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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1. Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
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 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, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis,
Innovation and Technical Support Specialist Danika Olson and City Clerk
Shawn Campbell were in Chambers.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Director of Public Works
Ingrid Gaub, Director of Parks,Arts and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director
of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate,
Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Candis Martinson,
Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Community Services Manager Joy Scott and
Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation- Native American Heritage Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 2021 as "Native American Heritage Month" in the
City of Auburn
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed November 2021 as "Native American
Heritage Month" in the City of Auburn.
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IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
V. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VI. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing In Person or Virtual Participation
2. 2021-2022 Mid-Biennial Budget Amendment Public
Hearing
Public Hearing #1 -2021-2022 Mid-Biennial Budget Amendment
Public Hearing #2 -2022 Property Tax Levy
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing for the 2021-2022 Mid-
Biennial Budget Amendment at 7:05 p.m. No written comments were
received and no one came forward to speak, she closed the hearing.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing for the 2022 Property Tax
Levy at 7:06 p.m. No written comments were received and no one
came forward to speak, she closed the hearing.
3. Public Hearing for the 2022 Community Development
Block Grant Annual Action Plan
City Council to hold a Public Hearing for the proposed 2022 Community
Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. No written
comments were received and 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.
1. The public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
No Public comments were received and no one came forward to
speak.
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C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
VII. 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.
VIII. 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 October 11, 2021 Study Session
B. Minutes of the October 18, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claim voucher list dated November 1, 2021 which includes voucher numbers 465404
through 465612 in the amount of$1,321,903.49 and five wire transfers in the amount of
$274,824.49
D. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539212 through 539215 in the amount of $526,865.09,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,160,708.45, and a special payroll
electronic deposit in the amount of$1,545.14, for a grand total of$2,689,118.68 for
the period covering October 14, 2021 to October 26, 2021 are approved for payment
this 1st, day of November, 2021
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
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X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6836 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6794, the 2021-2022 Biennial Operating
Budget Ordinance, and Ordinance No. 6796, the 2021-2022 Biennial Capital Budget,
as amended by Ordinance No. 6815, as amended by Ordinance No. 6827, authorizing
amendment to the City of Auburn 2021-2022 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and
Schedule "B"
Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6836.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5629 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a right of entry and site access
agreement between the City of Auburn and the Washington State Department of
Transportation relating to the Mill Creek Ditch
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5629.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5630 (Caillier)
A Resolution declaring an Auburn Police Department canine as surplus property and
approving its transfer to a purchaser by contract
Councilmember Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5630.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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 Trout-Manuel reported she attended the Trunk-or-Treat
Event at Les Gove Park.
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Sound Cities
Association Regional Transit Committee meeting.
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Councilmember Stearns reported he met with the director of the Attorney
General's Office for the Washington State Missing and Murdered
Indigenous Women and People (MMIW/P) Task Force.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus encouraged everyone to vote tomorrow, November 2nd.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
APPROVED this 15th day of November, 2021.
ANCY :AUS, 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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