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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Wednesday, January 31, 2018 5:30 PM Council Chambers Multijurisdictional Meeting On Sea Level Rise With Lott And Port Of Olympia 1. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones, Councilmember Jessica Bateman, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman, Councilmember Lisa Parshley and Councilmember Renata Rollins OTHERS PRESENT LOTT Clean Water Alliance Board of Directors: President Cynthia Pratt, Tom Oliva - City of Tumwater, Jessica Bateman - City of Olympia, John Hutchings - Thurston County LOTT Clean Water Alliance: Executive Director Michael Strub Port of Olympia Commission: President E.J. Zita, Vice President Bill McGregor, Secretary Joe Downing Port of Olympia: Executive Director Ed Galligan 2. OTHER BUSINESS 2.A 18-0011 Joint Meeting of Elected Officials from City of Olympia, Port of Olympia and LOTT Clean Water Alliance on Sea Level Rise Response Planning Mayor Selby welcomed attendees and explained the purpose of the joint meeting. She stated public comment could be provided on comment cards and through the online sea level rise survey on the City of Olympia’s website. Mayor Selby asked everyone to go around the room and introduce themselves. Port of Olympia Commission President Zita made opening remarks, followed by LOTT Clean Water Alliance Board President Pratt. Water Resources Director Andy Haub introduced City of Olympia, LOTT Clean Water Alliance, Port of Olympia and AECOM Technical Services staff involved in the sea level rise planning project. Mr. Haub presented project background information. He also discussed the potential flooding impacts for downtown from sea level rise, the project’s goal statement and schedule. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes January 31, 2018 Justin Vandever, Coastal Engineer with AECOM Technical Services, gave an overview of the sea level rise planning process and the steps involved in developing a vulnerability and risk assessment. Mr. Vandever explained sea level rise science, the sea level rise projections for Olympia and the types of flooding impacts facing Olympia. He also presented the results of the project’s vulnerability and risk assessment, flooding inundations maps and possible strategies to address sea level rise. Mr. Haub reviewed ongoing public involvement efforts and presented high level results of public input received to date through the sea level rise survey and January 18, 2018 community workshop. City Manager Steve Hall stressed the importance of having the groups work together and suggested continued discussion is necessary to continue to move the project forward. Councilmembers, LOTT Clean Water Alliance Board members and Port of Olympia Commission members asked clarifying questions and provided comment. Mayor Selby suggested a follow-up joint meeting would be held in April to continue the discussion. The discussion was completed. 3. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. City of Olympia Page 2