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„mac July 6, 2020 - 7:00 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. Virtual Participation Link
1. Virtual Participation Link
The City Council Meeting was held virtually in the Council Chambers.
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: Innovation and Technical Support Specialist
Danika Olson, Chief of Police Dan O'Neil and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney Dan Heid, Director of Public Works Ingrid
Gaub, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Parks, Arts, and
Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Administration Dana Hinman,
and Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs.
III. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Resolution No. 5537 regarding a grant agreement to utilize a portion of the
CARES Act Funding for Small Business Assistance Grants was added to
Resolutions on the agenda.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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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.
1. Virtual Participation
Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place South
Mr. Zimmerman requested the City ensure the City Codes do not
discriminate against any group.
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 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 June 8, 2020 and June 22, 2020 Study Session
B. Minutes of the June 15, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
C. Minutes of the June 22, 2020 Special Council Meeting
D. Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
Claim voucher list dated July 6th, 2020 which includes voucher numbers 459073
through 459287 in the amount of $4,260,620.62 and five wire transfers in the amount of
$766,138.01
E. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 538936 through 538942 in the amount of $573,866.50 and
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electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,977,733.25 for a grand total of
$2,551,599.75 for the period covering June 16, 2020 to June 29, 2020
F. Setting date for Public Hearing for Puget Sound Energy
Electrical Franchise (Gaub)
Set date for Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No. FRN20-0002 for Puget
Sound Energy, Inc. Electrical Franchise
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5534 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of
Auburn and King County, Metro Transit Department relating to Project CP1902 —
Pedestrian Safety Sidewalk and ADA Improvements
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Stearns seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5534.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5536 (O'Neil)
A Resolution regarding enforcement by Auburn Police Officers of the face-
covering requirements of the Governor's Proclamation number 20-60 and the
Secretary of Health's Order number 20-03
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5536
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5537
Councilmember Brown moved and Deputy Mayor DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5537.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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X. 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
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi reported he attended a virtual meeting for the
National League of Cities with the Housing and Homeless sub-committee
and a National League of Cities Caucus meeting.
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended a joint Regional Transit
Committee and Mobility and Environment Committee meeting.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended a National League of
Cities Human Development Committee meeting and the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) Conference.
Councilmember Stearns reported he attended the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) Conference, the Puget Sound Regional Council
meeting, the Arcadia House Grand opening and a King County Sexual
Assault briefing.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported her and the department directors continue to meet
daily and stated that King County Executive Dow Constantine has
requested jurisdictions assistance to get the word out to the public about
wearing masks. She also attended the South King County and Homeless
Partnership meeting, South Housing and Homelessness Affordability
Partners meeting, King County Regional Homelessness Authority meeting,
an Auburn Adventists ROD Talk pod cast and a Community Leaders
discussion meeting.
Xl. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
APPROVED this 20th day of July, 2020.
ANCY S, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http.//www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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