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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-2020 Minutes City Council Study Session Community Wellness Special Focus Area CITY OF * September 14, 2020 - 5:30 PM Virtual III r IlkMINUTES p- I ± • � ' Watch the meeting LIVE! WASHINGTON Watch the meeting video 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 5:35 p.m. II. Virtual Participation Link A. Virtual Participation Link The City Council Meeting was held virtually. 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, Chief of Police Dan O'Neil and City Clerk Shawn Campbell. The following department directors and staff members attended the meeting virtually: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Parks, Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Right-of-Way Specialist Amber Price,Arts Coordinator Allison Hyde, SKHHP Executive Manager Angela San Filippo and Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS There were no announcements, reports or presentations. IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION A. Ordinance No. 6782 (Gaub)(5 Minutes) An Ordinance vacating Right-of-Way of G Street NE, South of South 277th Street Specialist Price provided Council with the proposed right-of-way vacation Page 1 of 4 of G Street NE for Ordinance No. 6782. B. Ordinance No. 6789 (Thomas)(20 Minutes) An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of one or more series of Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding limited tax general obligation bonds of the City; approving the sale of the bonds; and delegating the authority to approve the final terms of the bonds Director Thomas presented Council with information on refunding the Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) Bonds and explained the savings the City would receive from the proposed bond refunding. Council discussed the interest rates and the Bond Counsel. C. Auburn Arts and Culture Center Update (Faber)(30 Minutes) Director Faber and Johnston Architects will lead a discussion of the Auburn Arts and Culture Center (Historic Auburn Post Office) preliminary design drawings and timeline Director Faber presented Council with an update on the Aubum Arts and Culture Center. He gave a brief history of the building, reviewed the phase one project timeline renovations and grants received. Coordinator Hyde provided Council with a programing plan for the space and shared the City's outreach to assess the community need for the space. Ray Johnson and Leash Wiest from Johnson Architects provided Council with a virtual walkthrough of the proposed space. They reviewed their work in the building, the original materials that were able to be saved and items that were updated and modernized. Council discussed the maximum occupancy, potential construction, the energy rating for the building, the timeline for the project anticipated competition date and the project bid proposal process. D. Livable Cities Alleyway Project Update (Faber)(10 Minutes) I n 2017 the City of Auburn and the UW Livable Cities program teamed up to create a design concept to activate the alleyway located between the Auburn Ave Theater and the Auburn. Director Faber and staff will present on the current construction timeline and design Director Faber and Coordinator Hyde presented Council with an update on the Livable Cites Alleyway Project. Director Faber gave a brief history of the project and discussed where the alleyway is. Coordinator Hyde reviewed grants received, the progress made and the community collaboration. They also discussed the mural on the Auburn Avenue Theater, upcoming projects, the final steps of the project and future activation of the space. Council discussed how food trucks would be allowed at events, seating for Page 2 of 4 the stage area, parking spaces, collaboration with the Muckleshoot Tribe, timeframe for project completion and security of the new area. V. COMMUNITY WELLNESS DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Smoke Free Parks Update (Faber)(15 Minutes) Presentation of Smoke, Vape and Tobacco Free Parks Councilmember Trout-Manuel presided over this section of the meeting. Councilmember Trout-Manual called for a recess at 6:52 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. Director Faber presented Council with an update on the smoke free park timeline and implementation. He reviewed the ordinance, new signage and placement, communication efforts and updated materials including, forms and permits. Council discussed community smoking and smoking at the Auburn Municipal Golf Course. B. Resolution No. 5547 (Tate)(20 Minutes) A Resolution approving the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2020-2021 Work Plan SKHHP Manager Filippo presented Council with an update on Resolution No. 5547 related to the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2020-2021 Work Plan. She explained the approval process and activities and reviewed the areas of work for the plan, Governance and Administration, Policy and Planning and Outreach and Education. Council discussed the staffing of an advisory board and the impact COVI D-19 has had on affordable housing. C. Resolution No. 5548 (Tate)(5 Minutes) A Resolution approving the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners' (SKHHP) 2021 Budget SKHHP Manager Filippo presented Council with the proposed 2021 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners budget. She reviewed the budget contributions by partnering jurisdictions. Mayor Backus explained the work Angela San Filippo has accomplished. VI. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS There were no other discussion items. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. Page 3 of 4 VIII.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 pm. APPROVED this 19th day of October, 2020. 41%.,_ AUDE ORSI, DEPUTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk Agendas and minutes e 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 4 of 4