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July 15, 2019 - 7:00 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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 in Auburn
and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Bill Peloza, Bob Baggett, Larry
Brown, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Yolanda Trout-Manuel and Largo
Wales.
Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Steve Gross, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub,Assistant Finance
Director Kevin Fuhrer, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis,
Director of Parks and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Administration
Dana Hinman, Utilities Engineering Manager Lisa Tobin, Director of Human
Resources and Risk Management Candis Martinson, Police Commander
Mike Hirman and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
III. APPOINTMENTS
A. Auburn Tourism Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Lacey Katz to the Auburn Tourism Board for
a three-year term to expire December 31, 2021.
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
appoint Lacy Katz to the Auburn Tourism Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Updated Public Works Project CP1823, CP1805 and Resolution No.
5427 have been provided to Council prior to the meeting.
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V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No. FRN19-
0012 for Comcast
City Council to hold a public hearing in consideration of Franchise Agreement No.
FRN19-0012 for Comcast Cable Communications, LLC and Comcast Cable
Communications Management, LLC
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. No one came
forward to speak, the public hearing was closed.
2. Public Hearing for North Auburn Logistics Holdings, LLC
Water Payback Agreement
City Council to hold a public hearing in consideration of North Auburn Logistics
Holdings, LLC Water Payback Agreement
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. No one came
forward to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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.
Vera Orlandic-Hodak, 4501 Kennedy Avenue SE,Auburn
Ms. Orlandic-Hodak spoke in favor of the equity training for the Council.
She shared concerns that the scope did not go far enough. She stated the
vote should wait until January 2020 when a new Council has been elected.
Victoria Mania, 19 F Street SE,Auburn
Ms. Mania spoke in favor of the equity training. She stated the cost of not
having this type of training is too high and everyone needs to learn from
each other.
Hannah Brenlan, 317 I Street SE,Auburn
Ms. Brenlan spoke in favor of the equity training and shared how this type
of training helps various groups have tough conversations. She also spoke
to the consultant regarding the content of the training and he advised her
that the training includes a great deal of intersectionality training.
Sarah Edwards, 2901 Auburn Way South,Auburn
Ms. Edwards spoke in favor of the equity training. She said any tool the
Council and City Staff can use to help interact better with the residents of
the City is invaluable.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
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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.
1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Wales)
Councilmember Wales, chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported
she and Councilmember DaCorsi have reviewed the claims and payroll
vouchers described on the Consent Agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
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 June 17, 2019 and June 24, 2019 Special City
Council Meetings
B. Minutes of the June 24, 2019 Study Session
C. Minutes of the June 17, 2019 Regular Council Meeting
D. Claims Vouchers (Fuhrer)
Claim voucher list dated July 1, 2019 which includes voucher numbers 454200 through
454424 in the amount of$1,405,972.22 and five wire transfers in the amount of
$764,497.83.
Claim voucher list dated July 15, 2019 which included voucher numbers 454425
through 454802 in the amount of$4,752,079.75 and 2 Wire transfers in the amount of
$527,418.16.
E. Payroll Vouchers (Fuhrer)
Payroll check numbers 538497 through 538514 in the amount of $593,201.79,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,048,393.15 for a grand total of
$2,641,594.94 for the period covering June 13, 2019 to June 26, 2019.
Payroll check numbers 538515 through 538546 in the amount of $245,428.24,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,088,058.84 for a grand total of
$2,333,487.08 for the period covering June 27, 2019 to July 10, 2019.
F. Setting Public Hearing Date for Franchise Agreement
#FRN19-0013 (Gaub)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, granting Seattle
SMSA Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, a
franchise for wireless telecommunications facilities
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G. Public Works Project No. CP1705 (Gaub)
City Council to award Contract No. 19-18, to RW Scott Construction on their low bid of
$588,838.00 for Project No. CP1705,Auburn Way South (SR164) Sidewalk
Improvements
H. Public Works Project No. CP1802 (Gaub)
City Council to approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount not to exceed $46,000.00
to Contract No. 19-01 for work on Project No. CP1802, Green River Pump Station
Emergency Power Project
I. Public Works Project No. CP1805 (Gaub)
City Council to award Contract No.19-19, to the lowest responsible bidder for Project
No. CP1805, 2019 Sewer Repair and Replacement Project
J. Public Works Project No. CP1823 (Gaub)
City Council to award Contract No.19-20, to the lowest responsible bidder for Project
No. CP1823, 2018 Storm Repair and Replacement Project
Deputy Mayor Peloza moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6720 (Fuhrer)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Ordinance No. 6693, the 2019-2020 Biennial Operating Budget Ordinance, as
amended by Ordinance No. 6712, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2019-
2020 budget as set forth in schedule "A" and schedule "B"
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6720.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6722 (Gaub)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute a payback agreement for utilities developer's extension between the
City of Auburn and North Auburn Logistics Holdings, LLC
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Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6722.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 6724 (Gaub)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to
abandoned utility services, clarifying the process for reestablishing utility services,
amending Section 13.06.140, creating a new Section 13.20.235, and creating a new
Section 13.48.295 to the Auburn City Code
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6724.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Ordinance No. 6725 (Gaub)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to water
utility, defining equivalent residential unit, and amending Section 13.06.010 of the
Auburn City Code
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6725.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5427 (Martinson)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute and administer an agreement between the City of Auburn and Racing
to Equity Consulting Group for racial equity training and policy development
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5427 as presented at the Council
Meeting.
Director Martinson provided Council with the revised Resolution No. 5427.
She discussed the amount of time staff spent researching various
consultants prior to preparing the recommendation to Council.
Director Martinson introduced Bernardo Ruiz, Co-Founder& Lead
Consultant, Racing to Equity and Dr. Nikum Pon, Chief Research &
Evaluation Specialist, Education to Liberate Consulting. Mr. Ruiz provided
Council with a brief history of his experience. Dr. Pon explained what his
role will be in this program and his mission to cultivate a condition where all
humans can flourish.
Councilmembers thanked staff for the modifications made to the resolution
and the agreement. They discussed how the Council and staff have worked
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together for a long time to have an agreement that Council is comfortable
with.
Deputy Mayor Peloza expressed his frustration that the updated version of
the resolution and contract were not provided to Council until the meeting.
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
make the two tasks spreadsheets as exhibit C to the Resolution.
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED 5-2 Councilmembers Brown and
Holman voted no.
MOTION CARRIED 6-1 Deputy Mayor Peloza voted no.
B. Resolution No. 5443 (Hinman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute an amendment to the I nterlocal Agreement between the City of
Auburn and the City of Federal Way related to the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5443.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5444 (Gaub)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington relating to the
Citywide LED Street Lighting and Controls Improvements; authorizing the Mayor to
accept and expend grant funds and execute agreements related to those funds
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5444.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XII. 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 Trout-Manuel reported she attended the 4th of July
Festivities at Les Gove Park, the West Coast Self Storage ribbon cutting
and the Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the King County Affordable
Housing Committee meeting.
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Emergency
Management Advisory Committee meeting.
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B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the US Conference of Mayors.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session
Mayor Backus recessed into executive session at 8:05 p.m., after a 5
minute break, and would return at 8:25 p.m. pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)
(F)to discuss a complaint against a City official. City Attorney Steve Gross
and Director Martinson attended the executive session.
Mayor Backus announced at 8:25 p.m.the executive session will be
extended by 10 minutes with Council returning at 8:35.
Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
APPROVED this 5th day of August, 2019.
ANCY r • :SUS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minute :re 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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