City Council

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8447 Tuesday, November 10, 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 noted November 11 is Veteran's day and discussed events occurring throughout the community to honor the service of our nation's Veterans. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 15-1080 Special Recognition -- TCTV Executive Director Deborah Vinsel for 25 Years of Service The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The following people spoke: Mary Corso, Connie Phegley, Vida Zvirzdys-Farler, Dean Jones, Ken Adney, Stacey Grigsby, Ron Nesbitt, Camille Frate, Jeffery Trinin, Liz Atkins-Pattenson, Anvilagui Nguyen, Bob Jacobs, Allan Miller,Tony Aguimatary, Rachel Perry, Ember Cossette, Marcus Reaum, Chris Barrows, and Patrick Seifert. COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional) City Manager Steve Hall highlighted work that has been done in support of the Olympia Commons Project. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 15-1046 Approval of October 27, 2015 Special Study Session Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2015 4.B 15-1047 Approval of October 27, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.C 15-1064 Approval of Special Valuation for 301 Maple Park Avenue SE The decision was adopted. 4.D 15-0974 Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Olympia and Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for Fire Protection Services The decision was adopted. Mayor Pro Tem Jones abstained from voting on this item because it is related to his employment. 4.E 15-1017 Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and Washington State Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech) for Fire Protection Services The decision was adopted. 4.F 15-1054 Approval to Surplus the City’s “Drain Dare” Stormwater Education Trailer The decision was adopted. 4.G 15-1052 Approval of Funding Request from Capital Recovery Center (CRC) for $9,000 for Ambassador Program The decision was adopted. 4.H 15-1072 Approval of Bills and Payroll Certification Payroll check numbers 88199 through 88232 and Direct Deposit transmissions: Total: $1,898,377.94; Claim check numbers 3665755 through 3666572: Total: $4,778,161.27. The decision was adopted. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Langer moved, seconded by Councilmember Hankins, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Jones abstained from voting on item 4D. 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 4. SECOND READINGS - None City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2015 4. FIRST READINGS - None 5. PUBLIC HEARING 5.A 15-0997 First Reading of Approval of Ordinance Adopting the 2015 Engineering Design & Development Standards Update Assistant City Engineer Steve Sperr reviewed the purpose of the Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) and proposed updates to those Standards. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Mayor Buxbaum opened the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. No one spoke, so the Public Hearing was closed at 8:24 p.m. The public hearing was held and closed. 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 15-1058 Continued Discussion of the 2016 Operating Budget City Manager Steve Hall reminded Councilmembers the Operating Budget presentation is informational. A public hearing regarding the budget will occur on Novmber 17 and balancing of the budget will occur on November 24. Councilmember Cooper discussed his views as Finance Committee Chair. Councilmember Hankins highlighted funding recommendations from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Water Resources Director Andy Haub presented proposed 2016 utility rate recommendations. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Mr. Hall discussed 2016 impact fees, reviewed public safety sales tax funding recommendations, and General Fund critical needs summary. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Councilmembers discussed items they would like added to the budget to include expanded displays for Kato sister city gifts, police training, police field staff carrying Naloxone, downtown restrooms, investment in historic resources, sea level rise programmatic investments, bicycle boulevards to link neighborhood centers, downtown street lighting needs, Percival Landing and East Bay project implementation, downtown parking, evening walking patrols, funds for the Ambassador Center, and a sanitary services plan for downtown. Mayor Buxbaum moved to use Council Goal funds to complete weekend and evening walking patrols through the end of the year. The Council agreed. Police Chief Ronnie Roberts discussed training needs for the Police Department. City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2015 Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. City Manager Steve Hall highlighted changes to the Capital Budget Plan. Administrative Services Director Jane Kirkemo discussed revenues. 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - None 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended. Mayor Buxbaum shared a referral to the Arts Comission regarding the creation of an Olympia Poet Laureate. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS Mr. Hall asked that Councilmember Cooper's referral regarding a temporary ordinance for marijuana retailer zones be forwarded to the Land Use and Environment Committee. The Council agreed. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:07 p.m. City of Olympia Page 4