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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, June 17, 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 The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 14-0596 City of Olympia Fireworks Ban Reminder Fire Marshal Rob Bradley reminded citizens about the fireworks ban in Olympia for the upcoming July 4 holiday. The recognition was received. 2.B 14-0572 “Farewell” to Plastic Bags Public Works Waste ReSources Director Dan Daniels reminded citizens the plastic bag ban goes into effect July 1. The report was received. 2.C 14-0593 A Proclamation Relating to the 2014 Capital City Pride Weekend Mayor Pro Tem Jones read a proclamation proclaiming the third weekend of June, 2014 to be Capital City Pride Weekend. Mr. Jake Powell accepted it. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The Council heard comments from Ron Nesbitt, Jim Reeves and Timothy Page. COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - None City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes June 17, 2014 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 14-0606 Approval of May 28, 2014 Minutes of Joint Meeting with the Olympia Downtown Association The minutes were adopted. 4.B 14-0582 Approval of June 3, 2014 Special Study Session Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.C 14-0607 Approval of June 10, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.D 14-0579 Approval of Public Art Maintenance Funds Expenditure The decision was adopted. 4.E 14-0595 Approval of a Resolution in Support of the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index The resolution was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS 4.F 14-0546 Approval of Amendment to Ordinance 6903 (Operating Budget) The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4.G 14-0547 Approval of Amendment to Ordinance 6905 (Capital Budget) The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4.H 14-0549 Approval of Amendment to Ordinance 6904 (Special Funds) The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4.I 14-0565 Approval of Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $50,000 for Artesian Commons Park Construction Project The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4. FIRST READINGS 4.J 14-0577 Approval of Appropriations Ordinance in the Amount of $325,000 for PSE Street Light LED Conversion The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes June 17, 2014 4.K 14-0592 Approval of an Ordinance Relating to Non-discrimination and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Sections 1.04.010, 1.24.010, and 3.18 The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Jones moved, seconded by Councilmember Langer, to adopt the Consent Calendar. 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 5.A 14-0389 Approval of Six-year Transportation Improvement Program and Adoption of Resolution Mayor Buxbaum opened the Public Hearing. Olympia Safe Streets President Karen Messmer provided comments on multiple projects and asked Council to direct staff to restore $175,000 funding for sidewalk construction in the 2015 budget. LBA Woods Park Coalition member Cristiana Figueroa discussed two projects that aren't likely to be built in the next six years. She asked if there was a mechanism in place to stop transcribing old plans for Log Cabin Road and look at more realistic possibilities, such as the Morse-Merryman and Boulevard intersections. Mayor Buxbaum closed the public hearing. Councilmember Hankins moved, seconded by Councilmember Langer, to approve the 2015-2020 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and adopt the resolution. 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 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 14-0277 Briefing on 2014 Construction Projects Public Works City Engineer Fran Eide gave a brief presentation of projects underway or soon to begin. The report was received. City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes June 17, 2014 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmembers reported on meetings they attended. Mayor Pro Tem Jones requested a referral to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to look at more ways to promote bicycling. The Council agreed the City Manager would check with BPAC to see if there is capacity in this year's work plan. Councilmember Roe asked to attend the June 26 Community & Economic Revitalization Committee (CERC) meeting June 26 at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Buxbaum asked if July 26 would work for the mid-year Council retreat from noon to 5:00 p.m., with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Cooper had a conflict. Staff will work on a new date, but the Council agreed to hold the retreat at the LOTT Board room at the times discussed. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS Mr. Hall agreed to notice the June 26 meeting as a special meeting of the City Council to conduct business of the CERC. Mr. Hall reported the City has received a land use application for a recreational Cannabis retail store at 3044 Pacific Ave and noted upcoming public comment opportunities. 9. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Buxbaum noted the next business Council meeting will be July 8. The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. City of Olympia Page 4