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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8447 Tuesday, April 7, 2015 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 Mayor Buxbaum reminded everyone to participate in the water pledge. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 15-0340 Special Recognition - Action Plan “Launch Party” April 18 Senior Planner Stacey Ray introduced this item and shared information about the event. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION James O. Wright, Jr. spoke. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 15-0357 Approval of March 31, 2015 Special Study Session Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 15-0356 Approval of March 31, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.C 15-0038 Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Department of Enterprise Services for Street Sweeping Services City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 2015 The contract was adopted. Mayor Pro Tem Jones abstained from voting on Item 4C. 4.D 15-0231 Approval of Resolution Setting Public Hearing Date for Right-of-Way Vacation of a Portion of the Alley at 600 Franklin Street SE The resolution was adopted. 4.E 15-0232 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Interim Reallocation of Reclaimed Water Supply From City of Olympia to City of Tumwater The contract was adopted. Mayor Pro Tem Jones abstained from voting on Item 4E. 4.F 15-0302 Approval of Agreement with Port of Olympia to Access City Stormwater System The contract was adopted. 4.G 15-0328 Approval of Multi-family Housing Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement for 123 4th Avenue East The contract was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS 4.H 15-0318 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Advisory Committee and Commission Membership The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4. FIRST READINGS 4.I 15-0310 Approval of Amendment to Ordinance 6947 (Operating Budget) The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.J 15-0311 Approval of Amendment to Ordinance 6946 (Capital Budget) The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Hankins 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 City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 2015 5. PUBLIC HEARING 5.A 15-0320 Approval of Ordinance Extending for an Additional Six Months the Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens and Other Cannabis Related Uses Not Addressed by I-502 Code Enforcement Officer Chris Grabowski provided a brief background on the moratorium and why this extension is requested. The public hearing was opened. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tem Jones moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to approve on first reading and forward to second reading an ordinance extending the moratorium on medical marijuana collective gardens and other cannabis related uses not addressed by I-502 for an additional six months. 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 15-0234 Briefing on US 101 / West Olympia Access Project Transportation Engineering and Planning Manager Randy Wesselman provided the purpose and background of the project. Mr. Perry Shea of SCJ Alliance spoke on the concept variations for the freeway ramps. Transportation Division Director Mark Russell provided information on next steps. He stated the IJR process should be completed in the spring of 2016. Design work will then begin and there will be several phases to complete before construction begins, which will be many years down the road. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. The report was received. 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmembers reported on committees and events they attended. City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 2015 Councilmember Cooper requested a Study Session be set in May to look at recommendations from the Finance Committee on building a sustainable budget. Council agreed to a 5:30 p.m. Special Study Session on May 5. At the request of Councilmember Roe, staff will research information about maintenance and operating costs for the State Capital Historical Museum. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS City Manager Steve Hall announced two upcoming events: 1. Green Business Awards 2. 30th Annual Business Recognition Awards 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. City of Olympia Page 4