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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, September 23, 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 unanimously approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 14-0895 Proclamation Recognizing October 2014 as Walk to School Month Mayor Pro Tem Jones read the proclamation and Olympia School District Resource Conservation Manager Robert Coleman accepted it. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The Council heard comments from Deb Vinsel, Ron Nesbitt, Seth Ballhorn, Chris vanDaalen, and Jim Haley. COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional) Councilmembers commented about topics raised and thanked citizens for speaking. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 14-0898 Approval of August 30, 2014 Council Mid-Year Retreat Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 14-0879 Approval of Special Council Meeting - McAllister Springs Celebration September 5, 2014 Minutes City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2014 The minutes were adopted. 4.C 14-0914 Approval of September 9, 2014 Special Study Session Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.D 14-0900 Approval of September 9, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.E 14-0922 Bills and Payroll Certification Claim check numbers 3451171 through 3451621: Total $2,989,466.66; and Payroll check numbers 87351 through 87373 and Direct Deposit Transmissions: Total $1,881,893.17. The decision was adopted. 4.F 14-0894 Approval of Letter to Puget Sound Energy Encouraging the Retirement of Coal as a Source of Power and Support for the Pursuit of Cleaner Alternative Energy Sources The decision was adopted. 4.G 14-0897 Approval of Proposed Opinion Editorial to Urge Puget Sound Energy to Re-Think its Investment in Coal Generated Power The decision was adopted. 4.H 14-0896 Approval of Interagency Agreement between the Washington Department of Ecology and the City of Olympia for Washington Conservation Corp (WCC) Services The contract was adopted. 4.I 14-0903 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Joint Animal Services Operations The contract was adopted. 4.J 14-0913 Adoption of a Resolution Adopting Standards for the Provision of Public Defense The resolution was adopted. 4.K 14-0918 Approval of Washington Department of Ecology Grant Proposal Regarding Budd Inlet Water Quality The decision was adopted. 4.L 14-0832 Approval of Property Acquisition Near Allison Springs Wellfield City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2014 The contract was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS 4.M 14-0845 Amendment to Ordinance 6909 (Operating Budget) The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4.N 14-0847 Amendment to Ordinance 6910 (Capital Budget) The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4.O 14-0846 Amendment to Ordinance 6911 (Special Funds) The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4.P 14-0886 Approval of Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section 6.04.050 and Section 6.04.110 Regarding Animal Control Services The ordinance was adopted on first and final reading. 4.Q 14-0915 Approval of Ordinance Amending OMC 5.10.045 Regarding Background Checks for Occupational Licenses The ordinance was adopted on first and final 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: 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 14-0856 Approval of Recommendation for Use of City Hall Public Art Funds Arts and Events Program Manager Stephanie Johnson and Arts Commission Chair Trent Hart reviewed the background. There was a discussion about uses for the money and Council agreed to send this issue back to the Arts Commission for futher discussion. City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2014 The item was discussed and forwarded to the Arts Commission. 6.B 14-0917 Approval of Percival Plinth Project People’s Choice Award 2014 Arts and Events Program Manager Stephanie Johnson provided details and background on this item. Mr. Hart reported the Illuminated One by artist Leo E. Osborne received the most votes. Mayor Pro Tem Jones moved, seconded by Councilmember Langer, to approve the purchase of Illuminated One by Leo E. Osborne as the 2014 People's Choice Award. 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.C 14-0798 Briefing on the Urban Septic Assessment Project Councilmember Langer provided background on this issue. Ms. Sue Davis with Thurston County Environmental Health provided an update on the progress made to date. Ms. Lisa Dennis-Perez, LOTT Clean Water Alliance, reported on work done by the Regional Septic Work Group. She asked for direction on three items: Is there interest in moving forward with a regional program? The Council agreed to move forward but consider different financial approaches. What level of effort should be pursued? The Council agreed to consider a range between medium and high. Should a Septic Summit 2 be arranged to discuss options? The Council agreed to move forward with a Septic Summit 2. The report was received. 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmembers reported on committee meetings and events they attended. Councilmember Cooper reported on the discussions the Finance Committee City of Olympia Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2014 members had regarding amendments to the B & O tax ordinance. After a brief discussion, the Council agreed to bring this ordinance forward on First and Final Reading at its October 14 meeting. Also, it was agreed that the Finance Committee will discuss the $25 annual business license fee next year. Councilmember Roe noted the Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) will provide a mural at the Artesian Well site. She also requested the General Government Committee look at reviewing the City's ordinance requiring shop owners be responsible for sidewalks adjacent to their storefronts. Council agreed to the referral. Mayor Buxbaum announced there is no City Council meeting next week. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS City Manager Steve Hall reviewed the schedule for the Comprehensive Plan and said staff is considering scheduling a public hearing on this for Monday, November 3. He also noted the City won 1st Place at the SAVVY Awards for the Regional Training Center marketing photographs. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m. City of Olympia Page 5