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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-2020 Minutes City Council Study Session Muni Services SFA CITY OF * * * October 26, 2020 - 5:30 PM Virtual AGENDA 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 5:30 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: Senior City Staff Attorney Harry Boesche, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Special Events and Farmers Market Specialist Amanda Valdez,Arts and Events Manager Julie Krueger,Assistant Director of Engineering Services Jacob Sweeting, Senior Transportation Planner Cecile Malik, Utility Billing and Solid Waste Services Supervisor Joan Nelson,Assistant Police Chief Mark Caillier, Patrol Commander Cristian Adams, and Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS There were no announcements, reports or presentations. Page 1 of 4 IV. AGENDA MODIFICATION There were no modifications to the agenda. V. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION A. Resolution No. 5549 (Comeau)(15 Minutes) A Resolution amending the City of Auburn Fee Schedule to adjust for 2021 fees Director Tate, Director Gaub and Attorney Boesche reviewed the proposed fee changes to the City's 2021 Fee Schedule. Council discussed the direction of Cost Recovery, Environmental Impact Statement costs, Fire Impact Fees,Animal Licensing Fees, Development Fees and Police body camera footage redactions. B. Resolution No. 5556 (Thomas)(20 Minutes) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and Waste Management of Washington for comprehensive garbage, recyclables and compostables collection services Manager Nelson provided Council with the Solid Waste Collection contract with Waste Management. She reviewed the changes and updates to the 2021-2031 contract, service highlights and contract rates. Council discussed the size and price of the carts and recycling contamination. C. Recap of 2021-2022 Budget and Major Revenues (Thomas)(30 Minutes) Director Thomas provided Council with a recap of the Preliminary 2021- 2022 Biennial Budget and 2021 Property Tax Levy. Council discussed the number of businesses that would be subject to the proposed Business and Occupation Tax and the decrease in Sales Tax revenue due to COVID-19. Deputy Mayor DaCorsi called for a 5 minute recess at 7:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m. VI. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Auburn Farmers Market 2020 Year End Update (Faber)(15 Minutes) Councilmember Stearns presided over this section of the meeting. Specialist Valdez provided Council with the 2020 Farmers Market Year End Update and reviewed how the market was modified due to COVI D-19. Council praised staff for their work on making the market happen during the COVI D-19 Pandemic. They also discussed how vendors were selected. Page 2 of 4 B. Traffic Photo Enforcement(O'Neil, Gaub)(20 Minutes) Senior Planner Malik provided Council with a brief history of photo enforcement in Auburn and discussed neighboring jurisdiction's school zone traffic photo enforcement programs, the key issues with speeding in school zones, the benefits of photo enforcement and next steps. Council discussed the previous red light camera program, the importance of ensuring safety within school zones and their concerns with implementing a new program. C. Police Accountability Update (O'Neil)(30 Minutes) Assistant Chief Caillier provided Council with the Police Accountability update. He reviewed the Investigative Focused Model, the Review Focused Model and the Auditor/Monitor Model. He also discussed the current oversight requirements, the City's accountability and oversight program, the City's policies, proposed changes to policies, the City's accreditation, Washington Cities Insurance Authority(WCIA) Risk Management, Human Resources oversight responsibilities and Mayor and Council roles. Commander Adams and Pastor Lambert discussed how the Police Advisory Committee was created, the role of the Committee and the make- up of the Committee. Assistant Chief Caillier also reviewed the roles of the Valley Independent Investigation Team and the Use of Force Committee. Council discussed the application and member selection process for the Police Advisory Committee. D. Resolution No. 5557 (O'Neil)(5 Minutes) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the City of Auburn and E&K Farms, LLC for Grazing Animal Sheltering Services that cannot be held at the City's primary contract shelter Assistant Chief Caillier provided Council a brief description of the proposed agreement for Grazing Animal Sheltering Services with E&K Farms, LLC. VII. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS There were no other discussion items. VIII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. Page 3 of 4 IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m. APPROVED this 16th day of November, 2020. LAUD ACORSI, DEPUTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk Agendas and minutes 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 4 of 4