2021/07/14 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

July 14, 2021 pallet shelter project welcomed approximately 20 individuals this week. Mayor Franklin stated that she would ask Police Chief Templeman to provide a future briefing on recent legislation out of Olympia that may make addressing street- level issues more challenging. COUNCIL Council Member Roberts reported on his liaison meeting this week with Yorik Stevens-Wajda and Julie Willie of Community, Planning and Economic Development. Council Member Roberts also moved to establish a climate advisory committee that would be attached in some form to the Planning Commission. Council Member Bader seconded the motion introduced by Council Member Roberts. Council Member Bader commented on the increase in homelessness, and proposed the Council consider an amendment to the no-sit no-lie ordinance that would add additional zones for those areas that are disproportionately affected. He also added that with school starting up in a couple of months, it may be appropriate to look at the hours of operation for the Library. Council Member Bader requested a future briefing from the Library director. President Stonecipher stated she would work with Administration to schedule a future briefing. Council Member Murphy provided a liaison briefing from his meeting with Police Chief Templeman. He announced that the Chief and command staff released EPD's annual report last week, which is available on the City website. He thanked the Chief and staff for the effort extended to make this report available. Council Member Tuohy thanked the Mayor for providing an update on homelessness. She stated she was pleased with the opening of the pallet shelter project and looked forward to more updates in the future. Council Member Vogeli reported that she met with President Stonecipher and Council Member Roberts to discuss various actions relating to the installation of S. 2