City Council

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, January 10, 2017 7:00 PM Room 207 1. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones, Councilmember Jessica Bateman, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman, Councilmember Julie Hankins and Councilmember Jeannine Roe Excused: 1 - Mayor Cheryl Selby 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Jones announced the Council met in Study Session earlier in the evening. He noted the January 17 City Council meeting has been cancelled. Mayor Pro Tem Jones also announced the Council will have their retreat on January 13 and 14 at the LOTT Board Room, located at 500 Adams Street. He also mentioned the Council met with the 22nd legislative delegation on January 9 to discuss Legislative priorities. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - None 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The following people spoke: Franz Kilmer-Schoultz, Mindy Atkinson, Boudicca Walsh, Karma Reynoldson, Renatta Rollins, CC Coates and Jim Reeves. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 17-0035 Approval of January 3, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmembers Gilman and Roe asked for expanded notes, or a one sheet summary regarding decisions about public restrooms. The minutes were adopted. 4.B 17-0036 Approval of Draft City Council Retreat Agenda Councilmember Cooper requested adding an "other" section for Councilmembers to bring up topics they want to discuss that are not on the agenda. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes January 10, 2017 The agenda was approved as amended. 4. SECOND READINGS 4.C 16-1119 Approval of Ordinance approving a Street Vacation Petition for a Portion of Hillside Drive SE The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4.D 16-1271 Quasi-Judicial Decision on Ordinance on Cushing Street Rezone The ordinance was adopted on second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Jones moved, seconded by Councilmember Hankins, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Roe Excused: 1 - Mayor Selby 4. FIRST READINGS - None 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 17-0017 Approval of a Resolution Declaring Select McAllister Springs Properties as Surplus Public Works Director Rich Hoey gave a brief history of McAllister Springs. The City transitioned from McAllister Springs to McAllister Wellfield in early 2015. Mr. Hoey noted the City transitioned off the Springs because the Safe Drinking Water Act required costly additional treatment to the Springs, the risk of hazardous spill from the adjacent rail line and sea level rise. He discussed the partnership and agreement between the City and the Nisqually Tribe in relation to the Wellfield and the Springs. Mr. Hoey reviewed the reasons to declare parcels A, C, D and E at the Springs as surplus. The reasons are: McAllister Springs is no longer used (or able to be used) as a water supply; it is costly to utility ratepayers to maintain the facilities and grounds; there is no need other than for potential environmental purposes. Mr. Hoey noted the Nisqually Tribe is willing to take over ownership of the property including all maintenance and liabilities. City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes January 10, 2017 Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Councilmember Cooper moved, seconded by Councilmember Hankins, to approve a resolution declaring select McAllister Springs properties as surplus. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Roe Excused: 1 - Mayor Selby 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 reminded the Council of the retreat occurring on January 13 and 14. He also noted as part of the hiring process for the new Administrative Services Director, there will be a meet and great with finalists in City Council Chambers on January 19. In light of several fires in the City recently, Mr. Hall reminded citizens to be safe with heating sources during cold weather. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. City of Olympia Page 3