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°n August 19, 2019 - 7:00 PM
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City Hall Council Chambers
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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: Bob Baggett, Larry Brown, Claude DaCorsi,
and Yolanda Trout-Manuel. Deputy Mayor Bill Peloza, Councilmember
John Holman and Largo Wales were excused.
Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Steve Gross, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Public Works
Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of
Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Innovation&
Technology David Travis, Chief of Police Bill Pierson, and Deputy City
Clerk Teresa Mattingly.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. International Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim August 31, 2019 as "International Overdose Awareness
Day" in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus proclaimed August 31, 2019 as International Overdose
Awareness Day and will present the proclamation to Battlefield Addiction.
B. Children's Therapy Center Day Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim August 29, 2019 as "Children's Therapy Center Day" in the
city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus proclaimed August 29, 2019 as Children's Therapy Center
Day and presented the proclamation to CEO Barry Gourley, Board
President rita Schwarting, Board Member Susan Adams, and Founders
Sue Hudson and Gay Lloyd Pinder.
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Mr. Gourley thanked the Mayor and Council for the partnership between
Children's Therapy Center.
C. Chief of Police Presentation
Mayor Backus moved this item to the first item in this section.
Chief Pierson presented Officer Matt Wilkinson and Officer Michael Mabis
with the Auburn Life Saving Award.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no modifications 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.
Don McGurty,Auburn
Mr. McGurty asked for information on when the next litter control and
recycling contract would come up for bid.
Devendra Maharaj, Verizon Wireless, Bellevue
Mr. Maharaj thanked the Mayor and Council for their efforts on adopting
Resolution No. 6721, a franchise for Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities with Verizon Wireless.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R St SE,Auburn
Ms. Haugen thanked 911 operators and the Police Department for their
response time, and expressed her concerns regarding Parks Department
budget impact.
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.
1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Wales)
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Councilmember DaCorsi, Vice Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee,
reported he and Councilmember Wales 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 July 8, 2019 Study Session
B. Minutes of the August 5, 2019 City Council Meeting
C. Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
Claim vouchers list dated August 19, 2019 which includes voucher numbers 455103
through 455288 in the amount of$4,205,532.94 and three wire transfers in the amount
of$513,975.20
D. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 538565 through 538588 in the amount of$250,588.31,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,078,956.12 for a grand total of
$2,329,544.43 for the period covering August 1, 2019 to August 14, 2019
E. CP1720 Game Farm Park No. 4 Ballfield Lighting (Faber)
CP1720 Game Farm Park improvement project allows for the purchase and installation
of softball field lights on Game Farm Park Ball field #4
F. Setting Public Hearing Date for Franchise Agreement
#FRN190014 (Gaub)
City Council to set the date of the Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No.
FRN19-0014 for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC to be held on September 3, 2019,
at 7:00 pm
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Trout-
Manuel seconded to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6721 (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
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6721.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0
B. Ordinance No. 6726 (Gaub)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to the
Limited Public Works Process and amending Section 3.12.100 of the Auburn City
Code
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6726.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.4-0
Xl. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5450 (Thomas)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
contribution and withdrawal of City monies in the State of Washington Local
Government Investment Pool
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded
to approve Resolution No. 5450.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0
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 Brown reported he has been exploring housing and
infrastructure investment opportunities for the City.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the AugustFest
parade.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Community Picnics at Evergreen
Heights Elementary School and Brennan Park. She also attended the last
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Summer Cruise-Ins, and the "75 Year Celebration" at Wesley Lea Hill
Retirement Center.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED this 3rd day of September, 2019.
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(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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