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* February 18, 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 and Chris Stearns.
Councilmember Yolanda Trout-Manuel was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Director of
Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of
Innovation and Technology David Travis, Chief of Police Dan O'Neil and
Deputy City Clerk Teresa Mattingly.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Backus provided Council with an overview of House Bill 2907, which
would authorize King County to collect an annual excise tax on business
payroll expenses of not less than one-tenth and not more than two-tenths of
a percent. The tax applies to companies with employees making more than
$150k in annual compensation and may be imposed for 25 years. She also
reviewed exemptions from the tax, how the funds would be
distributed, what they can be used for and the potential negative impact this
tax could have on businesses and cities located within King County.
Council discussed the need for affordable housing, the potential negative
impact HB 2907 could have on businesses and the need to limit how
businesses can be taxed.
Ill. APPOINTMENTS
A. Arts Commission
City Council to appoint Tammy Dwight to the Arts Commission for a three year term to
expire December 31, 2022
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Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to
appoint Tammy Dwight to the Auburn Arts Commission Board for a three-
year term to expire December 31, 2022.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
An update on House Bill 2907 was added to Announcements,
Proclamations, and Presentations.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No. FRN19-
0006 (Gaub)
City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of Franchise Agreement
No. FRN19-0006 for Tacoma Water
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. No one came
forward to speak, she closed the hearing.
2. Public Hearing for Modification to the 2020-2025 TIP
(Gaub)
City Council to hold a Public Hearing to consider the adoption of changes to the
2020-2025 Transportation Improvement Program
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:26 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.
Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th PI S.,Auburn
Mr. Zimmerman discussed living wage jobs and work ethics.
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 Baggett)
Councilmember Baggett, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported
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he and Councilmember Stearns 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 February 3, 2020 Special City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the February 3, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
C. Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
Claim voucher list dated February 18, 2020, which includes voucher numbers 457329
through 457481 in the amount of$3,975,893.57 and ten wire transfers in the amount of
$3,754,044.00.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 538846 through 538859 in the amount of$237,800.55 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,123,623.01 for a grand total of
$2,361,423.56 for the period covering January 30, 2020 to February 11, 2020
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Baggett 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. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6756 (Comeau)
An Ordinance adding chapter 9.14.050 to the Auburn City Code related to the assault
of a Police Officer
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6756.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Ordinance No. 6760 (Thomas)
An Ordinance establishing the Local Sales and Use Tax rate for Local Revitalization
Financing for 2020
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Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6760.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
Xl. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5498 (Thomas)
A Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds for the purpose of making loans from the
General Fund and/or the Cumulative Reserve Fund to funds sustained by grants, fees,
or tax credits between February 2020 and February 2023
Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5498.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No. 5499 (O'Neil)
A Resolution approving and adopting Addendum 1 to the Interlocal Cooperative
Agreement for the creation of the Valley Special Weapons and Tactics Team, admitting
the City of Des Moines as a participating member
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Stearns seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5499.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Resolution No. 5501 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the City Council to adopt modifications to the 2020-2025
Transportation Improvement Program
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5501
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
XII. 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 Puget Sound Regional
Growth Management Policy Board meeting.
Councilmember Mulenga reported she has been appointed to the Sound
Cities Association Children and Youth Advisory Board and she attended
the Black Education Strategy Roundtable and the Michael P.Anderson
Memorial Aerospace presentation at the Museum of Flight.
Councilmember Stearns reported he attended the Affordable Housing
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Q&A Session in Renton and the grand opening of the El Centro de Ia Raza
in Federal Way.
Councilmember Brown thanked the Mayor for appointing him to the Valley
Regional Fire Authority Board.
Councilmember Jeyaraj reported he attended the Sound Cities
Association (SCA) Public Issues Committee (PIC) meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the first day of the Leadership
Institute of South Puget Sound, the open house at El Centro de Ia Raza in
Federal Way, Pack the Gym at Auburn High School, Nexus Youth and
Families Annual Valentine's Day Breakfast and the South End Mayor's
meeting. She also advised Council that Senator Claire Wilson will be
holding a Town Hall on February 22, 2020 at Alpac Elementary School in
Pacific, Senator Mona Das will hold a Town Hall on February 23, 2020
at Green River College and the City of Auburn's State of the City Address
will be on March 12, 2020.
Mayor Backus also recognized and thanked the Finance Department for
receiving the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Certificate of Achievement.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
APPROVED this 2nd day of March, 2020.
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