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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1. Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
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, and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett, Kate
Baldwin, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns, and Yolanda Trout-
Manuel.
Mayor Backus, and the following Department Directors and staff members
attended the meeting: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Police Chief Mark
Caillier, Innovation and Technical Support Specialist Chrissy Malave,
Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis, Director of Public
Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber,
Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor Backus made a Land acknowledgment to the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
B. Goodwill Ambassadors — Miss Auburn Scholarship Program
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed Carrie Everett, Miss Auburn 2022 and
Alexis Douglas, Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen 2022, as Goodwill
Ambassadors in the City of Auburn.
Ms. Douglas and Ms. Everett thanked the Mayor and Council for their
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support.
C. Proclamation- Mental Health Awareness Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim May 2022 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in the City of
Auburn
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness
Month in the City of Auburn.
D. Proclamation- National Peace Officers Memorial Day
Mayor Backus to proclaim May 15, 2022 as "National Peace Officers Memorial Day" in
the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed May 11-17 as National Police Week
and May 15, 2022 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day in the City of
Auburn.
E. Proclamation-Affordable Housing Week
Mayor Backus to proclaim May 8-14, 2022 as "Affordable Housing Week" in the City of
Auburn
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed the week of May 8-14, 2022 as
Affordable Housing Week in the City of Auburn.
F. Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month
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Mayor Backus read and proclaimed May as Asian American, Native
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage month.
IV. APPOINTMENTS
There were no appointments.
V. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
The Council was provided updated dates for the payroll vouchers prior to
the meeting.
VI. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for MCI Communications Services, LLC
Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0005 (Gaub)
A Public Hearing to consider Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0005 for MCI
Communications Services, LLC
Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 pm. No one came
forward to speak and the hearing was closed.
B. Audience Participation
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This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
1. The public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
Victoria Pacho, 12 B Street,Auburn
Ms. Pacho expressed concerns about police violence and racial
equity in the City of Auburn.
Bob Zimmerman, 3029 46th Place South,Auburn
Mr. Zimmerman expressed concerns regarding group think in the City
of Auburn.
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 Baggett, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee,
reported he and Councilmember Baldwin have reviewed the claims
and payroll vouchers described on the agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
2. Preservation Funding (Chair Stearns)
Councilmember Stearns reported this committee has completed their
work.
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 April 11, 2022 Study Session Meeting
B. Minutes of the April 18, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated May 2, 2022 which includes voucher numbers
467652 through 467796, in the amount of$1,365,795.50 and five wire transfers in the
amount of$704,788.44
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D. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539357 through 539361 in the amount of$559,930.95,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,237,148.28 for a grand total of
$2,797,079.23 for the period covering April 14, 2022 to April 17, 2022
E. Increase Contract Amount for American West-Arts and Culture
Center(Faber)
City Council to approve an increase of$100,000.00 in the total maximum authorized
contract amount for Public Works Contract No. 21-17; Construction of Project No.
CP1612 Auburn Arts and Culture Center
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
X. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5655 (Gaub)
A Resolution setting a Public Hearing to consider the Vacation of Right-of-Way of a
portion of M Street NW, north of 15th Street NW, together with a portion of 29th Street
NW, east of M Street NW,within the City of Auburn
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Stearns seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5655.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5664 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the City to apply for and if awarded, execute, and administer
two grant agreements between the City of Auburn and the Washington State
Department of Transportation relating to Project No. CP2213, Runway and Taxiway
Improvements and RSA Grading
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to approve Resolution No. 5664.
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 Jeyaraj noted other jurisdictions are adopting the City of
Auburn's philosophy on homelessness.
Councilmember Steams reported he attended the opening of the new
channels in the Green River and a memorial ceremony for the Fall of
Saigon.
Councilmember Baggett reported he will be attending the Pierce County
Cities Law Enforcement memorial
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the HELO Board
Meeting and the Children and Youth Advisory Board Meeting.
Councilmember Brown noted President Biden used the City of Auburn
Municipal airport for his visit to Auburn.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she participated in Arbor Day activities, a ground
breaking for Divine Court, an anti-homelessness summit, President Biden's
visit to Green River College, Washington to Washington DC Conference,
Empty Bowls fundraiser and a tour at the White River Valley Museum. She
thanked retired Fire Deputy Chief Dave Larberg for his service to the
Community.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
APPROVED this 16th day of May, 2022.
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Agendas and minutes are 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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