City Council

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, March 6, 2018 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 Lisa Parshley and Councilmember Renata Rollins 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Selby noted the Council met earlier in a Study Session. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 18-0098 Special Recognition - 2018 Arbor Day Proclamation Urban Forestry Program Manager Shelly Bentley and Associate Planner Jesse Barham discussed Arbor Day celebrations. Ms. Bentley noted this year the City will receive the 25 year Tree City USA Award. Mayor Pro Tem Jones read the proclamation to recognize Arbor Day in Olympia. Parks Stewardship Program Supervisor Sylvana Neihauser presented the Jay Butts Friends of Trees Award to Robert Wadsworth. The recognition was received. 2.B 18-0113 Special Recognition - Habitat, Stewardship and Outreach Mr. Barham and Stream Team Coordinator Michelle Stevie discussed habitat, stewardship and outreach activities taking place in the City. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The following people spoke: CC Coates, Jim Reeves, Mark Mercier, and Kyong Soh. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes March 6, 2018 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 18-0231 Approval of February 27, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. 4.B 18-0228 Approval to Nominate Julianna Hoza for the Association of Washington Cities Center for Quality Communities Scholarship and Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter of Support The decision was approved. 4.C 18-0232 Approval of Labor Contract with Olympia Police Sergeants Association The contract was approved. 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) 4.D 18-0202 Approval of an Ordinance Increasing Sales and Use Tax by One Tenth of One Percent for Housing The ordinance was approved on second reading. 4.E 18-0204 Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing Acceptance of a Donation by Evergreen Christian Community to Fund a Homeless Response Coordinator Position The ordinance was approved on second reading. 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) 4.F 18-0139 Approval of Ordinance Amending Wastewater Regulations related to Septic Tank Effluent Pumping (S.T.E.P.) Systems The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.G 18-0186 Approval of an Ordinance Relating to Crimes Against Property and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 9.40 The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.H 18-0167 Approval of an Ordinance Relating to Civil Infractions and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section 4.50.020 The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.I 18-0168 Approval of an Ordinance Relating to Domestic Violence Crimes Against Persons and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes March 6, 2018 The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.J 18-0169 Approval of an Ordinance Relating to Domestic Violence and Protective Orders, Repealing Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) Chapters 9.56 and 9.60 and Adopting a New Chapter 9.62, OMC The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Parshley moved, seconded by Councilmember Bateman, 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 Parshley and Councilmember Rollins 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 18-0121 Approval of Percival Plinth 2018 Sculpture Recommendation Program Specialist Angel Nava and Arts Commission Vice Chair Timothy Grisham presented the 2018 Percival Plinth Recommendations. Councilmember Bateman moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to approve the sculptures recommended by the Arts Commission for the 2018 Percival Plinth Project exhibition and Peoples’ Choice Award. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Parshley and Councilmember Rollins 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 Assistant City Manager Jay Burney thanked Councilmember Bateman for last minute testimony given in the Senate Ways and Means Committee regarding Engrossed City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes March 6, 2018 Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 2437. ESHB 2437 allows a county legislative authority to authorize, fix, and impose a sales and use tax; however, if a county has not imposed the full tax rate by July 1, 2020, a city legislative authority in that county may authorize, fix, and impose the sales and use tax. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9.A 18-0227 Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); RCW 42.30.110 (1)(c) - Real Estate Matter Mayor Selby recessed to Executive Session at 7:53 p.m. pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) (b) to discuss a matter related to real estate. Mayor Selby announced no decisions will be made, the meeting is expected to last no longer than 1 hour and 15 minutes, and the Council will adjourn immediately following the Executive Session. The City Attorney was present at the Executive Session. No decisions were made. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. City of Olympia Page 4