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August 15, 2022 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. LAND ACKNOWLEGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the
ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their
immense contributions to our state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as
Washingtonians.
III. 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.
IV. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett,
Kate Baldwin, Robyn Mulenga and Chris Stearns. Councilmembers Larry
Brown and Yolanda Trout-Manuel were excused.
Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Kendra Comeau,Assistant Chief of Police Sam Betz, Director of Parks,
Arts and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Public Works Ingrid
Gaub, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Innovation and
Technology David Travis, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate,
Real Estate Manger Josh Arndt, Business Systems Analyst Chrissy
Malave, and Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. International Overdose Awareness Day
Mayor Backus to proclaim August 31, 2022 as "International Overdose Awareness
Day" in the City of Auburn
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Mayor Backus proclaimed August 31, 2022 as "International Overdose
Awareness Day" in the City of Auburn.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Salary Commission
City Council to approve the appointment of George Frazier to the Salary Commission
for a four year term to expire December 31, 2025
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
appoint George Frazier to the Salary Commission for a four year term to
expire December 31, 2025.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
B. Transportation Advisory Board
City Council to approve the appointment of Ena Robinson to the Transportation
Advisory Board, serving as the Chamber of Commerce member, for a three year term
to expire December 31, 2024
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj seconded to
appoint Ena Robinson to the Transportation Advisory Board, serving as the
Chamber of Commerce member, for a three year term to expire December
31, 2024.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
C. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
City Council to approve the reappointments of Andy Cho and Susan Roberts to the
Lodging and Tax Advisory Committee for three year terms to expire on December 31,
2024
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Stearns seconded to
reappoint Andy Cho and Susan Roberts to the Lodging and Tax Advisory
Committee for three year terms to expire on December 31, 2024.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
VII. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
VIII. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
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1. The public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
Virginia Haugen 2503 R ST SE Auburn
Ms. Haugen expressed her gratitude for the Auburn Police
Department.
B. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
IX. 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. Council Rules of Procedure Ad Hoc Committee (Chair
Jeyaraj)
Councilmember Jeyaraj, Chair of the Council Rules of Procedure ad
hoc committee, reported he and Councilmember Baldwin and Brown
met July 29, 2022, will meet again August 19, 2022 and will bring a
final draft to the August 29, 2022 Study Session.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the ConsentAgenda 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 11, 2022 and August 8, 2022 Study
Session Meeting
B. Minutes of the July 18, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated August 1, 2022 which includes voucher numbers 468831
through 469023, in the amount of$3,204,684.79 and five wire transfers in the amount
of$1,113,114.22
Claims voucher list dated August 15, 2022 which includes voucher numbers 469024
through 469223, in the amount of$5,323,571.55 and four wire transfers in the amount
of$637,830.46
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D. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539393 through 539396 in the amount of$525,304.93,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,379,448.27 for a grand total of
$2,904,753.20 for the period covering July 14, 2022 to July 27, 2022
Payroll check numbers 539397 through 539402 in the amount of$72,801.02,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,455,958.65 for a grand total of
$2,528,759.67 for the period covering July 28, 2022 to August 10, 2022
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
Xl. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
XII. NEW BUSINESS
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Stearns seconded to
add a Resolution on behalf of the City Council for the September 12th
Study Session that states the Auburn City Council supports an individual's
right to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including access to
abortion, the Council supports marriage equality, and we seek to support
these protections and rights through Washington State and Federal
Legislative action.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
XIII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6868 (Gaub/Comeau)
An Ordinance amending the Auburn City Code (ACC) Chapter 10.42 related to the use
of automated traffic safety cameras to detect traffic violations
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6868.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
B. Ordinance No. 6876 (Tate)
An Ordinance relating to fee codes, and amending Chapter 5.10, Sections 5.15.020,
5.15.090, 5.20.010 and 5.30.030 of the Auburn City Code (ACC)
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6876.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
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XIV. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5670 (Faber/Comeau)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to convey a Utility Easement to PSE on a portion of
City-owned property, King County parcel number 2648000010
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5670.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
B. Resolution No. 5677 (Tate/Comeau)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a restrictive Real Property Covenant on
a portion of City-owned property, King County parcel number 1321049005
Councilmember Baggett moved and Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5677.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
XV. 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.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj reported he attended the Guardian Roofing and
Legacy Plaza Senior Living Apartment Ribbon Cutting, the SEA Summer
Social, and the 2022 Korean Liberation Day Event.
Councilmember Baggett shared Monkey Pox vaccine statistics from
Sound Cities Association.
Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the National Night Out
Event.
Councilmember Stearns reported he attended WRIA 9 Meeting and
provided an update on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task
Force.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported the City hosted the South Korean Students
Science, Technology, Engineering,Art and Math (STEAM) Conference,
thanked Chris Lovings and Team Auburn for National Night Out, attended
the Mayors Innovation Conference, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Management Training, and reminded Council of the upcoming Budget
meetings.
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XVI.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
APPROVED this 19th day of September, 2022.
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N ' NCY B US, MAYOR Hanna Scholl, iv-puty City Clerk
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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