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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 7:00 PM Council Chambers 1. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones, Councilmember Jessica Bateman, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman, Councilmember Julie Hankins and Councilmember Jeannine Roe 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Selby announced there will not be a City Council meeting next week. City Manager Steve Hall gave an update on the investigation of a death that occurred at the Intercity Transit station Monday afternoon. He noted all available information is posted online. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 16-0303 Special Recognition - Honoring Billy Frank, Jr. Mayor Selby introduced Nisqually Tribal Council Chair Farron McCloud. Mr. McCloud opened his remarks by introducing Tribal Councilmember Antonette Squally who said a prayer. Mr. McCloud thanked the Council for honoring Billy Frank, Jr. He discussed the legacy of Mr. Frank and the importance of his work. Ms. Squally further discussed Mr. Frank's work in environmental protection. She also mentioned the upcoming Canoe Journey. Squaxin Island Tribe Director Ray Peters also discussed the legacy of Mr. Frank, his work to protect natural resources and to bring people of all communities together. He noted March 9 has been declared Billy Frank, Jr. day by the Squaxin and Nisqually Tribes. Councilmembers thanked Tribal members for attending the special recogniton and dicussed their respect for Mr. Frank and his work. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes March 1, 2016 The following people spoke: Steve Mohr, Phoenix Prussing, Caro Gonzales, Karma Reynoldson, Tiffany Webb, Olivia Hart, Emma Rotolo, Eileah Schlenker, Rudyard (no last name given), and Erik Callison. During public comment Mayor Selby called for a 10 minute recess due to respectful communication concerns. The Mayor brought the meeting back to order at 7:45 p.m. COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional) Mayor Pro Tem Jones noted Public Communications is an important time to hear from citizens and thanked those who particpated. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 16-0291 Approval of February 24, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 16-0304 Bills and Payroll Certification Payroll check numbers 88359 through 88480 and Direct Deposit transmissions: Total: $3,805,852.76; Claim check numbers 366994 through 3670489: Total: $2,762,664.06. The decision was adopted. 4.C 16-0233 Approval of Utility Easements with Puget Sound Energy and CenturyLink The contract was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS - None 4. FIRST READINGS 4.D 16-0217 Approval of Ordinance Adopting the City of Olympia Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.E 16-0262 Approval of Proposed Changes to OMC 5.02, 5.04 and 5.16 which relate to Business Licensing, B&O Tax and Adult Oriented Businesses The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Hankins moved, seconded by Councilmember Roe, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes March 1, 2016 Aye: 7 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Roe 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 16-0289 Update on the Downtown Project Downtown Liaison Mark Rentfrow updated the City Council on the status of the Downtown Project. He gave background on the project, which began in 2011 and reviewed 2015 accomplishments. Mr. Rentfrow also discussed project priorities for 2016. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. The report was received. 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmember Cooper made a referral via the Olympia Metropolitan Parks District Board, to have the City’s Finance Committee develop a scope and recruitment process for the creation of an OMPD Advisory Committee. Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS Mr. Hall noted there is a storm in the region and Puget Sound Energy has opened its storm center. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. City of Olympia Page 3