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CALL TO ORDER
City Council
Regular Meeting
December 1, 2025 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
Mayor Backus called the meeting to order at 5:00 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 Pauline and Alexis Bonifacio with Troop No. 45603 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: Deputy City
Attorney Paul Byrne, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub,
Director of Community Development Jason Krum, Economic Development Manager
Jenn Francis, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, Mayor's proclamations, or presentations.
APPOINTMENTS
A. Airport Advisory Board
City Council to approve the reappointment of Deanna Clark and Andrea
Prasse to the Airport Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring December
31, 2028
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
approve the reappointment of Deanna Clark and Andrea Prasse to the Airport
Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Cemetery Board
City Council to approve the reappointment of Jeanne Hicks to the Cemetery
Board, for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028
Councimember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded to
approve the reappointment of Jeanne Hicks to the Cemetery Board, for a
three-year term expiring December 31, 2028.
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C. Parks & Recreation Board
City Council to approve the reappointment of Tiffany Lindsay to the Parks &
Recreation Board, for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028
Councilmember Stirgus moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
approve the reappointment of Tiffany Lindsay to the Parks & Recreation Board,
for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Planning Commission
City Council to approve the appointments of William Stewart, Aaron VanderPol
and Lynn Walters to the Planning Commission, for a three-year term expiring
December 31, 2028
Councilmember Amer moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
approve the reappointments of William Stewart, Aaron VanderPol, and Lynn
Walters to the Planning Commission, for a three-year term expiring December
31, 2028.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Independent Salary Commission
City Council to approve the reappointment of George Fraiser to the
Independent Salary Commission, for a four-year term expiring December 31,
2029
Councilmember Stirgus moved and Councilmember Trout-Maunel seconded to
approve the reappointment of George Fraiser to the Independent Salary
Commission, for a four-year term expiring December 31, 2029.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Virginia Haugen provided comments.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
A. Minutes from the November 17, 2025, City Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated November 19, 2025, which includes voucher
numbers 481906 through voucher 482033, in the amount of $4,859,958.31,
twelve electronic fund transfers in the amount of $5,169.11, and one wire
transfer in the amount of $615,211.08
C. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539755 through 539759 in the amount of $705,546.27,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,871,411.86, also a special
payroll for late submitted Parks timecards with an electronic deposit
transmissions in the amount of $2,495.31, for a grand total of $3,579,453.44
for the period covering November 13, 2025, to November 26, 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
A. Selection of Deputy Mayor (Council)
Mayor Bakus read Section 12.1 of the City of Auburn Council Rules regarding
selection of the Deputy Mayor.
Nominations were opened.
Councilmember T. Taylor and Deputy Mayor Rakes were nominated. The two
candidates provided brief comments regarding their nomination.
Council discussed the nominations.
Councilmember T. Taylor received 4 votes and Deputy Mayor Rakes received
3 votes.
The Deputy Mayor for 2026 is Tracy Taylor.
ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6990 (Krum)
An Ordinance relating to Planning; Adopting the 2025 Annual Comprehensive
Plan Text Amendments and Plan Map Amendment pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 36.70A RCW and adopting a corresponding Rezone
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6990.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 7009 (Krum)
An Ordinance adopting School Impact Fees For 2026, amending Chapter
19.02 of the Auburn City Code
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Councilmember T. Taylor seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 7009.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 7010 (Martinson)
An Ordinance affirming that Councilmembers and the Deputy Mayor are
eligible for optional participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
(PERS) and authorizing payment of the required employer contribution for
those who elect membership
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded
to approve Ordinance No. 7010.
Council discussed the benefit to Councilmembers.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0, Councilmember Amer abstained.
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5839 (Krum)
A Resolution approving the Lodging Tax Grant Disbursements recommended
by the Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and authorizing the Mayor to
execute associated agreements for the purpose of Tourism
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Councilmember T. Taylor seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5839.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5875 (Hay)
A Resolution amending the Community Development Block Grant Annual
Action Plan for the plan year of 2025
Councilmember Amer moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5875.
Council discussed the benefit to the community.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5878 (Council)
A Resolution of the City Council amending the City Council Rules of Procedure
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember C.Taylor seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5878.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-3, Councilmembers Amer, Stirgus, and T. Taylor voted
no.
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 prepared statement.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
APPROVED this 15th day of December 2025.
NANCY BACK S, MAYOR
Shawn Campbell, City Clerk