HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-2026 Agenda Packet City Council
* * Study Session
CITY OF Finance & Internal Services SFA
AJJJJJJj4 July 13, 2026 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
WASHINGTON
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. The Auburn City Council Study Session Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026, at
5:30 p.m. will be held in person and virtually.
Virtual Participation Link:
To view the meeting virtually please click the below link, or call into the meeting at the
phone number listed below. The link to the Virtual Meeting is:
https://www.voutube.com/user/watchauburn/live/?nomobile=1
To listen to the meeting by phone or Zoom, please call the below number or click the link:
Telephone: 253 205 0468
Toll Free: 888 475 4499
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ROLL CALL
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Municipal Court Judge Candidate Presentation
B. Flock Camera Audit Presentation (Whalen/Caillier) (20 Minutes)
C. Review Draft Supplement to the Automated Traffic Safety Camera 2025 Program
Expansion Study and Program Overview (Gaub) (15 Minutes)
AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Ordinance No. 7029 (Whalen/Caillier/Krueger) (20 Minutes)
An Ordinance relating to electric-assisted bicycles and electric motorcycles, amending
Section 10.56.010 of the Auburn City Code, and adding a new Chapter 10.57 to the
Auburn City Code
COUNCIL REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office and on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov).
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CITY OF * *
AUBURNAGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
WASHINGTON
Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Flock Camera Audit Presentation (Whalen/Caillier) (20 Minutes) July 13, 2026
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Police Presentation, Auburn
Washington Flock Safety
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Flock Audit Overview will be presented.
Councilmember: Lisa Stirgus Staff: Mark Caillier, Jason Whalen
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CITY OF
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• AUBURN
WASHINGTON VALUES
SERVICE
ENVIRONMENT
ECONOMY
FLOCK AUDIT OVERVIEW
CHARACTER
SUSTAINABILITY
WELLNESS
CELEBRATION
Auburn Police Department
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SB 6002
SB 6002 does not prohibit law enforcement
from hiring an independent auditor.
The bill holds the law enforcement agency solely
accountable for the results.
If an agency chooses to contract an independent third
party to review their logs and compliance, those
findings must be integrated into the agency's
mandatory public reports.
SERVICE . ENVIRONMENT . ECONOMY . CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY . WELLNESS . CELEBRATION
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TWO TYPES OF DATA
ALPR Data : The physical images of license
plates, vehicle context , times , and
geographic locations.
Audit Trail Data : The administrative
metadata showing who logged into the
system , when they looked , what search terms
they used , and what data they accessed .
SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION
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Any external auditor can only access the
system 's tracking logs rather than the actual
vehicle license plate images .
The Legislative Distinction : Under Section 8 of
the act, " audit trail data " is categorized
separately from "ALPR data " . The law explicitly
authorizes this audit data to be analyzed for
tracking and internal policy compliance .
SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION
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PUBLIC RECORDS
The Data Exemption : To protect citizen privacy
while allowing oversight , Washington 's Public
Records Act was amended alongside SB 6002 to
shield this auditing and tracking data from
broad public disclosure , ensuring that an agency
or its hired compliance reviewers can handle
these logs securely.
SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY . WELLNESS • CELEBRATION
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PUBLIC RECORDS
No Investigative Exploitation : SB 6002 explicitly states that data used to
search the ALPR system and retained as an audit trail cannot be searched ,
analyzed, compiled, or indexed for investigative purposes. An external auditor
cannot use their access to mine data for criminal behavior or patterns outside
of the compliance audit itself.
■ The Commercial Ban: The law strictly states that agencies are prohibited from
making ALPR data or audit data available for purchase, sale, lease, or rent. A
contracting agreement with an auditor cannot involve data monetization or
data-broker access.
The Gross Misdemeanor Threshold: Under the bill , it is a gross misdemeanor
to willfully and intentionally permit unauthorized access to or disseminate
ALPR data. If an auditor is given access to actual unpurged plate records
(which must be deleted within 21 days) without a specific legal exemption,
the agency risks criminal liability.
SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION
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AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
Register ALPR systems and policies with the
AGO by September 26 , 2026.
APD did this on July 7, 2026.
Beginning December 1 , 2026 , submit all ALPR
policy updates to AGO
■ Beginning December 31, 2027 , publish report
detailing compliance with requirements (audits)
and model policies
SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY . WELLNESS • CELEBRATION
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This presentation is not meant to be legal guidance or advice.Consult with your agency attorney,
Overview of the Law
• Permitted uses: felonies, gross misdemeanors, stolen vehicles, missing/endangered persons, parking and other vehicle and
traffic-related uses.
• Prohibited uses: Immigration, constitutionally-protected activities, reproductive health care.
• Sharing: Agencies may provide access to other Washington agencies.
• ALPR data not subject to public records requests.
• No ALPR data collection at certain locations: healthcare facilities, immigration facilities, elementary and secondary
schools, places of worship, courts, food banks.
• Databases permitted for alerts: Department of Licensing, WACIC, NCMEC, FBI and Washington state kidnapped and
missing persons lists. No NCIC.
• Data Retention: 21 days.
• Access to private sector LPR data now requires a warrant.
• ALPR policy and training.
• Annual audit.
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To help law enforcement customers comply with the new law, Flock has:
• Removed law enforcement access to private cameras
• Changed maximum data retention to 21 days
• Removed access to national network, blocked future out-of-state sharing, and instructed customers on how to
revoke out-of-state sharing with one click
• Removed Axon Fleet3 ALPR integration
• Provided an initial review of camera locations that may need to be relocated because they are near sensitive
locations; agencies to make final location decisions
• Added user ID back into network audits (name had been redacted)
• Added device count to auditse
• Made case number a required field
• Built device location export in the device health dashboard
• Unredacted all elements that the user searched for in audits
• Event log now records any image transfer and download
• Removed access to NCIC alerts
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• Access to state database WACIC for alerts - agencies will need to sign an MOU with WSP to gain accegsge 23 of 66
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transparency and limit data retention. "Increase access to automated license plate readers...help
catch carjackers and recover stolen vehicles"
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approach, it is more than evident that the benefits "By integrating information from multiple sources—such
of LPR technology should be utilized nationwide as...license plate readers—investigators can identify crime
to further enhance public safety," patterns, connect related incidents, and generate strong
cases against those driving violence."
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Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Review Draft Supplement to the Automated Traffic Safety Camera 2025 July 13, 2026
Program Expansion Study and Program Overview (Gaub) (15 Minutes)
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Public Works Presentation, Draft Supplement
to 2025 Auburn - Automated
Traffic Safety Camera Study
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
In 2025, Resolution No. 5847 adopted the City of Auburn Automated Traffic Safety Camera 2025
Program Expansion Study and Program Overview (Study) and affirmed that speed enforcement with
automated traffic safety cameras at the locations recommended in the Study is consistent with State
law.
In 2026, automated traffic safety cameras were installed at the three locations recommended in the
Study. After the cameras were installed, the City heard concerns from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
regarding the camera on Auburn Way South. A draft supplement to the Study was prepared that
examines how the camera on Auburn Way South may specifically affect the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
and addresses the equity concerns raised by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Ingrid Gaub
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ENGINEERING SERVICES AUBURN
VALUES
TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMERA STUDY
SUPPLEMENT FOR AUBURN WAY SERVICE
SOUTH CAMERA ENVIRONMENT
ECONOMY
CHARACTER
INGRID GAUB & JACOB SWEETING SUSTAINABILITY
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION WELLNESS
JULY 13 , 2026 CELEBRATION
Public Works Department
Engineering Services • Airport Services • Maintenance & Operations Services
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BACKGROUND
October 2024 - Resolution 5789 , CSAP and Safety Goal
July 2025 - Resolution 5847 , Camera Study, 3 Locations
January 2026 - 3 Cameras Installed
February 2026 - Concerns from MIT
March 2026 - Moved Auburn Way South Camera
April - July 2026 - Discussions w/ MIT & Additional Analysis
July 2026 - Study Supplement
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ORIGINAL SPEED CAMERA STUDY
Initial Site Selection and Evaluation
Detailed Speed Studies
Crash to Speed Correlation Evaluation
Equity and Alternatives Analysis
Selected Sites
SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION
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SPEED CAMERA STUDY SUPPLEMENT
Explores Concerns Heard from MIT
Potential impacts to MIT members using corridor
Potential impacts to MIT businesses
Confirm need for camera at current location
Review Additional Information made available after initial
study.
SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION
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EQUITY ANALYSIS - ETHNICITY
60%
50% 48%
r 44%
40%
30%
22%
20% 19%
0
° 10% 11% o
9/o
10% 7%
5% 6%
0%
.L ■ 2% 3%
White Black Hispanic or Latino American Indian and Asian Native Hawaiian or Other
Alaskan Native Pacific Islander
•Near AWS Camera Citywide
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IMPACTS TO DRIVERS - FINANCIAL BURDEN ?
Standard Speeding Ticket Camera Infraction
Driver's Record and On record for 3 to 5 years Similar to parking ticket, not on driver's record and no
Insurance and, Increase Insurance increase to insurance rates
Rate
Cost Avg. $222 $145
Grace May be issued for any Event trigger set well above posted. As determined by
speed exceeding posted Police Department
speed
Low-Income Reduction None Required to be reduced by 50% for qualifying individuals
Dispute Court In writing/mail or court
Warning Officer discretion Min. 30-day warning period.
Other Speeding citations often Camera can only be used for speeding infractions.
lead to other
charges/arrests
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EQUITY ANALYSIS - -4, r
IMPACT 4N DRIVERSLakela II NCI ( _
Nort Es r = U �- :g
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Income Demographics-People Travelling on Roadway
1-- �1 a.m....
Median Household Comparison of Auburn ' , / I S��+l flit:
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Income' Median Income t �-vrk
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Auburn Way S between R St -99sb Location is nearly equal �r Ri � �
,2.oco 1r�
Bridge 8 Muckleshoot Plaza SE to median income :. ";�NIIII=
'Per Placer Al data collection tool j ;1!! i' 18
"Median income in Auburn is S92,824 ` r�Mjjjjj
w _ �� Auburn Way South
/....z ��=EsI" - _ Speed Camera
a eR�l -,i w/Approximate Speed
Census Tract Income and Crash Data u^ •! Reduction Area
Census Tract Injury Crash Rate per Median Household Observation M*'f���
Capita'/Comparison Income/Comparison I!III
to Citywide Average' to Average53033031101 73/Higher $78559/23% Area experiences higher than
average injury crashes and is of a y%r■
ikeland t
general lower income. r
53033031102 15/Lower $72,585/14% Area experiences lower than South
average crashes and is of a general
lower income. Census Tracts Near
53033030802 18/Lower $84,383/41% Area experiences lower than Demographic Conditions Auburn Way South
average crashes and is of a mid to 4.4.
Speed Camera.See ■
low range income. Within Lowest 25%Income and Above rTable 3.
'Calculated using total number of injury crashes from 2018 to 2024 divined by population.Expressed as IAverage Crash Frequency Per Capitaillikrfri _ _.— p' A
the number of injury crashes in the 7-year data period per 1000 people of population. Within Lowest 2S%Income and Below a � �111
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'The average number of crashes per 1000 people in the 7-year period was 52.7. NM Average Crash Frequency Per CapitaIn
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Within Highest 75%Income and Above •k h11!,14��G �I , Tapps 'ft\ \
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Average Crash Frequency Per Capita N. L1�1�'s i� ,
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SERVICE . ENVIRONMENT . ECONOMY . CHAR)
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lghest Crash Frequency Per Cap taow '
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EQUITY ANALYSIS - IMPACT ON BUSINESS
Average Daily Traffic Near Camera (Pre and Post Camera)
Date Range' Average Source Camera In-Place
Daily Traffic
(ADT)2
04/06/26-04/12/26 16,282 Camera Yes
04/25/25-05/01/25 16,900 Tube Counts No
04/28/23-05/04/23 16,050 Tube Counts No
06/04/22-06/10/22 16,360 Tube Counts No
' All date ranges include Monday through Sunday
2 Average ADT without camera in place = 16,437
SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION
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CONFIRM NEED FOR AWS CAMERA AT
CURRENT LOCATION
Crash Statistics at Auburn Way South Camera Location
Eastbound in the vicinity
of Auburn Way South �. T _
Camera (2018-2024) ,^ 4■ 106 Crashes e. • . -- - -- -
■ 57 crashes w/injury orprillirli*.c.._.....
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fatality F.' ' ` E'
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■ 23 crashes speed - '•; ; > - ,. 1
related " '` •
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• 10 injury/fatality4e11.1 ► ' ,_
crashes speed related r • ++• . ao .2041
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SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION
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CONFIRM NEED FOR AWS CAMERA AT
CURRENT LOCATION
Speed Reduction & Pedestrian Survivability Pedestrian Fatalities by Ethic Group
20 44+4;1444444.
MPH
y..«, Pedestrian Fatalities by Race/Ethnic Group
9 out of 10 pedestrians survive. Deaths per 100,000 people
• • • •
30
MPH liffiffitfiff ill
5 ovt of 10 pede' umve.
.s 2.5 8.0
• • • • • • • • •
40 IMP mr M W
MPH n~.., MulUraclal Nnpan r White Black Anxnan Milan
Ono out of 10 r: '' ' ' ' tr Atacka Na4ve I
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ALTERNATIVES TO CAMERA
City Projects on Auburn Way South that Improve Safety
.rsh I Si - � _ . - -- -- .V -- !4 1 a . t t ; i,J 4 . .4,' r• •a•,ia4--
. •�'r �',=e. ' 2020• 17thtoMIT .t ,*
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Plaza Northside. - %It •
_. I. • sidewalks.guardrail. I ' .... .41r • ,, ► ,t .. ` . .
= �' kghting.median. 2018••MIT Plaza to d'�`+` t .% • ,• i . .1, —
p+�ng Dogwood t0 • _ - ► . ► r-�_' 2025 Hemlock to
yr • ($865k Cost) Hemlock.Sidewalks. �_11111 . •-n: C.
_ �,._ Stillman.Sidewalk.
4�A • Transit Stops. -4 1 n,1 - ,._- 24 lighting,pedestrian
4• 'y. c, Lighting.Medians. 2016 Dogwood to crossing,lighting.
. '1 r! • Is Y " �+" + ` Turn Lanes Hemlock.Sidewalks, transit stops
* - "4w. (�. Cost) j tr.16.1.r t Pedestrian Crossing. ',• ($14.8 M Cost)
•"• • �� �'ry• Utility Pole Removal, - 1 a . t 1 :
�".' /R _ . Lighting r
-r • ($4.8M Cost) V L y
Peg-i, , trinAler ._ . , .. . . 1,4_ ;.
i •tigig 1r W T"'f • y
�`•'~. • 2023 Howard Rd to r 0. +,+ a"r; '{ , 7C� t •
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,;,. •• MIT Plaza J' .*I'. ` I . r ^t• rr { ��' • .
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, • _',: Souths{de. ail
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t : sidewalks.guardrail. • • mr - -. — _ xi",, r , r�'
r : i i• lighting rt E co` • .
• v i (8940k Cost) '1{ f '•`f wi i 3 -i � : �^
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• ` AWS to Howard. 1-f.- TBD-Chinook t'. i • ,• .• i. `�•i• ,`� •
��'. . sidewalk.lighting. i 4.1 Roundabout { r *,. f emr*ti `��
i I , pedestnan crossing M Artwork rt, II . yi -{
., ($2.7M Cost) • -f $150k Cost+Art) � `c r ,
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ALTERNATIVES TO CAMERA
Speed Reduction Realized by Auburn Way South Camera
Percent of Vehicles Triggering Event
Event Initial Study Warning Period
Posted Trigger (3/18/2025 - (4/6/2026 - TBD
•- r Speed Limit Speed 3/20/2025)
Auburn Way South 35 50 24% 2.7%
30%
24.00%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5% 2.70%
0%
Initial Study Warning Period
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ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS AND INFORMATION
Equity Analysis - Education
3 Nearby Schools
Realize Safety Benefit
Support from Auburn School District
PSRC Regional Safety Action Plan - Tribal Supplement
Identified Disproportionate Impact to Tribes Caused by
Traffic Crashes
Identified AWS as High Injury Network
Identified Speed Cameras as Solution
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CURRENT SITUATION & NEXT STEP OPTIONS
AWS Camera is currently issuing warnings
City expense for continued operation of camera with warnings approx.
$2 ,500 per day
Draft Study Supplement sent to MIT, PSRC, and WTSC for Comment
Address comments and finalize, consider adoption of study supplement
(Potential 8/3/2026)
Study Supplement as drafted confirms the appropriateness of the AWS
camera location . Following adoption , infractions would begin .
If Study Supplement is not adopted , warnings continue until additional
discussion and potential action is taken by Council including removal of
the camera .
A new camera location would require additional study and Council
action at approx. cost to City of $300k, min . 12-months
SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION
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Resolution XXXX Exhibit A
City of Auburn-Automated Traffic Safety Camera Program
Supplement 1 to 2025 Program Expansion Study and Overview, Prepared 7/7/2026
Background and Purpose
This document supplements the 2 Program Expansion Study and Overview(Camera Study)that was
adopted by the City Council on i34y 21, 2 5 with Resolution 5847.This supplement provides additional
equity analysis specific to the/Oamera on Auburn Way South at the R Street Bridge.Although the Camera
Study included an equity anilysis ththat tisfied th equirements of RCW 46.63.220(3), discussions
between the City and the Muckleshot Indian Tribe that occurred subsequent to the Camera Study's
adoption led to additional equity considerations.This additional equity analysis examines how the camera
on Auburn Way South may specifically affect the Muckles t I ian Tribe and addresses the equity
concerns raised by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
Ethnicity Demographics
Table 1 provides a comparison between the Citywide ethnicity demographics and nicity of people
moving in cars, bikes, buses, and by walking on Auburn Way South near the cgrhera location. The Auburn
Way South data was collected using the Placer.AI data service provided to the City.The general citywide
demographics is from 2022 U.S. Census Data.
Table 1: Ethnicity Demographics
60%
50% 48%
44%
40%
30%
22%
2D% 19%
12% 11%
10% 10% 9%
5% 6%
2% 3-
0%
White Black Hispanic or Latino American Indian and Asian Native Hawaiian or Other
Alaskan Native Pacific Islander
•Near AWS Camera Citywide
The comparison reveals that there are slightly higher percentages of White,American Indian, and Other
ethnicities travelling on the corridor as compared to citywide demographics. Specifically,the data
indicates that 5%of the people travelling on Auburn Way South near the camera location are American
Indian or Alaskan Native as compared to the ethnicity representing roughly only 2%of the city's
population. In discussions with Muckleshoot Indian Tribe,they brought up a concern that Auburn Way
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South is one of a few travel ways on and off the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe reservation area and is the main
roadway connection.They shared concerns that this would create a disproportionate impact to
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe members,vendors, guests, and businesses. Given these concerns and the
supporting data, additional analysis and considerations were made to determine potential impacts and
potential mitigation.
Are fines likely to create a financial hardship for tribal members and others using the corridor?
Table 2 below compares the potential imjaacts of a standard speeding ticket to a camera infraction.The
table shows that both standa /tickets and camera infractions have some level of impact to those who are
speeding. However,the corn iariso�n reveals thar`t thoverall financial burdens associated with a standard
speeding ticket are much higher th.5T a cam a infract on.The camera infractions encourage safer driver
behavior without the stiff penalties and otpfer consequences imposed by a standard speeding ticket.To
ensure that drivers are aware of the photo enforcement pr am and to support equitable enforcement,
the City has also implemented a warning approach th exceeds State requirements. RCW 46.63.220(7)
requires agencies to post signage indicating phot nforcernent at le st -days prior to starting infraction
issuance. For all of its photo enforcement sites,the City has posted signage a issued warnings for at
least 30-days before starting infraction issuance. For the AuburjiWay South came location, camera
signage and issuance of warnings have been in place for several months.The okLirrent Auburn Way South
location has been issuing warnings since April 6, 2026.
Table 2: Comparison between Standard Speed Enforcement and Camera Enforcement
Driver's Record and On record for 3 to 5 years Similar to parking ticket, not on driver's record and no
Insurance and, Increase Insurance increase to insurance rates
Rate
Cost Avg.$222 $145
Grace May be issued for any Currently set at posted +15mph=50 mph
speed exceeding posted
speed
Low-Income Reduction None Required to be reduced by 50%for qualifying individuals
Dispute Court In writing/mail or court
Warning Officer discretion Min.30-day warning period.
Other Speeding citations often Camera can only be used for speeding infractions.
lead to other
charges/arrests
Additionally,the City prepared an analysis to identify which census tracts in the City experienced higher
than average injury crashes per capita and which census tracts had average household incomes in the
lowest quartile(lowest 25%)for Auburn.This information is illustrated in Figure 1.
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Figure 1: Census Tract Income and Injury Crash Data
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Table 3: Census Tract Income and Crash Data
Census Tract Injury Crash Rate per Median Household Observation
Capita'/Comparison Income/Comparison
to Citywide Average 2 to Average
53033031101 73/Higher $78,559/23% Area experiences higher than
average injury crashes and is of a
general lower income.
53033031102 15/Lo,r N $72,585/14% Area experiences lower than
average crashes and is of a general
lower income.
53033030802 1 i /Lower / '$84,383/41% Area experiences lower than
f average crashes and is of a mid to
low range income.
' Calculated using total number of injury crashes from 201 o N24 divided by population. Expressed as
the number of injury crashes in the 7-year data period er 1000 peopl of population.
2 The average number of crashes per 1000 people in the 7-year per. d�was .7.
Income and cash data for the three census tracts along the area`of the AN burn Wa outh speed camera is
shown in Table 3 above.
In reviewing the income demographics of people living along the corridor to those of people travelling on
the corridor, it seems that there are generally people with lower incomes living along the corridor and
people with higher incomes travelling on the corridor itself.These demographic conditions are favorable
from an equity standpoint as lower income communities historically rely more on walking, biking and
transit and receive a direct safety benefit from slowing down vehicles.
Will the camera dissuade people from visiting tribal businesses on the Auburn Way South corridor?
Tribal businesses near the Auburn Way South camera location include the Muckleshoot Casino and
Resort, Muckleshoot Bingo Hall, Muckleshoot Smoke Shop,Tribal member Firework Stands(seasonally),
and the Joint Rivers cannabis shop. If these businesses were to experience any appreciable decrease in
customer base due to the speed camera on Auburn Way South, it would be reflected by lower traffic
volumes on Auburn Way South.The City reviewed and compared its previous traffic count data on Auburn
Way South near the camera location to traffic counts recorded in April 2026 by the camera as it has been
issuing warnings.
Table 4 below compares pre-camera to post camera traffic counts and shows a very minor decrease (less
than 1%) in traffic volumes after the camera was installed:
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Table 4:Average Daily Traffic Near Camera (Pre and Post Camera)
Date Range' Average Source Camera In-Place
Daily Traffic
(ADT)2
04/06/26-04/12/26 16,282 Camera Yes
04/25/25-05/01/25 16,900 Tube Counts No
04/28/23-05/04/23 16,050 Tube Counts No
06/04/22-06/10/22 �1-6,360 Tube Counts No
' All date range elude Monday through Sunday
2 Average ADT ithout camera in;fsLace= 16,437
N.
The minor decrease in traffic volumes may pie a statistical anomaly that has nothing to do with the camera
but this data will continue to be monitore/to further evaluateif there is any additional concerning
decrease in traffic volumes over time.The City will conti discussions with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
to hear if there are any reported decreases in custo traffic at the tr. l businesses.
What are the specific safety issues at the camera location?
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In discussions with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe,they shared concerns that the craskdata and analysis in
the Camera Study was based on the entire Auburn Way South corridor and was not specific to the
selected Auburn Way South camera location. Hearing these concerns,the,City further reviewed the crash
data reported at, or near,the Auburn Way South camera location and determined the following:
Figure 2: Crash Statistics at Auburn Way South Camera Location
Eastbound in the vicinity � + ';
of Auburn Way South '`• t
Camera (2018-2024) �" : k r + Pr**
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57 crashes w/injury or r
fatality Rix �. "��� 14- A-.
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23 crashes speed ge' • `"`
related .aJ
10 injury/fatality .. r ! -
crashes speed related ' err r a vor,y
The crash data shows that eastbound speeding vehicles near the Auburn Way South camera were the
cause of approximately 22%of crashes and that 18%of crashes with injuries or fatalities were speed
related.All data points to there being speeding issues here that are a factor in crashes that have hurt and
killed people.The graphics below from the Washinvton Traffic Safety Commission show how important it
is that we focus on slowing cars down, and that doing so can help address the inequities experience by
American Indians as it relates to pedestrian fatalities:
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Figure 3:Speed Reduction &Pedestrian Survivability Figure 4: Pedestrian Fatalities by Ethic Group
MPH ktittkiitt , I Pedestrian Fatalities by Race/Ethnic Group
9 out of 10 pedestrians survive. Deaths per 100,000 people
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Only 1 out of 10 pedestrians survive Pacific Islander or Alaska Native
What other alternatives to a safety cametcaNaiptilize the same safety benefit at this location on
Auburn Way South?
Over the last 10 to 15 years,the City of Auburn alo ith its partners i hiding the Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe) have spent nearly$30 million dollars on projects on the Auburn Way th corridor near the camera
location.Those projects have installed street lighting, sidewalks, intersection-Sm ovements,traffic
calming measures(reduced lanes, curbing, and medians),fixed object removal,tran pull-outs, and
other measures intended to help improve safety.
Figure 5: City Projects on Auburn Way South that Improve Safety
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ly,v' 2020-17th to MIT -
I --I, a Plaza-Horthside, - - -
' sidewalks,guardrail, - - -
lighting,median, 201$-MIT Plaza to -
curbing Dogwood to - ' >F 2026-Hemlock to
a.• ���. .- ($665k Cost) Hemlock,Sidewalks, r _ - Stillman,Sidewalk,
-t'a,�. Transit Stops,
r.. -' - i 1 - • lighting,pedestrian
y Lighting.Medians, —--- 2016-Dogwood to crossing,lighting,
I. £ --a s Turn Lanes = Hemlock,Sidewalks -1 transit stops
• - s ($5.3M Cost) u Pedestrian Crossing a • r',• ($14.6 M CostJ
_ Utility Pole Removal '.,
_ '� Lighting '
($4.6M Cost) 24 �- -
t ,a _ _r
. ',.2D23-Howard Rd to f.,.. } '',i ' i✓'+.
_� •
��MIT Plaza- c, - . • - _ _ - j:. -
_ •Southside. rr 'zfilah. u.I.SI __ .wea-4w,.s
( Ir Tom+. r +I
sidewalks,guardrail, - e � -.-t`� r "Till ,, ray _. «
($940k Cost) �� - •. — -
• .4..a.-a.. - 1' 2023-Riverwalk Dr, . — a 1aP f - - . '-
- AWS to Howard, TBD-Chinook
r 1.
- sidewalk,lighting, Roundabout 11•. s_'1,-,4'
y - pedestrian crossing Artwork - r
($2.7M Cost) ($150k Cost+Art) _ -.
However, as revealed by the crash data and the speed studies, even with all of those measures in place,
the cars have continued to speed and people have continued to be hurt and killed. As shown on Table 5,
placement of the speed camera on Auburn Way South has significantly reduced the number of speeding
drivers which will ultimately decrease the number of injuries and fatalities on the corridor and have a
positive impact on the travelling public and the adjacent community:
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Table 5-Speed Reduction Realized by Auburn Way South Camera
Percent of Vehicles Triggering Event
Event Initial Study Warning Period
Posted Trigger (3/18/2025 - (4/6/2026 -TBD
Location Speed Limit Speed 3/20/2025)
Auburn Way South 35 50 24% 2.7%
30.00%
25.00%
20.00
15.00
10.00
5.00
0 00%
Initial Study Warning Period
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Equity Analysis-Education
In meetings with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe a question was raised regarding how the City addressed
education with the original equity analysis.The Camera Study focused on education and equity from
the standpoint of how drivers are being educated in an equitable way to slow down without having to
experience an expensive traditional speeding ticket or crash.The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe suggested
that the analysis be expanded to consider the impacts the camera may have on people driving,
bussing, or walking to schools and on the schools themselves.There are 3 educational facilities within
a 1-mile radius of the Auburn Way South camera: Olympic Middle School, Pioneer Elementary School,
and the Muckleshoot Childhood Development Center. To the City's knowledge, none of those facilities
have dedicated walking routes along Auburn Way South near the camera location.School busses are
observed using Auburn Way South near the camera on a daily basis. Historically,the City established a
school speed zone with an automated traffic safety camera on Auburn Way South near the entrance to
Chinook Elementary.With the re-building of Chinook Elementary that included frontage improvements
intended to provide traffic calming and improved safety(including a roundabout),the school zone and
camera were not considered when the City re-implemented school zone cameras in 2023.The City is
also nearing completion on roadway improvements along the previous camera location that installs
sidewalks, median islands, bus pull-outs, and street lighting. The speed camera on Auburn Way South
will have an overall positive benefit to students and staff of local schools as it causes cars to slow
down along the corridor serving these schools,which ultimately improves safety and reduces crash
risks.This is evident in the Auburn School Districts strong support for the City's automated traffic
safety program in school zones across the City.
Additional Information
Since the Camera Study was prepared, additional information has become available that highlights
the importance of speed reduction and the camera on Auburn Way South.
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Safety concerns for pedestrians on the Auburn Way South corridor were expressed by the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe in the October 2018 document titled Muckleshoot Tribal Transportation-
Field Trip#14:
"The highest cause of mortality to Tribal members is dangerous pedestrian conditions—there had
already been nine fatalities on SR 164 as of October 2018"
The Puget Sound Regional Countii(PSRC) prepared a Regional Safety Action Plan that includes a
Supplemental Tribal Safety Analysis'dated December 2025 (RSAP Tribal Supplement).The RSAP
Tribal Supplement states:
"The analysis of regjona't crash detain the'Plan highlights the disproportionately higher traffic
safety impacts on Tribal lands ine region compared to the region overall, a trend that is seen
on Tribal lands across the UnitedAtates. In response this disparity,Tribal areas are identified as
one of the five Emphasis Areas in the RSAP, and RC has committed to partnering with Tribal
Nations in the region to assess their uniqu fety concerns, i ding identifying tools and
strategies that will help Tribal Nations achieve the Washington State al of zero deaths and no
serious injuries by 2030(as outlined in the State's Strateic Highway Safe Plan,Target Zero)."
The RSAP Tribal Supplement was prepared with outreach and input from siveral Tribes including the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe:
"Beginning in early 2024, PSRC initiated outreach to tribes to determine their interest in
participating in the safety analysis. Most Tribes expressed interest, and PSRC prepared and
distributed maps and crash data (including 2024 data)for their review...In addition, a draft version
of this Supplemental Tribal Safety Analysis was released in October 2025 for Tribal review, and
feedback received is incorporated into this final report."
The RSAP Tribal Supplement identified Auburn Way South, including the area where the camera is
placed, as a High Injury Network(HIN). It includes a chapter that specially analyzes crashes,
contributing factors, and recommended solutions on Muckleshoot Tribal Areas with emphasis on the
HIN (Auburn Way South).
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Figure 6: Muckleshoot High Injury Network Identified by RSAP Tribal Supplement w/City of Auburn
Speed Camera Location'
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Auburn Way South
Speed Camera `Pf
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Tribal Land in PSRC
Region (Combined) •
Roadway Network
r J County Boundary ,S '
HIN on Tribal Land apps
1
Crawford (\) \r"-----7
1 This Figure was prepared using Figure 9-4 from the PSRC Regional Safety Action Plan.Tribal
Supplement dated December 2025
"In the Muckleshoot Tribal areas, as shown in [Table 6],the top contributing factors in fatal crashes
are speeding, impaired driving, and reckless driving. For all injury crashes, distracted driving is the
most common factor, associated with nearly 32 percent of cases. Notably. speeding and
impaired driving is highly severe:approximately one in five iniury crashes involving speeding
results in a serious iniury or death,and one in four injury crashes involving impairment results in
a serious injury or death."(RSAP Tribal Supplement)
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Table 6-Contributing Factors for All Injuries or Fatalities in Muckleshoot Tribal Areas(2017-2024)1
Total Share of Ratio of Ratio of
Total Share Serious Ratio of Fatalities
Contributing All of All Fatalities Fatalities Total Share of
Injuries& Fatalities to to Serious
Factor Injuries Injuries &Serious &Serious Fatalities Fatalities Fatalities to All Injuries Injuries&
Injuries Injuries All Injuries Fatalities
Distracted 297 32% 21 23% 1 5% 1:14 1:297 1:21
Speeding 219 23% 40 44% 12 60% 1:5 1:18 1:3
Failure to
Yield to 1135 20% 11 12% 1 5% 1:17 1:185 1:11
Vehicle
Impaired 91 10% 21 23% 6 30% 1:4 1:15 1:4
Failure to
Use Due
Cure 36 4% 13 14% 4 20% 1:3 1:9 1:3
Co
Reckless
' This is Table 9-1 from the PSRC Region t ti n Plan l Supplement dated December
2025
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"The Muckleshoot Tribal areas have the highest HIN co rage among centr uget Sound region
Tribal areas,with 47 percent of its roadway network designated as a HIN, according to [Table 7]. It
also leads in HIN miles per 100,000 population. Fatal crashes are primarily linked to speeding,
impaired driving, and reckless driving,while distracted driving is the most common factor in all
injury crashes. Fixed-object and pedestrian/bicycle crashes are the most severe,with fixed-object
crashes alone causing over half of all fatalities. Speeding accounts for 60 percent of fatalities
despite less than a quarter of all injuries,with single-vehicle surface street and impaired-
involved crashes also showing high death rates."(RSAP Tribal Supplement)
Table 7-HIN(High Injury Network in Tribal Areas(2016-2023)1
HIN Percent of
HIN HIN Miles
Area(sq. HIN mw
Tribe Population Mile) Mile Corridors Average Square
per per 100k CoveredNet ork by
NM MI Count Mile Pop' HIN
Muckleshoot 9226 9.8 10.6 i, 12 11 11,_:, 47%
Tribal Areas
Port Gamble
S'Klollam Tribal 8745 25.5 0 Li _. 0 0 0%
Areas
Puyallup Tribal 6,1716 33.5 34.8 32 1.1 1.0 56.4 15%
Areas
Snoqualmie 253 1.2 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Tribal Areas
Stillaguamish 6,341 212 35 5 07 02 549 8%
Tribal Areas
Suquamish 8687 145 03 1 0.3 0 3.5 1%
Tribal Areas
Tulalip Tribal 14,218 571 8,4 12 07 0 2 591 12%
Areas
' This is Table 6-1 from the PSRC Regional Safety Action Plan.Tribal Supplement dated December 2025
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The RSAP Tribal Supplement offers the following statement regarding design and engineering solutions
to reduce serious injury and fatal crashes, specifically on the HIN in Muckleshoot Tribal Areas:
"Speed Management:Automated red light running enforcement cameras, automated speed
enforcement cameras. hardened centerline/turn hardening, lane reduction or reconfiguration,
protected crossing islands, raised crossings, roundabouts, shoulder or edge line rumble strips,
speed feedback sign,warnin signs at horizontal curves."
Summary
f N
The additional analysis and info-Tr-nation explored with this supplement to the Camera Study provide
clear and undisputable evidence that the speed camera on Auburn Way South will not have negative
impacts to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. The informat points to the opposite being true.That is, not
placing a speed camera on Auburn Way South wo be forfeiting n opportunity to correct the
inequity suffered by Tribal people that experie ce a dislyroportioriate • her rate of pedestrian injury
and death due to crashes than non-Tribal people. The additi 7al equity� an sis and information
included in this supplement supports the Study's findings d recommendatio for placement of the
speed camera on Auburn Way South at the current location.
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CITY OF * *
AUBURNAGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
WASHINGTON
Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Ordinance No. 7029 (Whalen/Caillier/Krueger) (20 Minutes) July 13, 2026
An Ordinance relating to electric-assisted bicycles and electric motorcycles,
amending Section 10.56.010 of the Auburn City Code, and adding a new
Chapter 10.57 to the Auburn City Code
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Legal Ordinance No. 7029, Exhibit A
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
In response to concerns raised by the public, Council asked staff to review recent legislative updates
and incorporate any needed changes and updates into the Auburn City Code.
Councilmember: Hanan Amer Staff: Jason Whalen, Mark Caillier, Julie Krueger
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ORDINANCE NO. 7029
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO ELECTRIC-
ASSISTED BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES,
AMENDING SECTION 10.56.010 OF THE AUBURN CITY
CODE, AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 10.57 TO THE
AUBURN CITY CODE
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature recently amended RCW 46.04.169,
which clarifies the distinction between class 1, 2, and 3 electric-assisted bicycles and
which initiates the development of a regulatory framework for electric motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has received reports of minors recklessly riding
electric-assisted bicycles and electric motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, there has been permanent damage to natural, public pathways due
to the use of electric-assisted bicycles and electric motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Code does not currently contain sufficient
enforcement mechanisms to address the technological evolvement of electric-assisted
bicycles and electric motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Code would benefit from a new chapter that defines
and regulates the use of electric-assisted bicycles and electric motorcycles in order to
address reported concerns and improve enforcement.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 10.56.010 of the Auburn City
Code is amended and a new chapter, Chapter 10.57 ACC, is added to the Auburn City
Code as shown in Exhibit A.
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Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section, or portion of this Ordinance, or the invalidity of the application of it to any person
or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance, or the
validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 4. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this Ordinance are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance including, but not limited to,
the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, Ordinance numbering,
section/subsection numbers, and any references thereto.
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Section 5. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney
Published:
Ordinance No. 7029
July 8, 2026
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10.56.010 Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall, for the purpose of this
chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section.
A. "Bicycle"has the same meaning as "bicycle" as defined in RCW 46.04.071 as it
currently exists or is hereafter amended or recodified. moano and ire iuleo a light vehicle
with two tandem wheels, ncithcr of which ohall be leoo than 1a inchcs in diameter, with
tires inflated, having handlcbaro and saddle scat or soato, and propelled by the feet
acting on treadles connected with levers. For the purposes hereof, "bicycle" also means
any nonmotorizcd, pedal dr--en, wheeled appamtuo, including unicycleo, tricycles, or
oimilar devices.
B. "Chief of police" means the chief of police of Auburn or any member of the police
department of the city designated by the chief of police to act in their place and stead in
carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
C. "Rental agency"means any person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation
engaged in the business of offering for rental and renting bicycles for use by the public.
Chapter 10.F7
ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES
Sections:
10.!7.010 Definitions.
10.!7.020 Prohibited operation of electric motorcycles.
10.F7.0.lo Prohibited operation of electric-assisted bicycles.
10.F7.040 Impoundment and penalties for violation.
10.F7.0F 0 Notice.
10.s7.06o Enforcement authority.
10.c7.010 Definitions:
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall, for the purposes of
this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section.
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A. `Bicycle"has the same meaning as "bicycle" as defined in RCW 46.04.071 as it
currently exists or is hereafter amended or recodified.
B. "Electric-assisted bicycle"has the same meaning as "electric-assisted bicycle" as
defined in RCW 46.04.169 as it currently exists or is hereafter amended or
recodified. For purposes of this chapter. a Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle also
includes an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor may be used exclusively
to propel the bicycle and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle
reaches the speed of twenty-eight miles per hour and is equipped with a
speedometer.
C. "Electric motorcycle" means a motorcycle, as defined by RCW 46.04.fm,which
is powered by electricity and:
1. Is not equipped with fully operable pedals capable of propelling it; or
2. Exceeds 7h0 watts; or
3. Has a motor that continues to provide assistance when the vehicle reaches
the speed of twenty-eight miles per hour.
4. For the purposes of this subsection. foot pegs are not considered pedals.
D. "Impound" means removal of a vehicle, electric motorcycle, or similar motorized
device to a storage facility either by a law enforcement officer of the Auburn
Police Department or by a contractor for towing and storage.
E. "Guardian" means a parent, legal guardian, or adult responsible for the care and
supervision of a minor.
F. "Minor" means any person under the age of 18.
10.c7.020 Prohibited operation of electric motorcycles.
A. No person under the age of 16 may operate an electric motorcycle within the City_
of Auburn.
B. No person may operate an electric motorcycle that is not registered with the
Washington State Department of Licensing and does not have a valid license
plate.
C. No person may operate an electric motorcycle without a valid driver's license
with a motorcycle endorsement.
D. No person may operate an electric motorcycle on a public street or road unless it
meets the requirements of RCW 46.61.70s.
E. No person may operate an electric motorcycle on any sidewalk, pedestrian path.
shared use path, or park trail.
F. No person may operate an electric motorcycle within any City-owned or
controlled parks, open spaces, or on any other City property, except parking lots.
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G. No person may operate an electric motorcycle while carrying a passenger unless
such electric motorcycle is equipped for a passenger by the original manufacturer
pursuant to RCCW 46.61.61o.
H. A guardian may not authorize, knowingly permit, or cause a minor in their care to
operate an electric motorcycle in violation of this chapter.A guardian who
authorizes, knowingly permits, or causes a minor in their care to operate an
electric motorcycle in violation of this chapter shall be jointly and severally liable
with the minor for the penalties set forth in ACC 10.s7.040(B).
io.57.03o Prohibited Operation of electric-assisted bicycles.
A. No person may operate a Class fl electric-assisted bicycle on any sidewalk,
pedestrian path: shared use path: or park trail.
B. No person may operate a Class electric-assisted bicycle within any City-owned
or controlled parks, open spaces, or on any other City property, except parking
lots.
C. A person may not operate any class of electric-assisted bicycles within a park that
contains bicycle-specific facilities.
D. A guardian may not authorize, knowingly permit, cause, or allow a minor in their
care to operate an electric-assisted bicycle in violation of this chapter.A guardian
who authorizes, knowingly permits, causes, or allows a minor in their care to
operate an electric-assisted bicycle in violation of this chapter shall be jointly and
severally liable with the minor for the penalties set forth in ACC 10.F7.040(C).
10.ti7.o4o Impoundment and penalties for violation.
A. A City of Auburn law enforcement officer is hereby authorized to impound,
without notice, any electric-assisted bicycles or electric motorcycles operated in
violation of this chapter.
B. Violations of ACC 10.'7.020. Prohibited operation of electric motorcycles, are
deemed civil infractions and are subiect to the following monetary penalties:
1. First violation: $2s0.00.
2. Second violation: $soo.00.
3. Third and subsequent violations of: $7so.00.
C. Violations of ACC 10.g7.M0. Prohibited operation of electric-assisted bicycles.
are deemed civil infractions and are subject to the following monetary penalties:
1. First violation: $12s.00.
2. Second violation: $2s0.00.
3. Third and subsequent violations of: $fv7s.00.
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D. In addition to the penalties set out in this chapter,violators must pay the costs of
impound, towing, storage, and court fees.
10.,c7.o do Enforcement Authority
The Auburn Police Department is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter
and may issue civil infractions, impound vehicles, and take other lawful action necessary
to protect public safety and ensure compliance.
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