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August 17, 2020 - 7:00 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. Virtual Participation Link
1. Virtual Participation Link
The City Council Meeting was held virtually in the Council Chambers.
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 and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Larry
Brown, James Jeyaraj, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Steams and Yolanda Trout-
Manuel. Councilmember Bob Baggett was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: Innovation and Technical Support Specialist
Danika Olson, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis, Chief
of Police Dan O'Neil and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, City Attorney Dan Heid,
Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community
Development Jeff Tate, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of
Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber and Director of Human
Resources and Risk Management Candis Martinson.
I Il. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation in Honor of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th
Amendment to the United States Constitution
Mayor Backus to proclaim the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United
States Constitution in the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed August 18, 2020 as the 100th
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Anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
V. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VI. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings -(No public hearing is scheduled for this evening.)
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
1. Virtual Participation
Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place South,Auburn
Mr. Zimmerman expressed his concerns about safety standards.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
VII. 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.
1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baggett)
Councilmember Steams, Vice Chair of the Finance ad hoc
committee, reported he and Councilmember Baggett have reviewed
the claims and payroll vouchers described on the Consent Agenda
this evening and recommended their approval.
VIII. 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 July 27, 2020 and August 10, 2020 Study
Session
B. Minutes of the August 3, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
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C. Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
Claim voucher list dated August 17, 2020 which includes voucher numbers 459807
through 460033 in the amount of$3,533,684.41 and four wire transfers in the amount
of$504,542.26
D. Payroll Vouchers (Finance)
Payroll check numbers 538958 through 538964 in the amount of$76,054.85 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,143,550.63, and a void check
number 538955 in the amount of($498.33)for a grand total of$2.219,107.15 for the
period covering July 30, 2020 to August 12, 2020
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6784 (Comeau)
An Ordinance repealing Chapter 9.08 of the Auburn City Code (ACC), relating to
aggressive begging
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6784.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.6-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5538 (Gaub)
A Resolution setting a Public Hearing to consider the Vacation of Right-of-Way of G
Street NE, South of South 277th Street
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5538.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No, 5541 (Tate)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to transfer funds collected under the Affordable and
Supportive Housing Local Sales and Use Tax Act and City of Auburn Ordinance No.
6732 to the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP)
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5541.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.6-0
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
There were no reports from Council.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus shared current COVI D-19 statistics for King County and the
City of Auburn.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
APPROVED this 8th day of September, 2020.
NANC NKUS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City erk
Agendas and minute s re available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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