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Auburn City Council meeting minutes — May 4, 2026

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The City of Auburn City Council convened May 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Mayor Backus and six councilmembers were present; one member was excused. The Council approved the consent agenda (minutes, claims vouchers, and payroll), adopted Ordinance No. 7022 (tax housekeeping amendments), and adopted Resolutions No. 5904 (public art installation), 5905 (2026–2027 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program agreement with King County), and 5906 (2026–2027 Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program agreement with King County). Multiple proclamations were issued including Older Americans Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Municipal Clerks Week, National Police Week, Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day, National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and Affordable Housing Week. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

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Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims vouchers (claims voucher list dated April 22, 2026 with listed amounts $3,303,320.44; twelve electronic fund transfers $19,254.20; three wire transfers $529,313.93; and an additional claims voucher $13,474.49) and payroll (grand total $3,687,887.49).
Adopted Ordinance No. 7022 — housekeeping amendments to recently adopted tax ordinances (amending Section 3.53.020 and Chapter 3.62 of the Auburn City Code).
Adopted Resolution No. 5904 — authorized Mayor to approve conceptual design, fabricate, and install a public art piece in Centennial Viewpoint Park.
Adopted Resolution No. 5905 — authorized Mayor to execute a 2026–2027 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program agreement with King County and accept/expend program grant funds.
Adopted Resolution No. 5906 — authorized Mayor to execute a 2026–2027 Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program agreement with King County and accept/expend program grant funds.
Issued proclamations recognizing multiple observances including Older Americans Month; Jewish American Heritage Month; Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Municipal Clerks Week; National Police Week; Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day; National Peace Officers Memorial Day; and Affordable Housing Week.

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05-04-2026 City Council Meeting

May 4, 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. Older Americans Month
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
B. Jewish American Heritage Month
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
C. Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
D. Municipal Clerks Week
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
E. National Police Week
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
F. Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
G. National Peace Officers Memorial Day
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
H. Affordable Housing Week
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
I. Senator Kauffman Legislative Updates (Mayor)
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
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 April 13, 2026, Special City Council Meeting
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
B. Minutes from the April 13, 2026, Study Session Meeting
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
C. Minutes from the April 20, 2026, City Council Meeting
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
D. Claims Vouchers (Thomas) Claims voucher list dated April 22, 2026, which includes voucher numbers 483383 through voucher 483419, voucher numbers 483421 through 483524 in the amount of $3,303,320.44, twelve electronic fund transfers in the amount of $19,254.20, and three wire transfers in the amount of $529,313.93
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
E. Claims Vouchers (Thomas) Claims voucher dated April 22, 2026, which includes voucher number 483420 in the amount of $13,474.49
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
F. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas) Payroll check numbers 539815 through 539820 in the amount of $829,745.29, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,858,142.20, for a grand total of $3,687,887.49 for the period covering April 9, 2026, to April 29, 2026
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 7022 (Thomas) An Ordinance relating to housekeeping amendments for recently adopted Tax Ordinances, and amending Section 3.53.020 and Chapter 3.62 of the Auburn City Code
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Decision: ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5904 (Krueger) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the conceptual design, fabricate, and install a public art piece into Centennial Viewpoint Park
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
B. Resolution No. 5905 (Thomas) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and King County to implement the 2026-2027 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program and to accept and expend program grant funds
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
C. Resolution No. 5906 (Thomas) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and King County to implement the 2026-2027 Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program and to accept and expend program grant funds
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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