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* December 4, 2023 - 7:00 PM
CITY OF * City Hall Council Chambers
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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. RoII Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett, Kate
Baldwin, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Cheryl Rakes, and Yolonda Trout-
Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included:
Acting City Attorney Harry Boesche, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director
of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director
of Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Business Systems Analyst
Jonathan Barbano, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Update
Dennis Higgins, Kate Krug, and Mary Ellen Stone from King County
Sexual Assault Resource Center, gave an update to Council on KCSARC.
Ms. Stone thanked Council for their support and announced she is retiring
and Ms. Krug is the new CFO for KCSARC.
B. Financial Literacy Week
Mayor Backus proclaimed December 4, 2023, through December 8, 2023,
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as "Financial Literacy Week" in the City of Auburn.
Auburn Mountainview High School DECA Students, Halle Sudweeks,
Magee Alfrey, and Brooke Ketchum, accepted the proclamation and
thanked the Mayor and Council for their support.
C. Entrepreneurship Week
Mayor Backus proclaimed December 10, 2023, through December 16,
2023, as "Entrepreneurship Week" in the City of Auburn.
Auburn Mountainview High School DECA Students, Camryn Singer, and
Bridget Smith, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and
Council for their support.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Arts Commission
City Council to approve the reappointments of Kristine de Leon, Tori Olsen, and
Trisenda Mayfield to the Arts Commission for a three year term expiring December 31,
2026
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
reappointment Kristine de Leon, Tori Olsen, and Trisenda Mayfield to the
Arts Commission for a three year term to expire on December 31, 2026.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Salary Commission
City Council to approve the reappointment of Judith Anderson to the Salary
Commission for a four year term expiring December 31, 2027
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to reappointment Judith Anderson to the Salary Commission for
a four year term to expire on December 31, 2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
City Council to approve the reappointment of Aman Ghag to the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee for a three year term expiring December 31, 2026
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Mulenga
seconded to reappointment Aman Ghag to the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee for a three year term to expire on December 31, 2026.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Tourism Board
City Council to approve the reappointments of Julie Krueger and Rachael McAlister to
the Tourism Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2026
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Councilmember Rakes moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
reappointment Julie Krueger and Rachael McAlister to the Tourism Board
for a three year term to expire on December 31, 2026.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. BIA Rate Payer Committee
City Council to approve the reappointment of Bill Cowart to the BIA Rate Payer
Committee for a three year term expiring December 31, 2026
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded
to reappointment Bill Cowart to the BIA Rate Payer Committee for a three
year term to expire on December 31, 2026.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
F. Civil Service Commission
City Council to approve the reappointment of David Menke to the Civil Service
Commission for a six year term expiring December 31, 2029
Councilmember Tout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded to reappointment David Menke to the Civil Service Commission
for a six year term to expire on December 31, 2029.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
G. Junior City Council
City Council to approve the appointment of Patricia Amadeo to Junior City Council for
a two year term expiring August 31, 2025
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
appointment Patricia Amadeo to the Junior City Council for a two year term
to expire on August 31, 2025.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
H. Parks and Recreation Board
City Council to approve the reappointments of Michael Palko-Dean, Peter Di Turi and
Michael Hassen to the Parks and Recreation Board for a three year term expiring
December 31, 2026
Councilmember Brown moved and Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj seconded to
reappointment Michael Palko-Dean, Peter Di Turi, and Michael Hassen to
the Parks and Recreation Board for a three year term to expire on
December 31, 2026.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
I. Planning Commission
City Council to approve the reappointment of Judi Roland to the Planning Commission
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for a three year term expiring December 31, 2026
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Baggett
seconded to reappointment Judi Roland to the Planning Commission for a
three year term to expire on December 31, 2026.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
J. Transportation Advisory Board
City Council to approve the reappointment of Peter Di Turi to the Transportation
Advisory Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2026
Councilmember Brown moved and Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj seconded to
reappointment Peter Di Turi to the Transportation Advisory Board for a
three year term to expire on December 31,2026.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
K. Urban Tree Board
City Council to approve the reappointments of Bryce Landrud and Linda Bielejec to the
Urban Tree Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2026
Councilmember Mulenga moved and Councilmember Rakes seconded to
reappointment Bryce Landrud and Linda Bielejec to the Urban Tree Board
fora three year term to expire on December 31, 2026.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VII. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
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.
Virginia Haugen Auburn, WA
Virginia expressed concerns regarding development over a water
source.
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
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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.
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 November 20, 2023, City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the November 27, 2023, Study Session Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated November 29, 2023 which includes voucher number 474200
through 474317, in the amount of$2,539,343.35, two electronic fund transfers in the
amount of$1,403.81, and three wire transfers in the amount of$805,426.26
D. Payroll Voucher(Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539541 through 539543 in the amount of$612,262.56,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,509,340.12, and also a special
payroll for Police Commission and Sergeants Comp Payout payroll with electronic
deposit transmission in the amount of$162,821.77 for a grand total of$3,284,424.45
for the period covering November 16, 2023 to November 29, 2023
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
XII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of Deputy Mayor
Mayor Backus asked the Councilmembers for nominations for Deputy
Mayor.
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj nominated Councilmember Brown and
Councilmember Baggett nominated Councilmember Trout-Manuel. Both
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nominees spoke to the Council regarding their nominations.
Mayor Backus asked for votes for the two nominated Councilmembers.
Councilmember Brown received 5 votes and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
received 2 votes.
Mayor Backus announced that Councilmember Brown will be appointed as •
the Deputy Mayor for 2024.
XIII.ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6922 (Tate)
An Ordinance relating to Planning; adopting 2023 Annual Comprehensive Plan Map
and Text Amendments pursuant to the Provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70A and
adopting Corresponding Rezones related to certain map amendments
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Rakes seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6922.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6925 (Tate)
An Ordinance amending Sections 19.02.115, 19.02.120, 19.02.130 and 19.02.140 of
the Auburn City Code relating to School Impact Fees
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to approve Ordinance No. 6925.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 6928 (Tate)
An Ordinance annexing certain property known as "The Bridges" and currently located
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within the City of Kent, Washington, into the City of Auburn pursuant to RCW
35.10.217(2), and providing for severability and an effective date
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6928.
Council thanked Mayor and Staff for their work on this annexation.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XIV. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5748 (Thomas)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement
between the City of Auburn and Waste Management of Washington related to Solid
Waste Disposal
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5748.
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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
Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the Santa Breakfast and
Parade.
Councilmember Rakes reported she attended the West Auburn Student of
the Month Ceremony, and the Santa Breakfast and Parade.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the National League
of Cities Human Development Committee meeting, and the Santa
Breakfast and Parade.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Auburn Food Bank Holiday
Basket Distribution day, Regional Policy Committee meeting, Breakfast
with Santa event, Shop with a Cop, Santa Parade and Tree Lighting event,
and met with the 47th Legislative District Senator, Claudia Coffman.
XVI.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
APPROVED this 18th day of December, 2023.
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ANCY 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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