City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · April 11, 2017
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones,
Councilmember Jessica Bateman, Councilmember Clark Gilman,
Councilmember Julie Hankins and Councilmember Jeannine Roe
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Jim Cooper
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 17-0398 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Equal Pay Day
Councilmembers read the Equal Pay Day proclamation. Olympia YWCA CEO Hillary
Soens gave background on the history of Equal Pay Day.
Councilmembers commented and thanked Ms. Soens.
The recognition was received.
2.B 17-0400 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Earth Month
Mayor Selby read a proclamation recognizing Earth Month. Whitney Sutterberg of
Reeves Elementary School and Logan Cornwell from Salish School discussed Earth
Month activities.
Councilmembers commented and thanked the students.
The recognition was received.
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
The following people spoke: Marco Rosaire Rossi, Linda Drake, Jess Archer,
Jacqueline Jacob, Daniel Einstein, Noah Jensen, Chris-Jon Lindsay, Mary Watt,
David Eagleston, Cynthia Taylor, Karma Reynoldson and Franz Kilmerschultz.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional)
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Councilmember Bateman read a statement in support of the Olympia March for
Science occurring on April 22, 2017.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 17-0394 Approval of April 4, 2017 Study Session Meeting Minutes
The minutes were approved.
4.B 17-0395 Approval of April 4, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were approved.
4.C 17-0403 Approval of Funding to Conduct a Citizen Survey Concerning Public
Safety and Affordable Housing Needs
The decision was approved.
4.D 17-0336 Approval of Resolution to Authorize Exercise of the Option to
Purchase Real Estate Owned by Jill Floberg and Purchase the
Property
The resolution was approved.
4.E 17-0364 Approval of Antenna Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless
PCS, LLC
The contract was approved.
4. SECOND READINGS
4.F 17-0321 Approval of Amendment to Ordinance 7059 (Operating Budget)
The ordinance was approved on second reading.
4.G 17-0323 Approval of Amendment to Ordinance 7057 (Capital Budget)
The ordinance was approved on second reading.
4. FIRST READINGS
4.H 17-0256 Approval of an Ordinance Revising Boundary Line Adjustments
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.I 17-0358 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Authority in the Event of an
Emergency
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
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4.J 17-0352 Approval of an Ordinance Revising Percival Landing Moorage Fees
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.K 17-0392 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code to Reflect the
City’s Current Form of Government
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.L 17-0393 Approval of Ordinance to Clarify the Process for Initiative and
Referendum
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.M 17-0370 Approval of an Ordinance Appropriating 2016 Year-End Funds
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Selby moved, seconded by Councilmember Hankins, to adopt the
Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Hankins and
Councilmember Roe
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Cooper
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.A 17-0157 Public Hearing on Consideration of a Street Vacation Petition for a
Portion of Alley Adjacent to 210 State Ave NW
City Surveyor Ladd Cluff gave a brief overview of the petition regarding the alley
vacation at 210 State Avenue NW.
Mayor Selby opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m The following people spoke: Bob
Jacobs and Dylan Carlson. Mayor Selby closed the public hearing at 8:16 p.m.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Jones moved, seconded by Councilmember Bateman, to
approve an ordinance to vacate a portion of the alley adjacent to 210 State
Ave NW and reserve a perpetual utility easement to be recorded with a
separate easement document over said alley and require payment to the City
for one half of the appraised value. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Hankins and
Councilmember Roe
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Cooper
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 17-0300 Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Olympia, Port of
Olympia, and the LOTT Clean Water Alliance for Planning and
Assessment of Potential Sea Level Rise
Senior Planner Susan Clark discussed the agreement and resolution that establishes
a partnership for sea level planning with the Port of Olympia and LOTT Clean Water
Alliance.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Mayor Selby moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jones, to approve the
Interlocal Agreement and the resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign
the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia, Port of Olympia and
the LOTT Clean Water Alliance for planning and assessment of potential sea
level rise. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Hankins and
Councilmember Roe
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Cooper
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 there is no City Council meeting on
April 18. He also gave a reminder of the diaper drive currenlty being held by the
Olympia Police Department for needy families in the community.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Selby adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
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Agenda
City Hall
Meeting Agenda 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 17-0398 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Equal Pay Day
Attachments: Proclamation
2.B 17-0400 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Earth Month
Attachments: City of Olympia Proclamation
State of Washington Proclamation
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 17-0394 Approval of April 4, 2017 Study Session Meeting Minutes
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Attachments: Minutes
4.B 17-0395 Approval of April 4, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.C 17-0403 Approval of Funding to Conduct a Citizen Survey Concerning Public
Safety and Affordable Housing Needs
Attachments: Public Safety – Building OPD for the Future
Home Fund – Working To Provide Access to Housing for Our Most
Vulnerable
4.D 17-0336 Approval of Resolution to Authorize Exercise of the Option to Purchase
Real Estate Owned by Jill Floberg and Purchase the Property
Attachments: Resolution
Property location map
4.E 17-0364 Approval of Antenna Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless
PCS, LLC
Attachments: Agreement
4. SECOND READINGS
4.F 17-0321 Approval of Amendment to Ordinance 7059 (Operating Budget)
Attachments: Ordinance
4.G 17-0323 Approval of Amendment to Ordinance 7057 (Capital Budget)
Attachments: Ordinance
4. FIRST READINGS
4.H 17-0256 Approval of an Ordinance Revising Boundary Line Adjustments
Attachments: Ordinance
OMC Revision
Relevant RCWs
4.I 17-0358 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Authority in the Event of an
Emergency
Attachments: Ordinance
4.J 17-0352 Approval of an Ordinance Revising Percival Landing Moorage Fees
Attachments: Ordinance
4.K 17-0392 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code to Reflect the
City’s Current Form of Government
Attachments: Ordinance
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4.L 17-0393 Approval of Ordinance to Clarify the Process for Initiative and
Referendum
Attachments: Ordinance
4.M 17-0370 Approval of an Ordinance Appropriating 2016 Year-End Funds
Attachments: Ordinance
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.A 17-0157 Public Hearing on Consideration of a Street Vacation Petition for a
Portion of Alley Adjacent to 210 State Ave NW
Attachments: Ordinance
Petition
Exhibits
Vicinity Map
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 17-0300 Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Olympia, Port of
Olympia, and the LOTT Clean Water Alliance for Planning and
Assessment of Potential Sea Level Rise
Attachments: Agreement
Resolution
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
(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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