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* January 21, 2020 - 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 Claude DaCorsi, Bob Baggett,
Larry Brown, James Jeyaraj, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and Yolanda
Trout-Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Director of
Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Human Resources and Risk
Management Candis Martinson, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub,
Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Innovation and
Technology David Travis, Chief of Police Dan O'Neil, and Deputy City
Clerk Teresa Mattingly.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
III. APPOINTMENTS
A. Arts Commission
City Council to confirm the following appointments to the Arts Commission.All terms
will expire December 31, 2022.
• John Harris
• Ana Kear
• Ann Nataili
• Suzie Newbury
• Kent Sprague
• Dinah Rau
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Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
appoint John Harris, Ana Kear, Ann Marie Natali, Suzie Newbury, Kent
Sprague, and Dinah Rau to the Arts Commission for a three-year term to
expire December 31, 2022.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for Modification of the City Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) (Gaub)
City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of the adoption of changes
to the 2020-2025 Transportation Improvement Program
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. No one came
forward to speak, she closed the hearing.
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.
John Holman, 11603 SE 322nd St,Auburn
Mr. Holman read a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place S., Auburn
Mr. Zimmerman congratulated the new Councilmembers on the election
and spoke about safety standards not being addressed in the City of
Auburn.
Sara Rosal, 205 H St NE,Auburn
Ms. Rosell spoke about homelessness and not having a 24 hour place to
provide basic hygiene needs.
Mayor Backus discussed that the City is working on the One Stop Shop
approach and there is an overnight shelter and a day resource center
available.
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
Councilmember Baggett, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported
he and Councilmember Sterns have reviewed the claims and payroll
vouchers described on the Consent Agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
2. Council Dias Seating Arrangment Ad Hoc Committee
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi stated that he, Councilmember Baggett and
Councilmember Trout-Manuel met and determined the Council dias seating
arrangement.
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 January 6, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
B. Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
2019 Vouchers:
Claim voucher list dated January 21st, 2020 which includes voucher numbers 456938
and 456942 through 457131, in the amount of$3,736,214.93 and one wire transfer in
the amount of$588,586.25
2020 Vouchers:
Claim voucher list dated January 21st, 2020 which includes voucher numbers 456939
through voucher 456941 and voucher 457132 through voucher 457195, in the amount
of$1,752.607.98 and one wire transfer in the amount of$636.00
C. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 538791 through 538828 in the amount of $247,601.23 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,072,021.43 for a grand total of
$2,319,622.66 for the period covering January 1, 2020 to January 15, 2020
D. Public Works Project No. CP1823 (Gaub)
Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount not to exceed $16,000.00 to Contract No.
19-20 for work on Project No. CP1823— 2018 Storm Repair and Replacement
Project
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Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Special Focus Area Appointments
Approval of the 2020 Special Focus Area Chairs and Vice Chair Appointments.
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
approve the Special Focus Area Chairs and Vice Chair Appointments.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
approve the Council Dias Seating Arrangement as follows: Councilmember
Robyn Mulenga, Councilmember Chris Stearns, Councilmember Robert
Baggett, Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Councilmember Yolanda Trout-
Manuel, Councilmember Larry Brown and Councilmember James Jeyaraj.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
X. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5484 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement accepting a grant from the
Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for design and construction of
the 2nd Street SE Preservation Project
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Mulenga
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5484
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5485 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement accepting a grant from the
Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for design and construction of
the M Street SE Sidewalks Project
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Baggett
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5485.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5486 (Gaub)
A Resolution approving and adopting the Modification of the 2020-2025 Transportation
Improvement Program of the City of Auburn
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Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5486.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5487 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Fifth Amendment to the Transit
Service Direct Financial Partnership Agreement between the City of Auburn, King
County, and Pierce County Public Transit Benefit Authority(Pierce Transit)
Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5487.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Resolution No. 5489 (Hinman)
A Resolution relating to an airport lease and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and
execute an airport office and tie down lease with Classic Helicopter Corp
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5489.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
F. Resolution No. 5493 (Hinman/Comeau)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute agreements among the
City of Auburn, LEXI LLC, and Auburn Professional Plaza LLC., related to the
development of property
Councilmember Sterns moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5493.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Xl. MAYORAND 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
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi reported he attended the King County Affordable
Housing Committee meeting.
Councilmember Jeyaraj reported he attended the Sound Cities
Association meeting with Deputy Mayor DaCorsi and Councilmember
Baggett.
Councilmember Brown thanked the Mayor for appointing him to the Valley
Regional Fire Authority Board.
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Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended a World Wide
Outreach service at the Auburn Community and Events Center, a Youth
Vaping meeting with the American Heart Association and the 13th Annual
Korean American Day Celebration.
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the King County
Emergency Management Advisory Committee meeting.
Councilmember Stems thanked the Mayor for appointing him to the Water
Resource Inventory Area Number 9 Committee and reported he attended
the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Federal Way.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended a meeting regarding the "Bridges"
annexation, a dinner with Yoichiro Yamada Consul General of Japan, the
Sound Cities Association Board of Directors meeting and was appointed
to the Regional Homelessness Govemance Board, the Buena Vista Sister
City school visit from South Korea and met with the Outlet Collection
management to discuss "Field House USA".
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Backus recessed into executive session at 7:57 p.m.for 20 minutes
pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 (4)(a)for a discussion on a collective
bargaining agreement with potential action. City Attorney Kendra Comeau
and Director Martinson attended the executive session.
Mayor Backus reconvened at 8:18 p.m.
Councilmember Brown moved and Deputy Mayor DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5496 authorizing the Mayor to execute a collective
bargaining agreement between the City of Auburn and Teamsters Union
Local No. 117 for 2020-2022.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
APPROVED this 3rd day of February, 2020.
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IWA\ANCY B US, MAYOR Teresa Mattingly, Deputy�ity lerk
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