Auburn public meetings in 2024

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to review funding and contract status and the creation of the Consolidated Plan. The body will also discuss the agenda for the January retreat and plans for 2025 agency visits.

• Human Services funding and contract status
• Consolidated Plan creation
• January retreat agenda discussion
• 2025 agency visits discussion
• Approval of November 25, 2024 minutes

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from November 25, 2024, and set its annual retreat for February 21, 2025, with a proposed agenda. Staff reported that more than half of the 24 human services contracts are executed, with the rest expected by year-end. The committee discussed the draft consolidated plan, including home repair funding and a possible Section 108 loan, and decided to invite funded agencies to present at regular meetings instead of site visits.

• Approved November 25, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Set annual retreat for February 21, 2025, 11:00 am–3:00 pm
• Approved retreat agenda (Mayor Kickoff, Clerks Training, Citizen Advocate, Service Provider, KRHC)
• Decided to invite funded agencies to present at regular meetings instead of site visits

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to update the city's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and Subdivision Code. The body will also review grants for road widening and growth center improvements.

• Ordinance No. 6959: Amendments to Subdivision Code, Zoning Code, and Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance No. 6960: Adoption of 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update
• Resolution No. 5801: Grants for Auburn Way South Widening and Regional Growth Center Improvement Projects
• Claims vouchers totaling $5,306,112.88, $1,981.22, and $791,627.00
• Payroll vouchers totaling $2,994,230.94

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 6960, completing the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update required by the Washington State Growth Management Act, and Ordinance No. 6959, amending the Subdivision and Zoning Codes. The council also adopted Resolution No. 5801 authorizing the mayor to accept state grants for the 49th Street Access to Transit Project, and appointed Councilmember Cheryl Rakes as Deputy Mayor for 2025.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 6959 amending Subdivision and Zoning Codes (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6960 completing 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5801 accepting state grants for 49th Street Access to Transit Project (7-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Rakes as Deputy Mayor for 2025 (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers (7-0)

Business Improvement Area

The Business Improvement Area Committee will approve the October 2024 minutes and receive a financial report on BIA expenses and account balance. The committee will discuss recruiting a new board member and consider the Downtown Auburn Cooperative budget. Updates on the Auburn Theater Project and the cooperative’s November and December activities will also be presented.

• Approve October 2024 minutes
• Financial report – update on BIA expense and account balance
• New board member recruitment
• Downtown Auburn Cooperative budget
• Auburn Theater Project update

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will approve the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes and then discuss the 2025 AJCC Roadmap work plan. The agenda also includes mandatory OPMA training for board members, updates on recent community events, and information about upcoming trips and meetings. No decisions on contracts or ordinances are listed.

• Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of the 2025 AJCC Roadmap (2025 Work Plan)
• OPMA training presentation for all Board & Commission seat holders
• Mayor’s Open House on Dec 18, 2024 and State of the City address on Feb 26, 2025 (Junior Council meeting cancelled)
• NLC Congressional Conference trip to Washington, D.C., Mar 10‑12, 2025 with city covering travel and per‑diem costs

Cemetery Board

The Mountain View Cemetery Board will review unfinished business items, including theft and camera issues, an employee emergency surgery, a fence addition on 10th Street, and completion of ForestWalk III-A. The board will also consider new business such as removal of cottonwood trees, Christmas wreath displays, 2024 burial placements, and a website update. A budget update for October‑November 2024 and the 2024 revenues and expenses will be presented. Public comments are invited in person or via written submission.

• Theft / Cameras
• Fence 10th Addition
• ForestWalk III-A Completion
• Cottonwood Trees Removal
• 2024 Placements

The Auburn Cemetery Board met on December 10, 2024, and unanimously approved the October 8, 2024 minutes without changes. No public comments were received. The board discussed ongoing fuel thefts and a truck break-in, noting 7 police reports this year and plans for cameras. They also reported completion of ForestWalk IIIA and installation of a fence to deter trespassing.

• Approved October 8, 2024 minutes as printed (unanimous)
• Discussed fuel thefts and truck damage; truck to be stored off-site after repair
• Discussed camera installation for security, pending internet and public records considerations
• Reported fence installed at 10th Addition for $3,470.84
• Reported ForestWalk IIIA completed with 350+ cremation plots available for sale in 2025

Civil Service Commission

The Auburn Civil Service Commission meeting on Dec. 10, 2024 will be held both virtually via Zoom and in person at City Hall. Commissioners will vote to approve eligibility lists for entry‑level, lateral, and specialist police officers, and adopt class specifications for Police Services Specialist and Specialist Supervisor positions. The agenda also includes approval of the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Police Services Specialist Eligibility List
• Approval of Class Specification 22.04 Police Services Specialist
• Approval of Class Specification 22.06 Police Services Specialist Supervisor

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved three police eligibility lists (Entry Level Police Officer, Lateral Police Officer, Police Services Specialist) and two class specification updates (22.04 Police Services Specialist, 22.06 Police Services Specialist Supervisor). The meeting also approved the November 12, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list dated Dec 6, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer eligibility list dated Dec 3, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Police Services Specialist eligibility list dated Dec 5, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Class Specification 22.04 Police Services Specialist changes (3-0)
• Approved Class Specification 22.06 Police Services Specialist Supervisor changes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review a municipal court study and the 3rd Quarter 2024 Financial Report. Members will also discuss a comprehensive water plan and Ordinance No. 6960 regarding the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan.

• Ordinance No. 6960: 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan
• Phase II Presentation by National Center for State Courts regarding Municipal Court Study
• 3rd Quarter 2024 Financial Report
• Comprehensive Water Plan

The Auburn City Council held a study session with no formal votes or decisions. They received presentations on the Phase II Municipal Court Study, the 3rd Quarter 2024 Financial Report, the 2024 Comprehensive Water Plan, and Ordinance No. 6960 adopting the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan. Discussion only; no actions were taken.

• No formal decisions made; all items were discussion only

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board will meet to approve expense claims for board members and discuss public participation rules. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and virtually.

• Approval of dental expenses for Member #635612 ($223.20)
• Approval of dental expenses for Member #642873 ($195.00)
• Approval of dental expenses for Member #221843 ($672.30)
• Approval of vision expenses for Member #910342 ($273.96)
• Approval of dental expenses for Members #406822 and #392099 ($125.00 and $265.05)

The Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board approved minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting. The Board approved four member medical and dental claims, tabled one dental claim pending further information, and discussed upcoming policy updates.

• Approved November 5, 2024 LEOFF Board minutes (5-0)
• Approved dental claim of $223.20 for LEOFF 1 Member #635612 (5-0)
• Approved dental claim of $195.00 for LEOFF 1 Member #642873 (5-0)
• Tabled dental claim of $672.30 for LEOFF 1 Member #221843 (5-0)
• Approved vision claim of $273.96 for LEOFF 1 Member #910342 (5-0)
• Approved dental claim of $125.00 for LEOFF 1 Member #406822 (5-0)
• Approved dental claim of $265.05 for LEOFF 1 Member #392099 (4-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Commission

The Auburn Planning Commission will approve draft minutes from its October meetings and discuss updates to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing will be held on the Water Plan, focusing on proposed changes to the Capital Facilities Element. The commission will also deliberate on the Capital Facilities, Utilities, and Land Use and Housing Elements, as well as a comprehensive plan update package covering multiple elements.

• Approve October 8, 2024 draft minutes from the regular Planning Commission meeting
• Approve October 23, 2024 draft minutes from the special Planning Commission meeting
• Public hearing on the Water Plan – proposed changes to the Capital Facilities Element
• Deliberation on the Capital Facilities Element
• Deliberation on the Utilities Element

The Auburn Planning Commission voted to forward the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Package 2, including the Water Plan, Capital Facilities Element, Utilities Element, Land Use and Housing Element, and other elements, to the City Council for approval. The Water Plan recommendation passed 5-1, with Commissioner Stewart voting no. All other elements and the overall package passed unanimously 6-0. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes and a community development report.

• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved October 23, 2024 special meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Water Plan to City Council (5-1, Stewart no)
• Recommended Capital Facilities Element updates to City Council (6-0)
• Recommended Utilities Element updates to City Council (6-0)
• Recommended Land Use and Housing Element updates to City Council (6-0)
• Recommended 2024 Comprehensive Plan Package 2 to City Council (6-0)

City Council

The council will vote on reappointments to several advisory boards and committees for three- or four-year terms. It will approve the consent agenda, including claims and payroll vouchers totaling over $5.4 million. The meeting also includes adoption of three ordinances and a resolution to adopt the 2025 State Legislative Agenda.

• Reappointment of members to the Airport Advisory Board, Human Services Committee, Parks & Recreation Board, Planning Commission, Salary Commission, Transportation Advisory Board, and Urban Tree Board for terms ending Dec 31, 2027 or 2028
• Approval of claims vouchers (numbers 478201‑478305) totaling $2,124,000.65, plus electronic transfers of $325.71 and wire transfers of $804,183.64
• Approval of payroll vouchers (check numbers 539625‑539626) totaling $3,309,557.12 for Nov 14‑27, 2024
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 6961 amending the City’s 2023‑2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets
• Adoption of Resolution No. 5800 adopting the 2025 State Legislative Agenda

The Auburn City Council held a special meeting on December 2, 2024, and unanimously approved all items on the agenda. This included reappointments to several boards and commissions, the consent agenda (minutes, claims, and payroll vouchers), three ordinances (comprehensive plan text amendments, school impact fees, and budget amendments), and a resolution adopting the 2025 State Legislative Agenda. The council also received training on parliamentary procedures from Jurassic Parliament.

• Approved reappointments to Airport Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved reappointments to Human Services Committee (6-0)
• Approved reappointments to Parks & Recreation Board (6-0)
• Approved reappointment to Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved reappointment to Salary Commission (6-0)
• Approved new appointment and reappointments to Transportation Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved reappointment to Urban Tree Board (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims ($2,124,000.65) and payroll ($3,309,557.12) (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will approve the October 28, 2024 meeting minutes, discuss the allocation of human services funding, and consider changes to committee membership. Members will also review the 2025 Needs Assessment. The meeting includes public participation options both in‑person and virtually.

• Approval of the October 28, 2024 Committee Meeting Minutes
• Consideration of Human Services Funding
• Modification of Committee Members
• Review of the 2025 Needs Assessment

The Human Services Committee approved the October 28, 2024 meeting minutes. New members Amber Lott and Heather Weiss, appointed by Mayor Nancy Backus to 3-year terms, introduced themselves. Staff reviewed the 2025 Needs Assessment and discussed city budget and Human Services funding. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Welcomed new members Amber Lott and Heather Weiss (appointed by Mayor Nancy Backus)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several ordinances and a resolution. Key topics include updates to the Comprehensive Plan, school impact fees, and the city's operating and capital budgets.

• Ordinance No. 6954: 2024 Annual Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments and related rezones
• Ordinance No. 6955: Amendments to Auburn City Code regarding School Impact Fees
• Ordinance No. 6959: Amendments to Subdivision Code, Zoning Code, and Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance No. 6961: Amendments to 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets
• Resolution No. 5800: Adoption of the 2025 State Legislative Agenda

The Auburn City Council held a study session on November 25, 2024, to discuss several ordinances and a resolution, but no formal votes were taken. They reviewed the 2024 Comprehensive Plan text amendments and rezones (Ordinance 6954), school impact fee amendments (Ordinance 6955), and a major zoning code update for middle housing and ADUs (Ordinance 6959). They also discussed the 2023-2024 budget amendment (Ordinance 6961) and the 2025 State Legislative Agenda (Resolution 5800). All items were discussion-only, with decisions expected at future meetings.

• Discussed Ordinance 6954: 2024 Comprehensive Plan text amendments and rezones
• Discussed Ordinance 6955: School impact fee code amendments
• Discussed Ordinance 6959: Zoning code updates for middle housing, ADUs, and parking
• Discussed Ordinance 6961: 2023-2024 budget amendment with ARPA fund realignment
• Discussed Resolution 5800: 2025 State Legislative Agenda

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to approve the 2025 meeting schedule. The board will also discuss the 2025 annual work plan, board composition, and the status of capital projects.

• Approval of September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Action item: 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Discussion: Airport Board composition review
• Discussion: Capital project status and tracking matrix
• Discussion: Annual work plan update for 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider and vote on three ordinances: a property‑tax levy of $25,607,602 for 2025, the 2025‑2026 biennial operating budget, and the 2025‑2030 capital facilities plan. A second public hearing will be held on Ordinance No. 6948, the operating budget. The council will also approve appointments of Amber Lott and Heather Wise to the Human Services Committee. The consent agenda items, including claims and payroll vouchers, will be approved in a single motion.

• Ordinance No. 6947 – levy for regular property taxes of $25,607,602 for 2025
• Ordinance No. 6948 – adoption of the 2025‑2026 Biennial Operating Budget
• Ordinance No. 6956 – adoption of the 2025‑2030 Capital Facilities Plan
• Public Hearing No. 2 for Ordinance No. 6948 (operating budget)
• Appointment of Amber Lott and Heather Wise to the Human Services Committee (three‑year term)

The City Council approved the 2025-2026 biennial operating budget and the 2025 property tax levy. Additionally, the council adopted the 2025-2030 Capital Facilities Plan and appointed two members to the Human Services Committee.

• Approved 2025-2026 biennial operating budget (5-0)
• Approved 2025 property tax levy of $25,607,602 (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2030 Capital Facilities Plan (5-0)
• Appointed Amber Lott and Heather Wise to Human Services Committee (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers (5-0)

Transportation Advisory Board

The board will elect its 2025 leadership and review the final Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Members will also receive updates on the King County Metro I-Line Project and various transportation grant applications.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Review of the final Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• King County Metro I-Line Project update
• Review of draft 2024 Board Report and proposed 2025 Board Work Plan
• Updates on traffic calming program and State of Our Streets report

The Auburn Transportation Advisory Board approved the May 14, 2024 minutes and the 2025 meeting schedule. Tyson Hiffman was elected Chair and Ajay Ganesan was elected Vice Chair for 2025, both unanimously. The board also received updates from King County Metro on the I-Line project and from staff on the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and other transportation programs.

• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Tyson Hiffman as 2025 Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Ajay Ganesan as 2025 Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will hear a presentation from the King County Climate and Health Adaptation Modeling Project (CHAMP). The body will also discuss administrative updates and the National League of Cities Congressional Conference.

• Presentation from King County Climate and Health Adaptation Modeling Project (CHAMP)
• Approval of October 23rd, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional Conference in mid-March 2025
• Mayor's Open House scheduled for December 18th
• Santa Parade & Tree Lighting scheduled for December 7th

The Junior City Council approved the October 23, 2024 minutes. Members participated in a King County Climate and Health Adaptation Modeling Project (CHAMP) presentation on heat health risks, providing feedback for a workgroup. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 23, 2024 minutes (motion passed)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will receive a presentation from the King County Climate and Health Adaptation Modeling Project (CHAMP). The body will also discuss administrative updates and the National League of Cities Congressional Conference.

• Presentation from King County Climate and Health Adaptation Modeling Project (CHAMP)
• Approval of October 23rd, 2024 Minutes
• Discussion of National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional Conference in March 2025
• Mayor's Open House on December 18th
• Santa Parade & Tree Lighting on December 7th

Civil Service Commission

The Auburn Civil Service Commission will approve the minutes from its October 8, 2024 meeting. It will also vote to approve three police eligibility lists: entry‑level officers, lateral officers, and police services specialists. The meeting includes a public comment period for residents to speak or submit written remarks. No other business is listed.

• Approval of the October 8, 2024 Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Police Services Specialist Eligibility List
• Public comment period for residents

The Civil Service Commission approved the October 8, 2024 meeting minutes and three police eligibility lists: Entry Level Police Officer (dated 11/01/2024), Lateral Police Officer (dated 10/21/2024), and Police Services Specialist (dated 10/10/2024). Each motion passed unanimously 2-0. No unfinished business was discussed, and the only new business was an update from Examiner Mendoza on new Police Department hires. The meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m.

• Approved October 8, 2024 Commission Meeting Minutes (2-0)
• Approved Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List dated 11/01/2024 (2-0)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List dated 10/21/2024 (2-0)
• Approved Police Services Specialist Eligibility List dated 10/10/2024 (2-0)

Urban Tree Board

The Auburn Urban Tree Board met on November 5, 2024, and approved the minutes from August 8, 2024. They discussed the 2025 work plan, including a potential booth at the Farmers Market and Tree City USA recertification. The board also discussed concerns about market trucks damaging trees in Les Gove Park and suggested creating a tree protection memo for vendors. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved August 8, 2024 minutes
• Discussed 2025 work plan including Farmers Market booth and Tree City USA recertification
• Discussed tree protection for Les Gove Park during Farmers Market season

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board will meet on November 5, 2024. The board will approve the minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting and consider reimbursement requests for dental expenses for five members, ranging from $223.20 to $3,512.00. The public may submit written comments before 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.

• Approve minutes of the October 1, 2024 LEOFF Board meeting
• Approve dental expense of $3,512.00 for LEOFF 1 Member #641007
• Approve dental expense of $223.20 for LEOFF 1 Member #635612
• Approve dental expense of $350.00 for LEOFF 1 Member #310533
• Approve dental expense of $1,850.00 for LEOFF Member #948705

The Auburn LEOFF Disability Board approved several medical and dental claims, including a $17,403 long-term care claim and multiple dental expenses, all unanimously. One dental claim was tabled pending additional documentation. The board also noted the sole nomination for the Fire Board position.

• Approved $3,512 dental claim for Member #641007 (5-0)
• Tabled $223.20 dental claim for Member #635612 pending documentation (5-0)
• Approved $350 dental claim for Member #310533 (5-0)
• Approved $1,850 dental claim for Member #948705 (5-0)
• Approved $237 dental claim for Member #948705 (5-0)
• Approved $17,403 medical claim for Member #523842 (5-0)
• Approved October 1, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Urban Tree Board

The Auburn Urban Tree Board will discuss the resignation of Board Member Tanya Galat and review items in the 2025 Work Plan. The board will hear a presentation on farmer's market trucks and parking that may be too close to trees. Unfinished business includes an inquiry about the Auburn Magazine. New business includes the 2024 Heritage Tree nomination.

• Board Member Tanya Galat resignation
• 2025 Work Plan items discussion
• Farmer's Market trucks and parking near trees
• Heritage Tree nomination for 2024
• Auburn Magazine inquiry (unfinished business)

The Urban Tree Board met on November 5, 2024, and approved the minutes from August 8, 2024. The board discussed the 2025 work plan, including a potential booth at the Farmer's Market, and noted the city's recertification as a Tree City USA. Concerns about market trucks impacting trees in Les Gove Park were raised, with suggestions to reference the tree code and create a tree protection memo for vendors. No formal action items were voted on beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved August 8, 2024 minutes
• Discussed 2025 work plan, including Farmer's Market booth (no decision)
• Noted Tree City USA recertification
• Discussed tree protection for Farmer's Market trucks (no formal action)

Urban Tree Board

The Urban Tree Board met to approve July minutes and hear a presentation from Washington State University Program Director Joey Hulbert. The discussion focused on potential collaboration regarding tree outreach and education.

• Presentation by Joey Hulbert of the Washington State University Forest Health Lab regarding outreach and education

Fire Relief and Pension Board

The Auburn Fire Relief and Pension Board will meet on November 5, 2024 to consider several items. The board will approve the minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting. It will vote to approve pension and healthcare benefit payments totaling $174,950.79 for the period January 1 to September 30, 2024. The board will also discuss the timeline for nominations and voting for the 2025‑2026 board positions.

• Approve February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve pension and healthcare payments of $174,950.79 for Jan‑Sep 2024
• Set timeline for nominations and voting for 2025‑2026 board positions
• Public participation via in‑person, phone (253‑215‑8782), toll‑free (888‑475‑4499) and Zoom link

The Auburn Fire Relief and Pension Board unanimously approved pension and healthcare benefit payments totaling $174,950.79 for the period January 1 through September 30, 2024. The board also approved the February 13, 2024 meeting minutes and received a timeline for the 2025-2026 board position election. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $174,950.79 in pension and healthcare benefit payments (4-0)
• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Art Commission

The Arts Commission will review applications and determine funding awards for Postmark Programming and Artist Project Support grants. The body will also handle nominations for the 2025 Commission Chair and Vice Chair.

• Postmark Programming Grant Application Review and Funding Awards
• Artist Project Support Grant Application Review and Funding Awards
• 2025 Arts Commission Chair and Vice Chair Nominations
• Approval of October 1st, 2024 Minutes

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss the resignation of board member Peter DiTuri and welcome new member Cary Davidson. The board will also review the 2025 workplan, the Game Farm Pedestrian Bridge project, and provide an update on the PROS Plan. Public participation is allowed in person, by phone, or via Zoom, and written comments may be submitted in advance.

• Resignation of board member Peter DiTuri
• Welcome of new board member Cary Davidson
• Discussion of the Game Farm Pedestrian Bridge project
• Review of the 2025 workplan
• PROS Plan update

The board approved minutes from the July and September 2024 meetings. Members also received presentations regarding the downtown theater park, the Olympic Bicycle Grant program, and the Game Farm pedestrian bridge.

• Approved July and September 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on a property tax levy of $25,582,279 for 2025 and on the 2025‑2026 biennial operating budget. It will consider Ordinance No. 6957, which amends multiple chapters of the city code. Three resolutions will authorize interlocal agreements with Sumner, Algona, and Pacific, and another resolution will accept a DOJ grant for community policing. Routine consent agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and payment vouchers totaling several million dollars.

• Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6947–2025 Property Tax Levy ($25,582,279)
• Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6948 adopting the 2025‑2026 Biennial Operating Budget
• Ordinance No. 6957 amending numerous chapters of the Auburn City Code
• Resolution No. 5795 authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Sumner for the Stewart Road Bridge Project
• Resolution No. 5798 accepting a grant from the DOJ Office of Community Oriented Policing Services

The Auburn City Council held public hearings for the 2025 property tax levy ($25,582,279) and the 2025-2026 biennial operating budget; no public comments were made. The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 6957 amending project review codes, and adopted four resolutions including interlocal agreements with Sumner, Algona, and Pacific, and a DOJ grant for policing. The consent agenda, including minutes and vouchers, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and vouchers (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6957 amending project review chapters (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5795 authorizing interlocal agreement with Sumner for Stewart Road Bridge (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5796 authorizing interlocal agreement with Algona for decant facilities (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5797 authorizing interlocal agreement with Pacific for decant facilities (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5798 accepting DOJ COPS grant (5-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will hold a public input session, approve the September 23, 2024 meeting minutes, and interview candidates for future committee membership. The agenda also sets the date for the next regular meeting.

• Public input hearing – residents may speak in person, by phone, Zoom, or submit written comments
• Approve minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting
• Interview of committee meeting candidate(s)
• Schedule next regular meeting for Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00 pm

The Human Services Committee approved the September 23, 2024 meeting minutes and recommended Heather Wise and Amber Lott for appointment to the City Council after interviews. No public input was received and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 23, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended Heather Wise and Amber Lott for City Council appointment (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Auburn Planning Commission will discuss a text amendment to City Code Title 18 and related chapters to implement the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan update. Commissioners will also review the Sewer Systems Plan and the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. The meeting includes a public hearing on the proposed zoning changes and a report on the Auburn Avenue Theater demolition project.

• Public hearing and recommendation on proposed Title 18 zoning code amendment for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update
• Deliberation on changes to the Sewer Systems Plan incorporated into the Utilities Element
• Presentation of the 2024 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan
• Community Development update on the Auburn Avenue Theater demolition and site improvements
• Review of annual amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (Clark) presented by staff

The Auburn Planning Commission held public hearings and unanimously recommended approval of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Annual Amendments, including school impact fees, to the City Council. It also recommended changes to Title 18 zoning, including a 6-1 vote for seven dwellings per acre (Option B) and a unanimous vote to accept staff recommendation Version Two for the zoning code updates. All actions are recommendations to the City Council, which makes final decisions.

• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 Comprehensive Plan Annual Amendments to City Council (7-0)
• Recommended seven dwellings per acre, Option B, for residential zones (6-1, Commissioner Berry voted no)
• Accepted staff recommendation Version Two for Title 18 zoning amendments (7-0)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council is discussing travel opportunities to the National League of Cities Congressional Conference in Washington D.C. and next steps for a youth engagement event on November 13th regarding heat health risks. Members are also receiving training on the Open Public Meetings Act.

• Budget available for four Junior Council members and a chaperone to attend the NLC Congressional Conference in D.C. in March
• Youth engagement opportunity for the Climate and Health Adaptation Modeling Project on November 13th
• Registration for the November 9th Veteran's Parade deadline is November 1st
• Santa Parade & Tree Lighting scheduled for December 7th
• Training on the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)

The Auburn Junior City Council held a special meeting on October 23, 2024. The only formal decision was the approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The council discussed upcoming opportunities, including a trip to Washington D.C. in March, a climate modeling project, and several local community events in November and December.

• Approved October 9, 2024 minutes
• Discussed selection process for four members to attend NLC conference in D.C.
• Noted scheduling conflict for Nov 13 climate project meeting
• Reviewed upcoming events: Veterans Parade, Santa Parade, Mayor's Open House
• Postponed OPMA training due to technical issues

City Council

The City Council will discuss several property acquisitions and a wireless telecommunications franchise. The body is also reviewing the 2025 fee schedule and appointments to the Junior City Council.

• Ordinance No. 6958: Acquisition by Eminent Domain for R Street SE Widening (Project No. CP2116)
• Ordinance No. 6951: Wireless Telecommunications Franchise for T-Mobile West LLC
• Resolution No. 5784: Adjustment of the City of Auburn Fee Schedule for 2025
• Resolution No. 5788: Purchase and Sale Agreement for 2802—2826 Auburn Way North
• Resolution No. 5794: Purchase and Sale Agreement for 125 E Main, Auburn

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider several updates and adopt a resolution that amends the city fee schedule for 2025. Items on the agenda include a discussion of the Destination 2045 Long Range Plan, a public safety update from the police department, and a third‑quarter economic development update. The council will also discuss the appointment of a Councilmember Pro Tempore.

• Adopt Resolution No. 5784 to amend the City of Auburn Fee Schedule for 2025
• Presentation of Destination 2045 Long Range Plan (discussion only)
• Public Safety Update by the Auburn Police Department (discussion only)
• Economic Development 3rd Quarter Update (discussion only)
• Discussion of Councilmember Pro Tempore appointment

The Auburn City Council held a study session with presentations on Pierce Transit's Destination 2045 plan, the 2024 Public Safety Update, the Economic Development 3rd Quarter Update, and Resolution No. 5784 (2025 fee schedule). No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and discussion-only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during study session

Business Improvement Area

The Auburn Business Improvement Area Committee will approve March meeting minutes and receive a financial report. It will discuss unfinished business including funding requests for winter banners ($16,786) and Veterans Day banners ($5,386), recruitment of new board members, and a theater demolition update. New business includes a funding request for a banner on the fence for the Veterans Day Parade at the new theater location. The DAC will report a funding request for additional painting of buildings and murals.

• Winter banner funding request – $16,786.00
• Veterans Day banner funding request – $5,386.00
• Banner on fence for Veterans Day Parade – funding request
• Theater demolition update
• Funding request for additional painting of buildings and murals

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will discuss a community-based project modeling heat health risks in Auburn and will elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda also includes administrative updates and a call for a student member on the Transportation Advisory Board.

• Approve June 26, 2024 minutes
• Discuss Chair and Vice-Chair positions
• Transportation Advisory Board student position open
• Community meetings with residents, officials, and leaders
• Veteran's Parade and Santa Parade attendance opportunities

The Auburn Junior City Council approved the June 26, 2024 minutes and elected Lewand Mushen as chair and Rowan Santos as vice chair for the 2024-2025 session. The council agreed to host a youth event for the Climate and Health Adaptation Modeling Project (CHAMP) on November 13, and Chair Mushen agreed to serve on the Transportation Advisory Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 26, 2024 minutes (motion passed)
• Elected Lewand Mushen as chair (vote not recorded)
• Elected Rowan Santos as vice chair (vote not recorded)
• Agreed to host CHAMP youth event on November 13 (decision recorded)
• Chair Mushen agreed to serve on Transportation Advisory Board (decision recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will deliberate and take action on proposed changes to the Parks and Recreation PROS Plan. The body will also consider amendments to Title 14 and Title 18 Zoning to implement the Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Public hearing and action on the Parks and Recreation PROS Plan
• Proposed amendments to Title 14 'Project Review' zoning
• Proposed amendments to Title 18 Zoning
• Approval of August 20, 2024 meeting minutes

The Auburn Planning Commission held public hearings and unanimously recommended the 2024 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan and proposed amendments to Title 14 (Project Review) to the City Council. No public comments were received for either hearing. The commission also discussed but took no action on proposed Title 18 zoning amendments, scheduling a public hearing for October 23, 2024.

• Recommended 2024 PROS Plan to City Council (7-0)
• Recommended Title 14 Project Review amendments to City Council (7-0)
• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Auburn Civil Service Commission will elect a Chair and Chair Pro Tem and introduce a new commission member. It will approve the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting and adopt eligibility lists for entry‑level, lateral, and police services specialist positions. The meeting also includes a standard public participation period and any updates or new business.

• Election of Chair and Chair Pro Tem
• Approval of the September 10, 2024 Commission Meeting Minutes
• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Police Services Specialist Eligibility List

Cemetery Board

The Auburn Cemetery Board will meet on October 8, 2024, to conduct its regular business. Members will review minutes from the April 9 meeting, discuss several old and new items such as the Front Water Feature and Fuel Theft, and consider the 2025‑2026 biennial budget and a budget update for April‑September 2024. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Front Water Feature
• Fuel Theft
• 10th Addition Construction
• Forest Walk Phase III‑A
• 2025‑2026 Biennial Budget

The Cemetery Board approved the minutes from their April 9, 2024, meeting and formally adopted an updated cemetery marker policy. The board also reviewed operational updates, including recent infrastructure repairs, staffing changes, and the 2025-2026 biennial budget proposal.

• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated cemetery marker policy (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a franchise agreement to allow T-Mobile West LLC to operate wireless telecommunications facilities in public ways. The body will also vote on several resolutions regarding airport leases, safety plans, and grant funds.

• Public hearing for T-Mobile West LLC Franchise Agreement No. FRN23-0002
• Resolution No. 5793 supporting Auburn School District’s $532,100,000 bond proposition
• Claims vouchers totaling $5,639,892.99 and payroll vouchers totaling $3,387,215.32
• Resolution No. 5789 adopting the 2024 Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• Resolution No. 5785 and 5786 regarding Auburn Municipal Airport land and office leases

The Auburn City Council adopted Resolution No. 5782, amending the City Council Rules of Procedure, after a series of amendments, some of which failed. The council also unanimously approved several other resolutions, including airport lease adjustments, a safety action plan, and support for a school bond. Appointments to the Civil Service Commission and Parks & Recreation Board were approved unanimously.

• Approved appointment of John Boatman to Civil Service Commission (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Cary Davidson to Parks & Recreation Board (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5782 amending Council Rules of Procedure (6-0, as amended)
• Failed amendment to change Section 12.1A language to 'suggested' (2-4)
• Passed amendment to move Community Commitments to new Section 21 (4-2)
• Struck Section 16.2B from rules (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5785 authorizing airport lease amendments (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5793 supporting Auburn School District bond (6-0)

Art Commission

The Auburn Arts Commission will approve the minutes from its June 4, August 6, and August 12, 2024 meetings. It will also discuss plans for the 2025 gallery exhibitions. Additionally, the commission will review proposals for 2025 site‑specific gallery exhibitions. The meeting will be held in person at the Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave, and via Zoom.

• Approval of June 4, 2024 minutes
• Approval of August 6, 2024 minutes
• Approval of August 12, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Gallery Exhibitions
• Discussion of 2025 Site‑Specific Gallery Exhibitions

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board is meeting to review several medical expense requests. The board will also discuss the election for the Fire Board position.

• Dental expense request for Member #641007: $3,512.00
• Dental expense request for Member #230947: $622.30
• Vision expense request for Member #948705: $416.10
• Dental expense request for Member #635612: $223.20
• Vision expense requests for Member #937035: $125.00 and $365.96

The Auburn LEOFF Disability Board approved several dental, vision, and medical claims, tabled two claims pending additional documentation, and denied one dental claim before tabling it. The board also discussed the upcoming Fire Board position election and policy booklet updates. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 special meeting (5-0)
• Tabled dental claim for Member #641007 ($3,512.00) pending medical necessity info (5-0)
• Approved dental claim for Member #230947 ($622.30) (5-0)
• Approved dental claim for Member #948705 ($416.10) (5-0)
• Denied dental claim for Member #635612 ($223.20) (0-5), then tabled pending documentation (5-0)
• Approved vision claim for Member #937035 ($125.00) (4-0, Laatsch abstained)
• Approved vision claim for Member #937035 ($365.96) (4-0, Laatsch abstained)
• Approved medical claim for Member #523842 ($14,802.00) (5-0)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will present and consider the 2024 Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and a resolution to adopt it (Resolution 5789). The council will also consider Ordinance No. 6951 granting a wireless telecommunications franchise to T‑Mobile West LLC, and two airport lease resolutions (5785 and 5786) authorizing lease amendments and a new lease. A discussion of Council Rules of Procedure will occupy the final agenda item.

• Comprehensive Safety Action Plan presentation and adoption (Resolution 5789)
• Ordinance No. 6951 granting a franchise to T‑Mobile West LLC
• Resolution No. 5785 authorizing mayor to amend Auburn Municipal Airport land leases for 2025 Fair Market Value Lease Rate Adjustment
• Resolution No. 5786 authorizing mayor to terminate airport lease with SpanaFlight LLC and lease with Rainier Flight Services, LLC
• Council Rules of Procedure discussion (60 minutes)

The City Council held a study session with no formal votes. They reviewed the 2024 Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, a T-Mobile wireless franchise ordinance, two airport lease resolutions, and discussed the Auburn School District bond measure and Council Rules of Procedure amendments. No decisions were made; items were for discussion only.

• Reviewed 2024 Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (no vote)
• Reviewed Ordinance No. 6951 for T-Mobile franchise (no vote)
• Reviewed Resolution No. 5785 for airport lease rate adjustments (no vote)
• Reviewed Resolution No. 5786 for airport office lease changes (no vote)
• Discussed Auburn School District bond measure support (no vote)
• Discussed proposed amendments to Council Rules of Procedure Sections 12-19 (no vote)

City Council

The Auburn City Council study session will review the updated Comprehensive Sewer Plan and Comprehensive Transportation Plan, both presented by staff (Gaub). Council members will also consider Ordinance No. 6958, which would permit eminent‑domain acquisition of property near R Street SE for the R Street widening project (Project CP2116). A discussion of Council Rules of Procedure is scheduled, and the items are for discussion rather than immediate decision.

• Ordinance No. 6958 – eminent‑domain acquisition for R Street SE widening (Project CP2116)
• Comprehensive Sewer Plan presentation (45 minutes)
• Comprehensive Transportation Plan presentation (45 minutes)
• Council Rules of Procedure discussion (60 minutes)
• Public Works and Community Development discussion items

The Auburn City Council held a study session with no formal votes. They reviewed the 2024 Comprehensive Sewer Plan and Comprehensive Transportation Plan, and discussed Ordinance No. 6958, which would authorize eminent domain for the R Street SE widening project. The Council also began a section-by-section review of proposed amendments to its Rules of Procedure. No decisions were made.

• Reviewed 2024 Comprehensive Sewer Plan (no action)
• Reviewed 2024 Comprehensive Transportation Plan (no action)
• Discussed Ordinance No. 6958 for R Street SE widening eminent domain (no action)
• Discussed proposed amendments to Council Rules of Procedure Sections 6-12 (no action)

Human Services Committee

The Auburn Human Services Committee will meet on September 23, 2024 at City Hall Annex. Members will approve the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting and review the initial public comment for the 2024‑2029 Consolidated Plan. The agenda also includes a public input period and sets the next meeting for October 21, 2024.

• Approve minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting
• Review initial public comment for the 2024‑2029 Consolidated Plan
• Public input session for Human Services Committee
• Schedule next meeting for October 21, 2024

The Human Services Committee approved the August 26, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Staff presented an overview of initial public comments on the 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan and next steps. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 26, 2024 meeting minutes (motion 2024.09.26.01)

Tourism Board

The Auburn Tourism Board will vote to approve the minutes from its June 2024 meeting. It will also outline how the public can submit written comments before 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. The board will receive updates on member changes, city tourism finances, and upcoming meeting dates. Finally, the board will review a grant application for the Veteran Day Parade.

• Approval of June 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment submission instructions (email, fax, mail, 350‑word limit)
• Board update: welcome Kurt Schwan; resignation of Megan Sullivan
• Review of tourism financials and future meeting schedule
• Consideration of Veteran Day Parade grant application

The Auburn Tourism Board approved funding for the Veterans Day parade, with one abstention. Members also discussed updates on the theater demolition, marketing efforts, and upcoming events, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved Veterans Day parade grant funding (motion by Ronnie, second by Kacie; Julie abstained)
• Approved June meeting minutes unanimously

Airport Advisory Board

The Auburn Airport Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting and discuss the status of capital projects and a tracking matrix. The board will also receive reports from the airport manager, administration, and maintenance. The primary action item is the consideration of the 2025 airport fee schedule.

• 2025 Airport Fee Schedule (board action item)
• Capital Project Status (board discussion item)
• Tracking Matrix (board discussion item)
• Airport Manager Report (information item)
• Airport Administration Report (information item)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will deliberate and take action on proposed changes to the Sewer Systems Plan as part of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update. The body will also receive a staff presentation on the Parks and Recreation PROS Plan.

• Deliberation and action on the proposed Sewer Systems Plan
• Staff presentation on the Parks and Recreation PROS Plan
• Approval of July 16, 2024 meeting minutes

The Auburn Planning Commission unanimously accepted proposed changes to the Sewer System Plan, incorporating them into the Utilities Element. The commission also received a presentation on the 2024 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan, with a public hearing scheduled for October 8, 2024. No public comment was received, and the July 16, 2024 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved July 16, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted Sewer System Plan changes into Utilities Element (6-0)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will vote on several items, including appointments to the Junior City Council, setting a public hearing date for T‑Mobile West LLC's franchise agreement, and routine consent‑agenda approvals for claims and payroll vouchers. The council will also consider four ordinances that address a site‑specific rezoning, camping on city property, water‑main extensions and private fire hydrant requirements, and a right‑of‑way vacating amendment. Public participation is invited both in‑person and virtually.

• Approve appointments of Phia So Chea, Erica Rios, and Joey Rush to the Junior City Council (two‑year terms ending Aug 31 2026)
• Set date for public hearing on T‑Mobile West LLC Franchise Agreement No. FRN23‑0002
• Approve claims vouchers totaling $2,659,823.75 (Aug 28 2024) and $8,316,973.11 (Sept 11 2024)
• Approve Ordinance No. 6949 – rezoning a parcel from R‑10 to R‑20
• Approve Ordinance No. 6950 – amend city code sections on camping on city property

The Auburn City Council approved four ordinances, including a camping ordinance (No. 6950), a site-specific rezone (No. 6949), and water main/fire hydrant requirements (No. 6952). They also approved appointments to the Junior City Council and the consent agenda. A motion to create an ad hoc committee on gun violence failed in a 3-3 tie.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6949 rezoning a parcel from R-10 to R-20 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6950 amending camping on city property (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6952 on water main extensions and fire hydrants (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6953 amending conditions for vacating right-of-way on West Main Street (6-0)
• Approved appointments to Junior City Council for two-year terms (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers (6-0)
• Motion to create gun violence ad hoc committee failed (3-3)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will hold the third and final Biennial Budget Workshop to review the draft 2025‑2026 General Fund budget of $109.1 million for 2025 and $114.0 million for 2026. Council members will discuss program enhancements totaling $10.8 million, including staffing additions and operational cost increases. The budget includes revenue assumptions such as a 1% property‑tax growth limit and a $26.4 million sales‑tax forecast for 2024. The meeting is for discussion only; no formal vote is indicated.

• Draft General Fund budget: $109.1 M (2025) and $114.0 M (2026)
• Program enhancements cost $10.8 M, with $9.2 M in the General Fund
• Property‑tax growth limited to 1% plus new construction
• Sales‑tax revenue forecast $26.4 M for 2024
• Addition of 10 commissioned police officers (2 motorcycles now, 3 vehicles deferred)

The City Council held the third and final budget workshop for the 2025-2026 biennial budget, receiving overviews of internal service funds, enterprise funds, fiduciary funds, and the General Fund. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting; it was purely informational and discussion-based.

• No formal actions taken; workshop only

City Council

The Auburn City Council is holding a workshop to review the preliminary 2025-2026 biennial budget, which proposes $109.1 million in General Fund expenditures for 2025 and $114.0 million for 2026. The meeting is the second of three scheduled budget workshops.

• 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Workshop 2 of 3
• General Fund expenditures: $109.1M (2025) and $114.0M (2026)
• Proposed 10 new commissioned police officers
• Property tax levy increase of 1% for 2025 and 2026
• Medical benefit increases averaging 15% for 2025 and 2026

The City Council held a workshop to review the 2025-2026 biennial budget, including General Fund proposals, department overviews, and capital budgets. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; budget workshop only

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a special meeting to review the PROS Plan and provide a recommendation. The meeting will be held both virtually and in person at the Auburn Community & Event Center.

• Review and recommendation on the PROS Plan
• Meeting held at Auburn Community & Event Center
• Public input and correspondence session
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom

The Parks and Recreation Board reviewed the final draft of the PROS Plan prepared by SCJ Alliance, with prior board comments acknowledged as corrected. No formal decisions were made; the plan will be presented to the city council on September 16, 2024.

• Reviewed final PROS Plan draft (no vote)
• Acknowledged corrections to prior board comments
• Scheduled PROS Plan presentation to city council for Sept 16, 2024

Civil Service Commission

The Auburn Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve eligibility lists for entry level and lateral police officers. The body will also vote on the minutes from the August 13, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of August 13, 2024, meeting minutes

LEOFF

The Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from August 6, 2024, and consider requests for reimbursement of dental expenses totaling $956.80.

• Approval of August 6, 2024, LEOFF Board minutes
• Approval of dental expenses for Member #317206 ($189.00)
• Approval of dental expenses for Member #629199 ($99.00)
• Approval of dental expenses for Member #378501 ($667.80)
• Public participation via Zoom or written correspondence

The Auburn LEOFF Disability Board held a special meeting and approved three dental expense claims for LEOFF 1 members, totaling $955.80. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting. No public comments or appeals were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved dental claim of $189.00 for Member #317206 (4-0)
• Approved dental claim of $99.00 for Member #629199 (4-0)
• Approved dental claim of $667.80 for Member #378501 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 6, 2024 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council held the first of three budget workshops for the 2025-2026 biennial budget. Departments presented their proposed budgets, including new funding requests, and Council discussed revenue projections and expenditure drivers. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Held 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Workshop 1 of 3 (no action taken)

City Council

The City Council is conducting the first of three workshops to review the draft 2025-2026 biennial budget. The proposed General Fund expenditures are $109.1 million for 2025 and $114.0 million for 2026.

• Proposed addition of 10 commissioned police officers
• Total program costs/enhancements for the biennium estimated at $10.8 million
• Proposed 1% property tax growth limit over the prior year plus new construction
• Proposed medical benefit increases averaging 15% in 2025 and 2026
• Proposed dental benefit increases averaging 5% in 2025 and 2026

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to discuss a draft of the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, & Trails Plan (PROS Plan) prepared by SCJ Alliance. This comprehensive plan for 2024-2030 aims to guide the city's recreational services and capital improvements.

• Review of the PROS plan draft from SCJ Alliance
• Approval of July meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to review a draft update to the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan. This plan guides future activities and improvements for the Storm Utility and is intended for adoption later in 2024.

• Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan overview
• Ordinance No. 6949: Site Specific Rezone from R-10 to R-20
• Ordinance No. 6952: Water Main Extensions and Private Fire Hydrant requirements
• Ordinance No. 6953: Vacating Right-of-Way portion of West Main Street, East of Lund Road SW
• Ordinance No. 6950: Regulations relating to camping on City property

The Auburn City Council held a study session where they reviewed the 2024 Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan, discussed Ordinance No. 6949 (a site-specific rezone), Ordinance No. 6952 (water main extensions and fire hydrants), Ordinance No. 6953 (right-of-way vacation amendment), and Resolution No. 5782 (Council Rules of Procedure). No formal votes were taken; the Council agreed to revisit the Rules of Procedure at future study sessions. The camping ordinance (No. 6950) was moved to the discussion items and reviewed, but no decision was made.

• Reviewed 2024 Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan (no vote)
• Discussed Ordinance No. 6949 rezone from R-10 to R-20 (no vote)
• Discussed Ordinance No. 6952 water main and fire hydrant code amendments (no vote)
• Discussed Ordinance No. 6953 right-of-way vacation amendment (no vote)
• Discussed Resolution No. 5782 amending Council Rules of Procedure; agreed to revisit on Sept 23 and 30, 2024 (no vote)
• Discussed Ordinance No. 6950 camping on city property (no vote)

City Council

The Auburn City Council meeting on Aug 26, 2024 will consider Ordinance No. 6946, which would grant New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC a 15‑year franchise to install and operate small wireless telecommunications facilities in public ways throughout the city. Council members will also consider Resolution No. 5783, authorizing the mayor to sign a fourth amendment to the city’s garbage‑waste services agreement with Totem Logistics, Inc. The agenda includes a public participation segment where residents may speak in person or submit written comments of up to 350 words before 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. An executive session is listed but no items are detailed.

• Ordinance No. 6946 – franchise agreement FRN24‑0002 for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (15‑year term) to use public ways for small wireless facilities.
• Resolution No. 5783 – mayor authorized to sign fourth amendment to Totem Logistics, Inc. garbage/waste cleanup services agreement.
• Public participation – in‑person and virtual attendance; virtual link https://www.youtube.com/user/watchauburn/live/?nomobile=1; Zoom link and phone numbers provided; written comments up to 350 words accepted.
• Executive session – agenda item listed without description.

The Auburn City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved two items: Ordinance No. 6946 granting New Cingular Wireless a franchise for small wireless facilities, and Resolution No. 5783 authorizing the mayor to sign a fourth amendment to the garbage/waste cleanup services agreement with Totem Logistics. The council also held a 15-minute executive session to discuss potential litigation. No public comments were made.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6946, granting New Cingular Wireless a franchise for small wireless facilities (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5783, authorizing the mayor to sign a fourth amendment to the Totem Logistics garbage/waste cleanup agreement (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Auburn Human Services Committee meeting on August 26, 2024 will consider approving minutes from the August 19 meeting, provide a public comment period, and review a Human Services application and its funding. The committee will also set dates for the next special and regular meetings in September.

• Approve minutes from the August 19, 2024 Human Services Committee meeting
• Public comment period – in‑person, phone, Zoom, Teams, or written comments (≤350 words, due by 1:00 p.m.)
• Review Human Services application and funding
• Schedule next special meeting for Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
• Schedule next regular meeting for Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

The Human Services Committee approved funding for Basic Needs/Job Training and Housing/Homelessness intervention applicants, as presented in attached documents. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting. No public input was received on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved funding for Basic Needs/Job Training applicants (motion carried)
• Approved funding for Housing and Homelessness intervention applicants (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a staff presentation on proposed amendments to Title 18 Zoning. These changes aim to implement the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan, specifically regarding land use and housing.

• Proposed amendments to Title 18 Zoning to implement the Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion of middle housing types, including allowing 4 to 6 units per lot in residential zones
• Proposed updates to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations
• Proposed new R-NM Residential Mixed-Use and DUC Neighborhood Residential zones
• Approval of July 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission held a public meeting with no public comment. They unanimously approved the July 2, 2024 meeting minutes. Staff presented an overview of proposed amendments to Title 18 Zoning to implement the Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update, and commissioners discussed the changes. No formal decisions were made on the amendments; the item was informational only.

• Approved July 2, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (5-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will approve minutes from six meetings held between January and July 2024 and consider amending its rules of procedure to change the location of its regular meetings to the City Hall Annex.

• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2024, through July 1, 2024
• Discussion on amending committee rules of procedure
• Proposal to move regular meetings to City Hall Annex, 1 East Main St

The Human Services Committee approved minutes from six prior meetings, amended its rules to set the regular meeting place, and moved two grant applications between funding categories. The Auburn Food Bank application was moved from Basic Needs to Homelessness and Housing Stability, while the CCS Volunteer program application was moved from Homelessness and Housing Stability to Basic Needs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved and ratified minutes from Jan 9, Jan 29, Feb 26, Mar 25, Jun 24, and Jul 1, 2024
• Amended Rules of Procedure to set regular meeting place at City Hall Annex, 1 East Main Street, Conference Room 1
• Moved Auburn Food Bank application from Basic Needs to Homelessness and Housing Stability category
• Moved CCS Volunteer program application from Homelessness and Housing Stability to Basic Needs category

City Council

The Auburn City Council will conduct a public hearing on Franchise Agreement No. FRN24-0002 for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, which would allow the company to continue operating small wireless facilities in the city’s public ways. The council will also consider routine items on the consent agenda, including claims and payroll vouchers totaling several million dollars. Ordinance No. 6945 amending the 2023‑2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets and two resolutions—one adopting planning commission recommendations and another authorizing an interlocal purchasing agreement—will be voted on.

• Public Hearing for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC Franchise (FRN24-0002)
• Consent agenda: Claims vouchers $6,594,142.90, $1,454.07, $944,937.55, $2,500.00
• Consent agenda: Payroll vouchers $81,651.54, $2,928,720.01, total $3,010,371.55
• Ordinance No. 6945 amending the 2023‑2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets
• Resolution No. 5780 adopting Planning Commission land‑use, housing, economic, historic, and climate elements

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 6945 amending the 2023-2024 biennial budget, Resolution No. 5780 accepting Planning Commission recommendations on several Comprehensive Plan elements, and Resolution No. 5781 authorizing an interlocal purchasing agreement. The council also held a public hearing on a franchise agreement for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, with no public comment, and approved the consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6945 amending 2023-2024 biennial budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5780 accepting Planning Commission recommendations on Comprehensive Plan elements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5781 authorizing interlocal purchasing agreement with Region 8 Education Service Center (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims vouchers totaling $6,594,142.90, wire transfers of $944,937.55, and payroll of $3,010,371.55 (5-0)
• Held public hearing on New Cingular Wireless franchise agreement; no public comment

Civil Service Commission

The Auburn Civil Service Commission will vote on three police officer eligibility lists: entry‑level, lateral, and specialist. It will also approve the minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting. A policy update regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) requirement will be presented. Public participation is allowed in person or virtually.

• Approval of the July 9, 2024 Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Police Services Specialist Eligibility List
• Policy update – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) requirement

Cemetery Board

The Auburn Cemetery Board will review minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting, discuss several old‑business items such as the Front Water Feature, Memorial Day, backflow checks, and seasonal employees, and consider new‑business items including Trysen Hoevel & 5th MWI, the 10th Addition Construction, Forest Walk Phase III‑A, and a Glass Monument. The board will also receive a budget report covering the 2025‑2026 biennial budget and an update for April‑July 2024. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next meeting for October 8, 2024.

• Review of minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of Front Water Feature (old business)
• Consideration of 10th Addition Construction (new business)
• Consideration of Forest Walk Phase III‑A (new business)
• Presentation of the 2025‑2026 biennial budget (budget report)

City Council

At the August 12 study session, the Auburn City Council will discuss a fireworks after‑action report and receive a second‑quarter economic‑development update. Council members will consider two ordinances—one granting a franchise to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for small wireless facilities and another amending the 2023‑2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets. They will also vote on two resolutions: one adopting the Planning Commission’s recommendations for the Comprehensive Plan’s land‑use, housing, economic‑development, historic‑preservation and climate‑action elements, and another amending the Council’s Rules of Procedure.

• Ordinance No. 6946 – franchise for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for small wireless facilities
• Ordinance No. 6945 – amendment to the City’s 2023‑2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets
• Resolution No. 5780 – adopt Planning Commission recommendation on Comprehensive Plan elements (land‑use, housing, economic‑development, historic‑preservation, climate‑action)
• Resolution No. 5782 – amend City Council Rules of Procedure
• Fireworks Update – 2024 Fireworks After‑Action Report presented by Commander Brandon Skeen

The Auburn City Council held a study session on August 12, 2024, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. Presentations covered the 2024 fireworks after-action report, a proposed small wireless facilities franchise (Ordinance 6946), a budget amendment (Ordinance 6945), the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Package 1 (Resolution 5780), and proposed changes to Council Rules of Procedure (Resolution 5782). All items were for discussion only; no decisions were made.

• No formal actions taken; all items were discussion-only
• Received 2024 Fireworks After Action Report presentation
• Discussed Ordinance 6946 (small wireless facilities franchise)
• Discussed Ordinance 6945 (budget amendment)
• Discussed Resolution 5780 (Comprehensive Plan Package 1)
• Discussed Resolution 5782 (Council Rules of Procedure amendments)

Art Commission

The Auburn Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to consider an action item regarding a sculpture gallery purchase award for 2023-24.

• 2023-24 Sculpture Gallery Purchase Award

The Auburn Arts Commission held a special meeting to reconsider its August 6 decision to purchase the sculpture 'Fire & Ice II' for $10,000 after new information about long-term maintenance and structural integrity concerns emerged. After discussion, the Commission voted to instead purchase 'Silver Song' by Chuck Fitzgerald for $8,000 as the 2024 Purchase Award. The motion was made by Commissioner DeLeon and seconded by Commissioner Mayfield, and it passed.

• Selected 'Silver Song' by Chuck Fitzgerald as the 2024 Sculpture Gallery Purchase Award for $8,000 (motion passed)

LEOFF

The Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board will consider approval of pending medical, vision, and dental expense claims for multiple members. The agenda includes two unfinished business items—a $1,950 vision claim and a $336.15 medical claim—and a new business section with eleven additional claims ranging from $67 to $2,733. The board will also review new policy packets and schedule the September meeting.

• Approve $1,950 vision expense for Member #350627 (service date Dec 4, 2023).
• Approve $336.15 medical expense for Member #910342 (equipment purchased Jan 4, 2024).
• Approve $2,733 dental expense for Member #350627 (service date July 2, 2024).
• Approve $1,499.99 hearing‑aid medical expense for Member #856535 (service date June 11, 2024).
• Approve $2,600 dental expense for Member #349135 (service date June 18, 2024).

The Board approved several dental, vision, and medical claims for LEOFF 1 members. Two pending claims were denied due to a lack of additional information regarding medical necessity. The Board also rescheduled its September meeting to September 10, 2024.

• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied $1,950.00 vision claim for Member #350627 (5-0)
• Denied $336.15 medical equipment claim for Member #910342 (5-0)
• Approved $218.00 dental claim for Member #779147 (5-0)
• Approved $1,499.99 hearing aid claim for Member #856535 (5-0)
• Approved $2,600.00 dental claim for Member #349135 (5-0)
• Approved $180.00 dental claim for Member #310533 (5-0)
• Approved $602.30 dental claim for Member #230947 (5-0)

Urban Tree Board

The Auburn Urban Tree Board will review and approve the July meeting minutes. It will discuss a heritage tree under old business. New business includes a presentation by intern Emma Blanc about possible Farmers Market booth space and potential collaboration with the WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center and Highline College urban forestry interns.

• Review and approve July meeting minutes
• Heritage tree discussion
• Intern Emma Blanc presentation on potential Farmers Market booth space
• Exploring collaboration with WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center and Highline College urban forestry interns

Art Commission

The Auburn Arts Commission will discuss the 2023-24 Sculpture Gallery People's Choice Award and options for a Purchase Award. The body will also seek a volunteer to serve as a special member on the King County Landmarks Commission.

• Discussion of 2023-24 Sculpture Gallery People's Choice Award
• Discussion of Purchase Award options for Milo White & Lin McJunkin's 'Fire & Ice II'
• Discussion of Purchase Award options for Nathan Robles' 'Heavy'
• Discussion of Purchase Award options for Jenny Ellsworth's 'Appealing Apple'
• Auburn seeking volunteer for King County Landmarks Commission

The Auburn Arts Commission voted to purchase the sculpture 'Fire & Ice II' by Lin McJunkin and Milo White for $10,000 into the city's collection. They also recognized Nathan Robles' 'Heavy' as the People's Choice Award winner for the 2023-24 Sculpture Gallery. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion of a volunteer opportunity and general updates.

• Approved purchase of 'Fire & Ice II' sculpture for $10,000
• Recognized Nathan Robles' 'Heavy' as People's Choice Award winner

City Council

The Auburn City Council will meet to confirm a new City Attorney, approve claims and payroll vouchers totaling over $7.7 million, and consider resolutions for airport leases, public defense grants, and street preservation projects.

• Confirm new City Attorney at August 5 meeting
• Approve $4.36M in claims vouchers
• Approve $676K in payroll vouchers
• Authorize $370K increase for Public Works Project CP2101
• Authorize airport land lease with S50 Hangars, LLC

The Auburn City Council unanimously confirmed Jason Whalen as the new City Attorney. The council also approved the consent agenda, including over $4.3 million in claims and $3.4 million in payroll, and adopted five resolutions covering an airport land lease, grant funds, a roundabout project, a police canine surplus, and a climate program contract. Resolution No. 5782 was moved to the August 12 meeting.

• Confirmed Jason Whalen as City Attorney (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims of $4,355,584.66 and payroll of $3,430,103.96 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5771 authorizing airport land lease with S50 Hangars, LLC (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5776 accepting grant funds for public defense services (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5777 authorizing agreement with Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for roundabout project (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5778 declaring police canine surplus and approving transfer (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5779 authorizing climate commitment program agreement (6-0)
• Removed Resolution No. 5782 from agenda, moved to August 12 meeting

Urban Tree Board

The Urban Tree Board approved the July minutes and received a verbal presentation from Joey Hulbert, PhD Program Director at Washington State University, about the Forest Health Lab. Hulbert expressed interest in collaborating with the board on tree outreach and education. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved July meeting minutes

City Council

The Auburn City Council will hold a study session to review proposed changes to its Rules of Procedure. The Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by Councilmember Hanan Amer, has prepared revisions shown in track changes and seeks to add more detail to Section 13 on filling council vacancies. The discussion is for administrative recommendation only and has no budget impact.

• Proposed changes to City Council Rules of Procedure (track‑change revisions)
• Addition of detailed vacancy‑filling process to Section 13
• Review of examples from Bothell, Lacey, and Vancouver (Exhibit B)
• Administrative recommendation: discussion only, no budget impact
• Ad Hoc Committee members: Hanan Amer (chair), Tracy Taylor, Yolonda Trout‑Manuel

The City Council held a study session to discuss proposed changes to the Council Rules of Procedure, including updated language and replacement of vacant Council positions. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session.

• Discussed proposed changes to Council Rules of Procedure (no action taken)

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss regional board participation and the action plan from the 2024 Leadership Retreat. The body is also reviewing a resolution for an airport land lease and receiving reports on street conditions and capital projects.

• Resolution No. 5771: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Airport Land Lease with S50 Hangars, LLC
• 2023 State of Our Streets (SOS) Report
• Capital Projects Status Report
• Review of regional board opportunities for funding and policy influence
• Leadership Retreat 'Dream Big' exercise follow-up including potential projects like Police Expansion and a new City Hall

The Auburn City Council held a study session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed the 2024 Leadership Retreat follow-up, including regional board and commission opportunities, and reviewed Resolution No. 5771 for an airport land lease with S50 Hangars, LLC. Staff also presented the 2023 State of Our Streets report and a capital projects status update, including the Regional Growth Center Access project. No action was taken on any item.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the study session
• Discussed Resolution No. 5771 authorizing airport land lease with S50 Hangars, LLC
• Reviewed 2023 State of Our Streets report and pavement conditions
• Reviewed capital projects status, including CP2315, CP2117, CP2101, CP1603, and CP2110

Human Services Committee

The Auburn Human Services Committee will meet on July 22, 2024, to ratify a decision on the Human Services Grant Application Process and discuss amending its Rules of Procedure to change the regular meeting location to the City Hall Annex. The committee will also review the upcoming schedule for developing the CDBG 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Public Engagement period.

• Ratify Human Services Grant Application Process decision
• Amend Human Services Committee Rules of Procedure to change meeting location to City Hall Annex
• Review schedule for CDBG 5-Year Consolidated Plan development and Public Engagement period (August 29, 2024)
• Approve minutes from July 8 meeting
• Public input session for residents to speak on any issue

The Human Services Committee approved its revised Rules and Procedures and ratified the July 8th meeting minutes, with an amendment noting David Wright's presence. No public input was received. The committee discussed reviewing sub-grant recipient performance and noted Sue Miller's recusal from scoring the Auburn Respite Program application.

• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (motion 2024.07.22.01)
• Amended July 8, 2024 minutes to reflect David Wright's presence (motion 2024.07.22.02)
• Approved revised Human Services Committee Rules and Procedures (motion 2024.07.22.03)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding public hearings on the Utilities and Transportation elements of the Comprehensive Plan update. The body will also take action on recommendations for the Land Use, Housing, Historic Preservation, Economic Development, and Climate elements.

• Public hearing for the Utilities Element
• Public hearing for the Transportation Element
• Action on Land Use, Housing, Historic Preservation, Economic Development, and Climate elements
• Action on the Transportation Element
• Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended the adoption of five community development elements to the City Council. The commission also voted to accept the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Recommended adoption of Land Use, Housing, Historic Preservation, Economic Development, and Climate Elements to City Council (6-0)
• Accepted Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan Update (6-0)
• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the administration of the City Business & Occupation and Admissions taxes. The body is also considering a resolution to accept grant funds for two city bicycle programs.

• Ordinance No. 6943: Amending City Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax administration
• Ordinance No. 6944: Amending City Admissions Tax administration
• Resolution No. 5774: Agreement with Cascade Bicycle Club for grant funds for two City Bicycle Programs
• Claims vouchers totaling $11,428,400.56, plus electronic and wire transfers
• Payroll vouchers totaling $3,047,800.07

The City Council unanimously approved ordinances to amend the administration of the City Business & Occupation Tax and the City Admissions Tax. The Council also authorized an agreement with the Cascade Bicycle Club for grant funds to operate two bicycle programs.

• Approved Consent Agenda including $11,428,400.56 in claims vouchers and $3,047,800.07 in payroll (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6943 amending Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax administration (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6944 amending City Admissions Tax administration (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5774 authorizing grant funds for two City Bicycle Programs via Cascade Bicycle Club (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The committee will receive an update regarding 2025-2026 Human Service Funding and a screening process. The agenda also includes actions to ratify meeting minutes from early 2024 and confirm committee leadership.

• 2025-2026 Human Service Funding Update
• Ratification of meeting minutes from January, February, March, April, and May 2024
• Ratification of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Vote for Vice Chair

The Auburn Human Services Committee met on July 8, 2024 with four members present and a quorum established; Chair Erica Tomas was absent. The committee ratified minutes from its January, February, March, April and May 2024 meetings and nominated Carmen Goers to serve as Vice Chair. Both motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded. No public input or correspondence was received, and the meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.

• Ratified minutes from the Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 25, Apr 22 and May 20, 2024 meetings (motion carried)
• Nominated Carmen Goers to serve as Vice Chair (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will discuss upcoming changes to project permit review timelines driven by Washington State legislation. The session also includes reviews of ordinances regarding Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax and Admissions Tax administration.

• Briefing on new state-mandated project permit review timelines
• Ordinance No. 6943: B&O Tax administration updates
• Ordinance No. 6944: Admissions Tax administration updates

The Auburn City Council held a study session on July 8, 2024, with no votes or formal decisions recorded. Staff briefed the Council on permit timeline requirements under Washington's HB 5290 and RCW 36.70B, and presented overviews of Ordinance No. 6943 (B&O tax administration) and Ordinance No. 6944 (admissions tax administration). The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. with no action taken on the ordinances.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; study session only
• Briefing on permit timelines and HB 5290 legislative mandates (no action)
• Overview of Ordinance No. 6943 amending B&O tax code sections (no action)
• Overview of Ordinance No. 6944 amending admissions tax code and repealing Certificate of Registration requirement (no action)

Planning Commission

The Auburn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Capital Facilities Element. Staff will also present proposed changes to the Utilities Element and the Water System Plan. These items are part of the city's periodic update to its comprehensive plan.

• Public hearing for the Capital Facilities Element
• Presentation of proposed changes to the Utilities Element
• Presentation of proposed changes to the Water System Plan
• Approval of June 4, 2024, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Capital Facilities Element and received presentations on the Utilities Element and Water System Plan. No final actions were taken on these items, as the Capital Facilities Element is scheduled for action on October 23, 2024.

• Approved June 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes (6-0)

Urban Tree Board

The Auburn Tree Board will review and approve the April meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Heritage Tree 2024 and updates on an article for the Auburn Magazine.

• Review/approval of April minutes
• Heritage Tree 2024 discussion
• Article for the Auburn Magazine
• Photos for Previous Heritage Trees
• Department Report (Gouk)

The board approved the minutes from the April meeting. Members discussed the status of a 2020 memorial tree and the condition of a Dogwood tree on East Main & M St. The board also discussed a potential 2024 Heritage Tree nomination.

• Approved April minutes

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss the 2025 work plan and potential volunteer activities for 2024-2025. The meeting also includes July's Parks & Recreation Month theme, 'Where You Belong'.

• Approval of May minutes
• 2025 work plan discussion
• July Parks & Recreation Month – 'Where You Belong'
• Potential future volunteer activities for 2024-2025

The board approved the May meeting minutes. Members discussed potential recruitment strategies for board vacancies and proposed creating a strategic work plan for 2025. Staff reported that the PROS plan is still in development, the Game Farm Park footbridge and Cedar Lanes Park facilities are complete, and a grant for court resurfacing was not approved.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Discussed board recruitment flyers for vacancies
• Proposed creating a 2025 strategic work plan
• Reported PROS plan still in development by SCJ Alliance
• Reported Game Farm Park footbridge completed
• Reported Cedar Lanes Park restroom and storage building completed
• Reported grant for Game Farm Park court resurfacing not approved

Human Services Committee

The Auburn Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 Human Service funding update. The agenda also includes an overview of human service contracts and the ratification of the grant application process.

• Ratification of the Human Services grant application process
• 2025-2026 Human Service funding update

The Auburn Human Services Committee met on July 1, 2024, and discussed the timeliness and method of reviewing applications, a topic carried over from its previous meeting. No action was taken, and no public input or correspondence was received. The meeting adjourned at 3:28 p.m.; the next regular meeting is set for Monday, July 22, 2024, at 4:00 pm.

• No action taken on reviewing the timeliness and method of application review

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider a telecommunications franchise for Zayo Group, LLC. The council will also review the 2025 work plan and operating budget for South King Housing and Homelessness Partners. Additionally, they will vote on an appointment to the Junior City Council.

• Zayo Group, LLC telecommunications franchise
• South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2025 budget
• Lillyann Mertens appointment to Junior City Council
• Claims vouchers totaling $3,159,665.70
• Payroll vouchers totaling $3,384,866.28

The City Council approved a franchise agreement for Zayo Group, LLC and adopted the 2025 work plan and operating budget for the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners. Additionally, the Council appointed a new member to the Junior City Council and approved routine claims and payroll vouchers.

• Appointed Lillyann Mertens to Junior City Council (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $3.16M in claims vouchers (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6942 for Zayo Group, LLC franchise (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5773 for 2025 housing work plan and budget (6-0)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will discuss the continuation of recruitment for five vacant seats. The meeting also includes updates on summer community engagement and information regarding the King County Heat Mapping study in Auburn.

• Recruitment for five open council seats
• Summer community engagement updates
• King County Heat Mapping study update

The Auburn Junior City Council held a special meeting on June 26, 2024, to approve the previous meeting's minutes and discuss ongoing recruitment and summer updates. Outgoing graduating members shared their college and career plans before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes

City Council

The council will review the first quarter 2024 financial report and receive a briefing on the SeeClickFix app used for resident requests. Discussion also includes the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2025 work plan and the upcoming CDBG Consolidated Plan update.

• Briefing on SeeClickFix app integration with Cartograph OMS
• Review of Q1 2024 financial report showing $26.4 million in General Fund revenues
• Resolution No. 5773: South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2025 Work Plan and Budget
• Presentation on the 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan Update process

The June 24, 2024 study session was informational: the council received briefings on the SeeClickFix app, the 1st Quarter 2024 Financial Report, Resolution No. 5773 (South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2025 Work Plan and Operating Budget), and the 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan update. The minutes record discussion but no votes or formal decisions on these items. Acting Deputy Mayor Trout-Manuel announced Councilmember Amer chairs the Council Rules of Procedure Ad Hoc Committee, with responses to be discussed at the July 29, 2024 study session. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; study session items were presentations and discussion only
• Briefing on SeeClickFix app and Cartegraph integration (no action)
• Presentation on 1st Quarter 2024 Financial Report (no action)
• Resolution No. 5773 on SKHPP 2025 Work Plan and Operating Budget presented and discussed (no vote recorded)
• 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan update presented and discussed (no action)
• Announced Councilmember Amer as Chair of the Council Rules of Procedure Ad Hoc Committee; responses to be discussed July 29, 2024

Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss the 2025-2026 Human Service Funding Update application process. The meeting also includes an overview of human service contracts and a comment period for the 2024 Annual Action Plan.

• 2025-2026 Human Service Funding Update discussion
• Human Service Contracts Overview
• 2024 Annual Action Plan additional comment period

The Human Services Committee voted unanimously to review Tier 1 human services funding applications first, starting with 15 Homelessness Prevention and Housing Stability applications by July 8 and 15 Basic Needs and Education applications by July 18. Staff presented an update on the application process and scoring criteria, including the Tier 1-3 ratings applied to all applications. No public input or correspondence was received, and an additional public comment period on the 2024 Annual Action Plan for CDBG spending drew no comments before the meeting. The grant process is to be finalized by the end of August or beginning of September.

• Approved Motion 2024.06.24.01 to focus on Tier 1 applications first (unanimous)
• Set review of 15 Homelessness Prevention and Housing Stability applications by July 8, largest requests to smallest
• Set review of 15 Basic Needs and Education applications by July 18, sorted A to Z

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Comprehensive Stormwater Plan. Staff will also present updates on the Capital Facilities Element and the Comprehensive Plan DEIS schedule. The meeting includes the review of draft minutes from the May 21, 2024, special meeting.

• Public hearing: Stormwater Plan Element
• Presentation: Proposed changes to Capital Facilities Element
• Update: Comprehensive Plan DEIS and public meeting schedule
• Approval: May 21, 2024, draft minutes

The Auburn Planning Commission approved the Stormwater Plan Element as presented on a 7-0 vote after a public hearing. It also approved the May 21, 2024 meeting minutes 7-0. Staff presented the Capital Facilities Element and the Comprehensive Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement; no action was taken on those items. The Commission is an advisory body, so its approvals are recommendations to the City Council, which makes final decisions.

• Approved the Stormwater Plan Element as presented (7-0)
• Approved the May 21, 2024 Special Planning Commission meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings for the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and a Zayo Group, LLC franchise agreement. These items involve future city infrastructure and fiber optic telecommunications in public ways. The council also intends to adopt Resolution No. 5768.

• Public hearing for Zayo Group, LLC franchise agreement
• Public hearing for 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
• Adoption of Resolution No. 5768
• Claims vouchers totaling $5,092,327.71
• Payroll vouchers totaling $2,945,979.99

The City Council approved the city's transportation improvement plan for 2025-2030 and authorized the sale of vacant property to 136 Holdings, Inc. The council also approved over $9 million in claims and payroll vouchers.

• Adopted Resolution No. 5768 approving the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5772 authorizing the sale of vacant property to 136 Holdings, Inc (4-0)
• Approved claims vouchers totaling $6,156,763.50 (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $2,945,979.99 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 3 and June 10, 2024 meetings (5-0)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will discuss the Environmental Heat Study Work Group and receive administrative updates. The council will also consider approving the minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of May 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Environmental Heat Study Work Group
• Administrative updates from Dana Hinman
• Notice that June 26 is the final meeting until fall

The Junior City Council approved the minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting. Members received information regarding a King County Heat Mapping study and discussed plans for their final meeting of the season on June 26.

• Approved May 22nd, 2024 Minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Auburn Civil Service Commission is meeting to review and approve various personnel lists. This includes the approval of entry-level, lateral, and specialist eligibility lists for police services.

• Approval of Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of Police Services Specialist Eligibility List
• Approval of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The council will receive a briefing on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). Additionally, members will discuss Ordinance No. 6942 regarding a wireline telecommunications franchise for Zayo Group, LLC.

• Briefing on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 6942 for a Zayo Group, LLC telecommunications franchise
• REDII Report Out

The Auburn City Council held a study session on June 10, 2024, featuring presentations on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the REDI Coalition, the Airport Advisory Board annual update, and a proposed franchise ordinance for Zayo Group, LLC. No substantive votes or final decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Received briefing on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
• Received REDI Report Out from Councilmember Baldwin
• Received Airport Advisory Board Annual Update
• Discussed Ordinance No. 6942 granting a franchise to Zayo Group, LLC

Planning Commission

The Auburn Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss updates to several Comprehensive Plan elements. The agenda includes a public hearing for the Sewer Element and presentations on proposed changes to the PROS, Storm, and Transportation elements.

• Public hearing for the Sewer Element
• Proposed changes to the PROS Plan Element
• Proposed changes to the Storm Element
• Proposed changes to the Transportation Element
• Discussion on 2024 meeting rules and procedures

The Auburn Planning Commission unanimously approved amendments to its Rules of Procedure, changing regular meetings to twice a month at 6:30 p.m. through 2024. Staff presented updates on the Parks, Storm, and Transportation elements of the Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing for the Sewer Element was held with no public comment, and the Commission discussed options for adopting the Comprehensive Plan packages.

• Approved May 7, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Suspended Rules of Procedure to change meeting schedule (7-0)
• Amended Rules of Procedure for 2024 meeting times/frequency (7-0)
• Closed Sewer Element Public Hearing (no public comment)

Art Commission

The commission will review action items regarding a Project Support Grant and Individual Artist Support. The meeting also includes a presentation from Sound Transit and the approval of April 2024 minutes.

• Approval of April 2024 minutes
• Sound Transit presentation
• Project Support Grant action item
• Individual Artist Support action item

The Auburn Arts Commission approved the April 2, 2024 minutes as written. It moved to discontinue the Project Support Grant as it currently exists, with staff explaining that nonprofits can now seek funding directly through 4Culture's Doors Open initiative. The commission also approved creating a new individual artist support grant, with a recommended annual maximum of $2,500 for the first year and typical awards of $500-$1,000. The meeting also included a Sound Transit presentation on public art for the Auburn Sounder Garage and Auburn Transit station.

• Approved April 2, 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Motion to discontinue the Project Support Grant as it currently exists (moved by Rocky Salvador, seconded by Dinah Rau)
• Approved creation of an individual artist support grant, annual maximum $2,500 first year, typical awards $500-$1,000 (all approve)

LEOFF

The LEOFF Board will review several pending and new medical, vision, and dental expense claims. The board also plans to conduct a policy review. Minutes from the May 14, 2024, special meeting are up for approval.

• Vision expense claim of $1,950.00 for LEOFF 1 Member #350627
• Medical equipment expense claim of $336.15 for LEOFF 1 Member #910342
• Dental expense claim of $426.55 for LEOFF 1 Member #230947
• Dental expense claim of $1,555.00 for LEOFF 1 Member #350267
• Dental expense claim of $325.00 for LEOFF 1 Member #392099

The Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board approved three dental claims totaling $2,306.55 and tabled two previously tabled claims (vision $1,950.00 and medical equipment $336.15) because no additional medical necessity information was received. The board also approved proposed changes to its Policies and Procedures and accepted a cost analysis on vision corrective surgery, deciding current policies provide appropriate guidelines. The meeting was procedural with no public present or correspondence received.

• Approved minutes of May 14, 2024 special meeting (5-0)
• Tabled LEOFF 1 Member #350627 vision claim $1,950.00 pending medical necessity info (5-0)
• Tabled LEOFF 1 Member #910342 medical equipment claim $336.15 pending medical necessity and insurance confirmation (5-0)
• Approved LEOFF 1 Member #230947 dental claim $426.55 (5-0)
• Approved LEOFF 1 Member #350267 dental claim $1,555.00 (5-0)
• Approved LEOFF 1 Member #392099 dental claim $325.00 (4-0, Petersen recused)
• Accepted proposed bylaw changes to LEOFF Board Policies and Procedures (5-0)
• Agreed current policies provide appropriate guidelines on vision corrective surgery; no further action

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider resolutions regarding the RapidRide I-Line Project and a grant for a zero emission street sweeper vehicle. The agenda also includes proclamations for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and Ride Transit Month. Additionally, the council will review recent claims vouchers and payroll records.

• Resolution 5769: Interlocal Agreement with King County for RapidRide I-IT Line Project
• Resolution 5770: Grant funds for a zero emission street sweeper vehicle
• Claims vouchers totaling $4,372,668.17 and related transfers
• Proclamation of June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
• Proclamation of June 2024 as Ride Transit Month

The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with King County for the RapidRide I-Line Project and accepted state grant funds for a zero-emission street sweeper. The council also approved over $7.5 million in claims and payroll vouchers via the consent agenda.

• Adopted Resolution No. 5769 authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with King County for the RapidRide I-Line Project (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5770 accepting Washington State Department of Ecology grant funds for a zero emission street sweeper vehicle (6-0)
• Approved claims vouchers totaling $4,372,668.17, nine electronic fund transfers of $1,411.26, and three wire transfers of $843,645.53 (6-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $3,202,566.11 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 20 and May 28, 2024 meetings (6-0)
• Approved setting a public hearing date for the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (6-0)

City Council

The City Council held a study session featuring briefings on potential Creative District designation and fleet management. The meeting included presentations on bond financing and the 2023 Waste Management annual report.

• Briefing on Creative Districts program and potential ArtsWA grants up to $50,000
• Fleet Services overview including 'greening the fleet' and telematics
• Bonds 101 presentation on government capital project funding
• Waste Management 2023 Annual Report presentation
• Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Capital Projects Status Report discussion

The Auburn City Council held a study session featuring presentations on Creative Districts, Fleet Services, municipal bonds, waste management, the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, and capital project updates. No formal votes, approvals, or policy decisions were recorded during this meeting.

• No substantive decisions or votes were recorded
• Briefings provided on Creative Districts, Fleet Services, Bonds, and Waste Management
• Discussion held on Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Capital Projects status

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council is discussing ways to expand membership for 2025-26, including the possibility of admitting middle school students. The body is also reviewing updates from a recent presentation to the City Council.

• Discussion on expanding AJCC membership to middle school students
• Update on May 13th presentation to City Council by Chair Helms and Members Amadeo, Mushen, and Ometi
• Approval of April 24th, 2024 minutes
• June events: Pride Flag raising (June 3), Pride at the Market (June 16), Juneteenth Flag Raising (June 17), and Juneteenth Celebration (June 23)

The Junior City Council approved the minutes from the April 24, 2024 meeting. Members discussed expanding membership for 2025-26, including potential recruitment of middle school students.

• Approved April 24th, 2024 Minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Sewer Plan Element. After a staff presentation and discussion on infrastructure and capacity, the commission voted to continue the hearing to a future date.

• Approved April 30, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Voted to continue the Sewer Plan Element public hearing to June 4, 2024 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a wireline telecommunications franchise for Fatbeam, LLC and a development agreement for Auburn 18 Business Park. The body is also considering a hazard mitigation grant for the Reservoir 2 Seismic Control Valve Project.

• Ordinance No. 6941: Wireline Telecommunications franchise for Fatbeam, LLC
• Resolution No. 5766: Development Agreement for Auburn 18 Business Park (King County parcel 2421049004)
• Resolution No. 5767: Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement for Reservoir 2 Seismic Control Valve Project
• Claims vouchers totaling $7,100,924.60, plus electronic transfers of $3,163.07 and wire transfers of $968,307.65
• Payroll vouchers totaling $2,882,782.07

The Auburn City Council approved Resolution No. 5766, authorizing the Mayor to execute a development agreement with Auburn 18 Business Park, LLC covering King County parcel 2421049004. It also approved Ordinance No. 6941 granting Fatbeam, LLC a wireline telecommunications franchise, and Resolution No. 5767 authorizing a hazard mitigation grant agreement with the Washington State Military Department for the Reservoir 2 Seismic Control Valve Project. The consent agenda, including minutes, a public hearing date for a Zayo Group franchise, and claims and payroll vouchers, was approved 5-0. A public hearing on Resolution No. 5766 was held, with one resident, Virginia Haugen, expressing concerns.

• Approved Resolution No. 5766, development agreement with Auburn 18 Business Park, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6941, wireline telecommunications franchise for Fatbeam, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5767, hazard mitigation grant agreement for Reservoir 2 Seismic Control Valve Project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Zayo Group public hearing date, and vouchers (5-0)
• Held public hearing on Resolution No. 5766; one resident expressed concerns

Human Services Committee

The committee is reviewing the schedule and priorities for 2025-2026 Human Service funding. Members will also discuss an overview of received contract applications and the scoring process.

• 2025-2026 Human Service Funding update
• Overview of Human Service contract applications
• Discussion of the contract scoring process

The Human Services Committee reviewed 110 applications for 2025-2026 grants totaling $4,193,901 in requests and delegated initial sorting of them to Human Services Director Kent Hay and his team. The committee voted unanimously to remove the second question from the proposed scoring criteria, "Program has equitable mechanism for service prioritization," agreeing its phrasing was subjective. It also voted unanimously to confirm the previously selected modified Option 1, directing 70% of funding to Homelessness Interventions/Housing Stability and 30% to Basic Needs, Job Training and Education. No grant awards were decided; the next regular meeting is June 24, 2024.

• Voted unanimously to remove the 2nd scoring criteria question on equitable service prioritization
• Voted unanimously to confirm modified Option 1: 70% Homelessness Interventions/Housing Stability, 30% Basic Needs, Job Training and Education
• Delegated initial review and sorting of 110 grant applications to Human Services Director Kent Hay and his team
• Requested analysis from prior years to determine program impacts

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board is meeting to decide on several reimbursement requests for medical, vision, and dental expenses. The board will also review pending claims from a previous meeting and discuss policy and the WSLEA conference.

• Vision expense request for Member #350627: $1,950.00
• Medical equipment expense request for Member #910342: $336.15
• Vision expense request for Member #317206: $728.45
• Dental expense requests for Member #350627: $918.00 and $147.00
• Dental expense request for Member #910342: $393.00

The provided document is a blank Public Records Request form and does not contain minutes from a government meeting. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded.

Transportation Advisory Board

The board will discuss the Draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and the 2024 Comprehensive Transportation Plan update. Members will also review the Draft 2025/2030 annual update for the Transportation Improvement Plan.

• Presentation of the Draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• Review of the Draft 2025/2030 Transportation Improvement Plan annual update
• Discussion of the 2024 Comprehensive Transportation Plan update and public outreach website
• Approval of February 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting. Members received presentations on the Draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, the Draft 2025/2030 Transportation Improvement Plan annual update, and the 2024 Comprehensive Transportation Plan update.

• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to review a draft development agreement with Industrial Reality Group for the Pacific Point Site. The meeting also includes briefings on human services funding and transportation updates.

• Draft Development Agreement between City of Auburn and Industrial Reality Group (IRG) for the Pacific Point Site (Resolution No. 5766)
• 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and 2025 Transportation Impact Fee Update
• 2023 Photo Enforcement Report regarding 12 school speed zone cameras
• Human Services Funding Overview for the 2025-2026 cycle ($680,000 annual budget)
• Presentation from the Auburn Junior City Council

The Auburn City Council met in a study session on May 13, 2024, and received briefings rather than voting on legislation. Staff presented an overview of Human Services funding, including the 2025-2026 application review timeline and committee review process. Council also heard the 2023 Photo Enforcement Report, a presentation on the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and 2025 traffic impact fee update, and a draft development agreement with Industrial Reality Group for the Pacific Point Site (formerly the GSA site) under Resolution No. 5766. No substantive decisions, approvals, denials, or votes are recorded in these minutes; the meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting public hearings and deliberations regarding the city's Comprehensive Plan updates. These sessions focus on the Parks and Recreation Element and the Climate Element.

• Public hearing: Parks and Recreation Element
• Public hearing: Climate Element

The Auburn Planning Commission unanimously recommended acceptance of the Parks and Recreation Element and the Climate Element for the city's comprehensive plan. These actions are advisory recommendations to the City Council, which holds final decision-making authority. The commission also approved the minutes from its previous meeting.

• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Parks and Recreation Element (6-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Climate Element (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a special meeting to discuss updates regarding the Les Gove Gym floor. The agenda also includes a presentation of the PROS Plan by Chris Overdorf of SCJ Alliance.

• Les Gove Gym floor update
• PROS Plan presentation by Chris Overdorf, Principal, SCJ Alliance
• Northwest Youth Corps update

The board approved the minutes from the March meeting. Members received a workplan update regarding the PROS Plan and a report on the NW Youth Corps project.

• Approved March minutes

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Franchise Agreement No. FRN23-0005 for Fatbeam, LLC. This agreement would allow the company to continue operating fiber optic telecommunications facilities within the city's public ways.

• Public hearing for Fatbeam, LLC Franchise Agreement No. FRN23-0005
• Appointments of Rowan Santos and Prableen Kaur to Junior City Council
• Claims vouchers totaling $8,666,075.50 (including $7,363,923.19 in vouchers, $1,150.83 in EFTs, and $1,302,151.67 in wire transfers)
• Payroll vouchers totaling $3,213,364.78
• New business claims voucher in the amount of $69,500.00

The City Council appointed two members to the Junior City Council and approved a consent agenda including several million dollars in claims and payroll vouchers. The Mayor issued several proclamations recognizing various heritage months and professional weeks.

• Approved appointments of Rowan Santos and Prableen Kaur to Junior City Council (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims vouchers totaling $8,666,775.53 and $69,500.00 (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $3,213,364.78 (5-0)
• Approved April 15, 18, 19, and 22, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing updates to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The body is holding public hearings for the Historic Preservation and Economic Development elements and receiving staff presentations on the Climate and Parks and Recreation elements.

• Public hearing for the Historic Preservation Element
• Public hearing for the Economic Development Element
• Staff presentation on proposed changes to the Climate Element
• Staff presentation on proposed changes to the Parks and Recreation Element

The Planning Commission held public hearings and accepted the Historic Preservation Element and the Economic Development Element. The Economic Development Element was accepted with one amendment to Policy 35 regarding business incentives.

• Accepted Historic Preservation Element as presented (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Economic Development Policy 35 to target incentives at local and regional businesses (7-0)
• Accepted Economic Development Element as amended (7-0)

Independent Salary Commission

The Independent Council Salary Commission is meeting to review salaries. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 25, 2023, meeting.

• Review of salaries
• Approval of May 25, 2023, minutes

The Independent Council Salary Commission approved a 4% salary increase for the Mayor effective January 1, 2025. The commission also approved a 7.2% increase for City Councilmembers and the Deputy Mayor, subject to a valid referendum petition being filed within 30 days of the official filing date. Both measures passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved 4% Mayor salary increase effective 1/1/2025 (5-0)
• Approved 7.2% Councilmember/Deputy Mayor salary increase, subject to referendum petition (5-0)
• Approved Judith Anderson as Committee Chair (5-0)
• Approved Grantley Martelly as Committee Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will prepare a presentation intended for the full City Council study session on May 13. The meeting also includes updates regarding leadership retreats and group photography.

• Presentation preparation for AJCC to present to City Council on May 13
• Update from Dana Hinman regarding the Leadership Retreat

Human Services Committee

The committee will receive an update on the 2025-2026 Human Service Funding schedule and priorities. Members will also review an overview of received human service applications.

• 2025-2026 Human Service Funding Update
• Human Service Application Overview and discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several items, including a proposed telecommunications franchise and a contract amendment. The body will also receive updates on police reports, economic development, and housing policy.

• Ordinance No. 6941: Proposed wireline telecommunications franchise for Fatbeam, LLC
• Resolution No. 5763: Amendment to the City's agreement with Sapna Strategies
• Police Department 2023 Annual Reports
• Briefing on Comprehensive Plan Special Planning Areas
• Housing Action Plan and legislation update

The City Council conducted a study session featuring briefings on special planning areas, police annual reports, and economic development. No substantive votes or final decisions were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting held as a retreat at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort. The agenda includes leadership team training, a discussion of council operations, and follow-up on commitments made after a previous retreat. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Leadership team training session
• Council operations discussion
• Ongoing commitments post-retreat follow-up

The Auburn City Council held a special meeting on April 19, 2024, at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort that functioned as a leadership retreat rather than a decision-making session. Councilmembers and directors took part in training on communication and behavior styles led by Val Jeffords of NASH Consulting, discussed the city's Special Focus Areas and Regional Committees, and reviewed commitments after the retreat. No ordinances, contracts, budgets, or other substantive items were voted on; the meeting adjourned at 3:38 p.m.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review department information and the budget calendar. Members will discuss near-term strategic plans and long-term goals.

• Updated priorities and budget calendar/process
• Near-term strategic plan
• Long-term 'Dreaming Big' goals

The Auburn City Council held a special meeting on April 18, 2024 that functioned as a two-day retreat, with no ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or votes recorded. Councilmembers and department directors discussed department operations, city priorities, the budget calendar and process, development of a strategic plan, and long-term goals for downtown and other areas. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and adjourned at 4:14 p.m. No substantive decisions were made; the minutes record discussion only.

Planning Commission

The Auburn Planning Commission held a special meeting on April 16, 2024, with public hearings on the Land Use Element and Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. After presentations and public testimony, the Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to accept the Land Use Element as presented and unanimously (7-0) to accept the Housing Element as presented. The Commission also approved the April 2, 2024 draft minutes (7-0) and received staff presentations on the Historic Preservation and Economic Development Elements. The minutes note that Planning Commission actions are recommendations to the City Council, which makes the final decision.

• Approved April 2, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Accepted Land Use Element as presented (7-0)
• Accepted Housing Element as presented (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting public hearings and deliberations regarding the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. Staff will also present proposed changes to the Historic Preservation and Economic Development elements.

• Public Hearing: Land Use Element
• Public Hearing: Housing Element
• Staff presentation: Historic Preservation Element
• Staff presentation: Economic Development Element

City Council

The Auburn City Council will vote on amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets and granting a wireline telecommunications franchise to Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC. The meeting also includes the adoption of an ordinance regulating Vehicle for Hire businesses and a resolution to continue King County's regulation of for-hire vehicles. Routine consent items include claims vouchers totaling approximately $3.8 million and payroll vouchers totaling approximately $2.8 million.

• Ordinance No. 6937 amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets
• Ordinance No. 6939 granting a franchise for wireline telecommunications to Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC
• Ordinance No. 6940 amending Auburn City Code Section 5.20.230 regarding Vehicle for Hire Businesses
• Resolution No. 5762 authorizing an interlocal agreement with King County for For-Hire Vehicle regulation
• Resolution No. 5765 authorizing applications for FAA and WSDOT grants for the AWOS, Beacon, & Emergency Generator Project

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved amendments to the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets. They also granted a wireline telecommunications franchise to Ziply Fiber and adopted regulations for vehicle-for-hire businesses. Additionally, the Council authorized an interlocal agreement with King County for for-hire vehicle regulation and approved a resolution to apply for federal and state grants for airport equipment.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6937 amending 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6939 granting Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC a wireline telecommunications franchise (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6940 amending City Code regulations for Vehicle For Hire Businesses (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5762 authorizing interlocal agreement with King County for For-Hire Vehicle regulation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5765 authorizing application for FAA and WSDOT grants for AWOS, Beacon, & Emergency Generator Project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims vouchers totaling $3,795,204.22 and payroll vouchers totaling $2,841,870.98 (5-0)
• Set date for Public Hearing on Franchise Agreement No. FRN23-0005 for Fatbeam, LLC

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will hear a presentation from the Puget Sound Educational Service District regarding possible collaboration. Members will also discuss scheduling future presentations to the full City Council.

• Presentation from Puget Sound Educational Service District (Leila Crist)
• Discussion of future presentation dates for the City Council

The Auburn Junior City Council approved the minutes from its March 27, 2024 meeting by motion (Lueck moved, Romero-Caldera seconded; passed). Members requested to be placed on the May 13 study session agenda to present to the City Council, with Chair Helms and Members Amadeo and Romero-Caldera as presenters. The council heard a presentation from the Puget Sound Educational Service District on its youth programs, including the Youth Wisdom Council, and Chair Helms agreed the AJCC could partner with PSESD in the future. Deputy Mayor Larry Brown briefed the group on Auburn City Council initiatives, including the comprehensive planning process and the Auburn Symphony Orchestra. No ordinances, contracts, or budget items were decided.

• Approved March 27, 2024 minutes (motion by Lueck, second by Romero-Caldera; passed)
• Requested placement on the May 13 City Council study session agenda; presenters set as Chair Helms, Amadeo, and Romero-Caldera
• Chair Helms agreed the AJCC could partner with PSESD in the future (no formal vote recorded)

Cemetery Board

The Auburn Cemetery Board is meeting to review construction progress and budget reports. The board will discuss ongoing projects and seasonal staffing needs.

• Forest Walk Phase III Construction
• 10th Addition Pre-Construction
• Pioneer Cemetery Incident insurance
• Budget updates for February and March 2024
• Seasonal employee hiring

The board approved the minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting. Staff provided updates on ongoing construction at Forest Walk Phase III and repairs to the Pioneer Cemetery fence.

• Approved February 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve several law enforcement eligibility lists. These include lists for entry-level officers, lateral officers, and police services specialists.

• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Police Services Specialist Eligibility List

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an update to the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and discussing regulations for for-hire transportation services. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and the 4th Quarter Financial Report.

• Resolution No. 5762: Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with King County for for-hire transportation services
• Ordinance No. 6940: Amending City Code regarding the regulation of Vehicle For-Hire businesses
• Ordinance No. 6937: Amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets
• Briefing on the 2024 Comprehensive Transportation Plan
• 4th Quarter Financial Report

The April 8, 2024 Auburn City Council study session was a discussion-only meeting with no recorded votes or final decisions. Council received briefings on the 2024 Comprehensive Transportation Plan, the Project Be Free domestic violence co-response program, and a King County District Court presentation, and discussed Resolution No. 5762, Ordinance No. 6940, Ordinance No. 6937, and the 2023 4th Quarter Financial Report. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. and the minutes were approved on April 15, 2024.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; study session discussion only
• Reviewed Resolution No. 5762 authorizing an interlocal agreement with King County on for-hire transportation services (no action taken)
• Reviewed Ordinance No. 6940 amending Auburn City Code Section 5.20.230 on vehicle for-hire businesses (no action taken)
• Reviewed Ordinance No. 6937 amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets (no action taken)
• Received 2023 4th Quarter Financial Report presentation (no action taken)
• Heard Project Be Free presentation on domestic violence crisis co-response (no action taken)
• Heard King County District Court presentation from Presiding Judge Rebecca Robertson (no action taken)
• Agenda had no modifications

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board is meeting to decide on several pending and new reimbursement requests for medical, dental, and vision services. The board will also discuss claim reimbursements from January and February and conduct a policy review.

• Vision expense request for Member #350627: $1,950.00
• Medical equipment request for Member #910342: $336.15
• Dental implant request for Member #349135: $7,600.00
• Dental expense request for Member #378501: $2,134.30
• Dental expense request for Member #230947: $1,717.60

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board approved nine medical, dental, and vision reimbursement claims. Two claims were tabled pending further information on medical necessity and insurance billing. The board also rescheduled the May meeting to May 14th.

• Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled $1,950.00 vision claim for Member# 350627 (5-0)
• Tabled $336.15 medical equipment claim for Member# 910342 (5-0)
• Approved dental claims for Members# 317206 ($189.00), 406822 ($100.00), 230947 ($1,717.60), and 378501 ($2,134.30) (5-0)
• Approved dental ($7,600.00) and vision ($90.00) claims for Member# 349135 (5-0)
• Approved dental claims for Member# 350627 for $918.00 and $424.00 (5-0)
• Approved $125.00 vision claim for Member# 970468 (4-0)
• Approved $280.00 dental claim for Member# 642873 (5-0)

Urban Tree Board

The Urban Tree Board is meeting to review minutes and discuss an article for the Auburn Magazine. The board will also address updating pictures of heritage trees and review previous work plan templates.

• Article for the Auburn Magazine
• Updating pictures of heritage trees
• Review of previous work plan templates

The Urban Tree Board approved the March meeting minutes. Members discussed potential pruning classes for industry departments and a work plan to track projects. They agreed to volunteer to photograph missing heritage trees and recommended the Apple Tree on F St as a 2024 Heritage Tree candidate.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Agreed to shorten Auburn Magazine article for next quarter submission
• Discussed idea for pruning classes at Arbor Day and Clean Sweep next year
• Discussed suggestion for a work plan to track projects throughout the year
• Discussed having a booth at events like 4th of July and Kids Day
• Agreed to volunteer to take photos of missing heritage trees
• Recommended Apple Tree on F St as potential 2024 Heritage Tree

Art Commission

The Auburn Arts Commission is meeting to select a Downtown Sculpture Gallery. The body will also discuss new 4Culture non-profit funding opportunities for the 2025 Auburn Project Support Grant.

• Downtown Sculpture Gallery selection
• 2025 Auburn Project Support Grant discussion

The Commission approved the selection of 16 sculptures and artists for the 2024-25 Downtown Sculpture Gallery program. Members also discussed potentially restricting future eligible mediums to exclude bronze due to 2023 thefts.

• Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 16 sculptures and artists for the 2024-25 Downtown Sculpture Gallery (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will meet to review previous minutes and discuss several new business items. Discussion topics include Clean Sweep, PROS Plan updates, Northwest Youth Corps at Cedar Lanes, and Arbor Day.

• Clean Sweep discussion with Amanda Valdez
• PROS Plan updates
• Northwest Youth Corps – Cedar Lanes
• Arbor Day

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the Land Use Element of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also conduct its annual review of procedural rules and elect its officers.

• Presentation on the Land Use Element of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan
• Annual Review of Planning Commission Rules of Procedure
• Annual Election of Officers (Chair and Vice-Chair)

The Planning Commission approved the March 5 meeting minutes and re-elected its current leadership. Commissioners received presentations on the Land Use and Housing Elements of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved March 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Retained Judi Roland as Chair (6-0)
• Retained Phillip Stephens as Vice Chair (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a briefing to discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plans for sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water utilities. This item is for discussion only to provide an overview of the plans and determine next steps.

• Briefing on Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Plan
• Briefing on Storm Drainage Comprehensive Plan
• Briefing on Water Utilities Comprehensive Plan

The City Council received a presentation on the 2024 Sewer, Storm, and Water Comprehensive Plans. No formal actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a franchise agreement with Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC to install fiber optic cable and electronic infrastructure in public ways. The council is also considering ordinances to formalize three new city departments.

• Public hearing for Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC Franchise Agreement No. FRN23-0003
• Ordinance No. 6933 to create the Department of Innovation and Technology
• Ordinance No. 6934 to create the Office of Equity
• Ordinance No. 6935 to create the Department of Human Services
• Claims vouchers totaling $1,847,661.98 and payroll vouchers totaling $3,364,779.97

The City Council approved three ordinances to formalize the creation of the Department of Innovation and Technology, the Office of Equity, and the Department of Human Services. The council also approved a consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6933 creating the Department of Innovation and Technology (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6934 creating the Office of Equity (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6935 creating the Department of Human Services (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,847,661.98 in claims vouchers and $3,364,779.97 in payroll vouchers (6-0)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will discuss updates from the NLC Conference and receive a presentation from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) regarding the "Ending the Silence Campaign" for students. Members will also discuss a future presentation date to the City Council.

• Presentation from Robin Hinz of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on the "Ending the Silence Campaign"
• Discussion of future presentation date to City Council
• Updates from the NLC Conference
• Approval of February 28th, 2024 minutes

The Auburn Junior City Council met on March 27, 2024, and approved the minutes from its February 28, 2024 meeting by motion (Muhsen/Lueck). The rest of the meeting consisted of discussion items: updates from the National League of Cities conference, a presentation from NAMI on its "Ending the Silence Campaign," an update from Deputy Mayor Larry Brown on city budget discussions and strategic planning, and a discussion about a future presentation to City Council. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved February 28, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Member Muhsen, second by Member Lueck, passed)

Human Services Committee

The committee is discussing the 2025-2026 human service funding cycle and reviewing contract provisions. Staff have provided recommendations on whether to distribute funds across many contracts or concentrate larger investments into fewer organizations.

• Review of 2025-2026 Human Service Funding update
• Discussion of contract provisions regarding award amounts and number of contracts
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 9, January 29, and February 26, 2024

The committee met to review contract provisions and award amounts for the 2024 grant year. No votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss the update of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and a briefing on the 2021 Facility Master Plan. The body is also considering ordinances to formalize three new city departments and a telecommunications franchise.

• Ordinance No. 6933: Creation of the Department of Innovation and Technology
• Ordinance No. 6934: Creation of the Office of Equity
• Ordinance No. 6935: Creation of the Department of Human Services
• Ordinance No. 6939: Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC franchise for wireline telecommunications
• Facility Master Plan discussion including a potential $38M bond for police and maintenance facilities

The March 25, 2024 Auburn City Council study session was primarily informational. Council received briefings on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan, the permitting and land use decision process, and the Facility Needs Study and Facility Master Plan. Council also reviewed three ordinances (Nos. 6933, 6934, 6935) that would formalize creation of a Department of Innovation and Technology, an Office of Equity, and a Department of Human Services, plus the 2023 CDBG CAPER report and Ordinance No. 6939 granting a wireline telecommunications franchise to Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC. No votes or final decisions are recorded in these minutes; the meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; items were briefings and discussions only
• Briefing on Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan presented; no action taken
• Briefing on permitting and land use decisions (Type I-IV, Hearing Examiner process); no action taken
• Briefing on Facility Needs Study and Facility Master Plan; no action taken
• Ordinance No. 6933 (Department of Innovation and Technology) reviewed; no vote recorded
• Ordinance No. 6934 (Office of Equity) reviewed; no vote recorded
• Ordinance No. 6935 (Department of Human Services) reviewed; no vote recorded
• Ordinance No. 6939 (Ziply Fiber wireline telecommunications franchise) reviewed; no vote recorded

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review city budgeting and identify strategic priorities. The session includes discussions on fund types, tax changes since 2020, and future funding considerations.

• Discussion of General Fund projections and limitations
• Review of B&O Tax and Utility Tax changes since 2020
• Discussion of future funding including Levy LID Lift, Public Safety Sales Tax, and raising existing taxes
• Identification and ranking of strategic priorities and gaps

The Auburn City Council held a special meeting to review the city budget and discuss strategic priorities for four focus areas: Community Wellness, Finance & Internal Services, Public Works & Community Development, and Municipal Services. Staff presented overviews of funds, taxes, debt, and expenditures, and Council members discussed topics like utility taxes, ARPA funds, and public safety sales tax. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this session; the meeting served as a discussion and planning retreat ahead of a Leadership Retreat in April.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded
• Budget overview presented by Director Thomas
• Strategic priorities discussed in four focus areas
• Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to appoint its 2024 leadership positions. The board will also discuss the airport budget, marketing focus, and capital project status, though no action will be taken on these discussion items.

• Election of 2024 Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of 2024 airport marketing focus
• Review of 2023 budget performance and FAA CIP
• Update on capital project status
• Review of tracking matrix

City Council

The City Council is receiving a presentation on the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update, which includes land use scenarios to accommodate 12,000 new housing units and 19,200 new jobs by 2044. The body is also considering an ordinance regarding transparency for tents and shelters on city-owned land.

• Ordinance No. 6938: Transparency requirements for tents and shelters on non-park City owned land
• Resolution No. 5760: Second amendment for legal services with Foster Garvey PC
• Resolution No. 5761: Acceptance of a Federal Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) Grant for Auburn Police
• Claims vouchers totaling $7,443,268.50, plus wire transfers of $953,131.54
• Payroll vouchers totaling $2,826,357.60

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 6938, which creates transparency requirements for tents and shelters on non-park city-owned land. The Council also adopted a resolution accepting a federal Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force grant for the Police Department. A resolution authorizing a legal services contract amendment passed 5-2, with two councilmembers voting against it.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6938 for tent/shelter transparency (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5761 accepting ICAC grant for Police (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5760 amending legal services agreement (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers (7-0)
• Set date for public hearing on Ziply Fiber franchise agreement

Business Improvement Area

The Business Improvement Area Committee of Rate Payers will meet to review financial reports and discuss ongoing projects. The agenda includes updates on banners and theater demolition.

• Financial update by Jenn Francis
• Banner update
• Theater demolition update
• Recruitment of new board member
• Downtown Auburn Cooperative update

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve three different eligibility lists for police personnel. The body will also review and approve minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Police Services Specialist Eligibility List
• Approval of February 13, 2024, meeting minutes

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board is meeting to review several reimbursement requests for medical, dental, and vision services. The board will also discuss councilmember appointments and policy review.

• Dental expense claim for Member #596469 in the amount of $4,629.00
• Vision expense claim for Member #350627 in the amount of $1,950.00
• Dental and vision claims for 10 different LEOFF 1 members
• Discussion of Councilmember Appointments
• Discussion of Policy Review

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board approved several dental and vision claims for members. Three claims were tabled pending further medical necessity information or due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved January 2, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $4,629.00 dental claim for Member #596469 (3-0)
• Approved dental claims for Members #562044 ($536.70), #948705 ($220.00), #378501 ($2,139.00), #310533 ($160.20), #709544 ($382.00), #629199 ($150.00), #779147 ($242.70) (all 3-0)
• Approved vision claims for Members #310533 ($52.00 and $300.00) and #910342 ($149.98) (all 3-0)
• Tabled $1,950.00 vision claim for Member #350627 pending physician info (3-0)
• Tabled $336.15 medical equipment claim for Member #910342 pending physician info (3-0)
• Tabled dental claim for Member #970468 due to lack of quorum (2-0)

Urban Tree Board

The Urban Tree Board is meeting to discuss Arbor Day celebrations and a field trip to Game Farm Park. The board will also review an article for the Auburn Magazine.

• Discussion of Arbor Day celebration
• Field trip to Game Farm Park to view Arbor Day tree planting spot
• Review of article for the Auburn Magazine
• Approval of February meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the February meeting. Members discussed publishing an article in the Auburn Magazine and potential ways to create a question-and-answer forum. The board also conducted a field trip to Game Farm Park to view the planting site for a Deodara Cedar tree.

• Approved February minutes

Art Commission

The Auburn Arts Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. The meeting also includes a tour of the White River Valley Museum.

• Election of 2024 Arts Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• White River Valley Museum Tour

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board will meet to approve February minutes and discuss updates to the PROS Plan. The meeting includes time for public input and a department report.

• Approval of February minutes
• PROS Plan updates

The board approved the minutes from the February meeting. Staff provided updates on facility repairs, park construction projects, and grant applications.

• Approved February minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is initiating the legislative process to update the Auburn Comprehensive Plan for 2024. Staff will present draft elements for feedback and public comment between April and July 2024, leading to a final recommendation to the City Council in July.

• Approval of December 5, 2023 draft minutes
• Presentation of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan legislative schedule
• Review of mandatory plan elements including Land Use, Housing, and Transportation
• Introduction of a new Climate Change element
• Planning of public hearings for individual plan elements starting in April 2024

The Planning Commission approved its December 5, 2023 meeting minutes on a 7-0 vote. The rest of the meeting was informational: staff presented an overview of the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update process, and the Commission discussed the schedule, public participation, and other departments' roles. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

• Approved December 5, 2023 Planning Commission meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss departmental overviews. Presentations will be provided by the Administration and Legal departments.

• Department Overview - Administration
• Department Overview - Legal

The City Council received presentations regarding the organizational structures and responsibilities of the Administration and Legal departments. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will consider allocating funds to the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Housing Capital Fund. The body will also vote on appointments to the Salary Commission and approve routine claims and payroll vouchers.

• Resolution No. 5753: Allocation of $137,595.00 for affordable housing in South King County
• Appointment of Lisa Stirgus and Trevon Cooper to the Salary Commission
• Claims vouchers totaling $1,282,177.79, plus electronic and wire transfers
• Payroll vouchers totaling $3,232,085.39 for Feb 15-28, 2024

The City Council approved funding for affordable housing in South King County and authorized gym floor repairs at the Auburn Community Center. The council also appointed two members to the Salary Commission and approved routine claims and payroll vouchers.

• Approved appointment of Lisa Stirgus and Trevon Cooper to the Salary Commission (6-0)
• Approved $1,282,177.79 in claims vouchers, $3,061.28 in electronic transfers, and $1,542,391.45 in wire transfers (6-0)
• Approved $3,232,085.39 in payroll vouchers (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5753 to allocate $137,595.00 to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund for affordable housing (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5759 authorizing a contract with Great Floors for Auburn Community Center Gym floor work (6-0)

City Council

The Auburn City Council is holding a special meeting to hear Mayor Backus' State of the City Address. The meeting is scheduled for February 29, 2024, at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort.

• Mayor Backus' State of the City Address

The City Council held a special meeting focused on the Mayor's State of the City Address. No legislative actions or votes were taken during the session.

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council is meeting to discuss collaborations with the Auburn Youth Council and KCLS Teen Services. The body is also reviewing updates from a recent presentation to the City Council and coordinating attendance for the Mayor's State of the City.

• Discussion with Gianna Gargiulo from KCLS regarding future collaborations
• Update on the February 12th presentation to City Council
• Coordination for the Mayor's State of the City on February 29th
• Planning for AJCC members attending the NLC conference in D.C.
• Approval of January 24th, 2024 minutes

The Junior City Council met to approve previous minutes and receive updates from city staff and community partners. The session included introductions between the Auburn Youth Council and the Junior City Council, as well as a presentation from the King County Library System.

• Approved January 24th, 2024 Minutes

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review the schedule and priorities for 2025-2026 funding. The body will also examine an overview of agencies funded during the 2023-2024 cycle and reporting obligations.

• 2025-2026 Human Service Funding update on schedule and priorities
• Overview of agencies funded during the 2023-2024 cycle
• Review of quarterly reporting obligations for human service contracts
• Discussion on understanding return on investment for contracts

The committee received staff briefings regarding the 2025-2026 funding cycle process and timelines, as well as an orientation to existing contracts and quarterly reporting. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss an overview of the Office of Equity and proposed changes to land use laws. The body is also reviewing a resolution to allocate affordable housing funds and an ordinance regarding tents on city land.

• Resolution No. 5753: Proposed allocation of $137,595 for the Victorian Place II project in Des Moines
• Ordinance No. 6938: Proposed transparency requirements for tents and shelters on non-park city-owned land
• Office of Equity department overview and presentation
• Discussion on changing land use laws
• PAC update

The Auburn City Council held a study session on February 26, 2024, with presentations and discussion but no recorded votes or final decisions. Council heard an overview of the Office of Equity Department, an introduction to Resolution No. 5753 on funding affordable housing projects through South King Housing and Homelessness Partners, a Police Advisory Committee update, an overview of Ordinance No. 6938 on tent and shelter transparency requirements, and a presentation on changing land use laws. The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m. and the minutes were approved on March 4, 2024.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; study session only
• Resolution No. 5753 on SKHHP affordable housing funding presented and discussed, no action recorded
• Ordinance No. 6938 on tent and shelter transparency requirements presented and discussed, no action recorded
• Office of Equity Department overview presented and discussed
• Police Advisory Committee update presented and discussed
• Land use law change process presented and discussed

Independent Salary Commission

The Independent Council Salary Commission is meeting to review salaries and sales tax revenue. The body will also approve minutes from the May 25, 2023, meeting.

• Review of salaries
• Review of sales tax revenue

City Council

The City Council is meeting to receive departmental overviews from Human Resources and Innovation & Technology. Both items are listed for discussion only with no proposed budget revisions.

• Department Overview - Human Resources
• Department Overview - Innovation & Technology

The Auburn City Council held a special meeting on February 20, 2024, featuring presentations from the Human Resources and Innovation & Technology departments. Council members discussed topics such as hiring statistics, collective bargaining agreements, cybersecurity, and service desk software. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded
• Human Resources department overview presented
• Innovation & Technology department overview presented

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Right-of-Way Vacation No. VAC23-0001. The body is also considering several ordinances related to local taxes, telecommunications franchises, and street vacations.

• Public Hearing for Right-of-Way Vacation No. VAC23-0001 (108th Avenue SE south of Lea Hill Road)
• Ordinance No. 6927: Establishing Local Sales and Use Tax Rate for Local Revitalization Financing for 2024
• Ordinance No. 6932: Transferring Telecommunications Franchise from Sprint (T-Mobile subsidiary) to Sprint (Cogent subsidiary)
• Claims vouchers totaling $4,057,471.52 and wire transfers of $809,422.62
• Payroll vouchers totaling $2,826,485.43

The City Council approved several ordinances regarding local tax administration and a right-of-way vacation on 108th Avenue SE. The council also authorized millions in claims and payroll vouchers and appointed a new member to the Junior City Council.

• Appointed Nnamdi Ometu to Auburn Junior City Council (7-0)
• Approved claims vouchers of $4,057,471.52 and wire transfers of $809,422.62 (7-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $2,826,485.43 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6927 establishing 2024 Local Revitalization Financing sales and use tax rate (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6929 vacating City Right-of-Way on 108th Avenue SE south of Lea Hill Road (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6930 amending City Code regarding tax administration (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6932 transferring a telecommunications franchise from Sprint (T-Mobile Subsidiary) to Sprint (Cogent Subsidiary) (7-0)

Fire Relief and Pension Board

The Board is meeting to approve pension and healthcare benefit payments for the period of October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The meeting also includes a report on the election for the 2024-2025 Boardmember position.

• Approval of $55,801.23 in pension and healthcare benefit payments
• Election for the 2024-2025 Boardmember position
• Approval of November 7, 2023, meeting minutes

The Board approved pension and healthcare benefit payments for the period of October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The Board also approved the minutes from the November 7, 2023, meeting.

• Approved $55,801.23 in pension and healthcare benefit payments (4-0)
• Approved November 7, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Auburn Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from January 9, 2024. The commission will also act on the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List.

• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of January 9, 2024, meeting minutes

Transportation Advisory Board

The board is discussing the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Plan annual update and the 2024 Comprehensive Transportation Plan with a focus on safety policies. Staff are presenting updates on active construction projects and recently awarded grants.

• Auburn Way S Widening: $3,309,032 grant award
• Regional Growth Center Access: $2,112,444 grant award
• Highway Safety Improvement Program: $2,575,000 grant request for arterial street lighting
• 2026 Local Street Preservation Project: $1.6M planned for construction
• 2026 Arterial Street Preservation Project: $1.8M planned for construction

Cemetery Board

The Mountain View Cemetery Board approved the minutes from its October 10, 2023 meeting without changes. Most of the meeting was informational: staff reported on fee increases effective January 1, 2024, a revised flower policy, wreath sales, a new maintenance hire, and the award of the ForestWalk Phase III contract to R.W. Scott Construction, Inc. The board also heard updates on a drunk-driving incident at Pioneer Cemetery, graffiti at Mountain View, and 2023 and January 2024 budget and sales figures. No other substantive motions or votes were recorded.

• Approved October 10, 2023 minutes as printed (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review reports from the Anti-Homelessness department and the Auburn Consolidated Resource Center. The body will also discuss several ordinances regarding local sales tax, business tax administration, and right-of-way vacations.

• Ordinance No. 6927: Establishing a 0.0133% local sales and use tax rate for Local Revitalization Financing for 2024
• Ordinance No. 6930: Amending City Code Chapters 3.53, 3.54, and 3.62 regarding business and occupation tax administration
• Ordinance No. 6929: Vacating City Right-of-Way on a portion of 108th Avenue SE south of Lea Hill Road
• Ordinance No. 6932: Transferring a telecommunications franchise from Sprint Communications Company, L.P. (T-Mobile subsidiary) to Sprint Communications Company, L.P. (Cogent subsidiary)
• Resolution No. 5753: Authorizing the Administering Agency for South King Housing and Homelessness Partners to execute affordable housing funding agreements

The City Council conducted a study session featuring departmental overviews and discussions on proposed ordinances. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Removed Resolution No. 5753 from the agenda to be rescheduled

Business Improvement Area

The Committee of Rate Payers will hold nominations and a vote to elect a chairperson. Members will also review 2023 and 2024 financials and receive updates on downtown projects.

• Election of Chairperson
• 2023 and 2024 BIA Financials update
• Theater demolition update
• Parking data collection update
• DAC Contract discussion

Urban Tree Board

The Urban Tree Board is holding a special meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-chair. The board will also discuss Arbor Day and establish goals for the 2024 year.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-chair
• Discussion of Arbor Day
• Updating heritage tree photos for slideshow
• Setting 2024 Tree Board goals

Art Commission

The commission will nominate and select its Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. Members will also review grant award recipients and discuss programming for the Postmark Center for the Arts.

• Selection of 2024 Arts Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Project Support Grants and Postmark Programming Grants recipients
• Discussion of Postmark Center for the Arts basement design plans
• Planning for the 2024-2025 BRAVO season

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda includes a presentation from King County Wastewater regarding Roegner Park and an update on the PROS Plan.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• King County Wastewater presentation for Roegner Park
• PROS Plan update
• 2024 spring programs report from Recreation Manager Kevin Witte
• Approval of November 2023 minutes

Urban Tree Board

The board voted to maintain Bryce Landrud as Chairperson and appointed Linda Bielejec as Vice-Chairperson. Members discussed the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer and proposed a new tree planting for Arbor Day.

• Approved Bryce Landrud to continue as Chairperson
• Approved Linda Bielejec as Vice-Chairperson
• Approved August minutes

City Council

The City Council is conducting a special meeting to receive informational overviews from the Parks, Arts, and Recreation and Public Works departments. These items are for discussion only and no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Parks, Arts, and Recreation department overview
• Public Works department overview
• Discussion of 104th Street/Green River Park Plan with a $1.8 million construction estimate
• Review of proposed Auburn Avenue Theater expansion to 10,340 sq. ft.
• Overview of Public Works budget, averaging $100 million annually

The City Council held a special meeting consisting of presentations from the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department and the Public Works Department. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on property acquisition for roadway improvements and the adoption of several grant-funded resolutions. The body will also consider an appointment to the Junior City Council and proclaim Black History Month.

• Ordinance No. 6931: Acquisition by Eminent Domain for Auburn Way South Widening (Project No. CP1622) from Hemlock Street SE to Poplar Street SE
• Resolution No. 5756: Grant from Washington State Department of Ecology for Municipal Stormwater Phase II Permit
• Resolution No. 5757: 2023-2025 Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Grant Program
• Resolution No. 5758: Grant from Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for Body Worn Cameras
• Claims and payroll vouchers totaling $11,334,300.04

The Auburn City Council approved Ordinance No. 6931, authorizing acquisition by eminent domain of property near or adjacent to Auburn Way South for roadway widening under Project No. CP1622, Auburn Way South Widening—Hemlock Street SE to Poplar Street SE. The council also adopted three resolutions accepting state grants for stormwater permit implementation, solid waste financial assistance, and police body worn cameras. The consent agenda was approved, with claims vouchers pulled for separate consideration and then approved 6-0 with one abstention. The council appointed Mikaela Pedraja to the Auburn Junior City Council for a term expiring August 31, 2026.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6931 authorizing eminent domain for Auburn Way South widening (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5756 accepting a Washington State Department of Ecology stormwater grant (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5757 accepting a Department of Ecology solid waste grant (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5758 accepting a body worn camera grant from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda, with claims vouchers removed for separate consideration (7-0)
• Approved claims vouchers separately (6-0, Councilmember C. Taylor abstained)
• Appointed Mikaela Pedraja to Auburn Junior City Council for a two-year term expiring August 31, 2026 (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The committee selected a modified funding model for the 2025-2026 cycle. This model combines specific service categories into two primary funding groups with set percentage allocations.

• Approved funding allocation of 70% for Homelessness Interventions/Housing Stability and 30% for Basic Needs, Job Training and Education (Unanimous)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will hear from the Teen Center Supervisor regarding The Rec and Auburn's Youth Council. Members are also preparing for a joint presentation to the City Council on February 5th.

• Discussion with Kelly Murray regarding The Rec and Auburn's Youth Council
• Planning for a co-presentation to City Council on February 5th
• Mayor's State of the City event on February 29th at Muckleshoot Convention Center
• Clean Sweep event on April 20th starting at the Community and Event Center

The Junior City Council approved the minutes from January 10, 2024. Members volunteered to participate in a joint presentation to the City Council on February 5 alongside the Auburn Parks Youth Council.

• Approved January 10th, 2024 Minutes
• Selected Emily Helms, Osiris Romero-Caldera, Patricia Amadeo, and Lawand Muhsen to present to City Council on February 5

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to address one action item. The body will vote on the confirmation of the City Attorney.

• Council confirmation of City Attorney

The City Council met for a special meeting to review the 2022 Fiscal Year Audit and Federal Grant Compliance Audit. State auditors reported no exceptions and issued unmodified opinions for both audits. No substantive votes or legislative actions were taken.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2022 Fiscal Year Audit and Exit Conference. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2022 Fiscal Year Audit and Exit Conference

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss police department operations and public works updates. Key items include a review of the police budget and a proposed ordinance for property acquisition via eminent domain for roadway improvements.

• Ordinance No. 6931: Property acquisition by eminent domain for Project No. CP1622 (Auburn Way South widening from Hemlock Street SE to Poplar Street SE)
• Police Department 2024 Budget: $37,201,306
• Public Works Capital Projects: 37 active projects totaling approximately $100 million
• Police Department Overview: Presentation on staffing, divisions, and regional task forces
• Engineering Design Standards Update discussion

The City Council conducted a study session featuring department overviews and project updates. No substantive votes or final decisions were recorded during this meeting.

City Council

The City Council is conducting informational presentations from the Community Development and Finance departments. These sessions provide overviews of departmental operations, budgets, and service delivery for council orientation.

• Community Development 2024 total budget of $6,193,048
• Annual federal HUD allocation of approximately $600,000 for Community Development Block Grants
• Report of 2,694 permits issued and 4,013 inspections performed in 2023
• Finance Department presentation on General Fund revenue of $97.5 million
• Review of the biennial budget development calendar and process

The Auburn City Council held a special meeting on January 16, 2024, with Mayor Nancy Backus excused and Deputy Mayor Larry Brown presiding. The only substantive items were two 30-minute department overview presentations: Community Development (Director Jeff Tate and Acting Director Jason Krum) and Finance (Director Jamie Thomas). Council discussed topics including staff contacts, eGIS technology, capital projects, the code compliance complaint process, and the budget process. No ordinances, contracts, or other actions were voted on; the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded — discussion items only
• Received Community Development Department overview (organizational structure, services, 2024 Budget, 2023 statistics)
• Received Finance Department overview (divisions, General Fund revenue and expenditures, budget process)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to set a public hearing for the vacation of a city right-of-way on 108th Avenue SE south of Lea Hill Road. The body is also reviewing appointments to the Arts Commission and routine financial vouchers.

• Resolution No. 5749 to set a February 20, 2024 public hearing for right-of-way vacation on 108th Avenue SE
• Appointments of Andrea Dailey, Amber Lott, Carol Danner, Carol Smetheram, and Raymond Salvador to the Arts Commission
• Claims vouchers totaling $2,905,430.24 (including wire transfers and electronic funds)
• Payroll vouchers totaling $2,736,640.05 for the period of December 28, 2023 to January 10, 2024

The City Council approved several million dollars in claims and payroll vouchers via the consent agenda. The council also appointed three members to the Arts Commission and scheduled a public hearing regarding a city right-of-way vacation.

• Approved appointments of Amber Lott, Carol Smetheram, and Raymond Salvador to the Arts Commission (7-0)
• Approved January 2, 2024, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved claims vouchers totaling $3,616,527.25 (7-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $2,736,640.05 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5749 to set a public hearing for the vacation of City Right-Of-Way at 108th Avenue SE south of Lea Hill Road (7-0)

Business Improvement Area

The Business Improvement Area Committee of Rate Payers is meeting to discuss the 2024 budget and the recruitment of new board members. The committee will also review ongoing downtown projects including lighting, murals, and banners.

• 2024 Budget
• Recruitment of new board members
• Downtown Lighting Project
• Downtown Murals
• Downtown Banners

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will discuss a potential collaboration with the King County Library System and receive updates from Deputy Mayor Larry Brown. Members are also scheduled for OPMA/PRA training and will coordinate photos for the city website.

• Discussion of possible collaboration with King County Library System Teen Services Librarian Gianna Gargiulo
• OPMA/PRA Training for council members
• Planning for the Mayor's State of the City Address on February 29
• Approval of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The Auburn Junior City Council approved the minutes from its December 13, 2023 meeting. Members agreed to take updated council photos on February 7 and discussed potential collaboration with the King County Library System. Deputy Mayor Larry Brown provided an update on city council roles, and members viewed required Open Public Meetings Act training.

• Approved December 13, 2023 minutes (motion by Member Ayo, seconded by Member Romero-Caldera)
• Agreed to take updated council photos on February 7
• Expressed interest in exploring collaboration with King County Library System
• Viewed required OPMA/PRA training video

Civil Service Commission

The Auburn Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the minutes from December 12, 2023. The body is also scheduled to approve the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List.

• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of December 12, 2023, meeting minutes

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss the transition of the Human Services Program. The body will also hold a discussion regarding funding categories for 2025-2026.

• Human Services Program Transition
• 2025-2026 Human Services Funding Category Discussion

The committee elected its leadership for 2024. Staff provided a briefing on the 2025-2026 Human Services grant budget, and the committee requested further information on funding priorities.

• Elected Erica Thomas as chair and Shawn Paton as vice-chair (5-0)

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board is meeting to review several medical, dental, and vision expense claims. The board will also discuss the election of a Chair and Chair Pro Tem for 2024 and councilmember appointments.

• Dental expense claim for LEOFF 1 Member #596469 in the amount of $4,629.00
• Dental expense claim for LEOFF 1 Member #948705 in the amount of $382.00
• Dental expense claim for LEOFF 1 Member #464461 in the amount of $1,300.00
• Vision expense claim for LEOFF 1 Member #635612 for hearing aids in the amount of $1,599.99
• Medical/vision expense claim for LEOFF 1 Member #310533 in the amount of $595.00

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board approved three benefit claims and granted one pre-approval for hearing aids. One dental claim was tabled pending further information on medical necessity.

• Approved November 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled $4,629.00 dental claim for Member #596469 (5-0)
• Approved $389.00 vision claim for Member #523842 (4-1)
• Approved $1,500.00 dental claim for Member #310533 (5-0)
• Approved pre-approval for hearing aids for Member #635612 outside the 5-year requirement (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve routine claims and payroll vouchers and decide on several resolutions. Key items include a contract amendment for waste cleanup services and real estate agreements with the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority.

• Resolution No. 5754: Increase Totem Logistics, Inc. (Junk King) contract by $225,000 for a total of $670,000 for garbage/waste cleanup
• Resolution No. 5752: Temporary Construction Easement with Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority at 11 A Street NW
• Resolution No. 5751: Real estate interest conveyance agreement with Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority
• Resolution No. 5755: Grant acceptance from WSDOT and Federal Highway Administration for Lea Hill Safe Routes to School Project
• Approval of claims vouchers totaling $6,596,184.09 and payroll vouchers totaling $3,185,779.10

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved four resolutions authorizing agreements with the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Totem Logistics, and state/federal transportation agencies. The council also adopted 2024 committee leadership assignments and approved routine claims and payroll vouchers totaling over $9.7 million. No public comments or correspondence were received during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including claims ($6.59M) and payroll ($3.18M) vouchers (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 Special Focus Area Chair and Vice Chair assignments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 5751 authorizing real estate conveyance agreement with Sound Transit (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 5752 authorizing temporary construction easement at 11 A Street NW with Sound Transit (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 5754 authorizing second amendment to Totem Logistics garbage cleanup agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 5755 authorizing WSDOT/FHWA grant for Lea Hill Safe Routes to School Project (5-0)