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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
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,
Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Steams and Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Councilmember Kate Baldwin was excused.
Department directors and staff members present included: Senior City
Staff Attorney Harry Boesche, Real Estate Manager Josh Arndt,Airport
Manager Tim Mensonides, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of
Administration Dana Hinman,Assistant Director of Public Works Jacob
Sweeting, Director of Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Chief
Equity Officer Brenda Goodson-Moore, Development Services Manager
Jason Krum, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Community Services
Manager Joy Scott, Director of Innovation and Technology David
Travis, Business Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, and Deputy City Clerk
Hannah Scholl.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
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VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Junior City Council
City Council to approve the appointment of Emily Helms to the Auburn Junior City
Council for a two year term to expire December 31, 2023
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
appoint Emily Helms to the Auburn Junior City Council for a two year term
to expire on December 31, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
B. Parks & Recreation Board
City Council to approve the appointment of Matt Jennings to the Parks & Recreation
Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2024
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Baggett
seconded to appoint Matt Jennings to the Parks & Recreation Board for a
three year term to expire on December 31, 2024.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
VII. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
VIII. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for Sprint Communications Company, L.P.
Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0003
A Public Hearing to consider Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0003 for Sprint
Communications Company, L.P.
No one came forward to speak.
2. Public Hearing for the 2023 Community Development
Block Grant Annual Action Plan
A Public Hearing for the City of Auburn's Community Development Block Grant
2023 Annual Action Plan
No one came forward to speak.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
No one came forward to speak.
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C. 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.
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 September 20, 2022 and September 27, 2022
Special City Council Meetings
B. Minutes of the October 3, 2022 City Council Meeting
C. Claims Voucher(Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated October 17, 2022 which includes voucher numbers 469732
through 469902, in the amount of$4,504,369.72 and three wire transfers in the amount
of$707,295.53
D. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539421 through 539428 in the amount of$73,958.22,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,467,575.75 for a grand total of
$2,541,533.97 for the period covering September 29, 2022 to October 12, 2022
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded
to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.6-0
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
XII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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XIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5683 (Comeau/Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement with S50 Hangars,
LLC at the Auburn Municipal Airport
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5683.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No. 5684 (Backus)
A Resolution ratifying the rescission of Emergency Proclamation 2020-02 related to
COVID-19
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5684.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
XIV. 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
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Auburn Tower Open
House for Health Point and will be attending the King County Regional
Transit Committee Meeting.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the King County Best
Start with Kids Children Youth Board, the Auburn Tower Open House for
Health Point, National League Human Development Board, and the
Mariners Rally outside City Hall, and the Ribbon Cutting Event at Legacy
Plaza.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended an Eagle Scout Chord of Honor
event, and met with Senator Salomon and Mullet regarding the Blake
Decision.
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XV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting
was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
APPROVED this 7th day of November, 0 .
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NANCY KUS, MAY•R Hannah Scholl, De•®City Clerk
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(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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