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12 01 2020 Study Session Agenda YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 6:00 P.M. VIRTUAL 1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Present: Councilmembers: James Blair, Tad Stillwell, Tracey Wood, Joe DePinto and Terry Kaminski. Absent: Molly Carmody and EJ Curry. Joe DePinto left the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and returned at 6:54 p.m. Staff present: Community Development Director Grant Beck, Finance Director Heidi MacDonald, City Administrator Michael Grayum, Public Works Director Cody Colt, Police Chief Todd Stancil, Assistant Police Chief Rob Carlson and City Clerk & HR Manager Lori Lucas. 3. a. 2019-2020 Budget Review and Adjustment Finance Director Heidi MacDonald gave a presentation on the 2019-2020 Budget Review and Adjustment and the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget Review and next steps. 3. b. 2021-2022 Biennial Budget Review Overview presentation was given by Finance Director Heidi MacDonald. The 2021-2022 Biennial Budget will be on the agenda for the December 8, 2020 Council meeting for adoption. 3. c. Capital Metro Independent Investigation Team (CMIIT) Police Chief Todd Stancil and Assistant Police Chief Rob Carlson gave a presentation and explained that with the passage of Washington State Initiative 940 in November of 2018 and SHB 1064 in 2019, incidents where the use of deadly force by a peace officer results in death, substantial bodily harm, or great bodily harm require an independent investigation. I-940 requires an independent investigation completely independent of the involved agency. We have received seven applications from Community volunteers to staff this committee. This will be brought to Council January 12, 2021 for adoption. 4. d. Legislative Agenda City Administrator Michael Grayum presented a draft of State and Federal Legislative Priorities for 2021-2022. The draft list also supports the legislative priorities for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), South Sound Military and Community Partnership and Thurston Region Shared Legislative Partnership. Mr. Grayum asked Council to make any edits or revisions and identify their top five priorities so the document can be updated. The finalized Legislative Agenda will be on the Council Agenda for December 8, 2020 for adoption. 4. Mayors Report - Mayor Foster stated that the YeIm City Park received a certificate from the "Best of Nisqually" for Best Local Park and Best Venue and the Jazz in the Park was recognized for Best Festival or Parade and Best Performing Arts. The Deschutes River was recognized as the Best Fishing Spot and the Deschutes Falls as the Best Recreation Destination. The 12-1-2020 community of Yelm voted for these winners. The Christmas in the Park spirit is still alive even though this is a very different year. Please visit the Christmas in the Park Facebook page for more information. 5. Council Initiatives — Councilmember DePinto asked about setting up a "safe space" outside of the Police Department for exchanging children and online sales. Councilmember DePinto would like to explore having a fireworks/laser show and maybe partnering with local businesses and the Yelm Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Kaminski shared that Mossyrock passed an Ordinance to allow businesses to remain open during the COVID shut down. Adjourn: 7:26 p.m. 12 yitexe„") v ci� Attest: Jyi Foster, M yor Lori Lucas, City Clerk These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the city website at www.yelmwa.gov. 12-1-2020