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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, May 10, 2016 7:00 PM Council Chambers 1. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones, Councilmember Clark Gilman, Councilmember Julie Hankins and Councilmember Jeannine Roe Excused: 2 - Councilmember Jessica Bateman and Councilmember Jim Cooper 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 16-0583 Special Recognition - Historic Preservation Month Mayor Selby read a proclamation in honor of Preservation Month. Olympia Heritage Commission Chair Holly Davies discussed the Preservation Month theme of Labor. She also highlighted several homes and their owners who have been recognized for excellence in historic preservation. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The following person spoke: Jim Reeves 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 16-0609 Approval of May 3, 2016 Study Session Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 16-0610 Approval of May 3, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.C 16-0612 Bills and Payroll Certification City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes May 10, 2016 Payroll check numbers 88624 through 88846 and Direct Deposit transmissions: Total: $2,079,622.42; Claim check numbers 3672431 through 3673201: Total: $4,176,525.08. The decision was adopted. 4.D 16-0509 Approval of Bid Award for the 2016 Pavement Preservation Project The contract was adopted. 4.E 16-0584 Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for Specialized Recreation Services The contract was adopted. 4.F 16-0585 Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Olympia Regarding Port Stormwater Pipes Transition The contract was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS 4.G 16-0572 Approval of Ordinance Authorizing up to $10,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds for Park Acquisition and Authorizing the Issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) Pending the Issuance of the Bonds The ordinance was adopted on second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Hankins moved, seconded by Councilmember Gilman, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Roe Excused: 2 - Councilmember Bateman and Councilmember Cooper 4. FIRST READINGS - None 5. PUBLIC HEARING 5.A 16-0468 Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2015 Action Plan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Manager Anna Schlecht reviewed proposed amendments to the current CDBG program year. She noted the public hearing is part of the 30 day public comment period on the proposed amendments. City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes May 10, 2016 Mayor Selby opened public comment at 7:16 p.m. The following people spoke: Lisa Smith, Lisa David and Carrie Ziegler. The Mayor closed public comment at 7:27 p.m. The public hearing was completed. 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 16-0470 Briefing on Low Impact Development (LID) Code Revisions Planning and Engineering Manager Eric Christensen and Senior Planner Nicole Floyd briefed the Council on proposed Low Impact Development (LID) code revisions. Mr. Christensen noted the proposed revisions were drafted by staff, reviewed by the Utility Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission. The public will have six weeks to review and comment on the proposed revisions before the public hearing occurring on June 21. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. The report was received. 6.B 16-0590 Direction on the Downtown Strategy Guiding Framework and Views for Analysis Senior Planner Amy Buckler and Downtown Strategy Consultant John Owen of MAKERS presented highlights from the Downtown Market Analysis. Ms. Buckler also shared recommended viewsheds for analysis. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. The discussion was completed. Councilmembers agreed to move forward with the guiding framework for the Downtown Strategy and viewsheds recommended for further analysis. 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - None 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS City Manager Steve Hall reported between 2014 - 2016, City facilities have reduced natural gas use by 43% and electricity use by 14%. He also reported 10 trees will be replaced at the Lee Creighton Justice Center in the fall. 9. ADJOURNMENT City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes May 10, 2016 Mayor Selby adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m. City of Olympia Page 4