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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 7:00 p.m. virtually and •
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Cour cilmembers virtually 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 attended the meeting virtually: City Attorney Kendra Comeau,
Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Public Works
Ingrid Gaub, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Candis
Martinson, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis,Assistant
Finance Director Kevin Fuhrer, Economic Development Coordinator Jenn
Francis, Innovation and Technical Support Specialist Danika Olson, Police
Chief Dan O'Neil and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim September 2021 as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in the City of
Auburn
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed September 2021 as "Hispanic
Heritage Month" in the City of Auburn.
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B. Constitution Week Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim September 17-23, 2021 as "Constitution Week" in the City
of Auburn
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed September 17-23 as "Constitution
Week" in the City of Auburn.
C. Chief O'Neil Announcement
Chief O'Neil addressed the Council announcing his retirement and
expressing his thanks for their support over the last 22 years.
IV. APPOINTMENTS
A. Junior City Council Reappointment
City Council to reappoint Briseyda Sandate to the Junior City Council for a two-year
term expiring August 31, 2023
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
reappoint Briseyda Sandate to the Junior City Council for a two-year term
to expire August 31, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. 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
Cheryl Rakes from the Downtown Auburn Cooperative expressed
concern regarding the impact of House Bill 1310 on activity with
homeless, garbage and crime in the downtown area.
Kristina Driessen expressed concerns with safety and crime in the
downtown area since the passage of House Bill 1310.
Kristi Newman expressed concerns with safety and crime in the
downtown area.
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Jim Brass expressed concerns with the placement of a homeless
shelter in Auburn.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
VIII. 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 agenda this evening and recommended their approval.
IX. 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 September 7, 2021 Regular City Council
Meeting
B. Minutes of the September 13, 2021 Study Session
C. . Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
Claim voucher list dated September 20, 2021 which includes voucher numbers
464827 through 464995 in the amount of$5,182,683.09 and six wire transfers in the
amount of$416,339.82
D. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539189 through 539196 in the amount of$75,596.85, and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,293,778.31, for a grand total of
$2,369,375.16 for the period covering September 3, 2021 to September 16, 2021 are
approved for payment this 20th, day of September, 2021
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
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XI. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6831 (Tate)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 2.98 of the Auburn City Code to modify the funding
allocation of the Business Improvement Area and to rename the Business
Improvement Area Committee
Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6831.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6833 (Comeau)
An Ordinance amending Section 3.12.030 of the Auburn City Code regarding the
opening of Public Works Contract Bids
Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6833.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5619 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a funding agreement between the City of
Auburn and Sound Transit relating to Sound Transit's Auburn Station Parking and
Access Improvement Project and the City's A Street Loop Project
Councilmember Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Steams seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5619.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XIII. MAYORAND C.OUNCILMEMBER 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 Community,
Health and Housing Services Committee meeting.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the 9th Annual
Independent Festival and the "Beating Diabetes Together" event hosted
by the City of Auburn's Blue Ribbon Committee.
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Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Regional Transit
Committee meeting.
Councilmember Stearns reported he attended the City of Auburn Senior
Center Wellness Fair. He also thanked Chief O'Neil for his service to the
City.
Councilmember Jeyaraj reported he attended the Sound Cities
Association (SCA) Public Issues Committee (PIC) meeting and the SCA
Equity and Inclusion Cabinet meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Puget Sound Regional Council
Scoring Criteria Planning meeting, the "One Neighborhood" event at the
Church of the Nazarene, the "Beating Diabetes Together" event hosted at
the Auburn Community and Event Center and a tour of Orion Industries.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
APPROVED this 4th day of October, 2021.
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Agendas and minutes are 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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