City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · May 16, 2017
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Councilmember Jessica Bateman,
Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Julie Hankins and
Councilmember Jeannine Roe
Excused: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones and Councilmember Clark Gilman
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - NONE
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Bill Robinson spoke.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 17-0542 Approval of May 9, 2017 Study Session Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 17-0541 Approval of May 9, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4. SECOND READINGS - NONE
4. FIRST READINGS
4.C 17-0516 Approval of Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section
9.16.020, Disorderly Conduct
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
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Councilmember Hankins moved, seconded by Councilmember Bateman, to
adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Selby, Councilmember Bateman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Roe
Excused: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Jones and Councilmember Gilman
5. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 17-0534 Approval of Interim Improvements on City-Owned Isthmus Properties
Parks, Arts and Recreation Planning & Design Manager Laura Keehan provided
background on the Isthmus properties since the City purchased them and highlighted
four concepts for potential interim improvements that were shared with the public in
April. She discussed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommendation
and staff's recommendation.
Councilmember Roe, as Parks and Reacreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) Council
Liaison, discussed PRAC's recommendation in more detail and indicated support for
low maintenance landscaping instead of adding trees to Concept D.
Council Discussion:
- Consider adding plinths and public art to the parks space.
- Think about design in terms of discouraging skateboarding and graffiti.
- Soften the look by considering a low berm and smaller shrubs similar to landscaping
in roundabouts.
Councilmember Hankins moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to
approve the hybrid concept drawing recommended by staff, including
Council direction provided tonight, and authorize staff to move forward with
design and construction. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Selby, Councilmember Bateman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Roe
Excused: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Jones and Councilmember Gilman
6.B 17-0522 2017 Comprehensive Plan Action Plan Update
Community Planning & Development Senior Planner Stacey Ray provided an update
on the 2017 Action Plan. She discussed the first annual 2017 report to the
community, gave an overview of the Action Plan's framework, and highlighted steps
for the remainder of 2017.
Councilmembers commented and asked clarifying questions.
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Councilmember Roe moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to
approve the 2017 updates to the Action Plan as recommended by the
Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Selby, Councilmember Bateman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Roe
Excused: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Jones and Councilmember Gilman
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - None
8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS
8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND
REFERRALS
Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended.
Councilmember Roe made a referral to the General Government Committee to
receive a briefing on the Tacoma Spaceworks program to see if the idea should be
explored for Olympia.
Councilmember Cooper requested a City Manager report next week on the I-5 paving
that will soon begin.
8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
City Manager Steve Hall reported the City was not impacted by the recent
ransomware attack, thanks to the Information Technology Department's diligence and
excellent work.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 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, May 16, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - NONE
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
(Estimated Time: 0-30 Minutes) (Sign-up Sheets are provided in the Foyer.)
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business, including items on the Agenda. In order for the City Council to maintain impartiality and the
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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
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for additional public comment to be taken at the end of the meeting for those who signed up at the
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COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 17-0542 Approval of May 9, 2017 Study Session Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 17-0541 Approval of May 9, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4. SECOND READINGS - NONE
4. FIRST READINGS
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4.C 17-0516 Approval of Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section
9.16.020, Disorderly Conduct
Attachments: Ordinance
5. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 17-0534 Approval of Interim Improvements on City-Owned Isthmus Properties
Attachments: Staff Recommended Drawing
Concept Drawings A-D
Public Comments
PRAC Letter
6.B 17-0522 2017 Comprehensive Plan Action Plan Update
Attachments: Comprehensive Plan Summary
Action Plan Web Page
Action Plan Annual Cycle
Proposed Action Plan Updates
Action Item Criteria
Annual 2017 Report to the Community Launch & Distribution Plan
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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