City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · July 15, 2014
Minutes
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City of Olympia 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
Information: 360.753.8447
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Mayor Stephen H. Buxbaum, Councilmember Jim Cooper,
Councilmember Julie Hankins, Councilmember Steve Langer,
Councilmember Jeannine Roe and Councilmember Cheryl Selby
Excused: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Buxbaum said he would like to add an item under Special Recognition for the
Department of Commerce to present an award to the City. Council agreed.
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as amended.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Mr. Jeff Wilson from the Department of Commerce presented the City with the
Governor's 2014 Smart Communities Award for "Creating Places-Preserving Spaces:
A Sustainable Development Plan for the Thurston Region."
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
The Council heard comments from Terrence Zander, Ron Nesbitt, Jim Reeves, Brian
Faller, and Mark Foutch.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional)
Following discussion, the City Manager said he would meet with staff regarding
consideration of a local history museum in Olympia, which was the topic addressed by
Mr. Foutch.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 14-0712 Approval of July 8, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were approved.
4.B 14-0691 Approval of the Solid Waste Collection Agreement Between LeMay
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Enterprises and the City of Olympia regarding Annexation Transition
The contract was approved.
4.C 14-0694 Approval of Olympia Downtown Association 2014 Neighborhood
Matching Grant
The decision was approved.
4. SECOND READINGS
4.D 14-0612 Approval of Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $60,000 to
Prepare a Community Park Suitability Assessment for Five Potential
Community Park Properties
The ordinance was adopted on first and final reading.
4.E 14-0676 Approval of an Ordinance Appropriating $57,500 for the Community
Renewal Area (CRA) and Isthmus Projects, funded from General Fund
Balance
The ordinance was adopted on second reading.
4.F 14-0700 Ordinance Approving and Authorizing Loan Guarantee Contract Under
Section 108 of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of
1974 for Downtown Safety Improvements Project
The ordinance was adopted on second reading.
4. FIRST READINGS - None
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, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Hankins,
Councilmember Langer, Councilmember Roe and Councilmember
Selby
Excused: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Jones
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 14-0705 Briefing on the Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan (CFP)
Administrative Services Director Jane Kirkemo said this year's theme is on
partnerships to create a significant impact with incremental investments. She
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reviewed the aspects of the 2015-2019 CFP, including the funding sources, revenues,
debt allocation, underfunded projects, pavement management, and what is not
included.
Jennifer Priddy from the Olympia School District said new State laws result in
significant changes in policy and construction. She reviewed their timeline and said
the six-year CFP covers seven school years. She also reviewed the impact fee
calculation.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
The information was provided.
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS
8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND
REFERRALS
Councilmembers reported on meetings and events they attended.
8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
City Manager Steve Hall said the County Commissioners make the final determination
on the funding distribution for the Community Investment Partnership. He also
reported that Providence St. Peter Hospital announced the closure of its chemical
dependency facility.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:13 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, July 15, 2014 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - None
3. 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. The City Council will allow for additional testimony to be taken at the
end of the meeting for those who signed up at the beginning of the meeting and did not get an
opportunity to speak during the allotted 30-minutes.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 14-0712 Approval of July 8, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 14-0691 Approval of the Solid Waste Collection Agreement Between LeMay
Enterprises and the City of Olympia regarding Annexation Transition
Attachments: Agreement
4.C 14-0694 Approval of Olympia Downtown Association 2014 Neighborhood
Matching Grant
Attachments: Description of ODA Grant Proposal
Hyperlink to Turtle Place Video
4. SECOND READINGS
4.D 14-0612 Approval of Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $60,000 to
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Prepare a Community Park Suitability Assessment for Five Potential
Community Park Properties
Attachments: Ordinance
Scope of Work
Council Approved Scope of Work
Map
4.E 14-0676 Approval of an Ordinance Appropriating $57,500 for the Community
Renewal Area (CRA) and Isthmus Projects, funded from General Fund
Balance
Attachments: CRA Appropriations Ordinance
CRA Scope 040113
CRA Scope Amendment 1
CRA Scope Amendment 2
4.F 14-0700 Ordinance Approving and Authorizing Loan Guarantee Contract Under
Section 108 of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act 0f 1974
for Downtown Safety Improvements Project
Attachments: Ordinance
Note
Project Summary
4. FIRST READINGS - None
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 14-0705 Briefing on the Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan (CFP)
Attachments: Hyperlink to CFP Review Schedule
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
(If needed for those who signed up earlier and did not get an opportunity to speak during the allotted 30
minutes)
8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS
8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND
REFERRALS
8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
9. ADJOURNMENT
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