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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION LINK
1. Virtual Participation Link
The City Council Meeting was held virtually.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
- Mayor Nancy.Backus called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and led
those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Bob
Baggett, Larry Brown, James Jeyaraj, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and
Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus, Technical Support Specialist Danika Olson, Police
Chief Dan O'Neil and City Clerk Shawn Campbell were in Chambers. - -
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney Tina Russom, Director of Finance Jamie
Thomas, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Human
Resources and Risk Management Candis Martinson and Assistant Director
of I nnovation.and Technology Ashley Riggs.
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session
City Council to hold an executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)for
potential litigation. The executive session is expected to last 30 minutes.
Mayor Backus recessed into executive session at 7:07 p.m.for 30
minutes pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i)for potential litigation.
Mayor Backus extended the executive session by 3 minutes. The
meeting reconvened at 7:41 p.m.
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IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation- Multicare Auburn Medical Center 100th
Centennial Celebration
Mayor Backus to proclaim 2021 as "MultiCare Auburn Medical Center 100th
Centennial Celebration" in the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus read and presented-the-proclamation-to MultiCare CEO . -- -- - -- -
Markk Smith.
Mr. Smith thanked Mayor Backus, the Council and Community Healthcare
Consultant Pat Bailey for their support of the Auburn Medical Center.
•- - B. Proclamation- Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Mayor.Backus to proclaim March 2021 as "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" in
the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed March 2021 as "Problem Gambling
Awareness Month" in the City of Auburn.
C. Proclamation-Tamil Heritage Day
-. .Mayor Backus to proclaim March 15, 2021 as "Tamil Heritage Day" in the City of
Auburn
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed March 15, 2021 as "Tamil Heritage
Day" in the City of Auburn.
Councilmember Jeyaraj provided Council with a brief explanation of what
Tamil is.
V. APPOINTMENTS
A. Transportation Advisory Board
City Council to confirm the following appointments to the Transportation Advisory
Board for three year terms expiring December 31, 2023
Cheryl Rakes - Downtown Auburn Cooperative
Cynthia Rapier- Green River College
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
appoint Cheryl Rakes and Cynthia Rapier to the Transportation Advisory
Board for a three-year term to expire December 31, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VI. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Backus announced she and Deputy Mayor DaCorsi will form an ad
hoc committee regarding grocery worker hazard pay.
VIII. 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
Mamie.Guile, Christina Harris, Marina Coleman, Lori McLeod, Nancy
Tristan, Terry Lake and Aarron1jenigirl@gmail.com all provided
comments in support of hazard pay for grocery workers.
Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place South,Auburn
Mr. Zimmerman expressed concerns about propane tank safety.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
IX. 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 Jeyaraj have reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers described
on the Consent Agenda this evening and recommended their approval.
X. 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 16, 2021 Regular Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the February 22, 2021 and March 8, 2021 Study
Session
C. Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
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Claim voucher list dated March 1, 2021 which includes voucher numbers 462596
through 462718 in the amount of$3,056,627.64 and no wire transfers
Claim voucher list dated March 15, 2021 which includes voucher numbers 462719
through 462852 in the amount of$4,571,824.52 and seven wire transfers in the amount
of$1,334,789.22
D. Payroll-Vouchers (Thomas)
-Payroll check numbers 539112 through 539115 in the amount of$542,982.80, and -
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,251,518.10, for a grand total of
$2,794,500.90_for the period covering February 10, 2021 to February 23, 2021
Payrollchecknumbers 539116 through 539121 in the amount of$75,859.78,
• electronicdeposit transmissions in the amount of$2,373,649.25, a special payroll with
check numbers 539122 through 539123 in the amount of$17,141.09, electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of$13,347.79, and a second special payroll for
check numbers 5391.24.through 539125 in the amount of$10,306.29, electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of$5,452.98, for a grand total of$2,495,757.18
for the period covering February 24, 2021 to March 9, 2021
E. Public Works Project No. CP1926 (Gaub)
Approve-an increase of$125,000.00 in the total maximum authorized contract amount
for.Public Works Contract No. 20-02; Construction of Project No. CP1926, 2020
Arterial Street Preservation(15th St NW)
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5585 (Comeau)
A Resolution expressing solidarity with farmers protesting the passage of the Farming
Bills in India, and support of Washington Residents adversely affected
Councilmember Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5585.
Council discussed concerns regarding supporting other countries when
there are concerns in our country, Council's ability to exercise their voice for
national concerns and setting a precedent regarding national issues.
MOTION CARRIED 5-2 Deputy Mayor DaCorsi and Councilmember
Trout-Manuel voted no.
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B. Resolution No. 5587 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to grant an easement to Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
(PSE)for the purpose of installing underground power facilities for the Academy Water
Pump Station 1 Replacement Project(CP1916)
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5587.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XIII. MAYORAND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointedpositions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor:DaCorsi reported he attended the Growth Management
Policy Meeting and the National League of Cities Virtual Conference.
CouncilmemberTrout-Manuel reported she attended the National League
of Cities Virtual Conference and she shadowed Outreach Program
Administrator Kent Hay for a day.
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the King County Metro
meeting.
Councilmember Brown reported he attended the Valley Regional Fire
Authority Governance Board meeting.
Councilmember Stearns reported he attended the National League of
Cities Virtual Conference and the King County Regional Sexual Assault
Resource Center virtual fundraiser.
Councilmember Jeyaraj reported he attended the Diversity and Equity
Team Meeting.
Councilmember Mulenga reported she attended the Children Youth and
Advisory Board Meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Sound Transit Board Meeting,
the Sound Transit Realignment Committee Meeting, the swearing in of a
new police officer and a virtual DECA Alumni Panel. She also requested
public comment on the Best Starts for Kids levy.
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
APPROVED this 5th day of April, 2021.
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CY-B A ..k US, MAYO Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minutes a -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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