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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ,PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1. Public Participation
The Auburn City Council Meeting was held in person lind virtually.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj 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 James Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett,
Kate Baldwin, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Steams.
Councilmember Yolanda Trout-Manuel was excused.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Police Chief Mark Caillier,
Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas,
Senior Transportation Manager Cecile Malik, and City Clerk Shawn
Campbell were in Chambers. Mayor Nancy Backus was absent.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation- PTSD Awareness Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim June 2022 as "PTSD Awareness Month" in the City of
Auburn
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj read and proclaimed June 2022 as PTSD
Awareness Month in the City of Auburn.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no modification to the agenda
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6862
City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of Ordinance 6862 for
Inland Washington, LLC Street Payback Agreement PBK19-0001
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj opened the public hearing at 7:05.pm. No one
came forward to speak and the hearing was closed.
2. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6863
City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of Ordinance 6863 for
Inland Washington, LLC Payback Agreement PBK19-0002
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj opened the public hearing at 7:06 pm. No one
came forward to speak and the hearing was closed.
3. Public Hearing for Right-of-Way Vacation No. VAC21-
0003
City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of Right-of-Way Vacation
No. VAC21-0003
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj opened the public hearing at 7:06 pm.
Kirstin Segale, 5811 Segale Park Drive, Tukwila
Ms. Sagalie spoke in favor of the proposed vacation.
Cindy Flanagan, 6012 South 298th Place,Auburn
Ms. Flanagan expressed concerns regarding the ab li y for the.general
public and the Audubon Society to be'able to continue to bird in the
area.
There were no further comments. The hearing was cloased at 7:12
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4. Public Hearing for the 2023-2028 Transportation
Improvement Program
City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of 2023-2028
Transportation Improvement Program '
Deputy Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:12 pm.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE,Auburn
Ms. Haugen expressed concerns about proposed traffic calming on R
Street SE.
There were no further comment the hearing was closed at 7:15,pm.
L. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
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Council on any issue.
1. The public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
No one came forward to speak.
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.
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 describe on the 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 June 6, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated June 21 2022 which includes voucher numbers 468180
through 468382, in the amount of$5,120,721.78 and three wire.transfers in the amount
of$.578;941.63
C. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539374 through 539381 in the amount of$76,806.85,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,676,979.90 also.a special payroll
for Police Commanders Retention Incentive payroll with electronic deposit
transmission in the amount of$32,163.20'for a grand total of$2,785,949.95 for the
period coveringJune 2, 2022 to June 15, 2022 '
D. •,Public Works Project No. CP2006/CP2007 (Gaub)
Approve an increase of$20,000.00.in the total maximum authorized contract amount
for Public Works Contract No. 21-29; Construction of Project No. CP2006/2007 -3rd
Street SW and Lea Hill Bridge Deck Preservation
Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmembe(Malanga seconded
to approve the consent agenda;
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There is no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
add a discussion item for Lessons Learned regarding the Juneteenth
Celebration to a future Study Session.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6854 (Gaub)
An Ordinance vacating 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
Councilmember Mulenga moved to adopt Ordinance No. 6854.
Motion dies, due to a lack of a second
B. Ordinance No. 6862 (Gaub)
An Ordinance authorizing a payback agreement for half-street improvements between
the City of Auburn and Inland Washington, LLC
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Bro'Ml seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6862:
• MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Ordinance No. 6863 (Gaub)
An Ordinance authorizing a payback agreement for a traffic Signa! between the City of
Auburn and Inland Washington, LLC
Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6863.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
D. Ordinance No. 6860 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending sections within Chapter 3.53 of the Auburn City Code, related
to City Business and Occupation (B&O)Tax, clarifying definitions, taxpayer
classifications, and tax exemptions
Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Baldwin moved to
approve Ordinance No. 6860.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
E. Ordinance No. 6861 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 3`.'54'of the;Auburn City Code, related to City
Business and Occupation (B&O)Tax Administration: (1)Amending certain sections to
clarify terms, definitions, and the calculation of tax overpayment interest; and (2)Adding
a new section related.to administrative tax assessments and,;penalties for unregistered
City businesses
Councilmember Baggett moved.and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6861.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
F. Ordinance No. 6870 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.88 of the Auburn City Code, related to utility service
tax administration, deductions and filing requirements, and adding a new section
defining chapter terms
Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6870.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
G. OrdinanceNo. 6872 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.41 of the Auburn City Code, related to Garbage
Utility Tax and`adding new sections defining chapter terms; tax filing frequencies,
eligible deductions, and provisions for overpayment of tax
Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded
to adopt Ordinance'No. 6872 '
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
H. Ordinance No. 6873 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.42 of the Auburn City Code, related to cable
television utility tax and adding a new section related to tax filing frequencies
Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6873.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
I. Ordinance No. 6874 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.80 of the Auburn City Code, related to gambling
activities;tax filing frequencies,.and adding a new section defining chapter terms
Councilmernber Baggett moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6874.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
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J. Ordinance No. 6875 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.84 of the Auburn City Code, related to telephone
business chapter terms, tax filing frequencies,,and deductions from tax
Couneilmember Baggett moved a'nd Councilmember Mulenge seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6875.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. ResolutiOn No. 5671 (Gaub)
A Resolution approving and adopting the 2023-2028 transportation improvement
program of the City of Auburn
Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5671.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No. 5672 (Caillier)
A Resolution declaring an Auburn Police Department firearm as surplus property and
approving.its transfer to Rainier Arms, LLC •
Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5672.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
C. Resolution No. 5673 (Corneau/Gaub/Tate)
• A Resolution authorizing staff to prepare and file a Notice of Intention with the King
County Boundary Review Board
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Baoetteeconded to
adopt Resolution No.5673.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
XII. MAYOR AND dOUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At 1171SW/iv the Mayor and City COOncil may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the State of the City
Address.
Councilmember Brown thanked the City staff for their work on the
Juneteenth Celebration.
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Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the South King County Area
Transportation Board meeting.
Councilmember Mulenga reported she attended the Juneteenth
Celebration.
Councilmember Stearns reported he attended the youth interview for the
WRIA 9 Board, the Missing Murdered Indigenous People Task Force
meeting and the Juneteenth Celebration.
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj reported he attended the State of the City Address,
the Juneteenth Celebration, and the Auburn Stake at Emeralds Downs.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus was absent.
XII!.ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
APPROVED this 18th day of July, 2022.
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ANCY AKUS, MAYOR ShaWn Campbel,
Agendas and minutes -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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