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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, October 16, 2018 5:30 PM Council Chambers Study Session 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 2. BUSINESS ITEM 2.A 18-0975 Low Income Housing Institute Plum Street Village Management Plan Mayor Selby introduced Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) Executive Director Sharon Lee. Homeless Services Coordinator Colin DeForrest introduced the topic and gave an overview of the agenda for the meeting. Mr. DeForrest shared the scope of work that falls primarily to LIHI, which includes site planning and design; project management; community engagement; onsite operations, case management; partnership coordination and administrative oversight. He also shared the location and layout of the site along with site plans. Ms. Lee discussed similar tiny house village models LIHI has in Seattle and what the tiny homes look like. Mr. DeForrest shared the program design including clear rules and expectations, 24/7 access, adults/couples, no children, coordinated entry used for referrals to village, prioritizing vulnerable homeless in Olympia, no open drug use, no level 2 or 3 sex offenders, and controlled access in and out of the site. Ms. Lee noted there will be strict expectations regarding the use of alcohol or drugs, possession of weapons, illegal activity and violence at the village. She also noted progressive discipline will be put in place to address problem behaviors, which could ultimately end in dismissal from the village. Mr. DeForrest reviewed the plan for community engagement. Ms. Lee discussed the Community Advisory Committee model to engage neighbors and residents together. Mr. DeForrest shared the intended goals and outcomes of the village and next steps. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. The study session was completed. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes October 16, 2018 3. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m. City of Olympia Page 2