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Auburn City Council approves appointments, proclamations, and two resolutions (April 6, 2026)

AuburnApr 6, 20263 min read

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Council met at City Hall Council Chambers, proclaimed multiple heritage and awareness observances, appointed two members to the Parks & Recreation Board, unanimously approved the consent agenda including claims and payroll, approved a WSDOT grant acceptance for street and bridge preservation, and approved payment of the Mayor’s defense expenses (4-3).

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Proclaimed April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Sikh Heritage Month; proclaimed National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12–18), Earth Day (April 22), Arbor Day (April 21), and National Therapy Animal Day (April 30).
Approved appointments of Adib Altallal and Kelly Murray to the Parks & Recreation Board for three-year terms ending December 31, 2028 (7-0).
Approved the consent agenda including multiple meeting minutes and claims/payroll vouchers (claims and payroll totals detailed in minutes); motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Approved Resolution No. 5898 authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation to accept Federal Highway Administration grant funds for A Street SE Preservation (17th St SE to 37th St SE) and 15th St NW bridge deck preservation (7-0).
Approved Resolution No. 5902 authorizing payment of Mayor Nancy Backus’ necessary expenses of defense against recall charges after debate; final vote to approve carried 4-3. An amendment to cap reimbursement at $15,000 failed for lack of a second.

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04-06-2026 City Council Meeting

Apr 6, 2026, 7:00 PMCity Hall Council Chambers, 25 West Main St, Auburn WA 98001completed

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their immense contributions to our state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as Washingtonians.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Arab American Heritage Month
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
B. Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
C. Sikh Heritage Month
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
D. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
E. Earth Day
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
F. Arbor Day
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
G. National Therapy Animal Day
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
APPOINTMENTS
A. Parks & Recreation Board City Council to approve the appointments of Adib Altallal and Kelly Murray to the Parks & Recreation Board for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028
Decision: APPOINTMENTS
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue.
CORRESPONDENCE
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes from the February 19, 20, and 25, 2026, Special City Council Meetings
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
B. Minutes from the March 2, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
C. Minutes from the March 9 and 23, 2026, Study Session Meetings
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
D. Claims Vouchers (Thomas) Claims voucher list dated March 11, 2026, which includes voucher numbers 483011 through voucher 483141, in the amount of $7,506,208.74, fourteen electronic fund transfers in the amount of $8,440.53, and two wire transfers in the amount of $1,151,127.25
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
E. Claims Vouchers (Thomas) Claims voucher list dated March 25, 2026, which includes voucher numbers 483142 through voucher 483170 and voucher numbers 483172 through voucher 483264, in the amount of $6,576,765.09, nine electronic fund transfers in the amount of $11,956.75, and two wire transfers in the amount of $835,325.81
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
F. Claims Vouchers (Thomas) Claims voucher number 483171 dated March 25, 2026, in the amount of $9,429.12
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
G. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas) Payroll check numbers 539795 through 539801 in the amount of $87,648.84 electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $3,055,652.86, also a special payroll for our Teamster Contract, electronic deposit transmission in the amount of $64,462.63, for a grand total of $3,207,764.33 for the period covering February 26, 2026, to March 11, 2026
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
H. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas) Payroll check numbers 539802 through 539806 in the amount of $827,088.40, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $3,127,891.15, for a grand total of $3,954,979.55 for the period covering March 12, 2026, to March 25, 2026
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5898 (Gaub) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and administer agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation accepting grant funds from the Federal Highway Administration for two projects: 1) A Street SE Preservation (17th Street SE to 37th Street SE), and 2) 15th St NW Bridge Decks Preservation
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
B. Resolution No. 5902 (Whalen) A Resolution authorizing the payment of Mayor Nancy Backus’ necessary expenses of defense against recall charges
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
Decision: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
B. From the Mayor
Decision: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT