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I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Bob Baggett, Larry
Brown, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman,Yolanda Trout-Manuel, Bill
Peloza and Largo Wales.
Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Steven Gross, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Police Commander
Steve Stocker, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Parks, Arts and
Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Innovation and Technology Director
David Travis, Assistant Innovation and Technology Director Ashley Riggs,
Parks, Art and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Community Development
Director Jeff Tate, Human Resources Director Candis Martinson, Director
of Administration Dana Hinman, Economic Development Manager Doug
Lein Real Property Analyst Josh Amdt and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation-Yes Vets
Director Martinson introduced Cliff Gocha and Kimberly Tickner from the
Aubum Worksource office. Mr. Gocha stated the City of Auburn is a great
partner with Worksource and presented Mayor Backus with the YesVets
award for the City of Auburn being a"Veteran Friendly Organization".
Mayor Backus thanked Worksource for the award and all they do to help
veterans in the City. Mayor Backus noted the City has 53 full time
employees that are veterans.
B. Proclamation-2018 Tree Steward
Mayor Backus to proclaim the Auburn Parks Department as our"2018 Tree Steward"
in the city of Auburn.
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Mayor Backus read and proclaimed the Auburn Parks Department
as the "2018 Tree Steward" in the city of Auburn.
Director Faber stated the City annually recognizes a tree in the City as a
significant tree. He thanked the Mayor and Council for their support and
recognition of the work by the Urban Tree Board and staff.
C. Proclamation-GIS Day
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 14, 2018 as "GIS Day" in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed November 14th as GIS day in the city
of Auburn.
Assistant Director Riggs thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing
the City's GIS team for their hard work.
D. Proclamation- Filipino and American World War I I Veterans
Recognition Day
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 11,2018 as "United States Congressional Gold
Medal for Filipino and American World War II Veterans Recognition Day" in the city of
Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed November 11th as "United States
Congressional Gold Medal for Filipino and American World War II
Veterans Recognition Day" in the city of Auburn.
Mr. Pascus thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing the Filipino
community for their participation in World War I I.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There were no appointments.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no modification to the Agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing on 2019-2020 Preliminary Biennial Budget
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments, proposals
and suggestions on the 2019-2020 Preliminary Biennial Budget.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. No one came
forward to speak she closed the hearing.
2. Public Hearing for 2019-2024 Transportation
Improvement Plan Modification
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and
suggestions regarding the 2019-2024 Six-Year Transportation Improvement
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Program, Resolution No. 5386.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. No one came
forward to speak she closed the hearing.
3. Public Hearing for the 2019 Community Development
Block Grant(CDBG)Annual Action Plan
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and
suggestions with regards to the 2019 Annual Action Plan as required by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. No one came
forward to speak she closed the hearing.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form
provided.
Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place South,Auburn
Mr.Zimmerman expressed his frustration with building code violations.
Waylon Minzia, 719 R ST NE,Auburn
Mr. Minzia stated he would like to get more involved in the community. He
thanked the Mayor and Council for their hard work and support.
Virginia Haugan, 2503 R Street SE,Auburn
Ms. Haugan stated she has not attended a meeting in awhile and wanted to
stop in.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
Councilmember Brown, chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported
he and Councilmember Holman have reviewed the claims and payroll
vouchers described on the Consent Agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
Councilmember DaCorsi, chair of the Road Projects ad hoc committee
reported the Roads committee has completed their work.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
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A. Minutes of the October 24, 2016, November 28, 2016, January
23, 2017, January 30, 2017 and October 8, 2018 Study
Session
B. Minutes of the October 15, 2018 Regular Council Meeting
C. Claim Vouchers(Coleman)
Claims vouchers 451160 through 451441 in the amount of$2,765,879.55 and seven
wire transfers in the amount of$245,684.34 and dated November 5, 2018.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 538143 through 538162 in the amount of$515,906.61,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,895,495.12 for a grand total of
$2,411,401.73 for the period covering October 11, 2018 to October 31, 2018.
E. Parks Project No. CP1820 (Faber)
City Council to award small works contract to Waters and Woods for Project No.
CP1820 Replacing a Picnic Shelter at Isaac Evans Park
F. Public Works Project No. CP1709 (Gaub)
City Council to award Contract No. 18-07,to R.L.Alia Company on their low bid of
$370,722.00 plus Washington State sales tax of$37,072.20 for a total contract price
of$407,794.20 for Project No. CP1709, Reservoir No. 1 Seismic Control Valve
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
Council discussed the new structure at Isaac Evans Park and the funding
for CP1709.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6692 (Tate)
An Ordinance of the City Council Of the City of Auburn, Washington related to
Business Licenses, amending definitions, and amending Chapter 5.10 of the Auburn
City Code
Councilmember Holman moved and Deputy Mayor Baggett seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6692.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6696 (Gaub)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington related to
infrastructure payback agreements, amending Chapter 3.25 of the Auburn City Code
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to approve Ordinance No. 6996.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 6697 (Gross)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington relating to criminal
offenses, amending Section 9.22.010 of the Auburn City Code
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6697.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Xl. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5386 (Gaub)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the
2019-2024 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Auburn
pursuant to Chapter 35.77 of the revised Code of Washington
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
approved Resolution No. 5386.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5387 (Hinman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute a real estate easement agreement between the City of Auburn and
Puget Sound Energy for conveyance of a utility easement
Analyst Amdt provided Council with the request from Puget Sound Energy
to acquire an easement to upgrade their faculties.
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5387.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
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A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Baggett reported he attended the 25th Annual Harvest
Fundraising Breakfast, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee meeting and
the Micronesia Community event.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the King County Regional
Transit Authority meeting.
Councilmember Brown reported he participated in a Police Ride Along, he
reported the Martin Luther King County Labor Council and the Machinist
Union have formed a veterans committee and will be participating in the
Veterans parade.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Puget Sound Regional
Council Growth Management.Board meeting. He also shared an article he
wrote will be in a National League of Cities publication, the 53rd annual
Veterans Day Parade and the 242nd Birthday of the Marine Corps is on
November 10th.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended the Kiwanis Day of Service
event.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the Kiwanis Day of
Service event,the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee and the Micronesia
Community event.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Green River College
Scholarship Recognition Banquet.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus noted the November 13th City Council Study Session will
begin at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Back the Blue 5k run,
the Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound Kick Off,the Cities and
Schools quarterly meeting and the 25th Annual Harvest Breakfast. She
announced that November 6th is the Veterans Day lunch at Auburn Senior
Center and she encouraged everyone to vote.
XI II.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting
adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Approved this 19th day of November, 2018.
ANCY= ' CKUS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
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Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(httpl/www.aubumwa.gov), and via email. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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