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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
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, 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, Chief Equity Officer Brenda
Goodson-Moore, Real Estate Manager Josh Arndt, Director of Community
Development Jeff Tate, Director of Administrative Dana Hinman, Business
Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, and Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, Mayor's proclamations, or presentations.
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VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Auburn Municipal Airport Advisory Board
City Council to approve the reappointments of Andrea Prasse and Deanna Clark to the
Airport Advisory Board fora three year term expiring December 31, 2025
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to reappoint Andrea Prassee and Deanna Clark to the Airport
Advisory Board for a three year term to expire on December 31, 2025.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Auburn Arts Commission
City Council to approve the reappointments of Ana Kear,Ann Marie Natali, Dinah Rau,
John Harris, and Tammy Dwight to the Auburn Arts Commission for a three year term
expiring December 31, 2025
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
reappoint Ana Kear,Ann Marie Natali, Dinah Rau, John Harris, and Tammy
Dwight to the Auburn Arts Commission for a three year term to expire on
December 31, 2025.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Business Improvement Area Committee of Ratepayers
City Council to approve the reappointment of Giovanni DiQuattro to the Business
Improvement Area Committee of Ratepayers for a three year term expiring December
31, 2025
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Baggett
seconded to reappoint Giovanni DiQuattro to the Business Improvement
Area Committee of Ratepayers for a three year term to expire on
December 31, 2025.
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 the Modified 2023-2028 Transportation
Improvement Program (Gaub)
City Council to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the Modified 2023-2028
Transportation Improvement Program
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Virginia Haugen 2503 R ST SE Auburn
Ms. Haugen expressed her concerns regarding road widening at R
ST SE.
B. Audience Participation
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.
Ron Bodey
Mr. Bodey expressed his concerns regarding drugs, theft, and violence at
812 10th ST NE a Pioneer Human Service's property. He is interested in
extra police patrols.
Keith Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter provided comment on the need to fix the right turn lane signal
at the intersection of A Street SE and Ellingson.
Charles Tiffany 812 10th ST NE Auburn
Mr. Tiffany expressed his concerns of crime at 812 10th ST NE a Pioneer
Human Service's property.
Barney Tavenner 812 10th ST NE Auburn
Mr. Tavenner expressed his concerns of crime at 812 10th ST NE a
Pioneer Human Service's property.
James Bradley 812 10th ST NE Auburn
Mr. Bradley expressed his concerns of crime at 812 10th ST NE a Pioneer
Human Service's property. He requested more police patrols.
Virginia Haugen 2503 R ST SE Auburn
Ms. Haugen expressed her concerns regarding Ordinance No. 6889
related to vacation benefits for the Mayor position.
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
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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. Claims Voucher(Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 5, 2022 which includes voucher numbers 470292
through 470405, in the amount of$2,167,466.92 and three wire transfers in the amount
of$727,236.67
B. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539443 through 539447 in the amount of$553,221.02,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,377,172.07 also a special payroll
for Police Commission and Sergeants Comp Payout payroll with electronic deposit
transmission in the amount of$154,927.24 for a grand total of$3,085,320.33 for the
period covering November 17, 2022 to November 30, 2022
C. Public Works Project No. CP1612 (Faber)
City Council to approve an increase of$50,000 in the total maximum authorized
contract amount for Public Works Contract No. 21-17; Construction of Project No.
CP1612—Arts and Culture Center
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Xl. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
XII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
XIII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6892 (Comeau)
An Ordinance adding a new Chapter 16.15 to the Auburn City Code relating to the use
of compost in City projects
Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to approve Ordinance No. 6892.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6893 (Gaub)
An Ordinance amending the deadline to complete conditions associated with vacating
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Right-of-Way of a portion of West Main Street, East of Lund Road SW, within the City
of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6893.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 6896 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6794, the 2021-2022 Biennial Operating
Budget Ordinance, and Ordinance No. 6796, the 2021-2022 Biennial Capital Budget
Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 6815, Ordinance No. 6827, Ordinance No.
6836, Ordinance No. 6850, and Ordinance No 6878, authorizing amendment to the
City of Auburn 2021-2022 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Councilmember Baggett moved and Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6896.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XIV. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5689 (Gaub)
A Resolution approving and adopting the modification of the 2023-2028 Transportation
Improvement Program of the City of Auburn
Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to approve Resolution No. 5689.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5691 (Faber)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of
Auburn and Auburn Symphony Orchestra for Tourism Promotion Services
Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5691.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5692 (Comeau)
A Resolution declaring a portion of City-Owned King County Parcel 3339900035 as
surplus to the needs of the City and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and
Sale of the surplus portion of the parcel to Madrone Pacific, LLC
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5692.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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D. Resolution No. 5693 (Tate)
A Resolution endorsing use of the 2023 Valley Regional Fire Authority Fee Schedule
as adopted by the VRFA Board of Governance
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5693.
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 Annual Santa Parade, and
the Red, White, and Blue Holiday Concert.
Councilmember Baggett announced that Manager Terry White from the
King County Regional Transportation Committee is resigning.
Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the Civics Academy
Graduation.
Councilmember Stearns reported he attended the Puget Sound Regional
Council Equity Advisory Committee meeting.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended a Vaccination Event.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Auburn Food Bank Thanksgiving
Meal Giveaway Event, SR-167 Master Plan Policy Committee Meeting,
South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SHAPE) Executive Board
Meeting, the Greater Seattle Partners Executive and Finance Joint
Meeting, the Annual Santa Parade, and the Sound Transit Federal Way
Link Extension Alignment Tour.
XVI. CLOSED SESSION
1. Closed Session
Mayor Backus adjourned into a closed session at 7:44 p.m. per
RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)to discuss planning or adopting the strategy or
position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any
collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or
mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the
negotiations or proceedings while in progress for 20 minutes. City
Attorney Comeau, Director of Human Resources Martinson, Public
Works Director Gaub, Parks,Arts, & Recreation Director Faber,
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Administration Director Hinman will be required to attend. There is
anticipated action to follow.
Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
2. Resolution No. 5694
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the City Of Auburn and Teamsters
Union Local No. 117—Outside Unit for 2023-2025
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Steams
seconded to approve Resolution No. 5694.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XVII ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting
was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
APPROVED this 19th day of December, 2022.
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