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CITY OF AUBURN
TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY BOARD
December 8, 2020
MEETING AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 P.M.
II. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION LINK:
The Auburn Transportation Advisory Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2020
at 5:30 p.m. will be held virtually and telephonically. To attend the meeting virtually please click
the link or enter the meeting ID into the Zoom app or call into the meeting at the phone number
listed below.
Per the Governor's Emergency Proclamation 20-28, the City of Auburn is prohibited from
holding an in-person meeting at this time.
City of Auburn Resolution No. 5533, designates City of Auburn meeting locations for all Council,
Board and Commission meetings as virtual. All meetings will be held virtually and telephonically
until King County enters into Phase 3 of Governor Inslee’s Safe Start — Washington’s Phased
Reopening plan.
The link to the Virtual Meeting or phone number to listen to the Transportation Advisory Board
Meeting is below. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device.
https://zoom.us/j/98736200607
Or join by phone:
253 215 8782
877 3 5257 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 987 3620 0607
III. ROLL CALL (Sherwin)
IV. MEETING PROTOCOLS (Webb)
• Please keep you microphones turned off
• Please keep your cameras turned on
• If you have questions or comments, or for motions, please use the raise hand feature
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes for the Meeting on December 10, 2019*
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Transportation Advisory Board December 8, 2020
B. 2021 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE (Webb)*
VI. ACTION
A. 2021 Board Chair and Vice Chair Election
VII. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
A. OPMA and PRA Training (Webb)
B. COVID Update on Traffic, Transit, Budget (Webb, Malik, Sweeting)
C. Review the role and scope for the TAB per City Code (Webb)*
D. 2020 and 2021 Annual Comprehensive Transportation Plan Updates (Malik)*
E. 2022-2027 TIP Update (Webb)*
F. Transportation Grant Update (Webb)
G. Other Discussion Items
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
*Denotes attachments included in the agenda packet.
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes for the Meeting on December 10, 2019:
CITY OF AUBURN
TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY BOARD
December 10, 2019
DRAFT MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Dennis Grad called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers,
located on the first floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 W Main Street, Auburn, Washington.
Committee members present were: Jeanette Miller, Ronald Riley, Michael Harbin Jr, Steve
Carstens, Peter Di Turi, Riley Patterson and Dennis Grad. Also present during the meeting
were: Public Works Director Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director/City Engineer Jacob Sweeting,
Senior Traffic Engineer James Webb, Office Assistant Angie Sherwin and Greg McKnight
with King County Metro.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Dennis Grad, and seconded, that the Committee approve the
Transportation Advisory Board minutes for June 11, 2019 and October 1, 2019 special
meeting. Motion carried.
III. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
A. RapidRide I Line Update (King County Metro)
Greg McKnight, King County Metro, Project Manager for the RapidRide I Line discussed
the new RapidRide I Line that will serve Renton, Kent and Auburn, while complimenting
the Mobility Plan and the metro network within south King County with start of service in
September 2023. The Rapid Ride capital investment includes building infrastructure for
accessibility, safety comfort and security, speed and reliability.
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During the preliminary design in 2019-2021, for the need assessment, KC Metro sought
community engagement for feedback that included online surveys, bus riding, talking
with riders and creating a Mobility Board of 27 members from the surrounding
communities of Renton, Kent and Auburn. Some priorities of mobility needs were
reported as, weekend and late-night service, shorter frequent reliable routes in Auburn.
Additional locations based on community needs and feedback and being near facilities,
areas of high rider numbers, even spacing to prioritize trips, identify barriers to new
proposed stations. Other areas discussed were proposed new routes analysis, stations,
resources and investments. KC Metro will continue to work with the City of Auburn and
seek ongoing community engagement.
B. Mobility Plan Update (King County Metro)
Greg McKnight, King County Metro, presented an overview and a recommendation
updates for the Mobility Plan. The goal of the plan is to increase the network efficiency
and invest in equity areas within south King County, which includes Renton to Auburn
and Sea-Tac to Covington. One goal is to create a single route that would include these
cities and then become the future
I Line route and, in this process, informing, involving and empowering underrepresented
groups.
C. SR 164 East Auburn Access Project Update (Sweeting)
Jacob Sweeting, City Engineer, provided the status of SR 164 East Auburn Access
project. The project was awarded 15 million dollars through Connecting WA in 2015 to
build an off ramp from SR18 to connect to SR 164. The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT)
is the lead on the project, with the City of Auburn and the State working together.
Currently the project is on hold as the MIT looks at alternatives.
D. R Street Corridor Study – Recommendations (Webb)* James Webb, Senior Traffic
Engineer, discussed the R street corridor study providing the background, the study
purpose, the study findings, the projected cost and the next steps being reviewed.
E. Discuss Future Meeting Format (Webb)*
James Webb, Senior Traffic Engineer, asked the Transportation Board members for
their input for the Transportation Advisory Board format (schedule and representation)
and discussed several different options. No changes were requested by the members.
F. Transportation Grant Update (Webb)
James Webb, Senior Traffic Engineer, announced the grant applications, for 2nd Street
SE & M Street SE, that were submitted to the Transportation Improvement Board have
been awarded to the City.
IV. ADJOURNMENT –
There being no further business to come before the Transportation Advisory Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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Approved this 8th day of December 2020.
_____________________________ _____________________________
Dennis Grad Angie Sherwin
Chair Engineering Services Office Assistant
END OF MEETING MINUTES
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B. 2021 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Per discussions with the Board in December 2019, the 2021 Board meeting schedule is proposed to
include the same number of meetings and meeting schedule as in prior years, with quarterly meetings
typically on the second Tuesday of the month as follows:
• March 9, 2021
• June 1, 2021 (Due to a scheduling conflict this meeting is scheduled for the first Tuesday in June)
• September 14, 2021
• December 14, 2021
VII. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
C. The Role and Scope of the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)
Staff will discuss the role and scope of the TAB as identified in Auburn City Code (ACC) 2.94.060
(included below). The purpose of the discussion is to identify the current approach towards filling these
roles and to consider if additional or different activities are needed.
2.94.060 Role of the Board.
The board is a community advisory-only body that reviews, discusses and advises on
transportation-related projects and programs as requested by the mayor, city council and/or
city staff. The board shall provide input in the following key areas:
A. Review and advise the mayor and city council on the city’s six-year transportation
improvement program (TIP).
B. Review and advise the mayor and city council on short-term and long-term strategies
and approaches for prioritization and funding for street maintenance and preservation.
C. Review and advise the mayor and city council on updates to the city’s comprehensive
transportation plan.
D. Review and advise the mayor, community development and public works director
and city engineer on program approaches and funding options and alternatives for the
city’s local Save Our Streets (SOS) program.
E. Review and advise the mayor, community development and public works director,
city engineer and the assistant director for maintenance and operations on program
approaches and funding options and alternatives for the city’s arterial streets
preservation program.
F. Review and advise the community development and public works director and city
engineer on the city’s functional street classification system.
G. Review and advise the mayor and city council on planning, funding and
implementation efforts and programs for increased walkability throughout the city.
H. Review and advise the mayor and city council on public transit issues affecting the
city.
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I. Review and advise the mayor, city council and city staff on transportation issues
affecting persons with disabilities, the aging community and elementary, middle and
high school students.
J. Review and advise the mayor, city council and city staff in the development,
implementation and ongoing monitoring and updating of a citywide pedestrian and
bicycle master plan.
K. Assist city staff, mayor and city council in promoting public awareness and education
on a broad range of transportation issues.
L. Act as ambassadors to residents and businesses on transportation-related issues and
opportunities.
(Ord. 6556 § 1, 2015; Ord. 6171 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6158 § 1, 2008.)
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VII. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
D. 2020 and 2021 Annual Comprehensive Transportation Plan Updates (Malik)*
MEMORANDUM
TO: Transportation Advisory Board
FROM: Cecile Malik, Senior Transportation Planner, Public Works
DATE: 11/25/2020
RE: Comprehensive Transportation Plan 2020 annual update
This is a summary of the 2020 annual update to the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The updates
were reviewed by the Auburn Planning Commission on September 9th and on November 17th the
Commission passed a motion to recommend approval of the updates to the City Council. Council action
to adopt the updates is anticipated on December 7th. Typically, the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)
would have been provided opportunity to review and provide input on these updates. However,
cancellation of TAB meetings due to the COVID pandemic prevented this from occurring. This summary
of the plan update will provide context and background for the TAB’s review and discussion of future
plan updates. A link to the revised plan will be sent to the TAB once it is available. The current plan with
revisions shown is available here: 2020 Comprehensive Transportation Plan Edits PDF.
The Comprehensive Transportation Plan is the framework for transportation planning in Auburn. It
functions as the overarching guide for changes to the transportation system. The Plan evaluates the
existing system by identifying key assets and improvement needs. These findings are then incorporated
into a needs assessment, which guides the future of the transportation system.
This Plan is multi-modal, addressing multiple forms of transportation in Auburn including the street
network, non-motorized travel, and transit. Evaluating all modes enables the City to address its future
transportation needs in a comprehensive and balanced manner.
The last major update of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan was adopted in 2015. During the
creation of this plan, specific data was collected, analysis performed, and projects were identified.
The intent of this update was to bring some information of to date, based on changes that took place in
the City and its programs since the last major update.
Summary of the text changes:
Section 1.2:
- Added more details to explain what the Transportation Improvement Program is and how it is
utilized in transportation planning.
- Changed the language related to the ADA Transition Plan, which was completed in 2020.
- Made corrections to the Title IV compliance language.
Section 1.3:
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- Added a reference to the Memorandum of Understanding the City and the Muckleshoot Tribe
are in the process of developing.
Section 1.4:
- Added reference to the new Appendix A, with the complete list of Comprehensive Plan Projects
- Removed table of projects completed since 2015, replaced with a summary of major projects
completed since 2015. (The comprehensive plan projects identified in the 2022 and 2035
analysis, which are now complete, are highlighted in the analysis section)
Section 2.1:
- Removed the reference to 15th St SW rail crossing condition, as it is addressed in the
comprehensive project list.
- Changed “Collisions” into “Crashes”, which is the industry standard term.
Section 2.2:
- Added clarification language related to Level of Service standards, and how they are used.
- Updated the Average daily trip information that was presented to the most recently collected
data, in 2019.
Section 2.3:
- Added a section which described some projects by outside agencies, which was removed
previously, but was still needed for clarification.
- Added shading to projects within the list of future capacity projects used in the 2022 and 2035
analysis, to indicate that they were completed.
- Provided updated information for planned projects in the text.
- Removed road pricing as a transportation demand management tool, as this is not a tool the city
is considering.
Section 3.1:
- Edited the sidewalk inventory section to clarify which data was available, and to refer to the
ADA transition plan, which was completed in 2020.
- Updated the High Priority Pedestrian Corridors section to provide additional details, and explain
the updated map, which shows a comprehensive network of existing and planned sidewalks and
key trail connections.
Section 3.2:
- Added a reference to the F Street Bike Boulevard, which is scheduled to be completed in 2020.
Section 3.3:
- Added the A St SE trail to the list of future trails.
Section 4.1:
- Updated the transit information to reflect the transit changes identified during the Renton-Kent-
Auburn Area Mobility Plan (RKAAMP), led by King County Metro, and the transit changes taking
place in September 2020 as a result of this work.
- Added a reference to the RapidRide I Line, a bus Rapid Transit service which will serve Auburn,
Kent, and Renton starting in September 2023.
Section 4.2:
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- Updated information related to a King County program, which partially funded a transit service
in Auburn, which was discontinued in 2020.
- Removed reference to a transit route which was discontinued more than 5 years ago.
Section 4.3:
- Removed a statement about preserving route 910, which was discontinued in 2020.
Section 5.2:
- Updated policy number Street-03 to include the ADA transition plan and its policies
- Updated Policy number LC-01 to add “payback” as another term for “latecomer” agreements.
- - Updated Policy number NM-04 to refer to the “current” comprehensive transportation plan.
Additional changes:
- Font was changed to Calibri
- Page numbers are now continuous
- Language, spelling, grammar, edits – minor corrections
- Removed some pictures
- Added a new cover page
- Created Appendix A: Comprehensive Transportation Plan Project List
- Move all maps to Appendix B: Comprehensive Transportation Plan Maps
Summary of map changes:
- Map 2.1 Functional Road Classification: updated to correct road classifications that were
incorrect
- Map 2.2 Average Daily Trips (ADT) : updated with 2019 ADT data
- Map 2.3 Truck Routes: no changes
- Map 2.4 freight classification: updated the map with WSDOT map layers, based on 2019 freight
data collected
- Map 2.5 2015 Level of service: no change
- Map 2.6 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects: Removed (this map is
available in the TIP, which his updated annually)
- Map 2.7 Intelligent Transportation Systems: updated to current existing conditions
- Map 3.1 Sidewalks: changed visible layers to improve map visuals, added existing sidewalk data,
differentiating where sidewalks exist on one or both sides, to show a comprehensive network of
existing and future priority pedestrian corridor, highlighting where gaps exist
- Map 3.2 Bicycle and mixed use trails: updated to current conditions
- Map 3.3 2015 bike connectors: no change
- Map 4.1 Transit: update to show new route numbers and alignments which take effect in
September 2020
- Map 4.2 Transit Dependent Areas: update to show new route numbers and alignments which
take effect in September 2020
- Map 5.1: Comprehensive Transportation Plan Projects: new map to give a visual of the projects
location listed in Appendix A
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VII. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
E. 2022-2027 TIP Update (Webb)*
DISCUSSION ITEM E – 2021 Annual TIP Update
The current version of the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) is for the years 2021 to 2026 and is
available here:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_11470554/File/City%20Hall/Public%20Wo
rks/Publications%20and%20Forms/Final-TIP%202021-2026.pdf
In early 2021, City staff will begin the annual update process to have the 2022-2027 TIP ready for
adoption by City Council in June 2021. City staff would like to hear any general feedback and questions
regarding the TIP update process and plan. City staff will present an initial draft of the updated TIP to
the TAB for discussion and comment at the March 2021 meeting. The final draft of the TIP will be
presented at the June 2021 meeting.
Due to the cancellation of the March and June TAB meetings due to the COVID pandemic City staff was
unable to solicit the input of the board as part of the 2020 update process. A memo that was previously
provided to City Councilmembers that summarizes the changes and the TIP update process is attached.
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Memorandum
To: Mayor Backus
Councilmembers
From: James Webb, Senior Traffic Engineer, PE, PTOE
Date: May 13, 2020
Re: 2021-2026 Transportation Improvement Program – Annual Update
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
The City’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) identifies projects and programs needed to address
transportation needs over the next 6-year period. RCW 35.77.010 requires the City to create a TIP and
update it at least once per year. Often the TIP is updated more frequently as additional transportation
needs and funding are identified throughout the year. The TIP identifies secured or reasonably expected
revenues and expenditures for each of the projects and programs included in the TIP.
The TIP is a multiyear planning tool and document for the development of transportation facilities within
the City and does not represent a financial commitment by the City. Once the TIP is approved, projects
are budgeted and funded through the City’s biennial budget. The TIP sets priorities for the allocation of
secured and unsecured funding and is a prerequisite of most grant programs. Staff also uses the TIP to
coordinate future transportation projects with needed utility improvements. The projects and programs
identified in the TIP that increase the capacity of the transportation system to address growth and
development provide the basis for the City’s transportation impact fee program.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TIP
The currently proposed TIP approaches the balancing of anticipated revenues with needed projects
differently than previous TIPs. Previously, the total cost of projects in the first three years of the TIP was
balanced to the amount of funding anticipated to be available. However, for the second three years (years
4, 5, and 6) the total projects were not balanced to the anticipated funding due to the high degree of
uncertainty in estimating future funding and revenues. This approach resulted in the TIP including many
projects in years 4, 5, and 6 that could not be realistically implemented due to funding constraints. To
present an overall more realistic and achievable plan, the proposed 2021-2026 TIP financially constrains
all six years of the TIP with the exception of the Traffic Impact Fee fund. The proposed TIP shows a negative
traffic impact fee fund balance in years 4, 5, and 6 due to projects being included in the TIP as placeholders
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for capacity improvements that will be needed should more development occur than is assumed in the
conservative revenue projections.
Completed Projects to be Removed: The following projects have, or are anticipated to be, completed by
the end of 2020 and therefore are not included in the proposed 2021-2026 TIP:
Intersection Projects
▪ I-6: Lakeland Tapps Parkway ITS Expansion ($1.01M)
Non-Motorized and Transit Projects
▪ N-5: F Street SE Non-Motorized Improvements ($3.94M)
Preservation Projects
▪ P-7: AWN Preservation Phase 2 ($1.63M)
▪ P-8: AWN Preservation Phase 3 ($1.95M)
Roadway Projects
▪ R-15: Poplar Curve Safety Improvements ($0.268M)
Preliminary Engineering and Miscellaneous Projects
▪ S-3: A Street SE Corridor Study ($0.10M)
Removed from TIP/Remain in Comprehensive Transportation Plan: The following projects are
proposed to be removed from the TIP as potential funding has not been identified within the 6-year TIP
timeframe or for other reasons as stated below. The City will continue to seek funding and partnerships
for these projects. The projects will remain in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and will be
considered for inclusion in future TIPs based on project prioritization and funding availability:
Intersection Projects
▪ I-7: SE 320th Street/116th Avenue SE Roundabout ($1.725M)
▪ I-9: M Street SE/29th Street SE Intersection Improvements ($1.0M)
▪ I-12: C Street SW/15th Street SW Intersection Improvements ($1.2M)
▪ I-13: 124th Avenue SE/SE 320th Street Intersection Improvements ($1.95M)
▪ I-14: 124th Avenue SE/SE 284th Street ($0.70M)
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Preservation Projects
▪ P-6: 15th Street SW Reconstruction ($3.375M)
Roadway Projects
▪ R-2: I Street NE Corridor (45th Street NE to S 277th Street) ($6.76M) – This project is
being completed by a developer without City funding.
▪ R-10: Auburn Way (4th Street NE to 4th Street SE) ($4.428M) – Elements of the project
have been included as part of Auburn Way N Preservation Phase 3 project (P-8) and
the Auburn Way N/1st Street NE Signal Replacement Project (I-1). The remaining
elements of the project will remain in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
▪ R-12: R Street Bypass ($6.35M)
▪ R-13: SE 320th Street Corridor Improvements (116th Avenue SE to 122nd Avenue SE)
($3.62M)
▪ R-14: W Valley Highway Improvements (15th Street NW to W Main Street) ($3.25M)
▪ R-17: M Street SE Corridor (8th Street SE to Auburn Way S) ($7.3M)
▪ R-18: Auburn Way S Bypass ($40M) –This project is being completed by MIT and
WSDOT without City funding.
▪ R-19: Auburn Way S Streetscape Improvements (SR 18 to M Street SE) ($4.5M) –The
project scope needs to be re-evaluated due to other recently completed and currently
underway projects on the Auburn Way corridor.
▪ R-20, 21, 22: Lea Hill Road Segments 1, 2, and 3 ($30.7M) – The Lea Hill Road
Corridor study was recently completed and will be presented to Council on June 8th.
Projects R-20, R-21, and R-22 were re-packaged and prioritized based on the study
findings. New TIP project I-6 and existing project R-27 include improvements
recommended by the study. The remaining improvements will be incorporated into the
Comprehensive Plan.
▪ R-23: W Valley Highway Improvement (SR 18 to 15th Street SW) ($2.4M)
▪ R-25: R Street SE Corridor Extension ($10M) –The City will continue to seek project
funding and/or partnership with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to complete the project
improvements with the development of the decommissioned Miles sand and gravel pit.
New Projects Added to the TIP: The following projects are proposed to be added to the updated TIP based
on prioritization of anticipated funding for capacity, safety, non-motorized, and street preservation needs:
Intersection Projects
▪ I-6: Lea Hill Road/112th Avenue SE Roundabout ($5.17M) – This project includes
improvements recommended in the Lea Hill Road Corridor study (see notes under
removed projects R-20, R-21, R-22 above).The project will build a roundabout at the
Lea Hill Road intersection with 112th Avenue SE and modify the Lea Hill intersection
with 105th Pl. SE.
▪ I-7: Auburn Avenue/E Main Street Signal Replacement ($0.05M) – This project will
replace the existing traffic signal. The existing signal was constructed in 1968, and is
approaching the end of its service life.
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▪ I-13: SE 304th Street/132nd Avenue SE ($1.35M) – This project will build a new
roundabout at the SE 304th Street intersection with 132nd Avenue SE. The intersection
is currently stop-controlled on the side street approach and does not meet adopted
LOS standards.
Preservation Projects
▪ P-6: Lake Tapps Pkwy/Sumner-Tapps Hwy E Preservation ($1.38M) – This project will
grind and overlay these roadways and implement ADA improvements. Grant funding
was applied for in 2020.
▪ P-7: 2021 Local Street Preservation Project ($2.5M) – The project will re-build
pavement and replace water main on G Street SE (E Main Street to 4th Street SE) and
grind and overlay pavement and replace water main in the Riverwalk/Forest Ridge
Neighborhood.
▪ P-8: 2022 Local Street Preservation Project ($1.65M) – The project will re-build
pavement and replace water main on I Street SE (E Main Street to 4th Street SE).
Roadway Projects
▪ R-2: Stewart Road (Lake Tapps Parkway Corridor ($0.15M) – the project will provide
funds to the City of Sumner to support their project to replace the bridge over the White
River. This is the last remaining segment of Stewart Road to be improved. The project
will relieve congestion along the A Street SE and C Street SW corridors in Auburn.
Other Modifications: Other changes proposed to be made as part of the annual update are to revise
certain project descriptions, cost estimates, and anticipated funding sources to be more representative
of project scopes and available funding sources.
SUMMARY
Overall the changes proposed above will reduce the funding programmed during the six year period from
$181M (2020-2025) to $78M (2021-2026). This reduction was needed to balance project programming
with realistic forecast levels of funding (including realistic levels of grant funding).
CURRENT STATUS AND NEXT STEPS:
Staff will work to incorporate any City Council comments provided at the Study Session into the final
document. It will then be finalized for adoption based on the schedule below.
• MAY 26, 2020: COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
• JUNE 1, 2020: RESOLUTION TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING
• JUNE 15, 2020: PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION
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