HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-2020 Minutes City Council Study Session Muni
Services SFA
CITY OF * '" August 24, 2020 - 5:30 PM
-----u�.�. _soVirtual
AGENDA
*,6-::::<-�" --% Watch the meetingvideo
- '- WASHINGTON
Meeting videos are not available until 72
• hours after the meeting has concluded.
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, Larry Brown, James Jeyaraj, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and
Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
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,
Assistant Police Chief Mark Caillier and Deputy City Clerk Teresa
Mattingly.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, City Attorney Dan Heid,
Senior City Staff Attorney Harry Boesche, Director of Public Works Ingrid
Gaub,Assistant Director of Engineering Services Jacob Sweeting,
Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Finance Jamie
Thomas,Assistant Finance Director Kevin Fuhrer, Financial Planning
Manager Bob Brooks, Finance Administrative Assistant Evelyn McOsker,
Senior Transportation Planner Cecile Malik, Community Services Manager
Joy Scott, Utility Billing and Solid Waste Services Supervisor Joan Nelson,
SKHHP Executive Manager Angela San Filippo, Equity Program Manager
Brenda Goodson-Moore, Code Compliance Supervisor Chris Barack,
Police Sergeant James Nordenger, Police Commander Samuel Betz,
Outreach Program Administrator Kent Hay and Assistant Director of
Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs.
Page 1 of 5
III. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Ordinance No. 6776 (Gaub)(15 Minutes)
An Ordinance relating to recreational vehicle parking, amending Section 10.36.191 of
the Auburn City Code
The Study Session agenda was modified to add Ordinance No. 6787
as Item G to the Agenda Items for Council Discussion and an
updated version of Ordinance No. 6786 has been provided to
Council.
Item B. Ordinance No. 6781 was moved to the first discussion item
on the agenda.
Director Gaub introduced Planner Malik, Director Tate and Sergeant
Nordenger who discussed amending Section 10.36.191 of the Auburn City
Code related to Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking.
Planner Malik explained what a right-of-way is, the reasons for the
proposed changes and the next steps to bring before Council.
Sergeant Nordenger reviewed the enforcement process and contacting
Administrator Hay for assistance prior to the vehicle being ticketed and
impounded.
Council discussed visitors with RVs parking on narrow residential streets,
restrictions for parking at shelters, types of services available to occupants
living in RVs and cars, the enforcement process and the benefits of the
proposed revisions.
Director Tate advised Council of the rules pertaining to "occupied" RVs
parking on privately owned residential lots.
B. Ordinance No. 6781 (Tate)(30 Minutes)
An Ordinance relating to Camping and Occupying Public Property, and amending
Chapters 2.22.210, 2.22.220, 9.50.020, 9.78.010, 12.32.020, 13.12.020, and
13.48.170 and adding a new Section to Chapter 9.50 of the Auburn City Code
Director Tate reviewed the proposed modifications to the Auburn City
Code that pertain to camping, the benefits of aligning the City's camping
ordinance with the 9th Circuit Court Boise decision, the charge and penalty
for camping within a designated park and the exceptions and conditions of
enforcement.
Council discussed the option of issuing a civil infraction instead of a
criminal citation when charging trespassing in a City park or camping on
City property, individual's right to privacy and shelter, available services and
types of shelters in Auburn and the number of individuals Administrator Hay
has helped. Council also thanked Administrator Hay for his work with the
homeless and requested he provide data on the following items: actual
Page 2 of 5
number of homeless in Auburn, rate of growth in the homeless population
for the past year, and how many beds are available in Auburn and the
surrounding areas.
Administrator Hay advised Council that he does not know the number of
homeless in Auburn, that services are always offered first, including
providing transportation at no cost,what steps are taken if people refuse
help, safe shelter options for families and confirmed that no one has been
arrested for camping on City property.
Mayor Backus shared she spoke with Auburn Police Officers who
expressed their appreciation for the work that Administrator Hay is doing in
the community and how he has worked with individuals without involving the
Police Department.
Director Tate recommended moving this item to Council for approval and
will provide Council with two options on enforcement approaches that can
be added as an amendment to the Ordinance.
C. Ordinance No. 6783 (Thomas)(30 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6693, the 2019-2020 biennial budget
Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 6712, Ordinance No. 6719, Ordinance No.
6720, Ordinance No. 6751, and Ordinance No. 6764, authorizing amendment to the
City of Auburn 2019-2020 budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Assistant Director Furher provided Council with an overview of Budget
Amendment#7, he explained how a budget is developed and reviewed the
main purposes of the amendment.
Council discussed the fund balance and revenue losses related to
COVID-19.
D. Ordinance No. 6785 (Thomas)(5 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Sections 3.40.020, 3.41.010, 3.42.020, 3.84.040 and
3.88.040 of the Auburn City Code relating to the use of taxes imposed on utilities
Assistant Director Fuhrer discussed amending Auburn City Code related
to the Use of Taxes imposed on utilities and transferring the 1°/0 Utility Tax
currently collected in the Arterial Street Fund, into the General Fund due to
economic impacts of the COVI D-19 pandemic.
Council discussed off setting funds.
E. Ordinance No. 6786 (Tate)(20 Minutes)
An Ordinance creating a new Chapter 5.23 of the City Code regarding a City of
Auburn Rental Housing Policy
Director Tate provided Council with an update on the Just Cause Eviction
ordinance, public comments and the Governor's moratorium.
Page 3 of 5
Manager Scott reviewed the proposed changes to Auburn City
Code Chapter 5.24 to 5.23 and the provision to delay implementation of
the rules until October 16, 2020.
Council discussed the options of modifying the 120 day notification on rent
increases greater than 5%.
F. Ordinance No. 6788 (Thomas)(5 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No.6777, extending the temporary waiver of late
fees for Utility Accounts and Airport Fees, superseding certain Sections of Auburn City
Code requiring payment of such late fees as set forth in Auburn City Code 12.56.045;
13.06.300; 13.06.511; 13.20.390; and 13.48.120, in light of a declared public health
emergency related to COVI D-19
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi called for a 5 minute recess at 7:11 p.m. The
meeting reconvened at 7:16 p.m.
Supervisor Nelson explained the purpose of extending the temporary
waiver of late fees for utility accounts and airport fees until October 15,
2020.
G. Ordinance No. 6787 (Comeau)(10 Minutes)
Senior Attorney Boeshe reviewed the reasons for amending Sections
10.36.360 and 10.40.010 of the Auburn City Code relating to Vehicle
Impounds.
IV. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Fireworks Update (O'Neil)(30 Minutes)
Councilmember Stearns presided over this section of the meeting.
Commander Betz reviewed the 2020 Fireworks Report with Council and
discussed the 2020 objectives and results,working with the Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe, proactive fireworks patrols, calls per district and other valley
agencies and how the emphasis on education and extending the hours of
the discharge area has reduced the total amount of confiscated fireworks
compared to prior years.
Council discussed the enforcement process, calls per district, average
number of 911 calls per month and the impacts that COVI D-19 had on
sales and usage.
V. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no other discussion items.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
Page 4 of 5
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
APPROVED this 8th day of September, 2020.
/ It
� 0 \Vr CLAUDE D RSI, DEPUTY MAYOR Teresa Mattingly, Deputy Ci JCI
Agendas and minu es are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
Page 5 of 5