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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 and Largo Wales.
Councilmember Peloza arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Steve Gross, Director of Finance Shelley Coleman, Police Chief Bill
Pierson, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Innovation and
Technology David Travis, Director of Parks, Art and Recreation Daryl
Faber, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Candis
Martinson, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Human Services
Manager Joy Scott, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein, Real
Property Analyst Josh Arndt and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Backus introduced Michael Planko-Dean from the Auburn Free-
Masons. Mr. Planko-Dean presented the City with a Lands Down portrait of
George Washington. Mayor Backus thanked Mr. Planko-Dean for the gift
and the partnership between the Free-Masons and the City.
III. APPOINTMENTS
A. Parks and Recreation Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Katie Helton to the Parks and Recreation
Board for a three-year term to expire December 31, 2021.
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to approve Katie Helton's appointment to the Parks and
Recreation Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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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 final public hearing to receive public comments,
proposals and suggestions on the 2019-2020 Preliminary Biennial Budget. (See
Ordinance No. 6693 and Ordinance No. 6694 for additional materials)
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. No one came
forward to speak. Mayor Backus closed the public 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 stated the City denied his claim that his neighbor has a
hazardous atmosphere. He is concerned with staffs knowledge of the
code.
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 Holman, vice chair of the Finance ad hoc committee,
reported he and Councilmember Brown have reviewed the claims and
payroll vouchers described on the Consent Agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
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.
A. Minutes of the May 8, 2017, May 22, 2017, October 29, 2018,
November 13, 2018 Study Session
B. Minutes of the October 29, 2018 Special City Council Meeting
C. Minutes of the November 19, 2018 Regular Council Meeting
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D. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claim voucher 451602 through voucher 451772 in the amount of$907,653.05 and four
wire transfers in the amount of$718,333.67 and dated December 3, 2018.
E. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 538181 through 538258 in the amount of$625,383.68,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,018,086.88 for a grand total of
$2,643,470.56 for the period covering November 15, 2018 to November 28, 2018.
F. Recology Contract(Coleman)
City Council to approve an agreement between the City of Auburn and Recology
Cleanscapes for a litter control and recycling program
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of the Deputy Mayor
City Council to elect a Deputy Mayor
Mayor Backus provided Council with the procedure for selection of the
Deputy Mayor. Per the Council Rules, Councilmember Peloza will
automatically be nominated for the Deputy Mayor position. No other
nominations were submitted.
Mayor Backus asked for all those in favor of Councilmember Peloza as
Deputy Mayor for term beginning in January of 2019.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Seating Assignments for City Council Meetings
Discussion of seating arrangements for Council business meetings and study sessions
Mayor Backus stated the per Council Rules the Council will need to
convene an ad hoc committee to recommend a seating assignment for
2019.
Deputy Mayor Baggett selected Councilmember Brown,
Councilmember Peloza and himself to chair the Council Seating Ad-Hoc
Committee.
Deputy Mayor Baggett selected Councilmember Wales to Chair and
Councilmember DaCorsi to sit on the Finance Ad Hoc Committee starting
in January of 2019.
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D. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claim voucher 451602 through voucher 451772 in the amount of$907,653.05 and four
wire transfers in the amount of$718,333.67 and dated December 3, 2018.
E. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 538181 through 538258 in the amount of$625,383.68,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,018,086.88 for a grand total of
$2,643,470.56 for the period covering November 15, 2018 to November 28, 2018.
F. Recology Contract(Coleman)
City Council to approve an agreement between the City of Auburn and Recology
Cleanscapes for a litter control and recycling program
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of the Deputy Mayor
City Council to elect a Deputy Mayor
Mayor Backus provided Council with the procedure for selection of the
Deputy Mayor. Per the Council Rules, Councilmember Peloza will
automatically be nominated for the Deputy Mayor position. No other
nominations were submitted.
Mayor Backus asked for all those in favor of Councilmember Peloza as
Deputy Mayor for a term beginning in January of 2019.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Seating Assignments for City Council Meetings
Discussion of seating arrangements for Council business meetings and study sessions
Mayor Backus stated the per Council Rules the Council will need to
convene an ad hoc committee to recommend a seating assignment for
2019.
Deputy Mayor Baggett selected Councilmember Brown,
Councilmember Peloza and himself to chair the Council Seating Ad-Hoc
Committee.
Deputy Mayor Baggett selected Councilmember Wales to Chair and
Councilmember DaCorsi to sit on the Finance Ad Hoc Committee starting
in January of 2019.
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X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6703 (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the
2017-2018 Biennial Budget Ordinance
Councilmember Holman moved and Deputy Mayor Baggett seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6703.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6693 (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the
2019-2020 Biennial Operating Budget for the City of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6693.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No.6694 (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the
2019-2020 Biennial Capital Budget for the City of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6694.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5391 (Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Symphony
Orchestra for tourism promotion services
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5391.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5392 (Gaub)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute an amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Auburn
and Classic Helicopter Corporation
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5392.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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C. Resolution No. 5393 (Gaub)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute an amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Auburn
and Spanaflight, LLC.
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5393.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5394 (Hinman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting 2019
Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for the Consolidated Plan Years
2015-2019
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5394.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XII. MAYORAND 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.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Baggett thanked the Council and City for the honor and
privilege for serving as Deputy Mayor for the last year.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Senior Center Coffee
Hour.
Councilmember Brown reported he also attended the Senior Center
Coffee Hour and thanked the Senior Center for their excellent service.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Santa Parade and Tree
Lighting.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended the Red White and Blue
concert. She noted the Flying Magazine has an article about the Auburn
Municipal Airport.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the Santa Parade and
the Tree Lighting,
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the South County Area
Transportation Board. He invited everyone to attend the Auburn
Municipal Airport Open Huse on December 14, 2018.
B. From the Mayor
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Mayor Backus reported she met with various elected officials, members
of the US Department of Transportation and National League of Cities
representatives in Washington DC. She also attended the Santa Parade
and Tree Lighting and met with former Governor Christine Gregoire.
Mayor Backus shared previous Councilmember Bud Larson passed away.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting
adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Approved this 17th day of December, 2018.
4ANCY B ^\'US, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minutes : - available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(httpl/www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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