinson)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City
of Auburn and the Office of Public Defense to accept and expend grant funds
for public defense improvement
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Councilmember Stirgus seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5868.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No. 5870 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and administer a Commute Trip
Reduction formula grant award from the Washington State Department of
Transportation
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5870.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Resolution No. 5872 (Whalen)
A Resolution amending the City of Auburn Fee Schedule
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5872.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Backus recessed into a Closed Session at 7:41 p.m. per RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)
to discuss Collective Bargaining Agreements for 30 minutes. In addition to the Mayor
and Council, Deputy City Attorney Byrne, Chief Caillier, Director Martinson, and
Assistant Director Barber were required to attend. There was anticipated action after
the Closed Session.
Mayor Backus extended the Closed Session at 8:11 p.m. by 10 minutes. Mayor Backus
reconvened the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Council added Resolution 5873 and 5874 to the
agenda:
A. Resolution No. 5873 (Martinson)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Police Sergeants'
Association for 2025-2027
Councilmember Stirgus moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5873.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No. 5874 (Martinson)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the City of Auburn and the International Association of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge No. 160 for 2025-2027
Councilmember Stirgus moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5874.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. From the Council
Councilmembers had no reports.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus had no report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
APPROVED this 1st day of December 2025.
NANCY B °CQU, MAYOR annah S oll, Deputy City Clerk