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CALL TO ORDER
City Council
Regular Meeting
December 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 Nancy Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes, Hanan Amer, Kate Baldwin,
Clinton Taylor, Tracy Taylor, and Yolanda Trout -Manuel. Councilmember Lisa Stirgus
attended the meeting virtually via Zoom.
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, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas,
Director of Parks, Arts, and Recreation Julie Krueger, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. 2025 Heritage Tree
Mayor Backus proclaimed the Dogwood Tree, located at the corner of East
Main St. and M St. SE, as the City of Auburn's "2025 Heritage Tree".
Bryce Landrud accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council
for their support and recognition.
Mayor Backus recognized outgoing Councilmember Trout -Manuel.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel shared some of her accomplishments, thanked
the Mayor, Council, and her supporters.
APPOINTMENTS
A. Auburn Airport Board
City Council to approve the appointment of Lee Potter to Auburn Airport Board
for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
approve the appointment of Lee Potter to Auburn Airport Board for a three-year
term expiring December 31, 2028.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Human Services Committee
City Council to approve the reappointment of Carmen Goers and David Wright
to the Human Services Committee for a three-year term expiring December
31, 2028
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
approve the reappointment of Carmen Goers and David Wright to the Human
Services Committee for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance No. 7006 (Krum)
City Council to hold a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance relating to
planning and designating a Planned Action for the 2024 Auburn Downtown
Subarea pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act
Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Virginia Haugen provided comments.
Mayor Backus closed the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Written Comments:
The City Clerk's Office received written comments from Matt Haight, which were
forwarded to the Mayor and Council prior to the meeting.
In -Person Comments:
Rocky Salvador and Virginia Haugen provided comments.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from the November 24 and December 8, 2025, Study Session
Meetings
B. Minutes from the December 1, 2025, City Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 3, 2025, which includes voucher numbers
482034 through voucher 482065, and voucher numbers 482067 through
voucher 482168, in the amount of $5,429,241.27, ten electronic fund transfers
in the amount of $17,026.13, and two wire transfers in the amount of
$901,005.39
D. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 3, 2025, which includes voucher number
482066, in the amount of $2,326.55
E. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539760 through 539766 in the amount of $84,381.76,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $3,014,635.16, a special
payroll for our Sergeant and Non -Commissioned Police Contract retro with an
electronic deposit transmission in the amount of $490,587,91, and a special
payroll for Commander Blake for his Sergeant Contract retro with an electronic
deposit transmission in the amount of $20,148.47, for a grand total of
$3,609,753.30 for the period covering November 27, 2025, to December 10,
2025
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel 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.
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A. Ordinance No. 6993 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Sections 3.53 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) relating
to the imposition and administration of the City Business & Occupation (B&O)
Tax
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6993.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6997 (Krum)
An Ordinance relating to Planning and amending the City of Auburn
Comprehensive Plan by adopting a new subarea plan entitled the 2024 Auburn
Downtown Subarea Plan pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapters 36.70A
and 35A.63 of the laws of the State of Washington; designating this Plan as
guidance for exercising the City's authority under the Washington State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6997.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 6998 (Krum)
An Ordinance relating to Planning, amending Sections 18.02.067, 18.07.010,
18.07.020, 18.23.030, 18.52.020, and creating new Sections 18.04.239 and
18.31.161 within Title 18 "Zoning" of the Auburn City Code, allowing Co -Living
Housing in the Downtown Urban Center (DUC), R-3, R-4, R-NM, C-2, C-AG,
and M-1 zones
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Deputy Mayor Rakes seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6998.
Council discussed increasing density in the downtown core.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Ordinance No. 7006 (Krum)
An Ordinance relating to planning and designating a Planned Action for the
2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea pursuant to the State Environmental Policy
Act
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded
to approve Ordinance No. 7006.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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A. Resolution No. 5876 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Sewer
Franchise Agreement between the City of Auburn and King County to establish
a Franchise Compensation Schedule for the City's use and occupation of King
County Right -of -Way to install, operate and maintain City sewer facilities
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5876.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5877 (Krueger)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City
of Auburn and King County for the 2026-2031 Parks Property Tax Levy
allocation
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5877.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5879 (Whalen)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with the
We Care Daily Clinics, LLC for space located at the Auburn Resource Center
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5879.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5880 (Whalen)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with the
Auburn Food Bank for space located at the Auburn Resource Center
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5880.
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 5th day of January 2026.
NANCY 'CK , MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk