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November 7, 2022 - 7:00 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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, Kate Baldwin,
Bob Baggett, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns, and Yolanda
Trout-Manuel.
Department directors and staff members present included:
City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of
Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl
Faber, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Business Systems Analyst
Chrissy Malave, and Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Native American Heritage Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 2022 as "Native American Heritage Month" in the
City of Auburn
Mayor Backus proclaimed November 2022 as "Native American Heritage
Month" in the City of Auburn.
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Councilmember Chris Steams accepted the proclamation.
B. Small Business Saturday
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 26, 2022 as "Small Business Saturday" in the
City of Auburn
Mayor Backus proclaimed November 26, 2022, as "Small Business
Saturday" in the City of Auburn.
Cheryl Rakes from the Downtown Auburn Cooperative accepted the
proclamation.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Junior City Council
City Council to approve the appointment of Khysner Ghein to Auburn Junior City
Council for a two year term expiring December 31, 2024
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
appoint Khysner Ghein to the Auburn Junior City Council for a two-year
term to expire on.December 31, 2024.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VII. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
VIII. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6879 (Thomas)
A Public Hearing to consider Ordinance No. 6879 adopting the 2023-2024
Biennial Operating Budget for the City of Auburn, Washington
No one came forward to speak.
2. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6880 (Thomas)
A Public Hearing to consider Ordinance No. 6880 establishing the levy for regular
property taxes by the City of Auburn for collection in 2023 for general City operational
purposes in the amount of$24,110,666
No one came forward to speak.
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B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
Jenapher Henslee
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Ms. Henslee expressed her concerns regarding traffic near the new
roundabout by Chinook Elementary.
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 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 October 10, 2022 and October 24, 2022 Study
Session Meeting
B. Minutes of the October 17, 2022 City Council Meeting
C. Claims Voucher(Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated November 7, 2022 which includes voucher numbers 469903
through 470124, in the amount of$3,091,532.78 and five wire transfers in the amount
of$857,824.46
D. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539429 through 539434 in the amount of$562,121.08,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,357,601.98 for a grand total of
$2,919,723.06 for the period covering October 13, 2022 to November 2, 2022
E. Public Works Project No. CP2118 (Gaub)
City Council to approve an increase of$12,200.00 in the total maximum authorized
contract amount for Public Works Contract No. 22-12; Construction of Project No.
CP2118, North Airport Stormwater Improvements Phase 2
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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Xl. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
XII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
XIII.ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6887 (Gaub)
An Ordinance granting to Sprint Communications Company, L.P. a Delaware
Corporation, a franchise for telecommunications
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6887.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XIV. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5687 (Tate)
A Resolution approving the South King Housing and Homelessness 2023 Work Plan
and 2023 Operating Budget
Councilmember Brown moved and Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5687.
Council discussed a scriveners error, operating budget, and homelessness
funds.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5688 (Tate)
A Resolution adopting the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for
the Consolidated Plan Years 2023-2024
Councilmember Mulenga moved and Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5688.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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 Veterans Day Parade.
Councilmember Baggett invited everyone to the Lewis Lake Nature Park
dedication.
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Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the Veterans Day Parade
and the grand opening of Chinook Elementary School.
Councilmember Brown thanked our Veterans and reminded citizens to
vote.
Councilmember Mulenga reported she attended the Veterans Day
Luncheon.
Councilmember Stearns reported he attended the Veterans Day Parade
and National League Of Cities Panel.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the Trunk or Treat
event at Les Gove Park and the Veterans Day Parade.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of
Commerce Regional Leadership Conference, Battlefield Addiction fifth
annual dinner auction, Good Eggs Breakfast, Grand Opening of Lea Hill
Elementary, Halloween Harvest Trunk or Treat event at Les Gove Park,
Rita and Katherine's House annual fundraiser breakfast, Veterans Day
Breakfast and Parade.
XVI.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting
was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
APPROVED this 21st day of November, 2022.
N NCY B A 4;i- AYOR Hanri;h Scholl, r j►uty City Clerk
Agendas and minutes arefiavailable 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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