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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, March 27, 2018 7:00 PM Council Chambers 1. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones, Councilmember Jessica Bateman, Councilmember Clark Gilman, Councilmember Lisa Parshley and Councilmember Renata Rollins Excused: 1 - Councilmember Jim Cooper 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Selby announced Councilmember Cooper is excused from tonight's meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Jones discussed events related to Arbor Day on March 24 and announced Olympia was named Tree City USA for the 25th year in a row. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 18-0243 Special Recognition - Larry Dibble and Shelley Flaherty Councilmembers read proclamations in recognition of the distinguished service of Fire Chief Larry Dibble and Line of Business Director Shelley Flaherty. Chief Dibble and Ms. Flaherty shared their thanks and reflections on their tenure at the Olympia Fire Department. Councilmembers and City Manager Steve Hall thanked them for their service. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The following people spoke: Boudicca Walsh, Jim Reeves, and Christine Rayburn. COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional) Mayor Selby noted a tentative meeting date of May 8 for the Council's Homelessness Study Session Summit, pending facilitator availability. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 Councilmembers commented on the Strawless Olympia movement and the homelessness crisis. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 18-0282 Approval of March 6, 2018 Study Session Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. 4.B 18-0256 Approval of March 6, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. 4.C 18-0316 Bills and Payroll Certification Payroll check numbers 91185 through 91239 and Direct Deposit transmissions: Total: $4,405,134.61; Claim check numbers 3697820 through 3698936: Total: $6,967,978.27. The decision was approved. 4.D 18-0226 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement Between Thurston County, the City of Lacey, City of Olympia, City of Tumwater, and Thurston Regional Planning Council for Regional Climate Mitigation Planning The resolution was approved. 4.E 18-0300 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for Consulting Services for a Cable Franchise Renewal The resolution was approved. 4.F 18-0299 Approval of a Bid Award for Isthmus Interim Park Improvements The contract was approved. 4.G 18-0305 Approval of Appointments to the Arts Commission The decision was approved. 4.H 18-0317 Approval of Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee The decision was approved. 4.I 18-0308 Approval of an Appointment to the Heritage Commission The decision was approved. City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 4.J 18-0312 Approval of Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee The decision was approved. 4.N 18-0313 Approval of Appointments to the Utility Advisory Committee The decision was approved. 4.L 18-0314 Approval of Reappointments to the Design Review Board The decision was approved. 4.M 18-0309 Approval of Reappointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee The decision was approved. 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) 4.O 18-0139 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Wastewater Regulations related to Septic Tank Effluent Pumping (S.T.E.P.) Systems The ordinance was approved on second reading. 4.P 18-0167 Approval of an Ordinance Relating to Civil Infractions and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section 4.50.020 The ordinance was approved on second reading. 4.Q 18-0168 Approval of an Ordinance Relating to Domestic Violence Crimes Against Persons and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 The ordinance was approved on second reading. 4.R 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 OMC 9.62 The ordinance was approved on second reading. 4.S 18-0186 Approval of an Ordinance Relating to Crimes Against Property and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 9.40 The ordinance was approved on second reading. 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) 4.T 18-0288 Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing Acceptance of Drebick Investments, LLC’s Right-of-Way Dedication Donation City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Bateman, as General Government Committee Chair, and Mayor Pro Tem Jones thanked community members for volunteering to serve on the City's various advisory committees. Councilmember Bateman moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Parshley and Councilmember Rollins Excused: 1 - Councilmember Cooper ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT 4.K 18-0311 Approval of Appointments to the Planning Commission Councilmember Bateman moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to approve the appointment of Jessica Blose, with a term ending March 31, 2019; Kento Azegami, with a term ending March 31, 2020; and Candis Millar with a term ending March 31, 2020, to the Planning Commission to fill a vacancy, and to approve the reappointments of Paula Ehlers and Mike Auderer, each with terms ending March 31, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Parshley and Councilmember Rollins Excused: 1 - Councilmember Cooper 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 18-0287 Approval of Designs for 10 New Olympia Public Art Traffic Boxes Arts Program Specialist Angel Nava and Arts Commission Chair Stacy Hicks presented the 2018 Traffic Wrap Public Art Project recommendations. Ms. Nava thanked Arts Volunteer Ricky Santiago for his service and commitment to the Traffic Wrap Public Art Project. City of Olympia Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 Councilmembers thanked the Arts Commission for their work on the project. Councilmember Rollins moved, seconded by Councilmember Gilman, to approve the 10 designs for the Traffic Box Public Art Project, as determined by public vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Parshley and Councilmember Rollins Excused: 1 - Councilmember Cooper 6.B 18-0262 Review of 2017 Year-End Fund Balance Administrative Services Director Debbie Sullivan presented the 2017 year end fund balance and the Finance Committee Recommendations on how to allocate the savings. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Councimember Bateman moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to approve the allocations of the remaining 2017 year-end funds of $34,831 to biohazard remediation, and direct staff to prepare an ordinance appropriating specific items to be funded from 2017 year-end funds. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Parshley and Councilmember Rollins Excused: 1 - Councilmember Cooper 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - None 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmembers discussed meetings and events attended. Mayor Selby noted she attended the March for Our Lives event this past Saturday and the student organizers will be recognized at an upcoming Council meeting. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS City Manager Steve Hall noted Councilmember Cooper will be adding an item to an upcoming agenda related to a short-term loan to the Washington Center for stage rigging. He discussed a Study Sesson on homelessness that is being planned; date and location City of Olympia Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 are being confirmed. Mr. Hall acknowledged Debbie Sullivan's participation in Fire Ops training last week. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. City of Olympia Page 6