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June 8, 2020 - 5:30 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn.
II. Virtual Participation Link
A. Virtual Participation Link
The City Council Meeting was held virtually in the Council Chambers.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Bob
Baggett, James Jeyaraj, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and Yolanda
Trout-Manuel. Councilmember Larry Brown was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: Innovation and Technical Support Specialist
Danika Olson, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis, Chief
of Police Dan O'Neil and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: Police Commander Steve Stocker, Director of
Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas,
Senior Transportation Planner Cecile Malik, Capital and Construction
Engineering Manager Ryan Vondrak, Senior Traffic Engineer James
Webb, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Economic Development
Manager Doug Lein, Director of Administration Dana Hinman and Director
of Human Resources and Risk Management Candis Martinson.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
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IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Use of Force and Commendations, Inquiries,Allegations (CIA) Update (O'Neil)(30
Minutes)
Commander Stocker presented Council with the Use of Force and
Commendations, Inquiries, Allegations (CIA) Update. The Police
Department received 93 accommodations in 2019, conducted 18 internal
investigations with 11 findings of misconduct and 11 supervisory
inquiries with 7 findings of unacceptable performance. He reviewed types
of allegations, number of collision and use of force reports and allegations.
There were 19 collisions with 14 of those being deemed preventable,
there were 214 Use of Force Reports completed with 3 allegations of
excessive force, all three were deemed acceptable use of force. He also
reviewed the force types, effectiveness of force, force used resulting in
injury, the time of day for use of force and reason for use of force.
Council discussed the Vascular Neck Restraint (VNR)training, the "Other"
category for use of force, what macular tension pulled away means, lethal
use of force, types of employee misconduct, use of force types and
escalation of force, policy for use of force regarding gender, who reviews
allegations, how complaints are made and the possibility of having an
independent review board.
B. SKHHP Progress Update and Draft 2020-2021 Work Plan (Tate)(25 Minutes)
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2019 End of the Year
Report and draft 2020-2021 Work Plan and overview of proposed 2021 and 2022
jurisdiction contributions to SKHHP
Director Tate provided a brief overview on the South King Housing and
Homelessness Partners (SKHHP)2019 End of Year Report, the draft
2020-2021 Work Plan and the proposed 2021 and 2022 contributions to
SKHHP.
SKHHP Executive Manager Angela San Filippo provided Council with an
update on the 2019 End of Year Report, the draft 2020-2021 Work Plan
and the 2021-2022 Budget, and how the COV I D-19 pandemic affected
the cost-burdened households in King County.
Council discussed the challenges tenants will have making up their back
rent after the eviction moratorium ends, contractors building affordable
housing and what safe and affordable housing means.
C. Ordinance No. 6777 (Thomas)(10 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6767 extending the temporary waiver of late
fees for utility accounts and airport fees in light of a declared Public Health Emergency
related to COVID- 19
Director Thomas explained this ordinance is an extension through August
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31, 2020 of Ordinance No. 6767 temporarily waiving late fees for utility
accounts and airport fees.
V. PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Pierce Transit Long Range Plan Presentation (Gaub)(20 Minutes)
Councilmember Stearns presided over the Public Works section of the meeting.
Senior Planner Malik introduced Principal Planner Darin Stavish from
Pierce Transit who provided Council with an update on Destination 2040
Pierce Transit Long Range Plan (LRP)and discussed the purpose, goals,
and objectives of the LRP. He also reviewed projects that have moved
forward, expected expansion of ridership, proposed routes and
frequencies of future routes, web-based engagement and next steps
including; adoption of the long range plan and requested a formal
comment letter from the City of Auburn.
B. Lea Hill Road Corridor Study(Gaub)(20 Minutes)
Manager Vondrak provided Council with an update on the Lea Hill Corridor
Study. He reviewed the project background, corridor challenges, study
objectives, public involvement and existing pedestrian and transit facilities.
He also discussed crash data for the corridor, the level of service at
intersections, the level of service if no updates are made, performance
metrics for the study, corridor recommendations, plan implementation and
next steps.
Council discussed the order of projects, data on pedestrian injuries, the
intersection grading review process and the options for bus lanes or pull
outs.
C. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan and Resolution No. 5514 to
adopt ADA policies (Gaub)(20 Minutes)
Senior Planner Malik provided Council with a presentation on the draft
Americans with Disability Act (ADA)transition plan for facilities in the
Public Right-of-Way. She reviewed the elements of the plan and the types
of public outreach completed. She also discussed the legal background of
the plan, a self-evaluation for the requirements and compliance, the
existing and new policies in the transition plan, the plan for transitioning to
full ADA compliance and next steps.
Council requested an annual update on the status of the ADA projects.
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi called for a 5 minute recess at 7:42 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 7:47 p.m.
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D. Ordinance No. 6778 (Gaub)(10 Minutes)
An Ordinance 6778 providing a temporary waiver of Right-of-Way Use Permit fees, for
outside restaurant seating in the public right-of-way, in response to the phased opening
of commercial businesses following the COVI D-19 declared Public Health Emergency
Director Gaub presented Council with information on Ordinance No. 6778
and discussed a temporary waiver of the non-refundable permit application
fee for Right-of-Way Use permits applied for by restaurants to temporarily
allow outdoor seating.
E. CARES Small Business Assistance (Hinman)(10 Minutes)
Overview of a draft approach for distributing Small Business Assistance Grants using
the City's allocation of CARES funding
Manager Lein provided Council with an update on the CARES Small
Business Assistance Program. He reviewed the purpose of the CARES
funding and the criteria that defines the types of businesses that are
eligible to receive grant funds.
Council discussed the criteria for CARES funding.
F. Resolution No. 5525 (Tate)(10 Minutes)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for professional services
with the eCityGov Alliance for the purposes interfacing the City's permit system with
MyBuildingPermit.com
Director Tate provided Council with an update on Resolution No. 5525 and
discussed the purpose of creating a common online permitting software
interface.
VI. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
Councilmember Stearns stated he attended the Educator and Students march
and rally at City Hall last week and was very impressed with the organizers, the
Muckleshoot Tribe and their performance and Mayor Backus and her speech.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
APPROVED this 6th day of July, 2020.
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DA SI, DEPUTY MAYOR Tv CLA Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http.//www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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