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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, October 14, 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. 1.C CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVE MEASURE #594 **** THE PUBLIC WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AT THIS TIME FOR OR AGAINST THIS INITIATIVE **** 14-0952 Consideration of Resolution Expressing City Council Support for Passage of Initiative Measure No. 594 - An Act Concerning Background Checks for Firearm Sales and Transfers and Would Apply Currently Used Criminal and Public Safety Background Checks by Licensed Dealers to All Firearm Sales and Transfers, Including Gun Shows and On-line Sales, with Specific Exceptions Mayor Buxbaum introduced this item and invited individuals to speak. The following people spoke in support of I-594: Ms. Marie Johantgen, 3115 31st Ct SE Ms. Maureen Gallegos, 1919 Evergreen Dr SE, #111 Mr. Ned Hayes, 1814 21st Ave SE Ms. Jenni Crain, 3124 Pear St SE Ms. Ilene LeVee Ms. Penny Purkerson, 222 21st Ave SE Ms. Caro Gonzales The following people spoke in opposition to I-594: Mr. Dan Solie, 1025 Black Lake Blvd City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2014 Mr. Bill Starks, 304 Wildcat St SE, Lacey Mr. Richard Wilson, 1118 Irving St SW Mr. Douglas Riggs, 9010 Pepperidge Ln SE, Yelm Mr. Todd Duplesis Mr. Rick Halley Mr. Deke Hansen Councilmember Cooper moved, seconded by Councilmember Langer to adopt the resolution. The motion passed unanimously. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - None 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The following individuals spoke in support of changing Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day: Ms. Anna Sublan, Quileute Tribe Ms. Caro Gonzales Mr. Lucas Anderson Ms. Aurora Kaszynski-McGinnis Ms. Laura Kaszynski-McGinnis Ms. Jayne Rossman Mr. Brian Frisina Ms. Grace Cox Ms. Marles Blackbird Mr. Marco Rosmire Ross Mr. Hieu Nguyen The following individuals spoke against applying the B&O Tax to Providence St. Peter Hospital: Mr. Allen Miller Mr. Kevin Haughton Ms. Deidre West Mr. Tom Allen Dr. Margo Newell-Eggert Ms. Becky Brewer Ms. Susan Hettinger Mr. Gerald Pumphrey Ms. Medrice Colluccio Mr. Greg Cuoio Ms. Caroline Manger Mr. T. J. LaRocque Ms. Georgia LaRocque Other individuals who spoke include: Mr. Ron Nesbitt Mr. Daniel Einstein City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2014 COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional) Councilmember Selby asked to refer the Indigenous People's Day issue to General Government. Council agreed. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Buxbaum pulled Item 4K for discussion and possible action following the Consent Calendar. 4.A 14-0946 Approval of September 16, 2014 Special Study Session Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. 4.B 14-0997 Approval of September 23, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. 4.C 14-0986 Approval of September 24, 2014 Joint City Council/School Board Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. 4.D 14-1002 Approval of October 4, 2014 Special City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. 4.E 14-0998 Approval of October 7, 2014 Special Study Session Minutes The minutes were approved. 4.F 14-0995 Bills and Payroll Certification Claim check numbers 3451622 through 3452428: Total $3,554,559.61; and Payroll check numbers 87374 through 87398 and Direct Deposit Transmissions: Total $1,875,353.45. The certification was approved. 4.G 14-0912 Approval of Farmers Market Lease Amendment The contract was approved. 4.H 14-0980 Approval of Lease Agreement with the Family Support Center of South Sound The contract was approved. 4.I 14-0988 Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County to produce the City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2014 County’s “2015 Thurston County Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of Homeless Persons and Homeless Connect Events” The contract was approved. 4.J 14-0991 Approval of PBIA Jury Recommendation for Artesian Commons Mural Artist The decision was approved. 4. SECOND READINGS - None 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 ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 4.K 14-0996 An Ordinance of the City of Olympia, Washington Relating to the Business and Occupation Tax and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section 5.04.110 Councilmember and Finance Committee Chair Jim Cooper reviewed the discussions by the Finance Committee and recommendations made to amend the ordinance to increase revenues. Mayor Buxbaum explained why the City is pursuing this tax and offered a change to the ordinance to clarify that other nonprofits will not be subjected to B&O tax. He also suggested changing this item from first and final reading to first reading only. Councilmember Roe asked for additional information and background for the benefit of the viewing audience. Councilmembers shared their concerns and reasons for imposing this tax on the hospital and medical service providers. Councilmember Cooper moved, seconded by Councilmember Langer, to approve on first reading and forward to second reading, the ordinance as proposed and described in the revised draft. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Buxbaum noted this item will come back on the Consent Calendar next week. City of Olympia Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2014 5. PUBLIC HEARING 5.A 14-0990 Public Hearing on 2015 - 2019 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) Administrative Services Director Jane Kirkemo introduced this item and briefly reviewed funding sources. School District Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Priddy presented the School District's CFP and construction outlook. She reviewed the proposed school impact fees. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Chair Clark Gilman reviewed work done by the Committee over the year and highlighted what they would like to see in the CFP. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Jim Nieland spoke of the future funding strategy for parks. Planning Commission Finance Subcommittee Chair Roger Horn reviewed work done on the CFP and Capital Facilities Element of the Comp Plan and reviewed the Commission's recommendations to the CFP. The public hearing was opened at 10:29 p.m. Mr. Joe Ford, 1903 Eskridge Blvd SE, spoke for sidewalks and bike trails. Ms. Karen Messmer spoke on the 2004 voted utility tax for parks and sidewalks. She distributed a report comparing expectations and reality on how the funds were spent over the last ten years. Mr. Larry Leveen, 124 State Ave NE, spoke in support of additional funding for bicycling. Mr. Bob Jacobs, 720 Governor Stevens Ave SE, spoke of the parks utility tax and urged the Council to purchase park land. He suggested the Council consider a levy lid lift to provide for the gap in parks funding. Mr. Eric Mapes, 1307 Bowman Ave NW, LBA Parks Coalition, urged the Council to acquire the LBA woods for a future park. Mr. Brian Faller, 4460 Village Dr SE, spoke on the voted utility tax money and the need to acquire parks land. Ms. Debra Jaqua, 3104 59th Ct SE, stated parks are also needed for open space and habitat. The public hearing was closed at 10:53 p.m. City of Olympia Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2014 Councilmember Selby asked that Utility Advisory Committee Chair Thad Curtz's email recommendation regarding budgeting be placed on a future Finance Committee agenda. The public hearing was held and closed. 6. OTHER BUSINESS - None 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - None 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS - None 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS - None 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. City of Olympia Page 6