City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · August 11, 2015
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8447
Tuesday, August 11, 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 announced the Council met in Study Session at 6:00 p.m. to receive
a report from LOTT.
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 15-0763 Special Recognition - Presentation of the Association of Washington
Cities WellCity Award
Accounting Supervisor Stacy Hamilton stated the City received the AWC Wellness
Award. She explained the upcoming health questionnaire and health screenings. She
urged all Councilmembers to participate in the screening.
The recognition was received.
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
City Manager Steve Hall stated the City has been informed that the investigative
report on the May 21 officer-involved shooting has been referred to the Thurston
County Prosecutor. He reiterated that the City has no role in the process and awaits
the finding with the rest of the community. City Attorney Mark Barber noted
comments regarding a candidate or ballot issue is not permitted under Public
Communications.
The following people spoke: James Wellings, Terren Zander, Stuart Reed, Brad
O'Brien, Nicola Purpura, Curtis Leonard, Ron Nesbitt, Jane Stavish, and Maria Ruth.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Councilmember Cooper asked the Council to consider holding a Study Session
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regarding the minimum wage. Council agreed and Mayor Buxbaum requested
Thurson County Economic Development Council be included in the discussion for
input on a more regional basis.
Mayor Buxbaum asked for a prioritized list on road repairs.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 15-0745 Approval of July 14, 2015 Special Study Session Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 15-0744 Approval of July 21, 2015 Special Study Session Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.C 15-0743 Approval of July 21, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.D 15-0770 Approval of Bills and Payroll Certificates
Payroll check numbers 87965 through 88057 and Direct Deposit transmissions:
Total: $4,031,352.56; Claim check numbers 3662177 through 3663567: Total:
$6,959,428.06.
The decision was adopted.
4.E 15-0737 Approval of Bid Award for the 2015 Priority Storm and Sewer Repairs
Project
The decision was adopted.
4.F 15-0741 Approval of Sublease with Family Support Center for Preschool
Program
The contract was adopted.
4.G 15-0758 Approval of Proposed Donation of a 3.19-Acre Parcel of Land for Use
as Undeveloped Open Space
The decision was adopted.
4. SECOND READINGS - None
4. FIRST READINGS
4.H 15-0759 Approval of Ordinance Related to Veterinary Clinic Zoning
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The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Councilmember Cooper 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
5.A 15-0428 PUBLIC HEARING - Draft 2015-2020 Waste ReSources Management
Plan
Waste ReSources Director Dan Daniels provided an update on the success of the
one-side road collection. Senior Program Specialist Ron Jones presented the
2015-2020 Waste ReSources Plan. He reviewed planning steps, goals, aspects of
the plan, and next steps.
The public hearing was opened at 8:27 p.m.
The following people spoke: Curtis Leonard and John Webster.
The public hearing was closed at 8:32 p.m.
Councilmember Langer moved, seconded by Councilmember Hankins, to
accept the recommendation of the Land Use and Environment Committee
and the Utility Advisory Committee to approve the draft 2015-2020 Waste
ReSources Management Plan. 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 15-0761 Approval of Selected Traffic Box Mural Wrap Project Designs
Arts Commission Chair Marygrace Jennings reviewed the results for this project and
said installation should be completed by November. Art in Public Places Committee
Chair Diana Fairbanks presented the winners of the 20 mural wrap designs.
Councilmember Roe moved, seconded by Councilmember Selby, to approve
the recommendation from the Arts Commission to approve the
publicly-selected mural wrap designs for downtown and west side traffic
boxes for fabrication. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Mayor Buxbaum, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Langer, Councilmember
Roe and Councilmember Selby
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS
8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND
REFERRALS
Councilmembers reported on meetings they attended.
8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS - None
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
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Agenda
City Hall
Meeting Agenda 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8447
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 15-0763 Special Recognition - Presentation of the Association of Washington
Cities WellCity Award
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 City Council regarding items related to City
business, including items on the Agenda. In order for the City Council to maintain impartiality and the
appearance of fairness in upcoming matters and to comply with Public Disclosure Law for political
campaigns, speakers will not be permitted to make public comments before the Council in these three
areas: (1) 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, or (2) where the public testimony may implicate a matter on
which the City Council will be required to act in a quasi-judicial capacity, or (3) where the speaker
promotes or opposes a candidate for public office or a ballot measure.
Individual comments are limited to three (3) minutes or less. In order to hear as many people as
possible during the 30-minutes set aside for Public Communication, the City Council will refrain from
commenting on individual remarks until all public comment has been taken. The City Council will allow
for additional public comment 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 15-0745 Approval of July 14, 2015 Special Study Session Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 15-0744 Approval of July 21, 2015 Special Study Session Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.C 15-0743 Approval of July 21, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes
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Attachments: Minutes
4.D 15-0770 Approval of Bills and Payroll Certificates
Attachments: Bills and Payroll Certs
4.E 15-0737 Approval of Bid Award for the 2015 Priority Storm and Sewer Repairs
Project
Attachments: Project Map- 2015 Priority Storm & Sewer Repairs
Bid Tabulation- 2015 Priority Storm & Sewer Repairs
Hyperlink - City's Construction News webpage
4.F 15-0741 Approval of Sublease with Family Support Center for Preschool
Program
Attachments: Family Support Sublease
4.G 15-0758 Approval of Proposed Donation of a 3.19-Acre Parcel of Land for Use as
Undeveloped Open Space
Attachments: Map
PRAC Recommendation
Quit Claim Deed
4. SECOND READINGS - None
4. FIRST READINGS
4.H 15-0759 Approval of Ordinance Related to Veterinary Clinic Zoning
Attachments: Ordinance Veterinary Clinic Zoning
Zoning Map
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.A 15-0428 PUBLIC HEARING - Draft 2015-2020 Waste ReSources Management
Plan
Attachments: Utility Advisory Committee Letter of Support
Link to draft Waste ReSources Management Plan and Appendices
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 15-0761 Approval of Selected Traffic Box Mural Wrap Project Designs
Attachments: Downtown Traffic Box Tally
West Side Traffic Box Tally
Proposed Traffic Box Designs
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
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(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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