Auburn public meetings in 2025

Art Commission

The Auburn Arts Commission will hold a special meeting on December 18, 2025 at the Postmark Center for Arts, 20 Auburn Ave, with a virtual Zoom option. The agenda includes approval of the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes, a presentation on public art for Downtown Park by John Fleming, and a vote on the 2026 Postmark Programming & Artist Project Grant Awards. The public may comment in person, by mail, fax, email, or virtually.

• Approval of November 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Public Art for Downtown Park by John Fleming
• Approval of 2026 Postmark Programming & Artist Project Grant Awards

City Council

The Auburn City Council will vote on several ordinances, including Ordinance No. 6998 that permits co‑living housing in multiple downtown zones. The council will also adopt resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute agreements on sewer franchise compensation, a parks property tax levy allocation, and leases for the Auburn Resource Center. In addition, the council will approve appointments to the Airport Board and Human Services Committee and adopt a consent agenda covering payroll and claims vouchers totaling over $9 million.

• Approve Ordinance No. 6998 to allow co‑living housing in DUC, R‑3, R‑4, R‑NM, C‑2, C‑AG, and M‑1 zones
• Approve Ordinance No. 6997 adopting the 2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea Plan
• Adopt Resolution No. 5876 authorizing amendment to the Sewer Franchise Agreement with King County
• Adopt Resolution No. 5877 authorizing the 2026‑2031 Parks Property Tax Levy allocation agreement
• Approve consent agenda claims vouchers totaling $5,429,241.27 and payroll vouchers totaling $3,609,753.30

Business Improvement Area

The Business Improvement Area Committee will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at 1 East Main Street, Annex Conference Room 2. The agenda includes a presentation of the 2025 Year End Financial Report and a $70,000 contract with the Downtown Auburn Cooperative for 2026. The committee will also consider a $21,000 financial request from the City’s Legal Department for Downtown Cleanup Helpers and receive an update on 2025 fall events. Public comment is invited, with options for in‑person or virtual participation.

• $70,000 Downtown Auburn Cooperative 2026 contract
• $21,000 financial request from City of Auburn Legal Department for Downtown Cleanup Helpers
• 2025 Year End Financial Report presentation
• Update from DAC on 2025 Fall Events
• Public comment period (written comments up to 350 words)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will hold a study session to discuss municipal services, including senior meal programs, and consider four ordinances regarding business taxes, downtown planning, and co-living housing.

• Ordinance No. 6993 amending the City Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax
• Ordinance No. 6997 adopting the 2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea Plan
• Ordinance No. 6998 allowing co-living housing in multiple zoning zones
• Ordinance No. 7006 designating a Planned Action for the Downtown Subarea
• Discussion of 2026 Legislative Priorities

The Auburn City Council met for a study session to review senior center meal programs and several draft ordinances related to the B&O tax, the 2024 Downtown Subarea Plan, and co‑living housing. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the items were discussed and information was presented. The meeting also covered 2026 legislative priorities and upcoming inter‑agency meetings.

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board is meeting to consider several requests for the reimbursement of medical, dental, and vision expenses for six members.

• Medical expense request for Member #444135: $332.40
• Dental expense request for Member #310533: $150.00
• Dental expense request for Member #779147: $183.20
• Vision and dental expense requests for Member #464461: $369.00 and $235.00
• Dental expense request for Member #856535: $10,233.00

The board unanimously approved the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of medical and dental expense claims for LEOFF members. All claims were approved except a vision expense that was tabled pending documentation, and one dental claim passed with one abstention. New business items were noted for future discussion.

• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved medical expense $332.40 for Member #444135 (4-0)
• Approved dental expense $150.00 for Member #310533 (4-0)
• Approved dental expense $183.20 for Member #779147 (4-0)
• Approved dental expense $235.00 for Member #464461; vision expense $369.00 tabled (4-0)
• Approved dental expense $10,233.00 for Member #856535 (4-0)
• Approved dental expense $696.35 for Member #937035 (3-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on a text amendment to Title 18 ACC regarding co-living housing. The body will also deliberate on the 2024 Downtown Subarea Plan and associated zoning map amendments. Additionally, staff will introduce development regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems.

• Co-living housing text amendment to Title 18 ACC for R-3, R-4, R-NM, DUC, C-2, C-AG, and M-1 Zones
• 2024 Downtown Subarea Plan, including Planned Action EIS and Baseline Report Final
• Downtown subarea land use and zoning map amendments
• Introduction of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) development regulations

The Commission approved the October 21, 2025 Special Planning Commission minutes unanimously. It unanimously recommended that City Council adopt the Co‑Living Housing Code Update. It voted 6‑1 to recommend that City Council adopt the 2024 Downtown Subarea Plan Update, with Commissioner Berry opposing. The Commission also unanimously agreed to reopen the Downtown Subarea Plan public hearing.

• Approved October 21, 2025 Special Planning Commission minutes (7‑0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Co‑Living Housing Code Update (7‑0)
• Recommended City Council adopt 2024 Downtown Subarea Plan Update (6‑1)
• Agreed to reopen Downtown Subarea Plan public hearing (unanimous)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will vote on several ordinances, including adopting school impact fees for 2026 and updating the comprehensive plan. It will also consider resolutions on lodging tax grant disbursements and a community development block grant plan amendment. Additionally, the council will approve reappointments to several advisory boards and adopt routine consent agenda items.

• Ordinance No. 7009 – adopts 2026 school impact fees, amending Chapter 19.02 of the Auburn City Code
• Ordinance No. 6990 – adopts 2025 Comprehensive Plan text amendments and a rezoning map
• Resolution No. 5839 – approves lodging tax grant disbursements for tourism
• Resolution No. 5875 – amends the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Reappointments to Airport Advisory Board, Cemetery Board, Parks & Recreation Board, Planning Commission, and Independent Salary Commission

The council voted 4‑3 to select Tracy Taylor as the Deputy Mayor for 2026. It unanimously approved Ordinance No. 6990 adopting the 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendments and Ordinance No. 7009 adopting school impact fees for 2026, and approved Ordinance No. 7010 allowing council members optional participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (6‑0). Resolutions were adopted to disburse lodging tax grants, amend the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan, and update the City Council Rules of Procedure. The council also reappointed members to several advisory boards, including the Airport Advisory Board.

• Selected Deputy Mayor Tracy Taylor for 2026 (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6990 adopting 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendments (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7009 adopting School Impact Fees for 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7010 allowing council members optional PERS participation (6-0, Amer abstained)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5839 approving Lodging Tax Grant Disbursements (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5875 amending Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5878 amending City Council Rules of Procedure (4-3)
• Reappointed Deanna Clark and Andrea Prasse to Airport Advisory Board (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the 2025 Annual Action Plan that would add an emergency food distribution activity. The agenda also includes a Q3 Providers Report, approval of the October 27 meeting minutes and the second amendment to the October 13 special meeting minutes, and a public comment period. The meeting will conclude with scheduling of upcoming meetings and adjournment.

• Public hearing on amendment to the 2025 Annual Action Plan to include emergency food distribution
• Presentation of the Q3 Human Services Committee Providers Report
• Discussion and approval of the October 27 meeting minutes
• Discussion and approval of the 2nd amendment to the October 13 special meeting minutes
• Public comment period with instructions for in‑person, virtual, or written comments

City Council

The Auburn City Council study session will discuss several ordinances, including adopting 2025 Comprehensive Plan text and map amendments with a rezoning. It will also adopt school impact fees for 2026 and approve optional participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System for council members and the deputy mayor. Additional items include a presentation on Soos Creek Botanical Garden conservation and an update on 1st Street NE/NW & Division Street pedestrian improvements.

• Ordinance No. 6990 – adopt 2025 Annual Comprehensive Plan text amendments, plan map amendment, and related rezoning
• Ordinance No. 7009 – adopt school impact fees for 2026, amending Chapter 19.02 of the Auburn City Code
• Ordinance No. 7010 – authorize optional participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) for council members and the deputy mayor and fund employer contributions
• Capital Projects update – 1st Street NE/NW & Division Street pedestrian improvements
• Soos Creek Botanical Garden conservation efforts presentation

Council members discussed a Soos Creek Botanical Garden presentation, capital‑project updates, and two ordinances (No. 6990 and No. 7009). No votes were recorded on those ordinances. The Council reached consensus to move the Council Rules of Procedure forward for a vote at the December 1, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m.

• Consensus to move Council Rules of Procedure forward for vote (Dec 1)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to approve the 2026 meeting schedule and review the board's composition. The body will also discuss the 2026 annual work plan and the status of capital projects.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2026 meeting schedule
• Airport Board composition review
• Capital project status and board tracking matrix
• Annual work plan update for 2026

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider approving the 2026 regular property tax levy of $25,843,584, amending the 2025-2026 biennial budget, and adjusting city utility rates. The meeting will also address several franchise agreements and a fee schedule amendment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 7003: 2026 regular property tax levy of $25,843,584
• Ordinance No. 7004: Amending Auburn City Code sections for City Utility Rates
• Ordinance No. 7008: Authorizing an additional 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice
• Resolution No. 5872: Amending the City of Auburn Fee Schedule
• Consent Agenda: Approval of November 3 and 10 meeting minutes and claims vouchers totaling $5,564,943.59

The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 7003 establishing a $25,843,584 regular property tax levy for 2026. It also adopted the 2025‑2026 Biennial Budget amendment (Ordinance 7000) and several other ordinances and resolutions covering utility rates, franchise agreements, a sales‑and‑use tax for criminal‑justice funding, grant authorizations, and collective‑bargaining agreements.

• Approved Ordinance No. 7000 (budget amendment) – 6-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 7003 (property tax levy $25,843,584) – 6-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 7004 (utility rate changes) – 6-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 7005 (sewer franchise to Soos Creek Water and Sewer District) – 6-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 7007 (wireline telecom franchise to Ripple Fiber) – 6-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 7008 (additional 0.1% sales tax for criminal‑justice) – 6-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 5868 (grant for public‑defense improvement) – 6-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 5873 (collective‑bargaining agreement with Police Sergeants’ Association) – 6-0

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on November 12, 2025, with public comment and a financial report. The committee will discuss and vote on six grant applications for 2026, including the Auburn Area Connect Chamber and Emerald Downs. The meeting will also set the date for the next regular session on April 8, 2026.

• Public comment period – written comments up to 350 words due by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting
• Financial Report presentation
• Consideration of six 2026 LTAC grant applications: Auburn Area Connect Chamber, Emerald Downs, Miss Auburn, Pacific Raceways, Petpalooza, Veterans Parade
• Schedule next regular meeting for April 8, 2026

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider two agenda items: approving the eligibility list for entry‑level police officers and approving the eligibility list for lateral police officers. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. Public comment is scheduled before the approvals.

• Approve entry‑level police officer eligibility list
• Approve lateral police officer eligibility list
• Approve minutes from October 14, 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list dated November 7, 2025. Additionally, the Lateral Police Officer eligibility list dated October 14, 2025 was approved unanimously.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer eligibility list (unanimous 2-0)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will nominate and vote for its Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will also discuss the 2025-26 workplan and hear presentations from Pat Bailey and Robin Hinz of the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI).

• Election of Junior Council Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of 2025-26 Workplan
• Presentation by Robin Hinz of National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
• Presentation from Pat Bailey
• Approval of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Lawand Muhsen was elected Chair of the Junior City Council and Rowan Santos was elected Vice‑Chair. The council also approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. Both actions were adopted without recorded vote tallies.

• Lawand Muhsen elected Chair (motion passed)
• Rowan Santos elected Vice‑Chair (motion passed)
• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

City Council

The Auburn City Council Study Session will consider several finance ordinances. Items include a revenue and rate design presentation for water, sewer and storm utilities, a sales and use tax increase for criminal‑justice funding, an amendment to the 2025‑2026 Biennial Budget, and a property‑tax levy of $25,843,584 for 2026 general operations.

• Ordinance 7004 – presentation on revenue requirements, cost of service analysis, and rate design for water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage utilities
• Ordinance 7008 – amendment to authorize an additional 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal‑justice purposes
• Ordinance 7000 – amendment to the City’s 2025‑2026 Biennial Budget
• Ordinance 7003 – establishment of a $25,843,584 regular property‑tax levy for 2026 general operations

The Auburn City Council reviewed Ordinance No. 7004 (water, sewer and storm‑drain revenue and rate design), Ordinance No. 7008 (additional 0.1% sales tax for criminal‑justice funding), Ordinance No. 7000 (2025‑2026 biennial budget amendment), and Ordinance No. 7003 (2026 property‑tax levy of $25,843,584). No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling actions were documented for any of these items.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on a text amendment to Title 18 ACC regarding co-living housing. The body will also deliberate and take action on the 2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea Plan and associated zoning and land use map amendments.

• Co-living housing text amendment to Title 18 ACC for R-3, R-4, R-NM, DUC, C-2, C-AG, and M-1 Zones
• 2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea Plan
• Planned Action EIS (Appendix A) and Appendix B Baseline Report Final
• Downtown subarea land use map and subarea zoning map amendments

The Auburn Planning Commission did not meet on November 5, 2025 because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made or votes taken.

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board will meet to approve a series of medical and dental expense claims for members and discuss a new police representative position. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and virtually.

• Approval of LEOFF member medical and dental expense claims totaling over $7,000
• Election of a new Police Representative position on the LEOFF Board
• Public comment period with written submission deadline of 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting

The Board approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved multiple medical and dental expense claims for LEOFF members, most with a 4‑0 vote and one with a 3‑0 vote. Jim Kelly was appointed as the Board’s police representative for a two‑year term beginning January 1, 2026.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved hearing aid expense $1,599.99 for Member #221843 (4-0)
• Approved dental expenses totaling $2,560.20 for Members #948705, #856535, #642873, #629199, #317206, #937035 (4-0 on five items, 3-0 on $373.35 item)
• Approved medical expenses $1,068.15, $896.00, $2,366.25 for Member #444135 (4-0)
• Appointed Jim Kelly as LEOFF Board police representative for 2026‑2027 (unanimous)

Urban Tree Board

The Auburn Urban Tree Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and vote on designating a 2025 Heritage Tree. The board will also discuss replacing a Weeping Willow at Les Gove Park and potential tree giveaway ideas for 2026-2027.

• Vote on 2025 Heritage Tree designation
• Discussion on replacing Weeping Willow at Les Gove Park
• Review of October 15th Special Tree Board Minutes
• Potential tree giveaway ideas for 2026-2027
• Public comment deadline: 5:00 p.m. day before meeting

The Urban Tree Board approved the October 15 special meeting minutes. The board also voted to designate the Dogwood Tree at M St & Main St as the 2025 Heritage Tree. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 15th Special Tree Board minutes
• Approved Dogwood Tree on M St & Main St as 2025 Heritage Tree

Fire Relief and Pension Board

The Fire Relief and Pension Board will consider approving pension and healthcare benefit payments for fire relief and pensioners covering July 1 through September 30, 2025. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. A discussion will cover the upcoming election process for the 2026‑2027 board positions.

• Approve pension and healthcare benefit payments for July 1‑Sept 30 2025
• Approve minutes from the August 5 2025 board meeting
• Discuss timeline for nominations and voting for the 2026‑2027 board election

The Fire Relief and Pension Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved pension and healthcare benefit payments for fire retirees covering July 1 through September 30, 2025. Finally, the board changed its regular meeting time to the first Tuesday of the second month of each quarter at 11:00 am.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved pension and healthcare benefit payments for July‑Sept 2025 (3-0)
• Amended board meeting time to first Tuesday of the second month each quarter at 11:00 am (3-0)

Art Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to review grant applications for 2026 Postmark programming. The body will also handle nominations for the 2026 Commission Chair and Vice Chair.

• Review of 2026 Postmark Programming Grant Applications
• Nominations for 2026 Arts Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will approve the October 7th meeting minutes and hear public comments. Board members will receive updates on the Downtown Park Plaza project and discuss the Jacobson Tree Farm issue. The final draft of the Park Board Manual will be reviewed as unfinished business.

• Approval of October 7th Park Board minutes
• Downtown Park Plaza updates (presentation by Thaniel Gouk)
• Discussion of Jacobson Tree Farm (presentation by Thaniel Gouk)
• Review of final draft of Park Board Manual (Julie Krueger)
• Public comment period for residents

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the October 7th meeting minutes, correcting Board Member Wayne's name. The board also approved the final draft of the Park Board Manual after a motion by John Boatman and unanimous consent. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 7th meeting minutes with name correction
• Approved revised Park Board Manual (motion by John Boatman, all approved)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 6995 to consider a six‑month extension of the moratorium on Energy Storage System facilities. The council will also hear franchise agreements for the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District (FRN25‑0004) and for Hyperfiber of Washington, LLC dba Ripple Fiber (FRN25‑0005). A resolution (No. 5869) will be considered to authorize the mayor to execute a respite‑care payment agreement with the Department of Social and Health Services. Routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes and payroll vouchers totaling $3,447,765.37, will be approved by a single motion.

• Ordinance No. 6995 – six‑month extension of the Energy Storage System moratorium
• Franchise Agreement FRN25‑0004 – Soos Creek Water and Sewer District sanitary sewer franchise
• Franchise Agreement FRN25‑0005 – Hyperfiber of Washington, LLC dba Ripple Fiber wireline telecommunications franchise
• Resolution No. 5869 – authorize mayor to execute respite‑care payment agreement with DHSS
• Consent agenda payroll vouchers – total $3,447,765.37 for Oct 16‑Oct 29, 2025

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which covered claims and payroll vouchers. Ordinance No. 6995, extending the Energy Storage System moratorium, was adopted unanimously. Resolution No. 5869, authorizing the mayor to execute a respite care agreement with the Department of Social and Health Services, was also adopted unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items including claims vouchers and payroll vouchers (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6995 extending the Energy Storage System moratorium (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5869 authorizing a respite care agreement (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The Auburn Human Services Committee will meet to discuss surplus grant funding for 2025-2026 and hear presentations from Sound Generation and Catholic Community Services. The meeting will be held in person and virtually.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 surplus grant funding
• Presentation by Sound Generation
• Presentation by Catholic Community Services, Catherine and Ritas House
• Approval of October 13th Special Meeting Minutes
• Public comment deadline is 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting

City Council

The Auburn City Council study session will discuss a utility rate study and a housing repair program update. Council members will consider Ordinance No. 7005, granting a sanitary sewer franchise to Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. They will also consider Ordinance No. 7007, granting a wireline telecommunications franchise to Hyperfiber dba Ripple Fiber.

• Ordinance No. 7005: franchise for sanitary sewer facilities to Soos Creek Water and Sewer District
• Ordinance No. 7007: franchise for wireline telecommunications to Hyperfiber (Ripple Fiber)
• Ordinance No. 7004: presentation of Water, Sanitary, Sewer and Storm Drainage Utility Rate Study
• Housing Repair Program update

The council heard a presentation on the Water, Sanitary, Sewer and Storm Drainage Utility Rate Study and updates on the Housing Repair Program. Two franchise ordinances—one for Soos Creek Water and Sewer District and one for Hyperfiber (Ripple Fiber)—were presented and discussed. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Business Improvement Area

The Business Improvement Area Committee will present an update on its 2025 financial report. The committee will also discuss the proposed budget for 2026. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• BIA Financial Report Update for 2025
• Discussion of the 2026 BIA Budget

Junior City Council

The Auburn Junior City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 22, 2025, with options for in‑person and virtual public participation. The council will vote to approve the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. The agenda also lists upcoming community events and a public comment period. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve minutes from the June 25, 2025 Junior Council meeting
• Public participation available in person, via Teams, phone, or Zoom
• Veterans Day Parade scheduled for November 8, 2025
• Junior Council meeting on November 12, 2025 to vote on Chair and Vice‑Chair positions
• No Junior Council meeting on November 26, 2025

The Junior City Council met on October 22, 2025. Members present approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. Erica Rios moved to approve the minutes, Oliver Nguyen seconded, and the motion passed.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on a map amendment and rezone for the Auburn School District. The body will also decide on 2025 City-Initiated Annual Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, members will discuss critical areas code updates and the Downtown Subarea Plan.

• Auburn School District rezone of 15 parcels to P-1 Public Use District
• Redesignation of 23 parcels from Public/Quasi-Public to Residential Neighborhood Two
• Adoption of Capital Facilities Plans for Auburn, Dieringer, Federal Way, and Kent School Districts
• Discussion of land use and zoning map changes for the Downtown Subarea Plan
• Review of comments regarding the critical areas code update

The commission approved the Auburn School District Comprehensive Map Amendment and rezoning of 15 parcels to Public/Quasi‑Public and P‑1. It also adopted Capital Facilities Plans for four school districts, a land‑use map amendment for 23 parcels, technical corrections to housing documents, and the removal of the Core Plan. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved Auburn School District Comprehensive Map Amendment & Rezone (15 parcels) (5-0)
• Approved adoption of Capital Facilities Plans for Auburn, Dieringer, Federal Way, Kent School Districts (5-0)
• Approved Land Use Map Amendment redesignating 23 parcels to Residential Neighborhood Two (5-0)
• Approved technical corrections to Capital Facilities Element, Housing Element, and Housing Needs Assessment (5-0)
• Approved removal of the Core Plan as a reference document in the Comprehensive Plan update (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss continuing a moratorium on building and land use applications for Energy Storage System Facilities. The body is also deciding on the 2026 city fee schedule and the 2026 Valley Regional Fire Authority Fee Schedule.

• Ordinance No. 6995: Continuing moratorium on Energy Storage System Facilities (ESS)
• Resolution No. 5860: Adjusting the City of Auburn Fee Schedule for 2026
• Resolution No. 5866: Endorsement of 2026 Valley Regional Fire Authority Fee Schedule
• Claims vouchers totaling $4,144,323.93 and payroll vouchers totaling $2,996,853.91
• Appointment of Nazli Shamdeen to the Auburn Junior City Council

The council approved the appointment of Nazli Shamdeen to the Auburn Junior City Council for a two‑year term. It adopted a consent agenda that set dates for public hearings on two franchise agreements and approved several claims and payroll vouchers. The body also adopted Resolution No. 5860 to amend the 2026 city fee schedule and Resolution No. 5866 to endorse the 2026 Valley Regional Fire Authority fee schedule. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Appointed Nazli Shamdeen to Auburn Junior City Council (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including public hearing dates for Soos Creek and Ripple Fiber franchise agreements, claims vouchers, and payroll voucher (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5860 to amend 2026 City of Auburn fee schedule (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5866 to endorse 2026 Valley Regional Fire Authority fee schedule (6-0)

Urban Tree Board

The Urban Tree Board will introduce a new board member and discuss options for designating Heritage Trees in 2025. The public may comment on any issue before the board. The meeting will also review minutes from July 8 and share a recap of the chairperson's recent training conference.

• Introduce new Tree Board Member Benjamin Woodhouse
• Discuss nominations for 2025 Heritage Tree designations
• Review and approve minutes from the July 8 meeting
• Share recap of Chairperson Bryce Landrud’s attendance at PNW‑ISA training conference

The Auburn Urban Tree Board approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed heritage‑tree nominations and possible Farmers Market activities, but no votes or approvals were recorded for those items.

• Approved July 8th minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Cemetery Board

The Auburn Cemetery Board will review minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and receive public comments. It will discuss unfinished business items including the 10th Addition Project, a new upright monument pond area, a John Deere Gator request, and seasonal help. New business includes consideration of high water charges for Lakehaven. Discussion items cover proposed changes to board rules of procedure and updates to the marker policy and outside marker sales policy.

• Lakehaven - High Water Charges (fee change)
• Proposed Changes to the Cemetery Board Rules of Procedure
• Review Update to Marker Policy and Proposed Outside Marker Sales Policy
• 10th Addition Project Update
• New John Deere Gator Request

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It approved a budget amendment to purchase a John Deere HPX815E Diesel Gator for $19,000, to be submitted to the City Council. The board agreed to schedule a cemetery tour at a future spring meeting and directed staff to revise the Board Rules of Procedure and the Outside Marker Sales Policy as discussed.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for $19,000 John Deere Gator purchase
• Agreed to schedule a cemetery tour at a future spring board meeting
• Directed staff to update Board Rules of Procedure and present at next meeting
• Directed staff to revise Outside Marker Sales Policy per board suggestions

Civil Service Commission

The Auburn Civil Service Commission will consider three actions: approving the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, approving the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List, and approving the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List. No other agenda items are listed beyond public participation and procedural matters.

• Approval of the September 9, 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List dated October 10, 2025, and the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List dated October 3, 2025. All three motions passed with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List (Oct 10, 2025) (3-0)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List (Oct 3, 2025) (3-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will discuss the 2024 needs assessment and vote on funding priorities for the 2026‑2027 cycle. It will also review a one‑page overview for the 2027‑2028 funding cycle and approve the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025.

• Discussion and approval of 2024 needs assessment and 2026‑2027 funding priorities
• Review of one‑page document for 2027‑2028 funding cycle requirements
• Approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Schedule next meeting for October 27, 2025 at One East Main, Annex conference room 2

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to amend the city fee schedule for 2026. They will also discuss an ordinance extending the moratorium on energy storage system development applications. Additional items include a presentation on teen programming, a crime statistics update, and a chamber of commerce update.

• Resolution No. 5860 – amendment of the City of Auburn fee schedule for 2026
• Ordinance No. 6995 – continuation of the moratorium on Energy Storage System (ESS) development applications
• Presentation on teen programming through Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation
• 2023-2025 crime statistics update
• Auburn Area Connect Chamber of Commerce council update

The council met on Oct. 13, 2025 for a study session covering chamber updates, teen recreation programs, crime statistics, the 2026 VRFA fee schedule, a fee‑schedule resolution, and an energy‑storage moratorium ordinance. Council members discussed each item but the minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or adoptions. The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

LEOFF

The LEOFF Board will approve several expense reimbursements for vision, dental, and medical services provided in September 2025. The Board will also approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 special meeting. Finally, the Board will elect a Police Representative to serve on the LEOFF Board.

• Approve vision expense of $1,061.40 for services on September 23, 2025 (Member #221843)
• Approve dental expense of $1,182.75 for services on September 11, 2025 (Member #948705)
• Approve medical expense of $1,023.75 for home health care services September 3‑11, 2025 (Member #444135)
• Approve the September 9, 2025 LEOFF Board Special Meeting minutes
• Elect a Police Representative to the LEOFF Board

The LEOFF Board approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of vision, dental, and medical expense claims submitted by members. All motions passed unanimously except one claim where the chair abstained, resulting in a 4-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 9, 2025 board minutes (5-0)
• Approved vision claim $1,061.40 for Member #221843 up to $600 (5-0)
• Approved vision claim $135.86 for Member #642873 as submitted (5-0)
• Approved dental claim $1,182.75 for Member #948705 as submitted (5-0)
• Approved medical claim $1,023.75 for Member #444135 at $153.90 (5-0)
• Approved medical claim $868.00 for Member #444135 as submitted (5-0)
• Approved dental claim $153.90 for Member 193495 as submitted (5-0)
• Approved dental claim $153.60 for Member #970468 as submitted (4-0, Chair Kelly abstained)

Art Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to discuss the 2026 Auburn Galleries and Site-Specific Galleries. The body will also receive an update on the Downtown Public Art Project and discuss the end of member terms.

• 2026 Auburn Galleries and Site-Specific Galleries presentation
• Downtown Public Art Project update
• Discussion of Art Commission member end of terms
• Approval of August 5, 2025 minutes

Parks & Recreation Board

The Auburn Parks & Recreation Board will review and discuss a draft of its new manual/handbook. The board will also consider the length of public comment time and review updated drawings for the downtown park. Minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Draft of Park Board Manual/Handbook
• Public comment length of time
• Updated downtown park drawings
• Approval of September 3, 2025 minutes

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider several ordinances, including one that establishes a Municipal Court and adds Chapter 2.14 to the city code. It will also vote on ordinances amending home occupation rules, granting a telecom franchise to Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, and updating the International Property Maintenance Code. Five resolutions will be adopted to authorize the mayor to execute grant agreements for various transportation, safety, and cultural projects.

• Ordinance No. 7002: Establish Municipal Court, add Chapter 2.14 to Auburn City Code
• Ordinance No. 6982: Amend Chapters 14.03 and 18.60 (Home Occupations)
• Ordinance No. 6994: Grant franchise to Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC for wireline telecommunications
• Resolution No. 5859: Authorize interlocal agreement for AWOS, Beacon and Emergency Generator Project
• Resolution No. 5861: Accept WSDOT grant for Downtown Bike to Transit – 10th Street NE/NW

The council approved the consent agenda and passed four ordinances, including a municipal court and a telecom franchise for Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC. It also adopted five resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute interlocal agreements and state grant agreements for various projects. All actions were approved by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6982 amending home occupations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6994 granting franchise to Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7002 establishing a Municipal Court (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5859 authorizing Interlocal Agreement for AWOS, Beacon and Emergency Generator Project (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5861 authorizing grant for Downtown Bike to Transit project (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5862 authorizing grant for East Valley Highway Widening (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5865 authorizing grant for Co‑Responder Program Project Be Free (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will discuss potential programs for the most vulnerable residents in the upcoming funding cycle. It will also review the 2024 Needs Assessment. The meeting includes approval of the August 25 minutes, a presentation by Health Point, and a public comment period.

• Discussion of potential programs for vulnerable residents in the next funding cycle
• Review of the 2024 Needs Assessment
• Approval of August 25 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Health Point
• Public comment period (in‑person or written submissions)

The Human Services Committee met on September 22, 2025. A motion to approve the August 25th, 2025 meeting minutes was moved, seconded, and carried. Members discussed potential programs for vulnerable residents and reviewed the 2024 needs assessment, agreeing to submit priority recommendations before the next meeting. The next regular meeting is set for October 26, 2025.

• Approved August 25th, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

City Council

The Auburn City Council study session will discuss updates from the Downtown Auburn Cooperative and status of capital projects, including the Auburn Ave. Theater Replacement, Downtown Park, and related artwork. Council members will review three ordinances: one amending home‑occupation rules, one updating the International Property Maintenance Code, and one establishing a Municipal Court by adding Chapter 2.14 to the city code. The meeting includes public participation and concludes with an adjournment.

• Downtown Auburn Cooperative 2025 update (presentation by Krum)
• Capital Projects status: Auburn Ave. Theater Replacement, Downtown Park, theater & park artwork (Gaub)
• Ordinance No. 6982 amending Chapters 14.03 and 18.60 (Home Occupations)
• Ordinance No. 7001 amending Sections 15.20.020‑15.20.070 (International Property Maintenance Code)
• Ordinance No. 7002 establishing a Municipal Court and adding Chapter 2.14 to the city code

The City Council met for a study session on September 22, 2025, with presentations on the Downtown Auburn Cooperative, capital projects such as the Auburn Avenue Theater replacement and Downtown Park, and overviews of several ordinance updates. Council members discussed the projects, partnership opportunities, and the proposed municipal court ordinance, but no votes, approvals, or formal actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any decisions being made.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to take action on the 2026 airport fee schedule. The board will also discuss the airport budget and the status of capital projects.

• 2026 Airport Fee Schedule
• Capital Project Status and Board Tracking Matrix
• Airport Budget Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan, including a map amendment to rezone parcels from Neighborhood Residential Two to Public/Quasi-Public for a new middle school. It will also consider a Critical Areas Ordinance amendment and a Home Occupation code amendment, with a public hearing on the latter. Recommendations will be made to the City Council.

• Map amendment to rezone Auburn School District site to Public/Quasi-Public for a middle school
• Critical Areas Code Text amendment to align with Ecology recommendations
• Home Occupation Text amendment recommendation to City Council
• Public hearing on Home Occupation Text amendment

The commission approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It then voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council adopt the additional Home Occupation code amendments presented by staff. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt additional Home Occupation code changes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a wireline telecommunications franchise agreement. The body is also considering a site-specific rezone and an interlocal agreement with the City of Sumner for infrastructure projects.

• Public Hearing for Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0002
• Ordinance No. 6987: Site-specific rezone of Parcel No. 0004200001 from R-2 to P-1
• Ordinance No. 6988: Major Amendment to Lakeland Hills South PUD Boundary to extract 14 parcels
• Resolution No. 5856: Interlocal Agreement with City of Sumner for Coal Creek Springs Transmission Main Replacement and Levee & Point Bar projects
• Claims vouchers totaling $5,393,967.62, plus electronic and wire transfers

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, claims vouchers and payroll vouchers. They authorized Attorney Ryan Miller and the law firm Hall & Miller to explore a settlement of workers' compensation claim #SM06128. They passed Ordinance No. 6987 rezoning parcel 0004200001 from R‑2 to P‑1. They also adopted Ordinance No. 6988 amending the Lakeland Hills South PUD boundary and Resolution No. 5856 authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Sumner.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, claims vouchers, payroll) – vote 7-0
• Authorized Attorney Ryan Miller and Hall & Miller to explore settlement of workers' comp claim #SM06128 – vote 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 6987 rezoning parcel 0004200001 from R‑2 to P‑1 – vote 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 6988 major amendment to Lakeland Hills South PUD boundary – vote 7-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 5856 authorizing Mayor to execute interlocal agreement with City of Sumner – vote 7-0

Business Improvement Area

The Business Improvement Area Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2025. The agenda includes three presentations on OPMA requirements, the downtown plan, and the Downtown Auburn Cooperative, followed by a financial report on the BIA budget. The meeting also provides a public participation segment for comments.

• OPMA Requirements Presentation – Shawn Campbell
• Downtown Plan Presentation – Steve Sturza
• Downtown Auburn Cooperative Update – Stefanie Cox and Cheryl Rakes
• Financial Report BIA Budget Update – Jenn Francis
• Public participation: in‑person or written comments (deadline 5:00 p.m. the day before)

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Special Board will consider reimbursement requests for members' dental, medical, vision and equipment expenses. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. Public comment is invited before the decisions are made.

• Approve $14,977.51 for medically necessary durable medical equipment (July 2025)
• Approve $3,948.00 for home health care services (Aug 11‑15, 2025)
• Approve $2,529.50 for home health care services (July 14‑20, 2025)
• Approve $1,769.03 for dental ($1,624.90) and vision ($144.13) expenses (Aug 12‑28, 2025)
• Approve $150.00 for dental expenses (Aug 27, 2025)

The LEOFF board approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It then unanimously approved a series of expense reimbursement claims for LEOFF members, covering dental, medical, vision, and durable medical equipment costs ranging from $98 to $14,977.51. All motions passed unanimously. No public comments were received.

• Approved August 5, 2025 LEOFF minutes (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved $150 dental claim for member #529199 (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved $129.76 medical claim for member #642873 (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved $98 vision/medical claim for member #221843 (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved $1,769.03 dental and vision claim for member #378501 (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved $1,040 home‑health claim for member #444135 (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved $2,529.50 home‑health claim for member #444135 (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved $14,977.51 durable‑medical‑equipment claim for member #444135 (unanimous 5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve eligibility lists for police officer hiring. The body will also consider the minutes from the August 12, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of August 12, 2025, meeting minutes

The commission approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list dated September 3, 2025. The Lateral Police Officer eligibility list dated September 4, 2025 was approved as well. All motions passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list (Sept 3, 2025) (3-0)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer eligibility list (Sept 4, 2025) (3-0)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will hold a study session to discuss a site-specific rezone, a PUD boundary amendment, and a telecommunications franchise. The meeting will also include a review of the second quarter 2025 financial report.

• Ordinance No. 6987: Site-specific rezone of Parcel No. 0004200001 from R-2 to P-1
• Ordinance No. 6988: Major amendment to Lakeland Hills South PUD boundary to extract 14 parcels
• Ordinance No. 6994: Franchise for Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC for wireline telecommunications
• 2nd Quarter 2025 Financial Report
• Meeting held in person and virtually

The Auburn City Council met on September 8, 2025 for a study session. Council members reviewed the 2nd Quarter 2025 financial report presented by Director Jamie Thomas. The council discussed Ordinance No. 6987 (site‑specific rezoning), Ordinance No. 6988 (Lakeland Hills South PUD boundary amendment), and Ordinance No. 6994 (Ezee Fiber Texas franchise) but did not take any formal action. The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.

Urban Tree Board

The Auburn Urban Tree Board will meet to discuss marketing strategies for the Farmers Market booth and welcome a new member. The meeting will be held in person and virtually.

• Approval of July 8th Tree Board Minutes
• Discussion of Farmers Market Booth and Marketing Strategies
• Welcome of new Tree Board member Benjamin Woodhouse
• Public participation via phone, Zoom, or written comments
• Meeting held at Auburn Community and Events Center

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board will discuss several park projects and policies, including the Downtown Park and a tree policy for parks. The City Clerk's office will also present information on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act.

• Downtown Park discussion
• Bocce Court update and timeline
• Port of Seattle Grant and non-profit eligibility
• Electronic bike and scooter discussions
• Tree Policy for Parks

The Parks & Recreation Board formally approved the minutes from the July 8th meeting. No other actions were voted on; the remaining agenda items were discussed but no decisions were recorded.

• Approved July 8th Park Board minutes

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider approving the surplus of a 2010 Vactor Truck valued at $85,000 and disposing of a utility property. The Council also plans to adopt resolutions supporting local school district bond and levy measures.

• Approve appointment of Lawand Muhsen to Junior City Council
• Approve appointment of Aaron Schuler to Salary Commission
• Approve surplus of 2010 Vactor Truck valued at $85,000
• Authorize disposal of City-Owned Utility Real Property
• Support Auburn School District bond and levy measures

The City Council approved two appointments and adopted six resolutions. The council appointed Lawand Muhsen to the Junior City Council (7‑0) and Aaron Schuler to the Salary Commission (4‑2). It also approved surplus vehicle disposal, declared a city‑owned utility parcel surplus, authorized its sale, ratified an opioid settlement allocation, authorized a solid‑waste grant agreement, and supported the school district’s bond propositions, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved Lawand Muhsen appointment to Junior City Council (7‑0)
• Approved Aaron Schuler appointment to Salary Commission (4‑2)
• Approved surplus of 2010 Vactor Truck valued at $85,000 (7‑0)
• Declared King County Parcel 3341000088 surplus (7‑0)
• Authorized purchase agreement for Parcel 3341000088 (7‑0)
• Ratified opioid settlement allocation and participation forms (7‑0)
• Authorized solid‑waste grant agreement with Department of Ecology (7‑0)
• Supported School District Bond Measures Proposition 1 & 2 (7‑0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss future funding strategies. The committee will also review and vote on the approval of minutes from the July 28th meeting.

• Discussion of future funding strategies
• Approval of July 28th meeting minutes

City Council

The Auburn City Council will hold a study session on August 25, 2025. The meeting includes a 20‑minute update on the Downtown Subarea Plan and a 20‑minute update on the Recreation Biking Program. The session is open to the public in person and online.

• Downtown Subarea Plan update (presentation by Krum, 20 minutes)
• Recreation Biking Program update (presentation by Krueger, 20 minutes)

The Auburn City Council met in a study session on August 25, 2025. Council members received updates on the Recreation Biking Program and the Downtown Subarea Plan. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Tourism Board

The Tourism Board will meet to discuss updates on tourism activity and the Hotel/Motel Fund. The board will also review new member recruitment and approved rules of procedure.

• Approval of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new board member recruitment and rules of procedure
• Hotel/Motel Fund update
• Tourism activity update

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider several actions, including a resolution to sell vacant city property to Industrial Works, LLC. A public hearing will be held on Right-of-Way Vacation No. VAC25-0002, and an ordinance will vacate a portion of the right-of-way at 1st St NW and B St NW. The council will also approve a $1,476,572.86 contract for a public works project and appoint Benjamin Woodhouse to the Urban Tree Board.

• Appointment of Benjamin Woodhouse to the Urban Tree Board (three‑year term ending Dec 31 2027)
• Public Hearing for Right‑of‑Way Vacation No. VAC25-0002
• Approval of Contract No. 25‑02 with Colvico, Inc. for $1,476,572.86 (Project CP2335)
• Ordinance No. 6984 vacating right‑of‑way at the northwest corner of 1st St NW and B St NW
• Resolution No. 5848 authorizing sale of vacant property to Industrial Works, LLC

The council unanimously approved the appointment of Benjamin Woodhouse to the Urban Tree Board for a three‑year term. It also approved the consent agenda, which included $6,292,597.10 in claims vouchers, $3,822,825.82 in payroll vouchers, and a $1,476,572.86 contract with Colvico, Inc. The council adopted Ordinance No. 6984 vacating a right‑of‑way at 1st St NW and B St NW, and passed three resolutions authorizing a property sale to Industrial Works LLC, an amendment to the district‑court interlocal agreement, and a new interlocal agreement for improvements on 124th Ave SE and SE 320th St.

• Approved Benjamin Woodhouse appointment to Urban Tree Board (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including claims vouchers $6,292,597.10 (7‑0)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $3,822,825.82 (7‑0)
• Approved Public Works Contract No. 25‑02 with Colvico, Inc. for $1,476,572.86 (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6984 vacating right‑of‑way at 1st St NW & B St NW (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5848 authorizing sale of vacant property to Industrial Works LLC (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5850 amending interlocal agreement for district‑court services (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5852 creating interlocal agreement for 124th Ave SE & SE 320th St improvements (7‑0)

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board is meeting to review budget updates and the 2026 fee schedule. The body will discuss a contract award for the 10th Addition Project and equipment needs for a JD Gator.

• 2026 Fee Schedule
• 10th Addition Project contract award
• JD Gator equipment need
• Lakehaven Leak Adjustment Request
• Budget update for June and July 2025

The board unanimously approved the June 10 meeting minutes. It awarded the 10th Addition project to CornerStone Construction & Landscaping Company and approved a $50 increase to 2026 plot prices in the 9th addition. The board added the cemetery to the city graffiti‑removal contract and discussed replacing the 20‑year‑old JD Gator, but no decision was made. A seasonal employee will leave on August 15.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Awarded 10th Addition project to CornerStone Construction & Landscaping Company
• Increased 2026 plot price in 9th addition by $50.00
• Added cemetery to graffiti removal contract with Parks Department
• Discussed JD Gator replacement; no decision taken
• Noted seasonal employee departure effective August 15

Civil Service Commission

The Auburn Civil Service Commission will consider approval of eligibility lists for entry‑level police officers, lateral police officers, animal control officers, and two police services specialist positions. The commission will also approve the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. Public comment is invited before the action items are voted on.

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

The commission unanimously approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved five police eligibility lists: Entry Level Officer, Lateral Officer, Animal Control Officer, Police Services Specialist Supervisor, and Police Services Specialist. All motions passed with a 2-0 vote. No new business was discussed.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List dated August 4, 2025 (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List dated August 4, 2025 (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved Animal Control Officer Eligibility List dated July 30, 2025 (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved Police Services Specialist Supervisor Eligibility List dated July 30, 2025 (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved Police Services Specialist Eligibility List dated July 11, 2025 (unanimous 2-0)

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting and discuss several transportation topics. Items include an update on King County Metro’s South Link Connections, training on open public meetings and public records, a review of the 2026 traffic impact fee structure, a report on 2024 automated traffic safety cameras, and the 2026 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Project on I Street. The board will also open the floor for public comments.

• Approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting
• King County Metro – South Link Connections update
• Traffic Impact Fee Structure Review for 2026
• Automated Traffic Safety Cameras – 2024 report and speed enforcement
• 2026 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Project – I Street

The Transportation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting after a motion by Michael Harbin and a second by Dennis Grad; the motion carried. The board then adjourned the meeting following a motion by Michael Harbin and a second by Tyson Hifman; the motion carried. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss a presentation by the Auburn School District on its upcoming building bond that will appear on the November 2025 ballot. The meeting also includes a 30‑minute update from the 2025 Police Advisory Committee. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and information.

• Presentation on Auburn School District Building Bond slated for November 2025 ballot
• 30‑minute update from the 2025 Police Advisory Committee

The Auburn City Council met on August 11, 2025, to hear a presentation on two school‑bond propositions slated for the November 2025 ballot and to receive an update from the Police Advisory Committee. Council members discussed maintenance categories, public engagement, and police recruitment and diversity issues. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board will approve the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes and consider reimbursement requests submitted by members for medical, dental, and vision expenses incurred in June and July 2025. Members request approval for home health care costs totaling $2,529.41, dental costs of $2,347.90, and vision costs of $244.97, as well as pre‑approval for new durable medical equipment. The public may submit comments in writing or speak during the audience participation segment.

• Approval of the July 1, 2025 LEOFF Board meeting minutes
• Approval of medical expenses: $1,344.41 for home health care (June 9‑21, 2025) and $1,185.00 (June 23‑July 4, 2025)
• Approval of dental expenses: $1,870.00 (July 28‑29, 2025) and $477.90 (July 22, 2025)
• Approval of vision expense: $244.97 (July 23, 2025)
• Pre‑approval request for new durable medical equipment (DME)

The board unanimously approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved medical expense claims for Member #444135 of $1,344.41 and $1,185.00 and approved durable medical equipment for that member. It approved a $1,870.00 dental claim for Member #310533, a $477.90 dental claim for Member #937035, and a $244.97 vision claim for Member #392099. All motions passed with vote counts of 4‑0 or 3‑0 as recorded.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved $1,344.41 home health claim for Member #444135 (4-0)
• Approved $1,185.00 home health claim for Member #444135 (4-0)
• Approved durable medical equipment for Member #444135 (4-0)
• Approved $1,870.00 dental claim for Member #310533 (4-0)
• Approved $477.90 dental claim for Member #937035 (3-0)
• Approved $244.97 vision claim for Member #392099 (3-0)

Urban Tree Board

The Auburn Urban Tree Board will meet on August 5, 2025, to discuss agenda items including a review of a marketing opportunity for the Farmer's Market. The meeting will be held in-person at the Auburn Community and Events Center and is also available virtually via Zoom.

• Meeting held in-person and virtually
• Review of Farmer's Market Tree Board marketing opportunity
• Public comment deadline: 5:00 p.m. day before meeting
• Written comments accepted via mail, fax, or email
• Accommodations available for remote oral comments

Fire Relief and Pension Board

The Fire Relief and Pension Board will consider approving pension and healthcare benefit payments totaling $59,696.10 for the period April 1 through June 30 2025. The board will also vote to adopt the minutes from the May 13, 2025 special meeting. Public comment is invited before the votes. A training on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act will be presented.

• Approve pension and healthcare benefit payment of $59,696.10 for April‑June 2025
• Adopt minutes from the May 13, 2025 special board meeting
• Public comment period for any issue before board actions
• Open Public Meetings Act/Public Records Act training presentation

The board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 special meeting. It also approved a pension and healthcare benefit payment of $59,696.10 for fire relief and pensioners covering April 1 through June 30, 2025. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved $59,696.10 pension and healthcare payment for April‑June 2025 (4-0 unanimous)

Art Commission

The Auburn Arts Commission will approve the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive an update on the Auburn Downtown Park Public Art Project. They will discuss the 2024-25 Sculpture Gallery People’s Choice Award. The commission will vote on the 2024-25 Sculpture Gallery Purchase Award.

• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Auburn Downtown Park Public Art Project update
• Discussion of the 2024-25 Sculpture Gallery People’s Choice Award
• Decision on the 2024-25 Sculpture Gallery Purchase Award

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a text amendment to the city's home occupation zoning regulations. The body will also discuss a 2025 update to the Downtown Urban Center Subarea Plan.

• Public hearing for Home Occupation Text Amendment
• Recommendation to City Council regarding zoning code updates for Chapter 18.60 (Home Occupations) and Chapter 14.03 (Types of Project Permit Decisions)
• Discussion on 2025 Update to the Downtown Urban Center Subarea Plan

The Commission approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. Commissioners discussed the Downtown Urban Center Subarea Plan but took no action on it. A public hearing on the Home Occupation Text Amendment received no comments, and the Commission voted 7‑0 to recommend the City Council adopt the amendment. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

• Approved July 8, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (7-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Home Occupation Text Amendment (7-0)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will vote on three ordinances: updating park impact fees, amending the 2025‑2026 biennial budget, and revising transportation impact fees. A resolution will authorize the mayor to use grant funds for public defense services. Routine items on the consent agenda include several claims vouchers and payroll vouchers totaling over $14 million.

• Ordinance No. 6991 – amendment to the 2025‑2026 Biennial Budget
• Ordinance No. 6985 – amendment to the Park Impact Fees Code
• Ordinance No. 6992 – amendment to Transportation Impact Fees
• Resolution No. 5849 – authorize mayor to accept and spend public‑defense grant funds
• Claims vouchers and payroll vouchers totaling $14,? million (see items C‑F)

The council approved the consent agenda items, including meeting minutes, claims vouchers and a payroll voucher, with a 7‑0 vote. Three ordinances—Park Impact Fees, the 2025‑2026 Biennial Budget, and Transportation Impact Fees—were each adopted unanimously. Resolution No. 5849 authorizing the mayor to execute a grant agreement for public defense services also passed unanimously. No unfinished or new business was considered.

• Approved July 21 and July 28 meeting minutes (consent agenda) – 7-0
• Approved claims vouchers dated July 8, July 22, and July 30 – 7-0
• Approved payroll voucher for July 3‑16 period – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 6985 (Park Impact Fees amendment) – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 6991 (2025‑2026 Biennial Budget amendment) – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 6992 (Transportation Impact Fees amendment) – 7-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 5849 authorizing mayor to use grant funds for public defense – 7-0

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will discuss how to allocate funds remaining from a canceled 2025-2026 YMCA Eviction Prevention Program contract. The committee will also review a Second Quarter Grantees Performance Report.

• Discussion of leftover funds from the canceled YMCA Eviction Prevention Program contract
• Second Quarter Grantees Performance Report
• Approval of June 23rd meeting minutes

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider several updates, including a budget amendment, transit plans, and fee changes. Items include a budget ordinance, transit long‑range and project updates, and revisions to transportation and park impact fee codes. The meeting will be held in person and virtually.

• Ordinance No. 6991 – amendment to the 2025‑2026 Biennial Budget
• Pierce Transit Destination 2045 Long Range Plan presentation
• King County Metro South Link Connections Project update
• Ordinance No. 6992 – amendment to Chapter 19.04 Transportation Impact Fees
• Ordinance No. 6985 – amendment to Chapter 19.08 Park Impact Fees

The July 28, 2025 Auburn City Council study session reviewed transit plans, capital project updates, and draft ordinances, but did not vote on or adopt any measures. Topics included the Pierce Transit Destination 2045 plan, King County Metro South Link Connections, the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program, and pending Ordinances 6984, 6992, 6985, and 6991. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.; the minutes were later approved.

City Council

The City Council will vote on adopting an amended 2024 Comprehensive Water Plan and expanding the automated traffic safety camera program. The body will also consider several board appointments and the approval of multiple claims and payroll vouchers.

• Ordinance No. 6980: Adopting the Amended 2024 Comprehensive Water Plan
• Ordinance No. 6983 and Resolution No. 5847: Expanding the Automated Traffic Safety Camera program
• Resolution No. 5840: Public hearing for right-of-way vacation at 1st Street NW and B Street NW
• Resolution No. 5846: Agreement to receive King County Regional opioid settlement funds
• Claims and payroll vouchers totaling over $25 million

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved several board and committee appointments, adopted two ordinances on the water plan and traffic cameras, and passed four resolutions including authorizing the mayor to sign the opioid settlement interlocal agreement. All actions were approved by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved appointments to Auburn Tourism Board (Jeannie Alexander, Kenia Chavez, Jacob Plancich, Taj Wallace) – 6-0
• Approved appointment to Human Services Committee (Ashley Samuel) – 6-0
• Approved appointment to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (Ronald Oh) – 6-0
• Approved appointment to Planning Commission (Ajay Ganesan) – 6-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6980 amending the 2024 Comprehensive Water Plan – 6-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6983 amending traffic‑camera sections of the City Code – 6-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 5846 authorizing the mayor to sign the King County opioid settlement interlocal agreement – 6-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 5844 authorizing the mayor to enter an agreement with KGCAL Sumner Meadows LLC – 6-0

Tourism Board

The Tourism Board will meet to receive updates on the Hotel/Motel Fund and brainstorm new tourism ideas. The board will also discuss events and the appointment of new board members.

• Hotel/Motel Fund update provided by Jenn Francis
• Open Public Meeting Act presentation by City Clerk Shawn Campbell
• Brainstorming for new tourism ideas
• Discussion on updating board meeting location and time

City Council

The Auburn City Council study session will feature a King County Solid Waste Division presentation on long‑term disposal, a review of the 1st Quarter 2025 financial report, and discussion of general speed‑enforcement locations with automated traffic safety cameras. Council members will consider Ordinance No. 6980, which adopts the city’s amended 2024 Comprehensive Water Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion of council support for the Auburn School District bond levy.

• King County Solid Waste Division long‑term disposal presentation
• 1st Quarter 2025 financial report (through March 31, 2025)
• Discussion of general speed‑enforcement locations with automated traffic safety cameras
• Ordinance No. 6980 adopting the amended 2024 Comprehensive Water Plan
• Council consideration of support for the Auburn School District bond levy

The council held a study session to hear a King County solid waste disposal presentation, review the 1st Quarter 2025 financial report, and discuss automated traffic safety camera locations. Directors also briefed the council on the amended 2024 Comprehensive Water Plan and the city’s possible participation in a future reservoir. Council members talked about supporting the Auburn School District bond levy, but no motions were approved, denied, or voted on.

Urban Tree Board

The Auburn Urban Tree Board will meet on July 8, 2025, with options for in‑person and virtual attendance. The board will approve the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting and receive Open Public Meetings Act training. A discussion item will address a heritage tree map for the city website. The agenda also includes a period for public comments and standard procedural items.

• Heritage Tree Map for Website – discussion item
• Approval of June 3, 2025 minutes
• Open Public Meetings Act Training – presentation
• Public participation via phone, Zoom, and in‑person
• Call for public comments (350‑word limit, mail, fax, email)

The board formally approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. No vote tally was recorded. No other actions or decisions were taken during the session.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve several personnel eligibility lists. The body will also conduct training on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act.

• Approval of Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of Animal Control Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of Police Services Specialist Eligibility List
• Training on Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA)

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved the eligibility lists for Entry Level Police Officer, Lateral Police Officer, Animal Control Officer, and Police Services Specialist, each with a 3-0 vote. Mandatory training on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act was provided. The meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer eligibility list (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved Animal Control Officer eligibility list (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved Police Services Specialist eligibility list (3-0 unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board will meet to approve minutes from June 3rd and discuss a field trip to Cedar Lanes Park. The agenda contains no other specific action items or new business.

• Discussion of field trip to Cedar Lanes Park (1002 25th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002)
• Approval of June 3rd minutes

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the June 3 meeting. No other actions, proposals, or votes were taken. A field trip to Cedar Lanes Park was discussed but produced no action items. The board adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

• Approved June 3 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Auburn Planning Commission will approve the draft minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will receive Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act training. An introduction to the Climate Implementation Plan will be presented. A community development report will also be discussed.

• Approval of June 3, 2025 draft minutes
• OPMA and PRA training (Campbell)
• Introduction to the Climate Implementation Plan (Tatro)
• Community development report
• Public participation instructions and comment submission details

The commission unanimously approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0). Commissioners also unanimously elected William Stewart as Vice Chair (6-0). No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved William Stewart as Vice Chair (6-0)

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board is meeting to discuss and decide on reimbursement requests for several members. The board will also conduct annual Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act training.

• Member #709544 dental expense request: $5,724.00
• Member #444135 medical expense requests: $1,512.00 and $1,982.75
• Member #406822 hearing aid expense request: $1,699.99
• Member #230947 dental expense request: $1,720.45
• Annual OPMA and PRA training for Boards & Commissions

The LEOFF Board unanimously approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a series of vision, medical, and dental expense claims for several members, totaling $15,848.71. All votes were unanimous. The board completed required OPMA and PRA training for its members.

• Approved June 10, 2025 LEOFF Board minutes (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved vision claim $310.48 for Member #392099 (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved medical claim $1,599.99 for Member #392099 (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved dental claim $416.10 for Member #392099 (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved multiple dental, vision, and medical claims totaling $15,848.71 for members #709544, #948705, #230947, #349135, #779147, #406822, #310533, #444135 (4-0 unanimous)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct training on the Open Public Meeting Act. The body will also receive administrative updates regarding Pride at the Farmers Market on June 29, 2025.

• Open Public Meeting Act Training
• Pride at the Farmers Market event updates
• Approval of May 14, 2025, meeting minutes

The Junior City Council approved the minutes from its May 14, 2025 meeting. Phia Chea motioned to approve the minutes, Vice‑Chair Rowan Santos seconded, and the motion passed. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 14, 2025 Junior Council meeting minutes (motion passed)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at 1 East Main Street. The committee will approve the May 19 and June 9 meeting minutes, hear a presentation by Orion Industries, and conduct an interview for a committee vacancy with Ashley Samuel. The agenda also includes public participation and sets the next meeting for July 28, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

• Approval of May 19 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of June 9 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Orion Industries
• Committee vacancy interview with Ashley Samuel
• Schedule next meeting for July 28 2025 at 4:00 PM

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the May 19th and June 9th meetings. The committee also approved Asley Samuel as the new Human Services Committee member after interviewing the vacancy candidate. All motions were carried.

• Approved May 19th meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved June 9th meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Asley Samuel as new Human Services Committee member (motion carried)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will hold a study session that includes a community wellness presentation on the Climate and Health Adaptation Mapping Project (CHAMP‑CDS). Council members will review the 2024 School Speed Zone Camera Report and consider Ordinance No. 6983 to update the Automated Traffic Enforcement Code. They will also discuss proposed changes to the City Council Rules of Procedure.

• Presentation by Catherine Hartwell on the Climate and Health Adaptation Mapping Project (CHAMP‑CDS)
• 2024 School Speed Zone Camera Report and Ordinance No. 6983 – Automated Traffic Enforcement Code update
• Proposed changes to City Council Rules of Procedure

The council held a study session to hear a presentation on the Climate and Health Adaptation Mapping Project and a report on the 2024 school speed zone camera program. Members discussed various topics but did not vote on or adopt any measures. The proposed changes to the Council Rules of Procedure were noted for further discussion at a future study session. The meeting was adjourned with no formal actions taken.

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider approving the 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program, amending the city's Zoning Code, and adopting a fee schedule. The meeting will also address several interlocal agreements and grant applications for local projects.

• Public hearing on 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program
• Ordinance No. 6977 amending the Zoning Code
• Resolution No. 5833 amending the City Fee Schedule
• Resolution No. 5836 authorizing HUD loan guarantee for Auburn Resource Center
• Resolution No. 5837 authorizing state grant for Downtown Auburn Park

The council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a new zoning amendment and a transportation improvement program. They also increased the Postmark contract ceiling by $77,000 and authorized a collective bargaining agreement with the police guild. All actions were adopted unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Increased Postmark contract by $77,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6977 amending the zoning code (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5821 authorizing interlocal watershed agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5833 amending the city fee schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5835 approving the 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5842 creating a limited‑term Recreation Assistant – Bicycle Programs (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5843 authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with the Auburn Police Guild (5-0)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will discuss proposed changes to its council code and review a presentation for the June 16 City Council meeting. The council will also approve the minutes from the May 14 Junior Council meeting. Public participation and several community announcements are included on the agenda.

• Discuss Changes to Junior Council Code
• Discuss Presentation at June 16, 2025 City Council Meeting
• Approve Minutes from the May 14, 2025 Junior Council Meeting
• Juneteenth Flag Raising event on June 16, 2025, 6:00‑6:30 pm
• Pride at the Farmers Market on June 29, 2025, 10:00‑10:30 am

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board will meet to approve expense claims for members, including dental, medical, and hearing aid costs. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and virtually.

• Approval of April 1, 2025 LEOFF Board Meeting Minutes
• Approval of dental expenses totaling $1,690.00
• Approval of medical expenses totaling $11,868.43
• Approval of hearing aid expenses totaling $1,599.99
• Public participation via phone, Zoom, or written comments

The LEOFF board approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved several dental and medical expense claims for members, including a large $8,242.21 medical claim for Member #444135. One claim for vision and hearing aid expenses was tabled pending a quorum. No public participation was recorded.

• Approved April 1, 2025 LEOFF Board minutes (3-0)
• Approved dental expense $150.00 for Member #310533 (3-0)
• Approved dental expense $1,690.00 for Member #310533 (3-0)
• Approved medical expense $8,242.21 for Member #444135 (3-0)
• Approved medical expense $1,226.22 for Member #444135 (3-0)
• Approved medical expense $1,278.00 for Member #444135 (3-0)
• Approved dental expense $280.00 for Member #642873 (3-0)
• Tabled vision $310.48 and hearing aid $1,599.99 claim for Member #392099 (3-0)

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board will meet to review unfinished business regarding a water leak and camera installations. The board will discuss new business including the 10th Addition Project quote process and staffing levels. A budget update for April and May 2025 will also be presented.

• 10th Addition Project - Invitation to Submit Quote
• Budget Update for April - May 2025
• Discussion on understaffing and new Maintenance Worker I Tyler Decoteau
• Review of water leak and camera installation completion
• Report on burglary incident

The Cemetery Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. The board added the Pioneer Fence Parking item to the agenda. They hired Tyler Decoteau as a full‑time Maintenance Worker I after interview and application.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Added Pioneer Fence Parking to agenda under New Business
• Hired Tyler Decoteau as Maintenance Worker I

Civil Service Commission

The Auburn Civil Service Commission meeting will approve eligibility lists for four city job categories: Commander promotions, entry‑level police officers, police services specialists, and animal control officers. The commission will also approve the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. Public comment is invited before the approvals.

• Approval of the Commander Promotional Eligibility List
• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Police Services Specialist Eligibility List
• Approval of the Animal Control Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the April 8, 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved the eligibility lists for Commander promotion, Entry Level Police Officer, Police Services Specialist, and Animal Control Officer. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Commander promotional eligibility list (3-0)
• Approved Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list (3-0)
• Approved Police Services Specialist eligibility list (3-0)
• Approved Animal Control Officer eligibility list (3-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing on a HUD Section 108 loan to fund reconstruction of the Auburn Resource Center building. The committee will also review and vote on spending priorities for the unspent 2024 Human Services Grant balance. Residents may submit written comments of 350 words or less by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. The meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Annex Building, 1 East Main Street.

• Public hearing on HUD Section 108 loan for Auburn Resource Center reconstruction
• Review and vote on allocation of unspent 2024 Human Services Grant dollars
• Public may submit written comments (max 350 words) by 5:00 p.m. the day before
• Virtual participation via phone (509‑530‑1507) or Teams link

The committee voted to disburse $50,000 to Vine Maple Place, $5,000 to Christ Community Free Clinic, and $39,000 to the Auburn Food Bank from the 2024 unallocated Human Services funding. The motion was moved by Erica Tomas, seconded by Amber Lott, and carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 PM.

• Approved $50,000 to Vine Maple Place (motion carried)
• Approved $5,000 to Christ Community Free Clinic (motion carried)
• Approved $39,000 to Auburn Food Bank (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several resolutions and ordinances. The meeting includes reviews of a water resources agreement, a fee schedule amendment, and changes to the city's zoning code.

• Ordinance No. 6977: Amendments to the Zoning Code (Chapter 18.04)
• Resolution No. 5836: Section 108 Loan Guarantee Application
• Resolution No. 5821: Interlocal Agreement for Water Resources Inventory Area 9
• Fee Schedule Amendment based on recent state legislation
• Proposed changes to City Council Rules of Procedure

In the June 9, 2025 study session, the Auburn City Council reviewed updates on Project Be Free, a watershed interlocal agreement, fee schedule changes, a Section 108 loan application, a housing‑type ordinance, and a junior council conference report. The council also heard proposed changes to its Rules of Procedure, which will be reconsidered at a later meeting. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling motions were recorded.

Urban Tree Board

The Urban Tree Board will meet to discuss recruitment ideas for board vacancies and updates to the heritage trees webpage. The board will also brainstorm ideas to improve the city's tree equity score.

• Recruitment ideas for vacancies
• Heritage Trees and webpage updates
• Brainstorming to improve Tree Equity Score

The Urban Tree Board approved the February 2025 minutes. The board discussed Arbor Day, scheduled for April 16 at Mary Olson Farm Park, and noted a Tree Equity Score Analyzer webinar attended by Chairperson Bryce. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved February minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Art Commission

The Auburn Arts Commission meeting on June 3, 2025 will hold public participation and review several discussion items. Commissioners will consider OPMA training with city clerks, public art policies, and a Postmark Programming Grant. The meeting also includes news and updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• OPMA training with Auburn City Clerks
• Public Art Policies discussion
• Postmark Programming Grant discussion
• News and Updates
• Public participation procedures for comments

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will approve the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive announcements about the WRPA Cedar Lanes Bike award and the Cascade Bicycle grant award. The board will discuss the timeline for developing a theater park. An update on July Parks and Recreation Month will also be provided.

• Approval of May 6, 2025 minutes
• WRPA Cedar Lanes Bike award announcement by Director Julie Krueger
• Cascade Bicycle grant award announcement by Director Julie Krueger
• Discussion of timeline for theater park development presented by Park Planning Manager Thaniel Gouk
• July Parks and Recreation Month update from Parks Director Julie Krueger

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the May 6 2025 meeting. The board received updates on a Cedar Lanes bike award, a Cascade Bicycle grant, the Phase 1 theater park development timeline, and plans for July Parks and Recreation Month. The meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m.

• Approved May 6 2025 minutes (vote tally not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:53 p.m.

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the May 6, 2025 draft minutes and discuss the continued use of Microsoft Surface tablets. The main agenda item is a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Title 18 Zoning to align with new Washington state housing laws. Commissioners will consider public testimony and make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Approve May 6, 2025 draft meeting minutes
• Discuss continued use of Microsoft Surface tablets (Krum)
• Public hearing on Housing Types and Standards Code Update – amendment to Title 18 Zoning

The Commission unanimously approved the May 6, 2025 Special Planning Commission meeting minutes (7‑0). Commissioners agreed to return their City‑issued Microsoft Surfaces to the City. They voted 5‑2 to recommend that City Council approve the Housing Types and Standards Code Update, except for changing the minimum parking requirement for STEP housing.

• Approved May 6, 2025 Special Planning Commission minutes (7‑0)
• Agreed to return City‑issued Microsoft Surfaces to the City
• Recommended City Council approve Housing Types and Standards Code Update, except parking change (5‑2)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding parking and commute trip reduction. The body will also review the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2026 budget and a GIS services agreement with Valley Regional Fire Authority.

• Ordinance No. 6979: adds Section 10.36.135 to the Auburn City Code regarding parking
• Ordinance No. 6981 and Resolution No. 5831: relate to Commute Trip Reduction and the 2025-2029 plan
• Resolution No. 5829: approves South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2026 Work Plan and Operating Budget
• Claims vouchers totaling $5,501,661.87 and payroll vouchers totaling $3,326,585.95
• Resolution No. 5832: agreement with Valley Regional Fire Authority for GIS services

The council approved Ordinance No. 6979 adding a new parking section to the city code. It also approved Ordinance No. 6981 amending the commute‑trip‑reduction chapter. The council adopted Resolution No. 5829 approving the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2026 work plan and operating budget. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6979 (parking code addition) (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6981 (commute‑trip‑reduction amendment) (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5829 (South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2026 work plan and budget) (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5831 (2025‑2029 Commute Trip Reduction Plan) (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5832 (GIS services agreement with Valley Regional Fire Authority) (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5834 (Lodging Tax Grant disbursements) (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers, payroll) (6-0)
• Proclaimed National Gun Violence Awareness Day for June 6, 2025 (6-0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to review and vote on grant applications for funding. The meeting will be held in person and virtually on May 30, 2025.

• Review and vote on grant applications to recommend to City Council
• Acknowledge upcoming LTAC meetings for the remainder of 2025
• Public participation via in-person, mail, fax, or email (350 words or less)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 28, 2025, with both in‑person and virtual attendance. Council members will discuss proposed changes to the Junior Council Code and vote to approve the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes public participation opportunities and announcements about community events such as Pride at the Farmers Market and Juneteenth.

• Public participation in‑person and virtually via Teams link and phone
• Announcement: Pride at the Farmers Market – Sunday, June 29, 2025, 10:00‑10:30 am
• Announcement: Juneteenth – Sunday, June 29, 2025, 10:00 am‑4:00 pm
• Discussion of changes to the Junior Council Code
• Approval of minutes from the May 14, 2025 Junior Council meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session focused on Public Works and Community Development. Members will discuss transportation reports and plans, as well as a proposed ordinance regarding parking and a resolution for housing and homelessness funding.

• 2024 State of Our Streets (SOS) Report
• 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program
• Commute Trip Reduction Plan and Code Updates
• Ordinance No. 6979 regarding parking and new Section 10.36.135 of the City Code
• Resolution No. 5829 for the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2026 Work Plan and Operating Budget

The council met for a study session to review the 2024 State of Our Streets report, the Transportation Impact Fee program, the 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program, and the Commute Trip Reduction Plan. Ordinance No. 6979 on parking in city parks and Resolution No. 5829 approving the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2026 work plan and budget were presented for discussion. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing to consider Auburn's intent to apply for a HUD Section 108 loan for the redevelopment and expansion of the Resource Center. The committee will also discuss and approve interview questions and vacancy procedures for its members. Additional agenda items include discussion of unallocated 2024 human services funding and approval of the April 28 and amended March 28 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing to consider a HUD Section 108 loan for Redevelopment and Expansion of the Resource Center
• Discussion and approval of interview questions and vacancy procedures for the Human Services Committee
• Discussion of 2024 unallocated human services funding
• Approval of April 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of amended March 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the April 28, 2025 and the amended March 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved moving forward with pre‑interview questions and procedures to fill the committee vacancy. The agenda item to consider a HUD Section 108 loan for the resource‑center expansion was re‑noticed for a public hearing on June 9, 2025, and the 2024 unallocated human‑services funding discussion was added to that meeting’s agenda.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved amended March 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved pre‑interview questions and vacancy procedures for committee vacancy (motion carried)
• Rescheduled public hearing on HUD Section 108 loan to June 9, 2025 (agenda modification)
• Added 2024 unallocated human services funding discussion to June 9, 2025 agenda
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider several routine items on its consent agenda, including payments and payroll vouchers. Council members will vote on two ordinances: one granting Level 3 Communications a fiber optic franchise and another amending the 2025-2026 biennial budget. The council will also consider contract increases for two public works projects, adding $110,000 to the A Street Loop and $150,000 to the 2024 Neighborhood Improvements.

• Ordinance No. 6974: franchise grant to Level 3 Communications for fiber optic service
• Ordinance No. 6975: amendment to the City’s 2025-2026 biennial budget
• Public Works Project CP2117 (A Street Loop) – contract increase of $110,000
• Public Works Project CP2317 (2024 Neighborhood Improvements) – contract increase of $150,000
• Approval of claims vouchers and payroll vouchers totaling over $8 million

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes and several claims and payroll vouchers. It also approved increases to two public works contracts and adopted two ordinances—one granting a fiber‑optic franchise and another amending the 2025‑2026 biennial budget.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers, payroll) – 6-0
• Approved $110,000 increase to Public Works Contract No. 23-19 for Project CP2117 – 6-0
• Approved $150,000 increase to Public Works Contract No. 24-18 for Project CP2317 – 6-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 6974 granting Level 3 Communications a fiber‑optic franchise – 6-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 6975 amending the 2025‑2026 biennial budget – 6-0

Tourism Board

The Auburn Tourism Board will hold a special meeting on May 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM, both in person at City Hall Council Chamber (25 W Main St) and via Zoom. The agenda includes public participation, a Hotel/Motel Fund update, and discussion updates on board member recruitment, digital initiatives, marketing, sponsorship, and events. No decisions or votes are listed; the meeting is for informational updates and public comment. Written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the day before and be 350 words or less.

• Hotel/Motel Fund update
• Recruitment of new board members update
• Digital update
• Marketing update
• Sponsorship update

Airport Advisory Board

The Auburn Airport Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to discuss airport development updates and review the status of capital projects. The meeting will be held in person at the Auburn Airport Office and virtually.

• Discussion of Airport Development Update
• Review of Capital Project Status and Board Tracking Matrix
• Airport Manager, Administration, and Maintenance Reports
• Upcoming meeting schedule for September 17 and November 19

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will meet to discuss updates to the Auburn Junior City Council Code. The body will also consider approval of the minutes from the April 23, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion on updating the Auburn Junior City Council Code
• Approval of April 23, 2025, meeting minutes
• Administrative updates regarding Pride at the Farmers Market on June 29, 2025
• Administrative updates regarding Juneteenth volunteering on June 29, 2025

The council voted to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2025 Junior Council meeting. Vice Chair Rowan Santos moved to approve, Erica Rios seconded, and the motion passed. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from April 23, 2025 (motion passed)

Fire Relief and Pension Board

The Fire Relief and Pension Board will meet to approve minutes from November 2024. The board is also considering the approval of pension and healthcare benefit payments for the period of October 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.

• Approval of $122,028.16 in pension and healthcare benefit payments
• Approval of November 05, 2024, meeting minutes

The Fire Relief and Pension Board approved the minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting. The board also approved pension and healthcare benefit payments totaling $122,028.16 for the period October 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved November 5, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved pension and healthcare benefit payments of $122,028.16 (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve several personnel eligibility lists. These lists determine which candidates are qualified for specific city roles.

• Approval of the Commander Promotional Eligibility List
• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Police Services Specialist Eligibility List
• Approval of the Animal Control Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of April 8, 2025, meeting minutes

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will meet to discuss the State of Our Streets Report and a transit update. The board will also review updates to the 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Plan.

• State of Our Streets Report
• Transit Update
• 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Plan Update
• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Transportation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. The board then moved to adjourn, and the motion to adjourn was carried. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes for February 11, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will hold a study session to review Waste Management's 2024 Annual Report and consider an ordinance amending the 2025-2026 biennial budgets.

• Review of Waste Management's 2024 Annual Report
• Ordinance No. 6975: Amending the City's 2025-2026 Biennial Budgets

The May 12, 2025 study session reviewed Waste Management's 2024 annual report and discussed Ordinance No. 6975, which amends the 2025‑2026 biennial budgets. Council members talked about recycling programs, housing vouchers, and budget adjustments, but no motions were voted on or formally approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m. with no further business.

Business Improvement Area

The Business Improvement Area committee will review three funding requests totaling $29,500. The body will also discuss food truck and local dining initiatives for downtown Auburn.

• $16,500 funding request for Downtown Friday Night Events
• $8,000 funding request for Downtown Auburn Cooperative street closure/small business impact assistance
• $5,000 funding request for Downtown Helpers
• Discussion on Eat Local Mondays and Food Trucks on Tuesdays
• Downtown Auburn Cooperative monthly update

Urban Tree Board

The Auburn Urban Tree Board will meet in person and virtually to hear public comments, approve the March 4 minutes, and discuss the Tree Equity Score Analyzer from King County. No contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are on the agenda.

• Public participation allowed in‑person, by mail, fax, email, or virtual link
• Discussion of Tree Equity Score Analyzer from King County
• Approval of March 4 minutes
• Written comments limited to 350 words and due by 5:00 p.m. the day before
• Meeting held at Classroom, Auburn Community and Events Center

Fire Relief and Pension Board

The Fire Relief and Pension Board will meet to approve minutes from November 2024. The board is also considering the approval of pension and healthcare benefit payments for the period of October 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.

• Approval of $122,028.16 for pension and healthcare benefit payments
• Approval of November 05, 2024, meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Board

The Auburn Parks & Recreation Board will discuss a proposed Golf Course Facility Improvement Fee and consider adopting Park Impact Fees. The board will also approve the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting, recognize July as Parks & Recreation Month, and review a draft update to the Park Board handbook.

• Discussion of Golf Course Facility Improvement Fee
• Action on Park Impact Fees
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• July designated as Parks & Recreation Month
• Review of draft update to Park Board handbook

The Parks & Recreation Board formally approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. No other actions were voted on; the board discussed a proposed golf facility improvement fee, park impact fee updates, a grant request, and a proclamation for Parks & Recreation Month, but those items were not decided at this meeting.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Commission

The Auburn Planning Commission will meet on May 6, 2025 to consider several agenda items. The commission will approve the draft minutes from the March 4, 2025 Special Planning Commission meeting. It will discuss a text amendment to Title 18 Zoning to bring the code into compliance with new Washington state housing laws. A community development report will also be presented.

• Approve March 4, 2025 draft minutes from Special Planning Commission
• Housing Types and Standards Code Update – text amendment to Title 18 Zoning
• Community Development Report presentation

The Planning Commission approved the March 4, 2025 Special Planning Commission meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. No other actions were taken; the commission reviewed a housing code update presentation and a community development report, and set the next meeting for June 3, 2025.

• Approved March 4, 2025 Special Planning Commission minutes (5-0)

Independent Salary Commission

The Independent Salary Commission will meet to review and vote on the salary for the Deputy Mayor. The commission will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 11, 2025, meeting.

• Review and vote on Deputy Mayor's salary
• Approval of April 11, 2025, meeting minutes

The Independent Salary Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its April 11, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved applying the same 7.967% increase given to councilmembers to the Deputy Mayor’s salary, raising the monthly pay to $2,400. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 11, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Deputy Mayor salary increase to $2,400/month (7.967% raise) (3-0)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider several items, including public hearings on a Level 3 Communications franchise agreement and a six‑month moratorium on energy storage system permits. Routine matters on the consent agenda, such as claims vouchers totaling $2,277,895.89 and payroll vouchers totaling $3,296,310.10, will be approved by a single motion. The council will vote on Ordinance No. 6978 to impose the temporary moratorium and on multiple resolutions, notably Resolution No. 5825 to adopt the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.

• Public Hearing: Level 3 Communications, LLC Franchise Agreement No. FRN23-0004
• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 6978 – six‑month moratorium on Energy Storage System facilities
• Consent Agenda: Claims vouchers $2,277,895.89 (plus $18,186.08 electronic transfers and $878,679.34 wire transfers)
• Consent Agenda: Payroll vouchers total $3,296,310.10 for April 17‑30, 2025
• Resolution No. 5825 – adoption of the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan

The council adopted a 6‑month moratorium on Energy Storage System permits (Ordinance 6978) by a 7‑0 vote. It also adopted the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan, declared surplus property, and approved a downtown theater project, each by unanimous votes. By a 5‑2 vote, the council approved Resolution 5827 to terminate the interlocal agreement with King County and establish a municipal court. The consent agenda and related vouchers were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6978 establishing a 6‑month moratorium on Energy Storage System permits (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5825 adopting the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5826 declaring certain real property surplus and authorizing its disposal (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5827 terminating the Interlocal Agreement with King County for a municipal court (5‑2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5830 authorizing agreements for Project CP2141, Downtown Auburn Theater (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including April minutes and vouchers (7‑0)
• Failed motion to allow King County Court representatives an additional 10 minutes to speak (3‑4)

City Council

The council spent the day in a retreat covering several topics. Staff presented overviews of city resources and funding, community engagement opportunities, federal funding status, cybersecurity measures, and the economic development plan. Council members discussed their commitments and expectations for operations and community involvement. No formal actions or votes were scheduled.

• Visioning session on city resources and funding
• Discussion on community engagement opportunities
• Review of federal funding status
• Overview of cybersecurity measures
• Overview of economic development plan

The council met in a special session at the Postmark Center for the Arts to conduct a retreat. Council members and staff completed a visioning exercise that produced a list of the top ten weighted priorities, including police expansion and a main‑street traffic closure. The meeting also included updates on federal grant funding, a cybersecurity awareness training, and an economic development presentation, but no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold a retreat day covering a criminal‑justice overview and a resolution to end the interlocal agreement with King County so the city can establish its own municipal court. Council members will also hear a summary of major 2022‑2024 accomplishments and discuss a pre‑visioning review of the 2024 Visioning List/Map and a new councilmember opportunity.

• Resolution No. 5827: authorize the mayor to terminate the interlocal agreement with King County to stand up an Auburn Municipal Court
• Criminal Justice Overview: staff will compare King County District Court versus a proposed Auburn Municipal Court
• City Council Retreat Day One schedule (breakfast, ice breaker, introductions)
• Presentation of 2022‑2024 City Accomplishments by the mayor and department directors
• Pre‑Visioning discussion of the 2024 Visioning List/Map and new councilmember opportunity

The council adopted Resolution No. 5827, which authorizes Mayor Nancy Backus to terminate the interlocal agreement with King County for establishing a City‑run municipal court. No other formal actions were taken during the special meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 5827 authorizing termination of the interlocal agreement with King County for a municipal court

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss the allocation of remaining 2024 human services funds and committee vacancy protocols. The meeting includes presentations from YMCA Arcadia and Vine Maple Place.

• Discussion of 2024 Unallocated Human Services Funding
• Committee Vacancy Protocol discussion
• Presentation by YMCA Arcadia
• Presentation by Vine Maple Place
• Approval of March 28th, 2025 meeting minutes

The Human Services Committee approved the March 2025 meeting minutes and moved the next regular meeting to May 19, 2025. The committee assigned staff to pre‑screen vacancy applications and adopted a process for future vacancies. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Rescheduled May 2025 regular meeting to May 19, 2025
• Assigned Kent Hay to pre‑screen committee vacancy applications
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will hear the Police Department annual report, a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report, and a fourth‑quarter 2024 financial report. Council members will consider Resolution No. 5825 to adopt the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Annual Action Plan. The council will vote on Ordinance No. 6974 granting Level 3 Communications, LLC a franchise for fiber‑optic telecommunications. They will also consider Ordinance No. 6978, which creates a six‑month moratorium on permits for energy‑storage system facilities.

• Ordinance No. 6974 – franchise for Level 3 Communications, LLC, for fiber‑optic telecommunications
• Ordinance No. 6978 – temporary 6‑month moratorium on building and land‑use permits for energy‑storage system facilities
• Resolution No. 5825 – adoption of the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan
• 4th Quarter 2024 Financial Report – financial report through December 2024
• Police Department Annual Report

The council met on April 28, 2025 for a study session. Members heard presentations on police annual reports, community wellness performance, the 4th quarter financial report, and proposed ordinances for a fiber‑optic franchise and a temporary moratorium on energy‑storage permits. No votes or approvals were recorded on any agenda items. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will consider possible topics for a youth forum. Council members will also discuss a presentation to be made at the regular City Council meeting on May 19, 2025. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the March 12, 2025 minutes and public participation information.

• Approve minutes from the March 12, 2025 Junior Council meeting
• Discuss possible youth forum topics
• Discuss presenting to City Council at the May 19, 2025 meeting
• Clean Sweep community event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
• PetPalooza event scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025

The council approved the March 12, 2025 Junior Council meeting minutes after a motion was moved and seconded. Members agreed to create a sub‑committee to handle logistics for youth forums and possible TEDx events. They also set a presentation to the City Council for May 19, 2025, with a preparatory meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025.

• Approved March 12, 2025 Junior Council minutes (motion passed)
• Created sub‑committee to plan youth forum logistics (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled presentation to City Council for May 19, 2025, with preparatory meeting May 14, 2025 (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Auburn City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a funding levy to support Medic One emergency medical services from 2026 to 2031. The council will also adopt a resolution to accept supplemental grant funds for road widening and pedestrian improvements. Routine items on the consent agenda, such as claims and payroll vouchers totaling over $7 million, will be approved. Additional resolutions address property purchase, lodging tax grant disbursements, and representation on a water‑pollution advisory committee.

• Approve consent agenda items: claims vouchers totaling $4,386,091.70, a $23,114.59 voucher, and payroll vouchers totaling $2,896,333.51
• Resolution No. 5812 – ballot measure funding levy for Medic One EMS services (2026‑2031)
• Resolution No. 5822 – accept grant funds for Auburn Way S widening, 1st Street NE/NW and N Division Street pedestrian improvements, and A Street SE preservation
• Resolution No. 5824 – purchase and sale agreement for commercial property at 105 1st Street NE (parcel no. 0483000050)
• Resolution No. 5823 – Lodging Tax Grant disbursements and agreements with Flight Club Foundation, Emerald Downs Racing LLC, and Parks & Recreation for tourism events

The Auburn City Council approved five resolutions covering an EMS funding levy, water‑pollution advisory representation, transportation grant agreements, lodging‑tax disbursements, and a commercial property purchase. The consent agenda, including claims and payroll vouchers and a public hearing date for a franchise agreement, was also approved. All actions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution No. 5812 placing an EMS levy ballot measure on the 2025 ballot (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5819 designating the Sanitary Sewer Engineer and Utilities Engineering Manager to the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5822 authorizing the Mayor to accept supplemental grant funds for three transportation projects (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5823 approving lodging‑tax grant disbursements and tourism agreements with Flight Club Foundation, Emerald Downs Racing LLC, and the Parks and Recreation Department (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5824 authorizing the purchase of commercial property at 105 1st Street NE (parcel no. 0483000050) (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including claims vouchers totaling $4,386,091.70 and related electronic transfers (7‑0)
• Approved payroll voucher totaling $2,896,333.51 for the period April 3‑16, 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved setting the date for the public hearing on the Level 3 Communications franchise agreement (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to fill an unexpired term. The body will conduct candidate interviews and vote to select a new member.

• Candidate interviews for council vacancy
• Nomination and voting for candidate to fill unexpired term

Independent Salary Commission

The Independent Salary Commission is meeting to review and vote on salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers. The body will also consider the adoption of its rules and procedures.

• Vote on Mayor's salary
• Vote on Councilmember's salaries
• Adoption of Independent Salary Commission Rules and Procedures
• Approval of April 26, 2024, meeting minutes

The commission approved the April 26, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. They voted to keep the mayor’s salary unchanged with a 3‑2 vote. They approved raising councilmembers’ monthly salary to $1,800, voting 4‑0 with one abstention. They also adopted revised Independent Salary Commission Rules and Procedures unanimously.

• Approved April 26, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Maintained current mayor salary (3-2)
• Increased councilmember salary to $1,800/month (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Independent Salary Commission Rules and Procedures (5-0)

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will approve the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes, share updates on community events such as Clean Sweep, PetPalooza, and Pride at the Farmer’s Market, and discuss possible youth‑forum topics and a presentation to the full City Council at the May 5, 2025 meeting. Public comment will be accepted in person or virtually.

The Auburn Junior City Council meeting set for April 9, 2025 did not take place because it was cancelled. No agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

Urban Tree Board

The Urban Tree Board will meet on April 8, 2025 at 2 p.m., both in person and virtually. The board will invite public comments and will hear an Arbor Day discussion led by Museum Director Rachael McAlister. No formal actions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period (in‑person or virtual)
• Arbor Day discussion with Museum Director Rachael McAlister
• Approval of minutes

Cemetery Board

The Auburn Cemetery Board will meet on April 8, 2025 to review minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting, discuss unfinished business such as a new board member and policy updates, and consider new items including a water leak, a cameras installation, and temporary maintenance workers. Public comments can be submitted in writing or spoken in person or virtually. The meeting also includes a budget update for January through March 2025.

• Approval of minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting
• Consideration of water leak issue
• Consideration of cameras installation
• Discussion of temporary maintenance workers
• Budget update for January–March 2025

The Cemetery Board approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting without dissent. The board welcomed new member Pastor Bridget Jones and confirmed the hiring of Julie Krueger as the new Parks, Arts & Recreation Director. The marker policy was amended to state the cemetery is not responsible for maintenance of private grave markers. No public comments were received.

• Approved Dec 10 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Welcomed new board member Pastor Bridget Jones
• Hired Julie Krueger as Parks, Arts & Recreation Director
• Added maintenance disclaimer to marker policy
• Repaired damaged Pioneer Fence
• Implemented security cameras at chapel and office
• Planned to address water leak by contacting water department

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve three different police department eligibility lists. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from March 11, 2025.

• Approval of the March 27, 2025, Police Sergeant Eligibility List
• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of March 11, 2025, meeting minutes

The Civil Service Commission met on April 8, 2025, with no public participation. The commission unanimously approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the Police Sergeant, Entry Level, and Lateral Police Officer eligibility lists. The meeting was adjourned at 3:39 p.m.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved Police Sergeant Eligibility List (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous 2-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2025 to discuss several agenda items. Discussion topics include current park grant applications and other potential funding, Arbor Day information for April 16, the King County Parks Levy, summer camp information, and park impact fees. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Current Park Grant Applications & Other Potential Funding
• Arbor Day Information – April 16
• King County Parks Levy
• Summer Camp Information
• Park Impact Fees

The Parks & Recreation Board voted to appoint Matt Jennings as Chair and Mike Palko-Dean as Vice-Chair. The meeting also introduced new board member John Boatman and new Parks Department Director Julie Krueger. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Matt Jennings elected Chair of the Parks & Recreation Board
• Mike Palko-Dean re‑elected Vice‑Chair of the Parks & Recreation Board

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding the State Environmental Policy Act and the Comprehensive Zoning Map. The body will also consider a Planning Commission appointment and a grant for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

• Ordinance No. 6976 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Map
• Ordinance No. 6972 regarding the State Environmental Policy Act
• Resolution No. 5820 to accept a grant from the Seattle Police Department for the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
• Appointment of Kirk Hiller to the Planning Commission
• Claims vouchers totaling $6,300,440.62, $21,676.37, and $894,239.65

The council unanimously approved the appointment of Kirk Hiller to the Planning Commission for a three‑year term. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 6972 amending SEPA provisions and Ordinance No. 6976 amending the Comprehensive Zoning Map. A resolution accepting a grant for the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force was adopted unanimously. The council set interview procedures for the vacant council seat, approving interview time limits and reducing introduction time.

• Approved appointment of Kirk Hiller to Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6972 amending SEPA sections (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6976 amending Comprehensive Zoning Map (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5820 accepting grant for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (6-0)
• Approved interview of six council‑vacancy candidates (4-2)
• Motion to interview ten candidates failed (2-4)
• Approved 20‑minute interview time limit (6-0)
• Approved reduction of introduction time to 5 minutes (6-0)

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board is meeting to approve minutes from March 4, 2025. The board will also consider five requests for reimbursement of medical, dental, and vision expenses for LEOFF members.

• Dental expense request for Member #709544: $180.00
• Hearing aid expense request for Member #349135: $1,599.99
• Dental expense request for Member #317206: $210.60
• Long-term care expense request for Member #444135: $934.00
• Vision expense request for Member #970468: $125.00

The LEOFF Board unanimously approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved dental, medical, and vision expense reimbursements for several members, with amounts ranging from $125.00 to $1,599.99. All motions passed unanimously, though Chair Kelly abstained from one vote. No further business was taken.

• Approved March 4, 2025 LEOFF Board minutes (4-0)
• Approved dental expense $180.00 for Member #709544 (4-0)
• Approved medical expense $1,599.99 for hearing aids for Member #349135 (4-0)
• Approved dental expense $210,60 for Member #317206 (4-0)
• Approved medical expense $934.00 for long‑term care for Member #444135 (4-0)
• Approved vision expense $125.00 for Member #970468 (4-0)

Art Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to approve minutes from March 4, 2025. The body will also take action and hold discussions regarding the 2025-26 Downtown Sculpture Gallery.

• 2025-26 Downtown Sculpture Gallery

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to receive an update on the Municipal Court. Members will also discuss proposed changes to the City Council Rules of Procedure.

• Municipal Court update
• Proposed changes to City Council Rules of Procedure

Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes called the March 31, 2025 study session to order. Council members discussed a municipal court update and proposed changes to the City Council Rules of Procedure, but no motions were adopted or votes recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 26, 2025, with both in-person and virtual options. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes and discussing topics for a Youth Forum and a presentation to the City Council. The public can submit written comments up to 350 words in advance.

• Approve March 12, 2025, Meeting Minutes
• Discuss Youth Forum topics
• Discuss presentation to City Council for April 21, 2025
• Clean Sweep volunteer event on April 26, 2025
• PetPalooza event on May 17, 2025

The Auburn Junior City Council meeting set for Wednesday, March 26, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or voted on. The notice was issued by Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review the 2024 draft Consolidated Action Performance Evaluation Report for submission to HUD. The body will also hear presentations from FUSION and the Auburn Food Bank.

• Public comment on the 2024 Consolidated Action Plan Evaluation Report
• Presentation by FUSION
• Presentation by the Auburn Food Bank
• Discussion on Human Services Funding
• Update on HUD

The committee approved the February 24, 2025 Human Services Committee meeting minutes after a motion by Erica Tomas and a second by Sue Miller. A motion to adjourn was then carried, ending the meeting at 5:00 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Auburn City Council study session will review a capital projects status report. Council members will discuss Ordinance No. 6972, which amends several sections of the city code and adds new sections concerning the State Environmental Policy Act. They will also consider Ordinance No. 6976, which amends the Comprehensive Zoning Map.

• Capital Projects Status Report (Gaub) – 20‑minute update
• Ordinance No. 6972 – amends Sections 16.06.020, 16.06.055, 16.06.130 and adds 16.06.085, 16.06.095 related to the State Environmental Policy Act
• Ordinance No. 6976 – amends the Comprehensive Zoning Map

The Auburn City Council met for a study session to review capital project updates and proposed ordinance changes. Presentations covered the status of several capital projects and two draft ordinances related to SEPA and the comprehensive zoning map. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will hold elections for its 2025 Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also discuss airport marketing, the budget, 2024 performance, and the status of capital projects.

• 2025 Board Chair and Vice Chair elections
• Discussion of 2025 airport marketing focus
• Review of airport budget and 2024 performance
• Capital project status and board tracking matrix review
• Open Public Meetings Act training

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a hotel/motel fund report and review grant applications for local events. The meeting will be held in person and virtually.

• Hotel/Motel Fund Report
• Pacific Raceways Presentation
• Veterans Day Parade Grant Application
• Petpalooza Grant Application
• Flight Club (Parrot Expo) Grant Application

City Council

The City Council will discuss several resolutions, including a comprehensive rate study for water, sewer, and storm drainage utilities. The body is also considering agreements for waste reduction and regional transportation.

• Resolution No. 5818: Agreement with Financial Consulting Solutions Group, Inc. for a Comprehensive Rate Study for water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage utilities
• Resolution No. 5817: Agreement with King County for the 2025 Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program
• Resolution No. 5816: Agreement with jurisdictions of the South County Area Transportation Board
• Resolution No. 5814: Surplussing and deacessing artworks titled “Hawk” and “The Long Look”
• Approval of claims and payroll vouchers totaling over $9.2 million

Business Improvement Area

The Business Improvement Area committee will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair. The body will discuss a financial report and consider funding for Downtown Friday Night Events. Members will also review the 2025 contract for the Downtown Auburn Cooperative.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Downtown Auburn Cooperative 2025 Contract
• Funding request for Downtown Friday Night Events
• Financial Report Update

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will approve the minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting. The council will receive a report from the National League of Cities and a presentation by Robyn Hinz of NAMI. Members will discuss upcoming community events, including PetPalooza on May 17, 2025, Clean Sweep on April 26, 2025, and Pride at the Farmer's Market on June 29, 2025. Public participation is available in‑person and virtually.

• Approve February 12, 2025 minutes
• Report on National League of Cities
• Presentation from Robyn Hinz of NAMI
• Discussion of PetPalooza (May 17, 2025)
• Discussion of Clean Sweep (April 26, 2025) and Pride at the Farmer's Market (June 29, 2025)

Civil Service Commission

The Auburn Civil Service Commission will consider approval of the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also vote to approve the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List and the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List. The meeting includes a public participation period for comments submitted in person, by mail, fax, email, or virtually.

• Approval of the February 11, 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board is meeting to approve minutes and review several member reimbursement requests. The board will decide on the approval of specific medical, vision, and dental expenses.

• Medical expense request for Member #378501 in the amount of 670.40
• Vision expense request for Member #779147 in the amount of $412.00
• Dental expense request for Member #629199 in the amount of $150.00
• Vision expense request for Member #193495 in the amount of $405.96
• Dental expense request for Member #193495 in the amount of $431.55

Urban Tree Board

The Urban Tree Board will meet to discuss plans for Arbor Day on April 16th. The meeting includes standard procedural items and an opportunity for public participation.

• Discussion regarding Arbor Day on April 16th

Art Commission

The Auburn Arts Commission meeting on March 4, 2025 includes public participation and a review of February 4, 2025 minutes. The commission will discuss the deaccession of the artworks titled "The Long Look" and "Hawk." No other policy changes or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of deaccession for "The Long Look" artwork
• Discussion of deaccession for "Hawk" artwork
• Public comment period for any issue
• Information on virtual and in‑person meeting access

Planning Commission

The Auburn Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the ZOA24-0003 SEPA Code Update, which proposes amendments to Title 16.06 of the city code to match Washington State's new SEPA exemption thresholds. After the hearing, the Commission will recommend to the City Council whether to adopt the code changes. The meeting also includes approval of the February 19, 2025 draft minutes.

• Public hearing on ZOA24-0003 SEPA Code Update (amend Title 16.06 sections)
• Commission action recommending City Council adopt SEPA Code Update
• Approval of February 19, 2025 draft minutes
• Public participation via in‑person or virtual attendance
• Special meeting agenda is marked as amended

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider routine items on the consent agenda, including approval of February vouchers totaling over $7.5 million. Council members will vote on two resolutions: one to authorize funding for affordable housing projects through the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund, and another to endorse the Kent Valley Economic Development Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable. The meeting also provides time for public comments and mayor and councilmember reports.

• Approve consent agenda items, including claims vouchers of $4,256,031.31 and payroll vouchers of $3,301,909.58
• Adopt Resolution No. 5804 to fund affordable housing projects via the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund
• Adopt Resolution No. 5815 to endorse the Kent Valley Economic Development Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
• Public comment period allowing written comments (up to 350 words) submitted by 5:00 p.m. on meeting day
• Mayor and councilmember reports on appointed positions in federal, state, regional, and local organizations

City Council

The Auburn City Council held a special meeting on February 26, 2025 at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort. The meeting was open to the public in person and via a live stream at https://muckleshootcasino.com/live. The agenda listed Mayor Backus' State of the City address as the sole discussion item. No formal actions or decisions were scheduled.

• Mayor Backus' State of the City Address

City Council

The Auburn City Council will hold a study session on February 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., both in person and virtually. The council will discuss an update on the King County Metro South Link Connections Project. The council will consider Resolution No. 5804, which would authorize the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners to execute agreements using city‑contributed funds for affordable‑housing projects. No other decisions are listed.

• King County Metro South Link Connections Project update (20 minutes)
• Resolution No. 5804 authorizing SKHHP to use city funds for affordable housing projects

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will approve the January 2025 meeting minutes and vote on the 2025 Committee Chair. The meeting includes a keynote address by Mayor Backus outlining the city’s vision for human services in 2025. Additional presentations cover committee rules, housing connector partnerships, and lived‑experience perspectives.

• Approval of the January 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion and voting on the 2025 Committee Chair
• Keynote address by Mayor Backus: Vision for Human Services 2025 and beyond
• City Clerk presentation on committee rules and procedures
• Housing Connector presentation on partnership updates and opportunities

Tourism Board

The Auburn Tourism Board will review the September 2024 meeting minutes and discuss several items for 2025. Topics include the tourism grant program and its application process, an update on board voting members, upcoming events, hotel and business reports, and current tourism marketing efforts. The board will also present a recap of the 2024 Explore Auburn initiative and an updated financial report for the hotel/motel fund.

• 2025 tourism grants and application process (Legal Department)
• 2025 tourism board voting members update (Legal Department)
• Upcoming events presentation (Kacie Bray)
• Hotel & business report out and updates
• Current tourism marketing presentation (Kacie Bray)

Planning Commission

The Auburn Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss text amendments for supportive housing types and a code update for the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The meeting will be held in person and virtually.

• ZOA24-0005 Supportive Housing Types Text Amendment
• ZOA24-0003 SEPA Code Update
• Approval of January 7, 2025 Draft Minutes
• Public participation via phone, webinar, or written comments
• Meeting held at City Hall Council Chambers

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider several appointments, routine consent agenda items, and five tax‑related ordinances. Council members will vote on reappointing Elizabeth Burton to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and appointing new members to the Business Improvement Area, Cemetery, and Parks & Recreation boards. The council will also vote on ordinances that amend the Business & Occupation tax, solid waste tax, admission tax, and establish a local sales and use tax rate for 2025 revitalization financing. A resolution will authorize the mayor to sign a consulting services agreement for the Stuck River Road and Mount Rainier Vista planning areas.

• Reappoint Elizabeth Burton to the Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (3‑year term expiring Dec 31, 2027)
• Appoint Rachel Perry and Trevor Schneckloth to the Business Improvement Area Committee (3‑year terms expiring Dec 31, 2027)
• Ordinance No. 6968 establishing the Local Sales and Use Tax Rate for Local Revitalization Financing for 2025
• Ordinance No. 6963 amending sections of the City Code related to the Business & Occupation tax
• Resolution No. 5811 authorizing the mayor to execute a consulting services agreement with Segale Properties LLC and Otak Inc for Stuck River Road and Mount Rainier Vista Special Planning Areas

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will approve the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting. Council members will receive updates about a NAMI lobby day on February 17, 2025 and the Mayor’s State of the City address on February 26, 2025 at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort Event Center. Additional items include release‑form deadlines, youth‑forum planning, and a possible social‑media video.

• Approve January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss NAMI lobby day on February 17, 2025 (8:30 am–5 pm)
• Discuss Mayor’s State of the City address on February 26, 2025 at Muckleshoot Casino Resort Event Center
• Reminder: NLC release forms due March 1, 2025
• Planning of Youth Forums (contact Keisha Taylor)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve several eligibility lists for city positions. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from January 14, 2025.

• Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Animal Control Officer Eligibility List
• Police Services Specialist Eligibility List

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will hear updates on several transportation initiatives, including Sound Transit’s Access Improvement Project that adds a second parking garage at the Sounder Station, King County’s South Links Connection planning for service changes tied to the Federal Way Link extension and Metro Flex expansion, and a wrap‑up of the 2024 Transportation Capital Project with a preview of 2025 plans. Additional briefings will cover transportation grant funding, the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program, and other upcoming topics. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is for discussion and public comment.

• Sound Transit Access Improvement Project update – construction of a second parking garage for the Sounder Station
• King County South Links Connection update – planning service changes for the Federal Way Link extension and Metro Flex program
• 2024 Transportation Capital Project wrap‑up and 2025 preview
• Transportation Grant update and annual TIP update
• Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program and CTR update

City Council

The Auburn City Council will consider several tax‑related ordinances, including changes to the Business & Occupation tax, Solid Waste Garbage Utility tax, Admission tax, and a new local sales and use tax rate for 2025 revitalization financing. Councilmembers will also review an ordinance on appeal procedures and a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a consulting agreement for the Stuck River Road and Mount Rainier Vista planning areas.

• Ordinance 6963 – amends sections of the City Code governing the Business & Occupation tax
• Ordinance 6964 – amends the Solid Waste Garbage Utility tax and Utilities, Admissions, and Gambling tax codes
• Ordinance 6967 – amends the City Admission Tax provisions
• Ordinance 6968 – establishes the local sales and use tax rate for 2025 revitalization financing
• Resolution 5811 – authorizes the mayor to sign a consulting agreement for Stuck River Road/Mount Rainier Vista planning

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board will meet to approve medical expense claims for several members, including a $10,752.00 request for long-term care services. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and virtually.

• Approval of $10,752.00 medical expenses for long-term care services
• Approval of $1,463.00 dental expenses
• Approval of $409.00 vision expenses
• Approval of $670.49 medical equipment expenses
• Public participation via phone, Zoom, or written comments

Urban Tree Board

The Urban Tree Board will meet to discuss Arbor Day 2025 and volunteer opportunities. The board is also tasked with setting a date for a council meeting regarding a Dogwood Tree.

• Discussion of Arbor Day 2025
• Setting a council meeting date for Dogwood Tree
• Volunteer opportunities for board members
• Retirement party information for Director Daryl Faber

Art Commission

The Auburn Arts Commission will meet on February 4, 2025 at the Postmark Center for Arts, with both in‑person and virtual attendance options. The meeting includes approval of the minutes from the November 5, 2024 commission meeting. Commissioners will review the 2024 year in review, plan 2025 programming and commissioner participation, and receive updates on the Postmark lower level and the Auburn Theater. Public comments may be submitted in writing or spoken during the audience participation segment.

• Approve minutes from the November 5, 2024 Arts Commission meeting
• Discuss 2024 Year in Review
• Discuss 2025 Programming and Commissioner Participation
• Postmark Lower Level Update
• Auburn Theater Update

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will meet to vote on its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The board will also discuss volunteering opportunities and details for Director Daryl Faber's retirement party.

• Vote on Chairperson
• Vote on Vice Chairperson
• Discussion of 2025 events and programs
• Discussion of Director Daryl Faber retirement party details
• Discussion of volunteering opportunities

Planning Commission

The Auburn Planning Commission will approve the draft minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will discuss a proposed amendment to several sections of the City Code to align supportive housing types with new state requirements. They will also consider an update to the SEPA code to reflect higher categorical exemption thresholds and new optional processes. Public participation will be available in person and virtually.

• ZOA24-0005: Staff proposes amending Sections 18.46A.070, 18.52.020, 18.31.130, 18.23.030, and 18.07.020 of the Auburn City Code for supportive housing types.
• ZOA24-0003: Staff proposes updating the SEPA code (Chapter 16.06 ACC) to reflect increased exemption thresholds per WAC 197-11-800(d) and adopt optional processes per WAC 197-11-335.
• Approval of draft minutes from the January 7, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding a water facilities franchise for the City of Kent and changes to code violation correction periods. The body will also review agreements for hazardous waste management, airport land leases, and lodging tax grants.

• Ordinance No. 6962: Granting City of Kent a Franchise for Water Facilities
• Ordinance No. 6971: Amending Section 1.25.030.A.2 of the Auburn City Code regarding code violation correction time
• Resolution No. 5803: Agreement with King County for the 2025 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program
• Resolution No. 5806: Amendment to Auburn Municipal Airport Land Lease with Cascade Helicopter Services
• Claims and payroll vouchers totaling over $7.2 million

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will approve the minutes from its December 16, 2024 meeting, discuss agency visits planned for 2025, consider a draft agenda for its February retreat, and receive an update on 2024 human services funding. Unfinished business includes a review of the Consolidated Plan.

• Approve minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting
• Discuss Agency Visits in 2025
• Review Draft February Retreat Agenda
• 2024 Human Services Funding Update
• Unfinished Business – Consolidated Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session focused on Public Works and Community Development. The body will review 2024 economic development and capital projects and discuss updates to engineering design standards.

• Resolution No. 5806: Amendment to Auburn Municipal Airport Land Lease with Cascade Helicopter Services for 2025 Fair Market Value Lease Rate Adjustment
• Ordinance No. 6971: Amendment to Section 1.25.030.A.2 of the Auburn City Code regarding time periods to correct code violations
• Resolution No. 5810: Approval of Lodging Tax Grant disbursements and agreement with Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce for tourism and marketing services
• 2025 Engineering Design Standards Update
• 2024 Year in Review for Economic Development

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will approve the January 8, 2025 minutes and hear announcements. It will discuss administrative updates, including the Mayor's State of the City address scheduled for February 26, 2025 at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort Event Center, and an update from Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes. Public participation is offered in person and virtually via Teams, phone, mail, fax, or email.

• Approval of January 8, 2025 minutes
• Mayor's State of the City address scheduled Feb 26, 2025 at Muckleshoot Casino Resort Event Center (Junior Council invited; meeting canceled)
• Update from Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes
• Public participation options: Teams link, phone (509‑530‑1507, ID 875 202 573#), mail, fax (253‑288‑3132), email ([email protected])
• Junior Council presentations for NLC

City Council

The Auburn City Council will meet to approve appointments to various advisory boards, including the Airport Advisory Board and Arts Commission. The agenda includes public hearings on a water franchise agreement and a development agreement, as well as the approval of ordinances regarding dangerous dog appeals and rental housing evictions.

• Approve appointments to Airport Advisory Board, Arts Commission, and other boards
• Public hearing on City of Kent Franchise Agreement No. FRN24-0003
• Public hearing on Development Agreement with Portofino Group I, LLC
• Ordinance No. 6965: Dangerous Dog Appeals burden of proof
• Ordinance No. 6966: Bases for eviction from rental housing

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to hear public comments, review the 2024 lodging tax revenue summary, discuss the 2024 Explore Auburn recap, and consider the Auburn Area Chamber's 2025 LTAC grant application. The meeting will be held in person and virtually, with opportunities for written and remote oral comments.

• 2024 Lodging Tax Revenue Summary (discussion)
• 2024 Explore Auburn Recap (announcement/report)
• Auburn Area Chamber 2025 LTAC Grant Application (action)
• Public comment period (in‑person, written, remote oral)
• Virtual participation via Zoom and phone

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will elect a Chair and Chair Pro Tem for 2025. It will approve eligibility lists for entry‑level police officers, police services specialists, and animal control officers. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 commission meeting. No other business is listed.

• Election of Chair and Chair Pro Tem for 2025
• Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the Police Services Specialist Eligibility List
• Approval of the Animal Control Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss three proposed ordinances and receive a report. The session includes reviews of water facility franchises and changes to city codes regarding dog appeals and rental evictions.

• Ordinance No. 6962: Granting a water facilities franchise to the City of Kent
• Ordinance No. 6965: Amending section 2.46.120 regarding burden of proof in Dangerous Dog Appeals
• Ordinance No. 6966: Repealing section 5.23.070 regarding bases for eviction from rental housing
• Auburn Symphony Orchestra 2024 Annual Report

Junior City Council

The Junior City Council will approve the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes and receive updates on upcoming events. It will discuss the city covering travel and per diem costs for four council members attending the NLC Congressional Conference in Washington, D.C., March 10‑12, 2025. Additional items include the Mayor’s State of the City address on February 26, 2025, an updated council webpage, and thanks for recent community events.

• Approval of November 13, 2024 minutes
• City will cover travel and per diem for four Junior Council members attending the NLC Congressional Conference (March 10‑12, 2025) in Washington, D.C.
• Mayor’s State of the City address scheduled for February 26, 2025 at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort Event Center (Junior Council meeting canceled)
• Junior Council webpage updated to include 2024‑25 members
• Acknowledgment of participation in the Santa Parade and Tree Lighting events

LEOFF

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board will elect its 2025 leadership. The board is also reviewing several requests for reimbursement of medical and dental expenses for LEOFF 1 members.

• Election of Chair and Chair Pro Tem for 2025
• Dental expense request of $672.30 for Member #221843
• Dental expense request of $256.55 for Member #230947
• Medical expense request of $300.00 for Member #193495
• Long-term care medical expense requests of $21,504.00 and $10,752.00 for Member #523842

Urban Tree Board

The Auburn Urban Tree Board will meet to vote on a chairperson and vice-chairperson, discuss updates on the Farmer's Market, and add items to the 2025 workplan. The meeting will be held in person and virtually.

• Vote on Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Vote to add 2025 items to Tree Board Workplan
• Parks Director Daryl Faber retirement announcement
• Farmer's Market updates on vendors and parking
• Public participation via phone, Zoom, or written comments

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss upcoming capital projects and vote on a new chairperson and vice-chairperson. The meeting will be held in person and virtually at the Auburn Community and Events Center.

• Vote on Chairperson of Park Board
• Vote on Vice-Chairperson for Park Board
• Discussion of King County Lakeland North Park Concepts
• Upcoming 2025 Capital Projects
• Parks Director Daryl Faber is retiring

Planning Commission

The Auburn Planning Commission will vote to appoint its Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. Staff will present amended Rules and Procedures (Teague) for the commission to consider. The commission will also approve the draft minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting.

• Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Presentation of amended Planning Commission Rules and Procedures (Teague) for 2025
• Approval of December 3, 2024 draft minutes