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* March 2, 2020 - 7:00 PM
CITY OF * 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: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Bob Baggett,
Larry Brown, James Jeyaraj and Chris Stearns. Councilmember Robyn
Mulenga and Yolanda Trout-Manuel were excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Director of Public
Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Candis Martinson, Director of Information and Technology David Travis,
Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Economic Development Manager
Doug Lein, Real Property Analyst Josh Arndt, Development Services
Manager Jason Krum, Chief of Police Dan O'Neil and Deputy City Clerk
Teresa Mattingly.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Police Chief Presentation
Commander Samuel Betz presented the Life Saving Medal to Officer
Kenny Lyman, Brian Anderson and Matthew McNabb for saving the life of a
woman during a Valley Swat Team hostage incident.
B. Gambling Awareness Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim March 2020 as "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" in
the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus read and presented the proclamation to Problem and
Gambling Board Member Eva James.
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Ms. James thanked the Mayor and Council for bringing awareness to
problem gambling and supporting access to treatment services.
III. APPOINTMENTS
A. Human Services Committee Appointments
City Council to appoint Carmen Goers and Janeane La Casse to the Human Service
Committee for a three year term to expire December 31, 2022
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
appoint Carmen Goers and Janeane La Casse to the Human Services
Committee for a three-year term to expire December 31, 2022.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
An updated version of Ordinance No. 6762 has been provided to Council.
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.
Linda Redman, 2704 18th ST SE,Auburn
Ms. Redman discussed the option of the City of Auburn buying land and
putting tiny homes on it to help with homelessness and her concerns with
laws being confusing.
Virginia Haugen 2503 R ST SE,Auburn
Ms. Haugen discussed her concerns with homelessness and the option of
using City buildings as homeless shelters.
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 (Baggett)
Councilmember Baggett, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee,
reported he and Councilmember Stearns have reviewed the claims
and payroll vouchers described on the Consent Agenda this evening
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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 10, 2020 and February 24, 2020
Study Session
B. Minutes of the February 18, 2020 Special City Council Meeting
C. Minutes of the February 18, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
D. Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
Claim voucher list dated March 2, 2020 which includes voucher numbers 457482
through 457606 in the amount of$1,842,500.84 and five wire transfers in the amount of
$732,181.48
E. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 538860 through 538870 in the amount of $545,911.77 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,098,174.87 for a grand total of
$2,644,086.64 for the period covering February 12, 2020 to February 24, 2020
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
VIII.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6735 (Gaub)
An Ordinance granting a franchise for water facilities to the City of Tacoma
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6735.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
B. Ordinance No. 6762 (Comeau/O'Neil)
An Ordinance relating to the regulation of fireworks, and amending Sections 8.24.030
and 8.24.050 and repealing Section 2.22.190 of the Auburn City Code
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Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6762.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5500 (Hinman)
A Resolution authorizing an application to the Port of Seattle for Economic
Development Partnership Program grant funds and to accept and expend funds if
awarded
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5500.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
B. Resolution No. 5503 (Gaub)
A Resolution ratifying the Mayor's Emergency Proclamation
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5503.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
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 Stearns reported he attended the Washington Resource
Inventory Area (WRIA) meeting and took a tour at the Port of Seattle.
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the South County Area
Transportation Board meeting.
Councilmember Jeraraj reported he took a tour at the Maintenance and
Operations Department, the Auburn Police Department and did a police
ride-along with Officer Andrew Bryant.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she testified on HB 2948 formerly known as HB
2907 and also discussed the Coronavirsus and the steps the City is
taking to ensure public safety.
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XII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
APPROVED this 16th day of March, 2020.
XANCY B AUS, MAYOR Teresa Mattingly, Deputy C'il% ffttipt, I k
Agendas and minutes a e 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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