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The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which the clerk said included minutes of the Feb. 26 special meeting and the March 3 regular meeting, claims vouchers dated March 12 and payroll vouchers.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution 5814 — Surplus and deaccession artworks entitled \"Hawk\" by Steve Tyree and \"The Long Look\" by Brad Rood. Motion to adopt by Council member Baldwin; second by Council member Traut Manuel. Outcome: adopted.

- Resolution 5816 — Authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with other jurisdictions on the South County Area Transportation Board so the city may continue participating in development and recommendation of transportation policies, projects and programs for South King County. Motion to adopt by Council member Tracy Taylor; second by Council member Amer. Outcome: adopted.

- Resolution 5817 — Authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with King County to implement the 2025 Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program and to accept and expend program grant funds in the amount of $48,706. Motion to adopt by Council member Baldwin; second by Council member Amer. Outcome: adopted.

- Resolution 5818 — Authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with Financial Consulting Solutions Group Inc. to conduct a comprehensive rate study for water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage utilities. Council member Baldwin explained the city's current rate structure is set to expire on Dec. 31 and the study will analyze current and projected operating and capital expenses, review rate structures and develop rate alternatives for 2026–2028. The contract amount was stated as not to exceed $123,660. Motion to adopt by Council member Baldwin; second by Council member Traut Manuel. Outcome: adopted.

Council member Baldwin, serving as finance chair for the meeting, summarized the purpose of the utilities rate study and said it would provide financial models and rate alternatives to ensure the continued financial sustainability of essential services. Council members called for questions; none were raised during the vote, and each resolution passed after the council voted \"aye.\"

The deaccessioning of public artworks was presented as staff recommendation following the Arts Commission meeting on March 4, 2025. The grant agreement with King County was presented with the stated grant amount of $48,706 to support waste reduction and recycling efforts in 2025. The rate study contract was described as a professional services agreement capped at $123,660.

No roll‑call vote tally by individual council member was recorded in the meeting transcript; the clerk and mayor recorded voice assent with \"aye\" and no \"no\" votes were recorded for the listed items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Auburn Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Auburn City Council on March 17 approved the consent agenda and adopted four resolutions addressing public art, regional transportation coordination, a King County recycling grant and a utilities rate study.","taxTitle","Auburn, King County, Washington","taxId",2616,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6121919,"Resident reports alleged directed‑energy harassment, asks police and council for meeting",199,458000,657000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2698068-435e9be05ba266147c3ba160d6902325&start=458&end=657","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2698068-435e9be05ba266147c3ba160d6902325/thumbnail_458000.jpg","/articles/6121919/Auburn/King-County/Washington/Resident-reports-alleged-directedenergy-harassment-asks-police-and-council-for-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121919-3909192f37025394d216b32f9f1c4b2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440117&Signature=MtdnxOElikCfGDQr8y25NkDDApML2z0Y~tJTlKOOmGWYibivC0hRMWbYBgfs1RFet45-YYN14hFnJQE~Y7ybq5IShhcP~DpiTxER3d5Zf82J~BQICYxfI5phOjKyJU9a0pCEHFFu7MTK2TOeHw6UCzHsqezaJm8cFPXeVLJKkzUCg~lfRI7N5ACpVGRcttSTPgu8Ei-7hw9qJ6uSqkBzcjUxxGa6x9nmAlfXL1Trk-LVQNnAleG31TM9eezLF0wT8f54D-96NowZ0req9CwEoVlX3MpEYDHcXJflyl0vQddY~FXSlIrXbDYixJky0-9ek1Q4mueoplixd2oGOwn8rQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mark Selich addressed the Auburn City Council on March 17, saying he and others in his building have been subjected to persistent harassment he attributes to directed audio systems and what he termed a \"high powered microwave weapon.\" He asked to meet with the police and a council member to present recordings and measurement data.

Selich identified the device type he suspects as an LRAD product and said the manufacturer was sold to another company; he also described collecting recordings and using a personal meter that he said showed readings \"up to almost 4.77\" milliwatts. Selich said he believed that level approached a regulatory limit he referenced during his remarks.

During his comments Selich described audible voices and threats directed at him and neighbors, and said the episodes had caused emotional distress. He asked the council to convene a meeting with police and a council member so he could present additional recordings and information in person.

The meeting record does not show a formal council response beyond acknowledging the public comment or any immediate operational steps by the police. Selich's statements were presented as personal claims and were not corroborated by city staff during the meeting.","At the March 17 Auburn City Council meeting, resident Mark Selich described prolonged personal harassment he attributed to directional audio and microwave devices, said he has recorded alleged exposures and requested a meeting with police and a council member for further discussion.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6121924,"Resident urges action after Marshallese tenants report mold, rats and no heat at Auburn Way lodging",174,261000,435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2698068-435e9be05ba266147c3ba160d6902325&start=261&end=435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2698068-435e9be05ba266147c3ba160d6902325/thumbnail_261000.jpg","/articles/6121924/Auburn/King-County/Washington/Resident-urges-action-after-Marshallese-tenants-report-mold-rats-and-no-heat-at-Auburn-Way-lodging","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121924-5a74a74349053064e2589f478c12a80d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440117&Signature=TMKocEwxZjLFmd5MWxF1QOMsbE8LRa2KkdVUCnUs7ON0f-~IbJfM5AYK~CfYqskqxIZT0ttJ1aVIv6kEhYHVm4IyDkpQM4bSRFORLBpJShNj0u9QPjTwh0VHnXv~43pGOmmGhO~fxYgARbcXOkQV-1Ghcq-25g~V94V2viyr5vzBIBOu7TaEcd5NVA6onQwHEQUYzcpdUK1OWS7qKs07fvlRuOuJhLE4WrxT9ony-BQDHEMArUpUHhjCAuwiPLefuK0QN~C5TmvmU6f96i8x4F3FG2lJ1F3YyahkZEPFiOQ8neZkFsbdaGjHkMEtoiaLjNW7Qy5SdR9aNNpIpc2lCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Robert Montague, a resident of Auburn, told the City Council on March 17 that tenants at a 12‑unit former hotel at 2414 Auburn Way were living in \"deplorable\" conditions, including rat infestation, visible feces, black mold and lack of heat and hot water for some residents.

Montague said the building’s occupants are \"exclusive Marshallese people of descent\" and described tenants' reluctance to report conditions because they fear retaliation and losing an affordable place to live. \"It's third world,\" Montague said, characterizing the living conditions.

Montague said he has been working with tenants and that city code enforcement had been helpful in advising them how to file complaints and submit photographs. The council indicated staff would follow up: the mayor said Jason Crum, Community Development Director, would speak with Montague and provide a status update on enforcement and contact information; Crum met with Montague immediately after the meeting.

Montague described specific problems he said tenants had faced this winter: three tenants reportedly had no hot water and several had no heat, forcing them to shower at family members' gyms or use plug‑in heaters and stove hot water. He said the landlord had sealed some wall openings to limit rodent entry but had not eradicated the rat population.

No formal council action was taken during the meeting on the matter; Montague said he will continue to work with tenants and code enforcement to pursue remedies.","At the March 17 Auburn City Council meeting, resident Robert Montague reported deplorable conditions at a 12‑unit former hotel at 2414 Auburn Way where Marshallese tenants have experienced rat infestations, black mold and no heat or hot water; city staff offered to follow up.","actionData","errors"]

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