City Council

City Hall City of Olympia 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 Information: 360.753.8447 Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday, December 10, 2013 7:00 PM Council Chambers 1. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Mayor Stephen H. Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Karen Rogers and Councilmember Julie Hankins Excused: 2 - Councilmember Steve Langer and Councilmember Jeannine Roe 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS City Attorney Tom Morrill introduced the City's new Prosecutor, Ms. Charlyn Rees. Ms. Rees provided a brief summary of her background. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Buxbaum asked to add an item under Special Recognition regarding the Homeless Connect event that was held at The Olympia Center this past weekend . Council agreed. Councilmember Hankins moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jones, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Rogers and Councilmember Hankins Excused: 2 - Councilmember Langer and Councilmember Roe 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION Homeless Connect Event City Manager Steve Hall said the Homeless Connect event on Saturday at The Olympia Center was a great success. He said items provided included food, referrals for services and shelter, haircuts, foot care, and personal hygiene items. Councilmember Cooper shared event statistics gathered by the HOME Consortium. The recognition was received. 2.A 13-1020 Special Recognition - Electric Vehicle and Charging Station Pilot Project Program Specialist Danelle MacEwan provided a Powerpoint presentation on the City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2013 Green Fleet policy and use of electric vehicles. She shared the implementation timeline, including installation of charging stations and procurement of six Nissan Leaf vehicles. She reported the City will receive four free charging stations from Nissan. Charging stations will be installed at City Hall and the Lee Creighton Justice Center for use by the public at a cost of $1 per hour. Councilmembers thanked staff for their work on this. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Mr. Ben Charles Jr. spoke of the Crazy Faith ministries and their continued need to use of the parking lot to feed the homeless. Ms. Dee Hampton, 2122 Overhulse Rd NW, Joyful Hands Ministries, said there are few people using the parking lot at the corner of State and Franklin where they distribute food to the homeless. Ms. Laurie Ricue asked if any of the Councilmembers had to worry about where their next meal was coming from. Mr. James Cayenne said he helps with Crazy Faith ministries and believes in helping those who are less fortunate. Ms. Justine Simcox asked the Council to allow Crazy Faith ministries to continue serving the homeless in the parking lot. Ms. Marilyn Law said she helped serve breakfast last Saturday with Joyful Hands and thanked the City for the Homeless Connect event. Mr. Jim Reeves said he believes the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens was a communication from God. Mr. Marcus Works Dorsy spoke in support of Crazy Faith. Ms. Cheyenne French spoke in support of Crazy Faith. Ms. Erin Miller, 425 Ensign Rd NE, spoke in support of Crazy Faith. Mr. Jonathan Sturm, 305 W Marcy Ave #6, Montesano, spoke in support of Crazy Faith. Mr. John Forespring, 1405 Harrison Ave #208, said he had heard there was no communication from the City until today. He also voiced concern about the fines related to use of the parking lot. He asked the City help Crazy Faith find an alternate location. City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2013 Ms. Tracee Forespring, 2729 Riverlea Dr SE, said Native Americans are generous people and she supports Crazy Faith. Mr. Steve Lyons, 1207 Central St SE, stated he saw an ad on Craigslist regarding removing timber from a City right-of-way near 13th and Boundary. He asked if City regulations were followed. Mr. Dave Roland, 2403 Pacific Ave., spoke in support of Crazy Faith. Mr. Fury Riccio, Rainier, spoke in support of Crazy Faith to remain in this parking lot. Ms. Meg Martin, 1118 Eastside St NE, spoke in support of the emergency cold response provided by various agencies this past weekend. Mr. Jeff Doyle, street outreach worker, spoke in support of the homeless and poor people. COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional) Councilmember Rogers asked the City Manager if any progress has been made to find an alternative site for the Crazy Faith ministries. Mr. Hall said he would like to sit down with individuals to discuss this. Mr. Hall also said he will check with Mr. Lyons regarding the trees in the City's right-of-way. Councilmember Hankins stated the Police have received complaints from drivers who say people are darting in front of their cars near the Crazy Faith ministry. Mayor Pro Tem Jones said this is about people, love, religion, and connections. He does not believe the City wants to shut down this ministry. Councilmember Cooper said this needs to be better coordinated to provide for the homeless. He also said this parking ordinance is not about feeding the homeless. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 13-1035 Approval of November 26, 2013 Special Meeting of the City Council to Conduct Business of the General Government Committee Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 13-1042 Approval of December 3, 2013 Special Study Session Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.C 13-1045 Approval of December 3, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2013 The minutes were adopted. 4.D 13-1041 Approval of Appointment to the Olympia Heritage Commission The decision was adopted. SECOND READINGS 4.E 13-0961 Approval of Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code 10.16, 10.20 and 10.44 Related to Parking The ordinance was adopted on second reading. Councilmember Rogers registered a no vote. 4.F 13-0988 Amendment to Ordinance 6864 (Operating Budget) The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4.G 13-0990 Amendment to Ordinance 6865 (Special Funds) The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4.H 13-0991 Amendment to Ordinance 6866 (Capital Budget) The ordinance was adopted on second reading. FIRST READINGS 4.I 13-0980 Approval of Ordinance Adopting 2014 Park Impact Fee Rate Adjustment The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. Councilmember Rogers registered a no vote. 4.J 13-0912 Approval of Ordinance Amending Transportation Impact Fees The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. Councilmember Rogers registered a no vote. 4.K 13-1005 Approval of Ordinance Amending School Impact Fees The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.L 13-0913 Approval of Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code to Add Reclaimed Water Engineering Fees The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.M 13-1015 Approval of Ordinance Amending Utility Tax Rate on Drinking Water City of Olympia Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2013 The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.N 13-1021 Approval of Ordinance Adopting the 2014 Utility Rates and General Facilities Charges The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.O 13-1033 Approval of Ordinance Updating Obsolete and Outdated Sections of the Olympia Municipal Code and Correcting Scrivener Errors The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.P 13-1017 Approval of Ordinance Appropriating 2014 Special Funds The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.Q 13-1011 Approval of Ordinance Adopting the 2014 - 2019 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Appropriating Funds for 2014 The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.R 13-1010 Approval of Ordinance Adopting the 2014 Operating Budget The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. Councilmember Rogers registered a no vote. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Hankins moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jones, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote with Councilmember Rogers voting no on items 4I, 4J, and 4R: Aye: 5 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Rogers and Councilmember Hankins Excused: 2 - Councilmember Langer and Councilmember Roe 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 13-1023 Briefing on Downtown Project III Downtown Liaison Brian Wilson provided a brief background of the Downtown Project which includes many projects. He highlighted the return of the Walking Patrol, establishment of the Ambassador Program, best management practices with bars and taverns, and changes of underutilized places into public spaces. He reviewed projects scheduled to be completed next year and noted the Downtown Project is a community project. City of Olympia Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2013 Councilmembers thanked him for his work. The report was received. 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Due to the cold weather, Mayor Buxbaum suggested deferring Reports to next week. Council agreed. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS City Manager Steve Hall noted the Legislative Breakfast will remain on January 10 with two of our delegates. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. City of Olympia Page 6