City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · November 14, 2017
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 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 - None
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 17-1142 Special Recognition - Small Business Saturday
Mayor Selby read a proclamation recognizing November 25, 2017 as Small Business
Saturday. Olympia Downtown Association President Dave Wasson and State of the Art
Gallery owner Jeff Barrett thanked the Council and accepted the proclamation.
The recognition was received.
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Jerry Dierker, Jim Reeves, James Wellings, Walt Jorgensen, and Erica Sayler spoke.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional)
At Councilmember Roe's request, Community Planning & Development Director Keith
Stahley updated the Council on the cold weather shelter task force work and resources
downtown. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 17-1156 Approval of October 30, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 17-1143 Approval of the Program Year 2016 Community Development Block
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Grant (CDBG) CAPER Annual Report
The decision was adopted.
4.C 17-1090 Approval of Building, Engineering and Land Use Fee Increase
The decision was adopted.
4.D 17-1047 Approval of an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for
the McAllister Wellfield Corrosion Control Facility
The contract was adopted.
4.E 17-1058 Approval of a Right-Of-Way Permit Agreement Between the City of
Olympia and Well 80 Real Estate, LLC
The contract was adopted.
4.F 17-1118 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement
with City of Tumwater for Fire Vehicle Repair
The contract was adopted.
4.G 17-1125 Approval of Change Order 3 for the Log Cabin Road Reservoir Project
The decision was adopted.
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.H 17-1154 Approval of Ordinance Adopting the Woodard Lane Co-Housing Planned
Residential Development and Zoning Map Amendment
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Councilmember Hankins moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to
adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman,
Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember
Hankins and Councilmember Roe
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.A 17-0073 Public Hearing on the 2019-2024 Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program
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Public Works Transportation Project Engineer David Smith briefed the Council on the
2019-2014 Transportation Improvement Program.
Mayor Selby opened the public hearing.
Catherine Brown-Wertz, Bryon Wertz, and Larry Dzieza spoke.
Mayor Selby closed the public hearing.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
The public hearing was held and closed.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 17-1094 Approval of the Phase One Package of the Parking Strategy
Community Planning & Development Associate Director Karen Kenneson briefed the
Council on phase one of the Parking Strategy as recommended by the Land Use &
Environment Committee. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Jones moved, seconded by Councilmember Hankins, to
approve the phase one package of the Parking Strategy. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman,
Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember
Hankins and Councilmember Roe
6.B 17-1165 Discussion of 2018 Utility Rates, Park Impact and Transportation Fees,
and Lodging Tax Recommendations
Acting Administrative Services Director Dean Walz provided a recap of proposed
transportation and park impact fee rates for 2018.
Public Works Director Rich Hoey provided an overview of 2018 utility rates, including
Drinking Water, Wastewater, Storm and Surface Water, Waste ReSources, and General
Facility Charges (GFCs).
Councilmember Hankins, as Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Chair, highlighted
recommendations for 2018 lodging tax applications.
Mr. Walz noted next steps, including a public hearing on the budget at next week's
Council meeting.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
The discussion was completed.
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7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - None
8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS
8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS
Councilmembers reported on upcoming events and meetings attended.
8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
Mr. Hall noted upcoming public meetings and thanked City crews and Puget Sound
Energy for efforts in dealing with the wind storm yesterday.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Agenda
Meeting Agenda City Hall
601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council
Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 17-1142 Special Recognition - Small Business Saturday
Attachments: Proclamation
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
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COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 17-1156 Approval of October 30, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 17-1143 Approval of the Program Year 2016 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) CAPER Annual Report
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Attachments: Final PY2016 CAPER
4.C 17-1090 Approval of Building, Engineering and Land Use Fee Increase
Attachments: Proposed Fees
Cost for New Single Family Residence
Proposed Land Use Fee Changes
Proposed Engineering Fee Changes
Proposed Building Fee Changes
4.D 17-1047 Approval of an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for the
McAllister Wellfield Corrosion Control Facility
Attachments: Amendment
4.E 17-1058 Approval of a Right-Of-Way Permit Agreement Between the City of
Olympia and Well 80 Real Estate, LLC
Attachments: Agreement
Proposed Alley Use Plan
Vicinity Map
4.F 17-1118 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with
City of Tumwater for Fire Vehicle Repair
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
4.G 17-1125 Approval of Change Order 3 for the Log Cabin Road Reservoir Project
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.H 17-1154 Approval of Ordinance Adopting the Woodard Lane Co-Housing Planned
Residential Development and Zoning Map Amendment
Attachments: Ordinance
Final PRD App Forms
FINAL Binding Site Plan
Resolution 1709
Resolution 1804
Resolution 1866
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.A 17-0073 Public Hearing on the 2019-2024 Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program
Attachments: 2019 TIP Project Summary 2019-2024 Public Hearing
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2019 TIP Project Maps
TIP WSDOT Report 2019 to 2024
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 17-1094 Approval of the Phase One Package of the Parking Strategy
6.B 17-1165 Discussion of 2018 Utility Rates, Park Impact and Transportation Fees,
and Lodging Tax Recommendations
Attachments: Proposed 2018 Utility Bill Rates
UAC Recommendation Letter
2018 LTAC Memo
2018 LTAC Recommendations
LTAC History Chart
Draft October 18, 2017 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Minutes
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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