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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, December 4, 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 ITEMS 2.A 18-1157 Report on Thurston 911 Communications (TCOMM 911) Radio System Issues and Options Thurston 911 Communications Director Wendy Hill gave an overview of the agency's work, which includes running the Thurston County emergency radio system. She provided 911 statistics over the prior three years and discussed the public safety radio system history, along with radio system goals and priorities. She stated outcomes and recommendations for a new radio system and discussed funding needs and strategies to move forward. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. The study session was completed. 2.B 18-1141 Crisis Response Team and Familiar Faces Program Rollout Police Outreach Services Coordinator Anne Larsen gave an overview of the Familiar Faces Program, which is a collaboration between Olympia Police and Catholic Community Services. The goal of the program is to have a safe environment downtown for everyone. Ms. Larsen reviewed the need for the program and discussed peer navigators, project personnel, collaborators and partners supporting the program. She reviewed services the program provides along with timelines for implementation. Ms. Larsen discussed the Crisis Response Unit and gave an overview of the program's core principles. She shared how the program can identify an individual's circumstances and needs, and provided timelines for implementation. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. The study session was completed. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes December 4, 2018 2.C 18-1156 Briefing on the Providence Community Care Center Community Planning and Development Director Keith Stahley introduced the topic. Chief Nursing Officer Michelle James gave an overview of the Providence Community Care Center, its services, partners, statistics, and community partnership goals. She shared current risks and challenges. Providence St. Peter Foundation Executive Director Peter Brennan discussed funding for the program. Providence Behavioral Health Director Sue Beal gave an overview of staff at the Community Care Center. Community Care Liaison Heather Kranz shared work she does related to assisting clients in connecting with long-term mental health services. Interfaith Works Program Director Meg Martin shared day room hours of operation, core services provided, staffing model and operations management. She noted funding needs and concerns. Sidewalk Director Phil Owen discussed the need to work together as a community for faster results. Olympia Free Clinic Executive Director Katie Giuliano gave an overview of services provided at the Community Care Center and financial information. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. The study session was completed. 2.D 18-1158 Briefing on Homelessness Response Measures and Timelines Mr. Stahley gave an update on the City's homeless response work. He shared the Continuum of Housing Interventions graphic which show the ongoing regional response, new interventions with City and partner support and unsanctioned activities. Mr. Stahley shared an update on the Plum Street Village, the Franklin mitigation site, expanded shelter system, 2828 Martin Way, secure storage, Homelessness Response Plan and Code Blue shelters. He dicussed staffing related to the homeless response efforts, and noted his request for another temporary staff person to assist. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. The study session was completed. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION 3.A 18-1132 Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); Litigation and Potential Litigation Mayor Selby recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss a matter related to litigation and potential litigation. She announced no decisions would be made, the meeting is expected to last no longer than 30 minutes, and Council will adjourn immediately following the Executive Session. The City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes December 4, 2018 City Attorney was present at the Executive Session. The executive session was held and no decisions were made. 4. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. City of Olympia Page 3