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City Hall City of Olympia 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 Information: 360.753.8447 Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:00 PM Council Chambers 1. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Stephen H. Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Julie Hankins, Councilmember Steve Langer, Councilmember Jeannine Roe and Councilmember Cheryl Selby 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Langer moved, seconded by Councilmember Hankins, to approve the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Langer, Councilmember Roe and Councilmember Selby 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 14-0137 Special Recognition - Olympia Bakers’ Guild City Manager Steve Hall stated the official food of Olympia is pie. Councilmembers each read a portion of the proclamation. Ms. Kathy Kinard accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Olympia Pie Bakers Guild and thanked the Council for the recognition. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Ms. Rose Gunderson, Thurston County Coalition Against Human Trafficking, spoke of the tie between strip clubs and human trafficking. Mr. Jim Reeves spoke of an impending earthquake. COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional) Councilmembers asked the City Manager to clarify the status of a proposed strip club. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes February 11, 2014 City Manager Steve Hall stated strip clubs are protected under the Constitution within zoning. He noted the applicant does not have a business license for the strip club at this time. City Attorney Tom Morrill said staff is looking at code provisions, and before a moratorium can be put into place, there must be a discussion and analysis of the prospects of a moratorium. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Cooper pulled Item 4C for discussion and action following the Consent Calendar. Mayor Buxbaum proposed placing this item after Other Business Item 6C as a new Item 6D. Council agreed. 4.A 14-0143 Approval of February 4, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 14-0113 Approval of an Ownership Transition Agreement Between the City of Olympia and the Washington Center for Performing Arts (WCPA) for 15 Art Work Panels The contract was adopted. SECOND READINGS - None FIRST READINGS - None Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Langer moved, seconded by Councilmember Hankins, to adopt the Consent Calendar, minus Item 4C. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Langer, Councilmember Roe and Councilmember Selby 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 14-0133 Update and Guidance on Isthmus Project Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Paul Simmons said the purpose tonight is to provide Council with an update. He reviewed the background, the estimated demolition costs and funding strategies, and the next steps. City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes February 11, 2014 Councilmembers discussed erecting signage on the site to keep the community informed and agreed this is important. Staff will pursue this. Also, the City will continue to lease parking spaces at the site. The report was received. 6.B 14-0116 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding to Create the Community Investment Partnership for Health and Human Services City Manager Steve Hall introduced this item and said the Memorandum of Understanding is a way to streamline social service dollars from the four jurisdictions and distribute the money to various agencies with the help of United Way of Thurston County. He said it is a two-year pilot program. Councilmember Cooper noted he works for United Ways of Washington and there is no direct connection to United Way of Thurston County. Comments included the following: - This group should consider whether it's better to allocate these resources to high capacity organizations on an ongoing basis, or if this money should be allocated to issues which are emergent such as high risk situations. - The conflict of interest wording in ROLES, Section 4, may be too limiting. Consider setting a dollar threshold on donations and allow considerations for having previously worked with an agency. - Empower young agencies to enter into this process. - Changing the conflict of interest could slow things down. City Attorney Tom Morrill suggested the Council pass as is, issue the Request for Proposal, and then amend it at a later date. Council agreed Mayor Buxbaum said he will write a letter of conveyance outlining concerns brought up this evening to the other jurisdictions. Councilmember Cooper moved, seconded by Councilmember Roe, to authorize the Mayor to sign the memorandum of understanding to create the Community Investment Partnership for Health and Human Services funding. Aye: 7 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Langer, Councilmember Roe and Councilmember Selby 6.C 14-0134 Approval of 2014 City Priorities Assistant City Manager Jay Burney provided an overview of the 2014 priorities that were established at the Council's annual retreat in January. He said the 2014 priorities remain the same as in 2013: - Adopt a Sustainable Budget City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes February 11, 2014 - Champion Downtown - Change the Culture of Community Development - Inspire Strong Relationships He reviewed the actions to achieve each of these goals and stated the next steps will be to develop work plans, strategies, and measures for each priority. Also staff will coordinate with Advisory Committee work plans. Councilmembers suggested some wording changes and Mr. Burney said he will incorporate these changes into the final report. Mayor Pro Tem Jones moved, seconded by Councilmember Langer, to approve, with minor changes, the 2014 City Priorities as identified by the City Council at its 2014 annual retreat. Aye: 7 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Langer, Councilmember Roe and Councilmember Selby PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 4.C 14-0117 Approval of Community Renewal Area Ad Hoc 2014 Work Plan and Calendar, Name Change and Committee Charter Revision New Item 6D Councilmember Cooper said he pulled this item to clarify that work plan items #2 - Annual Annexation Report; #6 - Consider the Comp Plan from an Economic Development Perspective; and #7 - Consider the role of the CFP from an Economic Development Perspective are within the six opportunity sites (Kaiser/Harrison; Divison/Harrison; Olympia Landfill; Downtown; Headwaters; and Kmart Site) and not throughout the entire city. Mayor Buxbaum confirmed this is true. Councilmember Langer moved, seconded by Councilmember Hankins, to approve the work plan. Aye: 7 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Langer, Councilmember Roe and Councilmember Selby 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - None 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmember Hankins reported on highlights of the Coalition of Neighborhood Association Steering Committee meeting. City of Olympia Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes February 11, 2014 Mayor Pro Tem Jones reported on highlights of the Intercity Transit Authority Board meeting, the Thurston Regional Planning Council meeting, and the Urban Growth Management Committee meeting. He also said he attended the grand opening of Camp Quixote Village. Councilmember Roe reported on highlights of the HOME Consortium meeting and the Joint Animal Services Committee meeting. She stated the General Government Committee met earlier in the evening and agreed to extend the deadline for applications to advisory committees to March 1. She reminded everyone that the dedication celebration for The Washington Center will be held on February 27. Mayor Buxbaum said he will write a letter to our 22nd Legislative District regarding recent action by the Legislature extending the sunset to 2020 for the recording fee program. Council agreed and asked that he send a copy to the other legislative districts as well. Councilmember Langer stated he attended the Capital Land Trust Conservation Breakfast meeting. Councilmember Cooper stated he also attended the Capital Land Trust Conservation Breakfast meeting. He noted the Olympic Regional Clean Air Agency issues permits for asbestos abatement. Mayor Buxbaum stated he also attended the Capital Land Trust Conservation Breakfast meeting. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS City Manager Steve Hall said the Olympia Downtown Association's Main Street Legislative Reception is February 12. He also reported the ReSource Management's one-sided collection program will move to another neighborhood. He said this saves money, gas, and the environment. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. City of Olympia Page 5