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AUBURN
WASHINGTON
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
City Council Meeting
September 17, 2018 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
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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 in Auburn.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Bob Baggett, Lary Brown,
Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Yolanda Trout -Manuel and Largo Wales.
Councilmember Bill Peloza was excused.
Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Steve Gross, Assistant Police Chief Mark Caillier, Director of Public Works
Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Finance Director Kevin Fuhrer, Parks Planning &
Development Manager Jamie Kelly and Deputy City Clerk Teresa
Mattingly.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation -Constitution Week
Mayor Backus to proclaim September 17-23, 2018 as "Constitution Week" in the city
of Auburn.
Mayor Backus proclaimed September 17-23, 2018 as "Constitution Week"
in the City of Auburn.
Hilda Meryhew from the Daughters of the American Revolution, gave a
brief history of Constitution Week and thanked the Mayor and Council for
recognizing Constitution Week.
B. Proclamation -Airport Appreciation Day
Mayor Backus to proclaim September 29, 2018 as "Airport Appreciation Day' in the
city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read the proclamation and proclaimed September 29, 2018
as "Airport Appreciation Day' in the City of Auburn.
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Public Works Director Ingrid Gaub and Airport Manager, Jamelle Garcia
thanked the Mayor and Council. Mr. Garcia invited the Council and the
community to an event at the Airport on Saturday, September 29, 2018.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no modification to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings - (No public hearing is scheduled for this evening.)
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form
provided.
No one came forward to speak.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
VI. 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.
Councilmember Brown, chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported
he and Councilmember Holman have reviewed the claims and payroll
vouchers described on the Consent Agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
Councilmember DaCorsi, chair of the Road Projects ad hoc committee
reported the committee met with Director Coleman on September 5, 2018
and the next ad hoc committee meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2018.
VII. 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 September 4, 2018 Regular Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Check vouchers 450593 through 450752 in the amount of $6,529,432.40 and four wire
transfers in the amount of $545,933.60 and dated September 17th, 2018.
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C. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 538087 through 538109 in the amount of $231,607.47,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,969,827.53 for a grand total of
$2,201,435.00 for the period covering August 30, 2018 to September 12, 2018.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1825 (Gaub)
City Council to award Negotiated Contract No. 18-23, to Northwest Traffic, Inc. on their
quote of $102,445.90 for Project No. CP1825, 2018 Re-Channelization of Multiple
Sites
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5382 (Gaub)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to accept a Federal Grant Amendment to be administered by the Washington
State Military Department for the Reservoir 1 Seismic Control Valve Project
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Deputy Mayor Baggett seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5382.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No. 5383 (Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
acceptance of a grant from Washington State Capital Projects Fund, authorizing the
Mayor to execute the necessary contracts to accept the funds, and authorizing an
amendment to an existing contract to perform the funded work
Councilmember Wales requested the total cost of the White River
Museum project. Manager Kelly stated the total grant is $497,000 and will
be used for improvements to the interior and exterior of the museum.
Councilmember Wales asked what the budgeted $1.6 million
covers. Manager Kelly stated the total amount includes the $497,000 for
improvements to the interior and exterior of the museum, $500,000 for the
H Street Project and $560,000 for the Les Gove Crescent Project.
Councilmember Wales inquired what the second classroom in the museum
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will be used for. Manger Kelly stated the second classroom will still be
used for field trips and the budgeted $12,000 will be used for tables
and chairs in the 90 person classroom.
Councilmember Wales requested that the plan for the project be provided
to Council.
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5383.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
XI. 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 Baggett report he attended the Mexican Independence Day
Celebration at Les Gove Park, the Emergency Management Advisory
Committee meeting and the Tacoma -Pierce County Health Department
Board meeting.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel, met with Amy Toule from King County
Library and attended the Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELD) retreat in
Washington DC.
Councilmember Wales formally thanked Councilmember Trout -Manuel for
setting up an Emergency Management presentation at the
Kiwanis meeting. She attended the Downtown Art Walk, stated the Auburn
Valley Creative Arts Galley will be moving to the Villas apartment
complex. Councilmember Wales requested Director Hinman provide
Council Wth the details on the proposed funds for mental health and
homelessness, and requested the plans for the White River Museum
project.
Councilmember Holman noted that the Indian Heritage and Cultural
Festival will be at the Performing Arts Center in Auburn on September 22,
2018.
Councilmember DaCorsi, attended the Regional Affordable Housing Task
Force meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she met with Devon Schrum the new
Executive Director of SCORE, the residents at Merrill Gardens and
Wesley Homes, attended the Mayor's Summit on Jobs, the ribbon cutting
ceremony at Gildo Rey for a new mini pitch soccer field, and an Eagle
Scout ceremony for Guy Adamo.
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Approved this 1st day of October, 2018.
RANCY B TS, NTAYOR Teresa Mattingly, Deputy it erk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(httpJwww.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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