City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · August 27, 2013
Minutes
City Hall
City of Olympia 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
Information: 360.753.8447
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 5:30 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Mayor Stephen H. Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones,
Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Julie Hankins,
Councilmember Steve Langer and Councilmember Karen Rogers
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Jeannine Roe
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Buxbaum announced this is a special meeting of the City Council and the first
item is a discussion of the Shoreline Master Program in a Study Session format.
Following the Study Session, Council will discuss the item under Other Business in
order to take action.
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Hankins moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to
approve the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Langer and
Councilmember Rogers
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Roe
2. STUDY SESSION
2.A 13-0661 Review of Oral and Written Comments on the Shoreline Master
Program (SMP)
Mayor Buxbaum noted that Community Planning and Development Director Keith
Stahley had provided a list of issues for tonight's discussion. Mayor Buxbaum then
reviewed the process for the discussion.
Councilmembers discussed the issues proposed by staff as well as additional items .
Consensus was reached on changes to wording and those changes will be brought
forward in the final draft to be presented to Council on September 17.
Changes on five issues within Table 6.1 will be acted upon under Other Business
directly following the Study Session.
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The work session was discussed and closed.
3. OTHER BUSINESS
3.A 13-0678 Provide Direction for the September 17 Draft of the Shoreline
Master Program
Mr. Stahley reviewed the five issues to be voted on within Table 6.1.
Councilmember Langer moved, seconded by Councilmember Rogers, to
designate water dependent use for marine recreation under the
industrial/light category as a conditional use permit. The motion failed by the
following vote:
Aye: 3 - Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Langer and Councilmember
Rogers
Nay: 3 - Mayor Buxbaum, Councilmember Cooper and Councilmember
Hankins
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Roe
Since this was a tie vote, the Council agreed to bring this item back on September 17
when all Councilmembers will be present.
Councilmember Cooper moved, seconded by Councilmember Rogers, to
designate water related use for marine recreation under the industrial/light
category as a permitted use. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 1 - Councilmember Rogers
Nay: 5 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Langer
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Roe
Councilmember Langer moved, seconded by Councilmember Rogers, to
designate water related use for the marine recreation under the
industrial/light category as a conditional use permit. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Hankins,
Councilmember Langer and Councilmember Rogers
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Cooper
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Roe
Councilmember Rogers moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to
designate non-water oriented use for marine recreation under the
industrial/light category as a conditional use permit. The motion failed by the
following vote:
Aye: 2 - Councilmember Cooper and Councilmember Rogers
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Nay: 4 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Hankins
and Councilmember Langer
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Roe
Councilmember Langer moved, seconded by Councilmember Hankins, to
prohibit non-water oriented use for marine recreation under the
industrial/light category. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Langer
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Rogers
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Roe
Councilmember Rogers moved to designate non-water oriented use for
urban intensity under the industrial/light category as a conditional use
permit. The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Langer moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to
prohibit non-water oriented use for urban intensity under the industrial/light
category. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Langer
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Rogers
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Roe
Councilmember Rogers moved, seconded by Mayor Buxbaum, to designate
non-water oriented uses for port marine industrial under the industrial/light
category as a conditional use permit. The motion failed by the following
vote:
Aye: 1 - Councilmember Rogers
Nay: 5 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Langer
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Roe
Councilmember Hankins moved, seconded by Councilmember Langer, to
prohibit non-water oriented uses for port marine industrial under the
industrial/light category. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Langer
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Rogers
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Roe
Staff will prepare a final draft for presentation to Council on September 17.
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Mayor Buxbaum thanked Mr. Stahley and other staff for their hard work.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 13-0674 Approval of August 20, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 13-0677 Approval of Bills and Payroll Certification
Claim check numbers 336212 through 337290: Total $4,832,537.94; and payroll
check numbers 86212 through 86378 and direct deposit transmissions: Total
$9,722,059.84.
The certification was adopted.
4.C 13-0630 Approval of the Proposed Cooper Point Area (County Island)
Annexation Ordinance
The contract was adopted.
4.D 13-0645 Approval of Planning Commission 2013 Work Plan
The recommendation was adopted.
4.E 13-0666 Approval of Alley Names
The recommendation was adopted.
4.F 13-0675 Confirmation of Funding Process for Acquisition of Isthmus Parcels
The decision was adopted.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Councilmember Langer moved, seconded by Councilmember Hankins, to
adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Langer and
Councilmember Rogers
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Roe
SECOND READINGS - None
FIRST READINGS - None
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5. PUBLIC HEARING - None
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
No one spoke.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional)
7. REPORTS AND REFERRALS
7.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND
REFERRALS
Mayor Buxbaum reported the Ad Hoc Community Renewal Area Committee will meet
this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. He also reported the Finance Committee met last
Thursday and discussed funding for the Washington Center and will meet with
members of the Washington Center on September 17 to finalize details for using
funds from the endowment. He said the Finance Committee also looked at
preservation and reconstruction of Percival Landing. Mayor Buxbaum noted the
budget forum with the Coalition of Neighborhood Associations is scheduled for
October 29 at 6:00 p.m.
7.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
City Manager Steve Hall had no report.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Buxbaum noted the next City Council meeting is September 10.
The meeting adjourned at 11:52 p.m.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Olympia 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
Information: 360-753-8447
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 5:30 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. STUDY SESSION
2.A 13-0661 Review of Oral and Written Comments on the Shoreline Master
Program (SMP)
Attachments: SMP Revisions 08272013
Comments Referenced in Report (21432KB)
SMP Comments Summary Table - Hyperlink
SMP All Public Comments - Hyperlink
3. OTHER BUSINESS
3.A 13-0678 Provide Direction for the September 17 Draft of the Shoreline Master
Program
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 13-0674 Approval of August 20, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 13-0677 Approval of Bills and Payroll Certification
Attachments: Bills and Payroll Certs
4.C 13-0630 Approval of Interlocal Agreement for the Proposed Cooper Point Area
(County Island) Annexation
Attachments: Interlocal Agreement
Map
2013 Tax Rate Comparison
4.D 13-0645 Approval of Planning Commission 2013 Work Plan
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Attachments: Proposed Planning Commission 2013 Work Plan
4.E 13-0666 Approval of Alley Names
Attachments: Alley Locations
Alley Name Information
Mosquito Fleet Hyperlink
4.F 13-0675 Confirmation of Funding Process for Acquisition of Isthmus Parcels
SECOND READINGS - None
FIRST READINGS - None
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
(Estimated Time: 0-30 Minutes) (Sign Up Sheets are Provided in the Foyer)
During this portion of the meeting, citizens may address the Council regarding only items related to City
business, including items on the Agenda, except on agenda items for which the City Council either held
a Public Hearing in the last 45 days, or will hold a Public Hearing within 45 days. Individual testimony is
limited to three minutes or less. In order to hear as many people as possible during the 30-minutes set
aside for Public Communication, the Council will refrain from commenting on individual testimony until
all public comment has been taken.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional)
7. REPORTS AND REFERRALS
7.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND
REFERRALS
7.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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