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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, Cheryl Rakes, 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 Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of
Equity and Inclusion Brenda Goodson-Moore, Director of Innovation and
Technology David Travis, Business Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, and
City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Black History Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim February 2023 as "Black History Month" in the City of
Auburn
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Mayor Backus proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month in the
City of Auburn.
LaTricia Kinlow and Pastor LaShund Lambert, members of the Police
Advisory Committee, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor
and Council for the proclamation. Pastor Lambert encouraged everyone to
remember the reasons for this month all year long. Ms. Kinlow asked
everyone to read Doctor King's Letter from the Burmingham Jail.
B. Police Promotional Ceremony(Caillier)
Police Chief Caillier introduced Matt Wilkinson and Chris Burger. Officer
Wilkinson was promoted to Sergeant. and Sergeant Burger was promoted
to Commander. Sergeant Wilkinson and Commander Burger recited the
Police Officer Oath.
Mayor Backus recessed the meeting for 10 minutes at 7:08 p.m.
Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Transportation Advisory Board
City Council to approve the appointment of Ajay Ganesan to the Transportation
Advisory Committee-Bicycling Community Representative position for a three year
term expiring December 31, 2025
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Baggett
seconded to appoint Ajay Ganesan to the Transportation Advisory
Committee -Bicycling Community Representative position for a three year
term expiring December 31, 2025.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Auburn Arts Commission
City Council to approve the appointments of Tracy Taylor-Turner and Tracy Gallaway to
the Auburn Arts Commission for a three year term expiring December 31, 2025
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded to appoint Tracy Taylor-Turner and Tracy Gallaway to the Auburn
Arts Commission for a three year term expiring December 31, 2025.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VII. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
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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.
1. The public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
Ernest Commodore 34620 4th PL SW Federal Way 98023
Mr. Commodore expressed frustration regarding the Community
Center being closed.
Bob Durrigan 104 S. 325th PL Federal Way 98003
Mr. Durrigan invited everyone to attend the 19th Annual Special
Needs Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday April 29, 2023, at Mill Pond
Park.
Liem Allen 2120 62nd Loop SE Auburn 98092
Mr.Allen and members of Troop 401 invited Mayor and Council to
attend their Troops 100th Anniversary Event.
Linda Redmond 2704 18th ST SE Auburn 98002
Ms. Redmond shared information regarding Black History, and
recommended a gluten free YouTube video.
Doctor Commodore 109 S Division ST Auburn 98001
Doctor Commodore shared that she recently launched her business
to heal trauma for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color(B I POC)
girls. She requested additional funding for her program.
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 Baldwin)
Councilmember Baldwin, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee,
reported she and Councilmember Baggett have reviewed the claims
and payroll vouchers described on the agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
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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 February 6, 2023 which includes voucher number 470890
through 471034, in the amount of$3,573,355.74 and six wire transfers in the amount of
$918,385.73
B. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539466 through 539467 in the amount of$615,569.73,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,386,621.43 for a grand total of
$3,002,191.16 for the period covering January 12, 2023 to February 1, 2023
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded
to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Xl. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
XII. NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Baldwin and Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved to create an ad
hoc committee to review benefits and leave compensation for the Mayoral
position.
This committee will:
• work with staff to gather both historic and comparative data
• evaluate current ordinance
• establish appropriate legal span of control
• develop options for revising the existing ordinance language
• present our findings back to council in study session when next
steps may be taken as determined by council
Council discussed asked how the ad hoc committee would be selected
and which staff members the committee will work with.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5699 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and administer
agreements accepting grants from the Washington State Department of
Transportation and Federal Highway Administration for 6 Projects:
1) E Valley Highway Widening
2) R Street SE And 21st Street SE Roundabout
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3)2023 City Safety Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
4)A Street Loop
5) C Street SW Preservation (W Main St to GSA Signal), and
6) Lake Tapps Parkway/Sumner-Tapps Hwy E Preservation
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5699.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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 Pierce County Board of
Health meeting.
Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the Cities and Schools
meeting,
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the South Correction Entity
(SCORE) Board meeting, and a meeting with the North Auburn
Businesses. She reported she is working with the Washington State
Legislators on proposed legislation.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
APPROVED this 21st day of February, 2023.
NANCY BA US, MAYOlik Shawn Campbell, City Cle?k
Agendas and minutes are 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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