City Council

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, April 10, 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 announced the City Council met earlier in an Executive Session. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 18-0346 Special Recognition - American Legion Officer of the Year 2016 and 2017 Lt. Rich Allen noted each year the American Legion honors Olympia's Officer of the Year. This year they are honoring the Officers of the Year from 2016 and 2017. He discussed the work of Officers Jacob Theis and Jason Winner and why they are being honored. David Gedrose of the American Legion presented the Officers with their awards. Mr. Gedrose also presented a check to the Cops and Kids Foundation. The recognition was received. 2.B 18-0343 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Equal Pay Day Councilmembers read a proclamation recognizing Equal Pay Day. Cherie Reeves Sperr of the YWCA made some comments regarding wage gaps. Councilmembers made comments. Councilmember Gilman will bring a referral back to Council for the Finance Committee regarding doing an evaluation of job classes and an examination of overtime parity for City employees. The recognition was received. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018 2.C 18-0349 Special Recognition - Olympia March for Our Lives Organizers and Approval of a Resolution for Common Sense Gun Safety Mayor Selby discussed the March for Our Lives that occurred on March 24, 2018. March for Our Lives organizers Aurora Strauss Reeves, Madelyn Olson and Caroline Arness discussed gun violence in schools. Councilmembers read a resolution regarding common sense gun safety. Councilmember Cooper asked for a copy of the resolution to be sent to Washington State's Federal Delegation. Councilmember Rollins discussed why she does not support the resolution. Councilmember Gilman moved, seconded by Councilmember Bateman, to approve a resolution for common sense gun safety. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Bateman, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman and Councilmember Parshley Nay: 1 - Councilmember Rollins 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The following people spoke: Karma Reynoldson, Jim Reeves, David Eagleston, Mary Rulewicz, Amanda Lucas, Brianna Widner, Tye Gundel, Charlie Bishop, Brandon Weedon and Dana Bowen. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 18-0366 Approval of March 27, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. 4.B 18-0364 Approval of an Appointment to the Planning Commission to Fill a Vacancy The decision was approved. 4.C 18-0326 Approval of an Appointment to the Heritage Commission to Fill a Vacancy The decision was approved. 4.D 18-0264 Approval to Restore the Percival West Public Restroom to Seasonal Operating Hours and Close the Olympia/Franklin Portable Restroom The decision was approved. City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018 4.E 18-0341 Approval of a Resolution to Accept a Funding Board Project Agreement with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for the Woodruff Sprayground Project The resolution was approved. 4.F 18-0344 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Inter-fund Loan for Fire Vehicle Funding The resolution was approved. 4.G 18-0355 Approval of a Resolution Approving the Terms and Conditions of an Attorney Engagement and Contingency Fee Agreement to Pursue the City’s Claims for Opioid Misuse, Abuse and Over-Prescription The resolution was approved. 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) 4.H 18-0288 Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing Acceptance of Drebick Investments, LLC’s Right-of-Way Dedication Donation The ordinance was approved on second reading. 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) 4.J 18-0325 Approval of an Ordinance Creating a Fund for the Home Fund The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.K 18-0327 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7118 (Operating Budget) The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.L 18-0329 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7119 (Capital Budget) The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.M 18-0328 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7120 (Special Funds) The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Bateman moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jones, 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 City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018 5. PUBLIC HEARING 5.A 18-0272 Public Hearing on the Draft 2017 Storm and Surface Water Plan Senior Planner Susan Clark discussed updates to the Storm & Surface Water Plan. Mayor Selby opened the public hearing at 9:02 p.m. No one commented. The public hearing closed at 9:02 p.m. Councilmember Gilman moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to approve the draft 2017 Storm and Surface Water Plan. 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.B 18-0254 Public Hearing on a Utility Easement Located Under a Building on the Southeast Portion of Block 7, Lots 3,4,5 and 6, Swan’s Addition, Vol. 1 of Plats, Page 37 City Engineer Fran Eide discussed the utility easement and a request submitted by the owner asking the City to release its rights to the abandoned utility easement that is located beneath a commercial building located between Legion Way and 7th Avenue. Mayor Selby opened the hearing at 9:08 p.m. No one spoke. Mayor Selby close the hearing at 9:08 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Jones moved, seconded by Councilmember Bateman, to approve the release of the abandoned City utility easement and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effect such release. 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 6. OTHER BUSINESS - None 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - None 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended. City of Olympia Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018 Mayor Pro Tem Jones made two referrals; one to the City Manager to prepare a report of the planned implementation of the walking patrol with an enhanced timeline, and the other to the Finance Committee to provide the City Council with detail of a proposed process, including content, timeline, citizen engagement and expense requirements to implement a local minimum wage. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS City Manager Steve Hall reported the West Bay Park Plan will be presented to the City Council in a few weeks. He also noted the approval for the Woodruff Park Sprayground bid award will be coming forward next week. Mr. Hall also noted this week there will be several street closures as workers install embedded art in the sidewalk at three locations for the Music Out Loud project. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. City of Olympia Page 5