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August 7, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Ill. 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, Cheryl Rakes, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel,
Councilmember Larry Brown was excused.
Department directors and staff members present included:Acting City
Attorney Harry Boesche, Outside Counsel Bob Sterbank, Director of
Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Chief of
Police Mark Caillier, Director of Human Resources and Risk Managment
Candis Martinson, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. International Overdose Awareness Day
Mayor Backus to proclaim August 31, 2023 as "International Overdose Awareness
Day" in the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus proclaimed August 31, 2023, as "International Overdose
Awareness Day" in the City of Auburn.
Mark Hampton from AAHAA Supportive Housing and Cam Hoorn from
Healthpoint thanked the Mayor and Council for acknowledging International
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Overdose Awareness Day and the City's approach of compassion and
accountability.
VI. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
VII. 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.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE
Ms. Haugen spoke about the role of Councilmember, the strong
Mayor form of Government and the Council Rules of Procedure.
Rawland Kidd, 2101 3rd Street SE
Mr. Kidd expressed concerns regarding street calming.
Andrew Jenn, 31805 109th Ave SE
Mr. Jenn expressed concerns regarding street improvements on
320th Street.
B. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
1. Executive Session
Mayor Backus adjourned to executive session at 7:23 pm for 20
minutes per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)to discuss with legal counsel
representing the agency in matters relating to agency enforcement
actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency
litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body,
or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a
party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to
result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency.
Mayor Nancy Backus, City Council,Acting City Attorney Boesche,
Director Martinson, Outside Counsel Bob Sterbank from Foster
Garvey, Washington Cities Insurance Representative Harlan
Stientjes, and Attorney Stew Estes from Keating, Bucklin and
McCormack will be required to attend.
Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 7:45 pm.
VIII. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
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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.
2. Council Rules of Procedure Ad Hoc Committee (Chair
Rakes)
Councilmember Rakes, Chair of the Council Rules and Procedure
ad hoc committee, reported the committee met on August 4, 2023
and will meet again on August 25, 2023.
IX. 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 July 17, 2023, City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the July 24 and July 31, 2023, Study Session
Meetings
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated August 2, 2023 which includes voucher number 472830
through 473070, in the amount of$5,285,471.80, two electronic fund transfers in the
amount of$1,926.07, and six wire transfers in the amount of$950,194.20
D. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539508 through 539509 in the amount of$626,370.33
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,580,055.70 for a grand total of
$3,206,426.03 for the period covering July 13, 2023 to August 2, 2023
E. Setting the date for a Public Hearing for MOX Networks, LLC
Franchise Agreement(Gaub)
City Council to set the date for a Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No. FRN22-
0004 for MOX Networks, LLC for a Dark Fiber Infrastructure Franchise
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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There was no unfinished business.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5730 (Thomas)
A Resolution authorizing the King County's RE+ Pledge
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to approve Resolution No. 5730.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No. 5731 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing a Grant Agreement between the City of Auburn and the
Federal Aviation Administration relating to Project No. CP2201,Airport T-Hangar
Upgrades
Councilmember Rakes moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5731.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
XIII. MAYOR AND COUNCILM EMBER 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 APPCC 13th Annual Samoan
Cultural event.
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Tacoma Pierce County
Board of Health meeting.
Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the National Night Out
event and the 2023 Muckleshoot Canoe Journey.
Councilmember Mulenga reported she participated in the National Night
Out event.
Councilmember Rakes reported she attended the Auburn Senior Center
Volunteer Celebration, the 2023 Muckleshoot Canoe Journey, and
participated in the National Night Out event.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the Senior Center
Volunteer Celebration, 2023 Muckleshoot Canoe Journey, and participated
in the National Night Out event.
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B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the NHRA Drivers Signing event at
Dave and Busters, the White River Buddhist Temple Bahadori Festival, the
NHRA event at Pacific Raceway, the Senior Center Volunteer Awards, the
Auburn Food Bank Fundraiser, the National Night Out event, the Church of
Nazarene "One Neighborhood" event, and hosted Exchange Students
from Tomba Japan.
XIV. 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 August, 2023.
NCY ..A* US, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
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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