City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · December 12, 2017
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones,
Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman,
Councilmember Julie Hankins and Councilmember Jeannine Roe
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Jessica Bateman
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Selby announced the Council met earlier in an Executive Session.
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 17-1290 Special Recognition - Citizens Making a Difference: The Bowerman
Family’s Oly Lightstravaganza
Mayor Selby and the Council recognized the Bowerman family for their Lightstravaganza
holiday display and the money and food they have raised for the Thurston County Food
Bank.
Councilmembers thanked the family for the work they do for the community.
The recognition was received.
2.B 17-1246 Special Recognition - American Planning Association/Planning
Association of Washington Award for the Downtown Strategy
Community Planning and Development Director Keith Stahley discussed the City
receiving the Planning Excellence Award for the Downtown Strategy from the American
Planning Association/Planning Association of Washington.
Planning Association of America representative Lloyd Skinner discussed the process in
choosing awardees and the reasons why the City of Olympia is being recognized with the
award.
Councilmembers thanked citizens, staff and others who helped create the Downtown
Strategy.
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The recognition was received.
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
The following people spoke:Virgil Clarkson, Jerry Dierker, Gurander Sodhi, Jim Reeves
and Ronda Morrison.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 17-1278 Approval of December 5, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were approved.
4.B 17-1282 Approval of the Draft 2018 City Council Annual Retreat Agenda and
Logistics
The decision was approved.
4.C 17-0074 Approval of a Resolution Adopting the 2019-2024 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP)
The resolution was approved.
4.D 17-1255 Approval of a Resolution Submitting Shoreline Master Program
Amendment to Ecology
The resolution was approved.
4.E 17-1260 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Extension of the Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement for Thurston County Emergency Management
Council
The resolution was approved.
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.F 17-1232 Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Critical Areas Ordinance to Add
Habitat and Species Protections for Great Blue Heron
The ordinance was approved on second reading.
4.G 17-1218 Approval of an Ordinance Establishing a Downtown Urban Infill Area in
Accordance with the Washington State Environmental Policy Act
The ordinance was approved on second reading.
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.H 17-1214 Approval of an Amendment to Ordinance 7097 Related to the Operating
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Budget
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.I 17-1215 Approval of an Amendment to Ordinance 7098 Related to the Capital
Budget
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.J 17-1216 Approval of an Amendment to Ordinance 7099 Related to Special Funds
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.K 17-1244 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the 2018 Operating Budget
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.L 17-1245 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the 2018-2023 Capital Facilities
Plan and Appropriating Funds for 2018
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.M 17-1247 Approval of an Ordinance Appropriating 2018 Special Funds
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.N 17-0075 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Transportation Impact Fees
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.O 17-1228 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia School District Impact
Fees
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.P 17-1199 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the 2018 Utility Rates and General
Facilities Charges
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.Q 17-1259 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting 2018 Park Impact Fee Rate
Adjustment
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.R 17-1193 Approval of an Ordinance related to Chapter 3.04 Funds of the Olympia
Municipal Code
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.S 17-1270 Approval of an Ordinance Related to Extreme Risk Protection Orders
and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section 9.48.170
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The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.T 17-1272 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section
9.16.080, Pedestrian Interference
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: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Hankins and
Councilmember Roe
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Bateman
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.A 17-0681 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the 2017 Engineering Design and
Development Standards (EDDS) Update
Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer gave an overview of the 2017 Engineering Design
and Development Standards (EDDS).
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Mayor Selby opened the hearing at 8:06 p.m. The following person spoke: Jim Zahn. The
Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Councilmember Hankins moved, seconded by Councilmember Gilman, to
approve on first reading and move to second reading the ordinance adopting
the updated Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS). The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Hankins and
Councilmember Roe
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Bateman
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 17-1271 Approval of the City of Olympia 2018 Legislative Agenda
Assistant City Manager Jay Burney presented the City's proposed 2018 legislative
priorities.
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The proposed priorities are as follows:
- State resources and support to address homlessness, affordable housing, mental
health and chemical dependency services.
-Funding for new US 101 interchange ramps in West Olympia.
-Funding and policy guidance for research and future projects to address sea level rise.
-Funding to accomplish the work of the Capital Lake/Deschutes EIS process.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Councilmember Cooper proposed to add replacing the 1% property tax cap with a
flexible formula that is tied to inflation and population growth.
Councilmenber Hankins moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to
approve the City of Olympia 2018 Legislative Agenda as amended. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Hankins and
Councilmember Roe
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Bateman
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 shared a video regarding the 12 days of Holiday Parking
program.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 17-1290 Special Recognition - Citizens Making a Difference: The Bowerman
Family’s Oly Lightstravaganza
Attachments: Oly Lightstravaganza Website
2.B 17-1246 Special Recognition - American Planning Association/Planning
Association of Washington Award for the Downtown Strategy
Attachments: Downtown Strategy
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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COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 17-1278 Approval of December 5, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
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Attachments: Minutes
4.B 17-1282 Approval of the Draft 2018 City Council Annual Retreat Agenda and
Logistics
Attachments: Draft Agenda
4.C 17-0074 Approval of a Resolution Adopting the 2019-2024 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP)
Attachments: Resolution
Project Summary 2019-2024
Project Maps
WSDOT Report 2019-2024
4.D 17-1255 Approval of a Resolution Submitting Shoreline Master Program
Amendment to Ecology
Attachments: Resolution
4.E 17-1260 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Extension of the Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement for Thurston County Emergency Management
Council
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.F 17-1232 Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Critical Areas Ordinance to add
Habitat and Species Protections for Great Blue Heron
Attachments: Ordinance
Ordinance 7030
Ordinance 7090
ESA Tech Memo - Options
ESA Tech Memo - Recommendations
OPC Meeting Packets
OPC Recommendation Letter
OPC Meetings Minutes
4.G 17-1218 Approval of an Ordinance Establishing a Downtown Urban Infill Area in
Accordance with the Washington State Environmental Policy Act
Attachments: Ordinance
Downtown Strategy SEPA Memo
Land Use Review Process
Draft EDDS Traffic Impact Analysis
Planning Commission Public Comments
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4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.H 17-1214 Approval of an Amendment to Ordinance 7097 Related to the Operating
Budget
Attachments: Ordinance
4.I 17-1215 Approval of an Amendment to Ordinance 7098 Related to the Capital
Budget
Attachments: Ordinance
4.J 17-1216 Approval of an Amendment to Ordinance 7099 Related to Special Funds
Attachments: Ordinance
4.K 17-1244 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the 2018 Operating Budget
Attachments: Ordinance
Budget Balancing Decision
4.L 17-1245 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the 2018-2023 Capital Facilities Plan
and Appropriating Funds for 2018
Attachments: Ordinance
4.M 17-1247 Approval of an Ordinance Appropriating 2018 Special Funds
Attachments: Ordinance
4.N 17-0075 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Transportation Impact Fees
Attachments: Ordinance
Cost Distribution
4.O 17-1228 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia School District Impact Fees
Attachments: Ordinance
4.P 17-1199 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the 2018 Utility Rates and General
Facilities Charges
Attachments: Ordinance
4.Q 17-1259 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting 2018 Park Impact Fee Rate
Adjustment
Attachments: Ordinance
4.R 17-1193 Approval of an Ordinance related to Chapter 3.04 Funds of the Olympia
Municipal Code
Attachments: Ordinance
4.S 17-1270 Approval of an Ordinance Related to Extreme Risk Protection Orders and
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Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section 9.48.170
Attachments: Ordinance
Chapter 7.94 RCW: Extreme Risk Protection Order Act
4.T 17-1272 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section
9.16.080, Pedestrian Interference
Attachments: Ordinance
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.A 17-0681 Public Hearing on the 2017 Engineering Design and Development
Standards (EDDS) Update
Attachments: Ordinance
Link to the EDDS
Summary of Proposed Changes
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 17-1271 Approval of the City of Olympia 2018 Legislative Agenda
Attachments: Proposed Olympia 2018 Legislative Agenda
Association of Washington Cities 2018 Legislative Priorities
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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