Remarks by Nancy Backus
75 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 3
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“Good evening. I call the Auburn City Council meeting for August 3rd, 2026 to order. And we will begin with a 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. Tonight's meeting will be held both in person and virtually. If you would all please rise and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and…”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“All right, tonight we do have one mayor's proclamation, so I'm going to go over to the podium. The mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery align with the core capabilities identified in the National Preparedness Goal. Whereas City of Auburn Emergency Management, emergency managers across King and Pierce counties, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, community partners, the Washington State Emergency Management Department, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency dedicate countless hours to developing preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs to…”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Oops, turn that on. First, at the last city council meeting, council voted down a motion to have the city create a request for proposal for a third party audit to the flock camera system or automated license plate readers that we have within Auburn's purview. Since that meeting, I have spoken with our council members about my concern and hope that we could come to a better resolution. I'm happy to share that they are in agreement with that from both sides of the voting that evening. And since that time, we have been actively engaged with the state auditor's office about having them perform…”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Councilmember Amher. I second. Thank you. Deputy Mayor Taylor.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Council, any questions or comments? All those in favor to approve the reappointments of Fia Chia, Michaela Pedraia, Rowan Santos to the Auburn Junior City Council for a one-year term expiring August 31, 2027. Please say aye.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Sean, do we have any agenda modifications this evening?”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“We will now move to public comment. This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“All right. So the public can participate in person or submit written comments in advance. Did we receive any written comments?”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Thank you. And I'll write your name down when you say it.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Thank you. Is there anyone else that would like to speak tonight that didn't get a chance to sign in? Anyone else want to speak this evening? All right. We are going to close public comment. and we are going to uh council is going to adjourn into an executive session per rcw 42.30.110 sub 1 sub i sub 2i to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency is or is likely to become a party when public knowledge regarding discussions is likely to result in adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. The length of time for the…”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“All right, we will call the Auburn City Council meeting back to order. Sean, do we have any correspondence this evening? No, Your Honor. All right, we'll move to the 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. Is there a motion? Deputy Mayor Taylor. I move to approve the consent agenda, Mayor. Thank you. Is there a second? Council Member Ammer. I second, Mayor. Thank you, Deputy Mayor Taylor.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Thank you. Questions or comments or any items on the consent agenda that you would like removed for separate consideration? All those in favor of the consent agenda, please say aye.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“All opposed, please say no. The consent agenda passes. Moving to ordinances. Ordinance number 7029, an ordinance relating to electric motorcycles and electric electric assisted bicycles amending section 10.56.010 of the Auburn City Code and adding a new chapter 10.57 to the Auburn City Code. Is there a motion to approve? Councilmember Amor.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Thank you. Questions or comments? All those in favor of ordinance number 7029 please say aye. Aye. All opposed please say no. Ordinance number 7029 passes. Moving to resolutions. Excuse me. Resolution number 5910, a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute on behalf of the city a lease termination agreement followed by a new lease agreement with Longhorn Barbecue Outpost, Inc., doing business as Bogey's Public House. Is there a motion? Councilmember Sturgis.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Thank you. Questions or comments? All those in favor of Resolution 5910, please say aye. Aye. All opposed, please say no. Resolution number 5910 passes. Resolution number 5924, a resolution adopting supplement number one to the City of Auburn's automated traffic safety camera 2025 program expansion study and program overview and affirming that enforcing speed limits with an automated traffic safety camera on Auburn Way South at the current location is consistent with state law and supports city safety goals. Is there a motion to approve? Councilmember Sturgis.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. I second. Thank you. Councilmember Sturgis.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“All those in favor? Council Member Baldwin.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“If passed. Go ahead, Director Gow. Yeah.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Any other questions or comments? All those in, Council Member Baldwin.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Any other questions or comments? All those in favor of resolution number 5924, please say aye. Aye.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“All right. The motion carries. Resolution number 5924 passes. All right. We have come to the end of the business portion of the meeting. We now move to Mayor and Council Member 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. And we will begin with Deputy Mayor Taylor.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“So thank you Thank You councilmember hammer”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“So as an update for. The fires in Spokane Deputy Mayor just showed me and I just got the news too that they have determined that those fires were intentionally set and they have arrested an arson suspect, but wanted to say thank you to Valley Regional Fire Authority. Valley professional firefighters. We have 14 members of. VIRFA who are over in Spokane right now. But Chief Day assured the mayors that however we maintain full capability and staffing reserves to handle anything unusual within the VRFA service area. So we typically in the Valley Regional Fire Authority do deploy firefighters to…”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026