City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · May 7, 2019
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Bateman,
Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman,
Councilmember Nathaniel Jones and Councilmember Renata Rollins
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Lisa Parshley
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 19-0258 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Bicycle Commuter
Month
Associate Planner Michelle Swanson discussed Bicycle Commuter Month.
Councilmember Gilman read a proclamation recognizing May as Bicycle Commuter
Month. Intercity Transit Bicycle Commuter Challenge Coordinator Duncan Green shared
information regarding the 32nd annual Thurston County Bicycle Commuter Challenge.
The recognition was received.
2.B 19-0416 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Olympia Heritage
Month and Review of Nominees for 2019 Historic Preservation Awards
Mayor Selby read a proclamation recognizing May as Olympia Heritage Month. Historic
Preservation Officer Marygrace Goddu discussed activities related to Olympia Heritage
Month. Ms. Goddu shared background on the historic preservation awards nominations.
Heritage Commission Chair Kat Kelly presented the 2019 nominees.
The recognition was received.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke: Issac Wagnitz, Jim Reeves, Lizzie Carp, and Janae Huber.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
City of Olympia Page 1
City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2019
4.A 19-0441 Approval of April 23, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 19-0428 Approval of 2019 Historic Preservation Award Nominees
The decision was adopted.
4.C 19-0434 Approval of the Proposed Agenda, Location, and Trainer for the
Mid-Year City Council Retreat on June 8, 2019
The decision was adopted.
4.D 19-0327 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement
for the Elliott and Fir Street Reservoirs Seismic Retrofit Project
The resolution was adopted.
4.E 19-0351 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Property Acquisitions at the
Intersection of Henderson Boulevard and Eskridge Boulevard
The resolution was adopted.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Councilmember Jones moved, seconded by Councilmember Rollins, to adopt
the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Jones and Councilmember
Rollins
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Parshley
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - None
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.A 19-0429 Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Declaring a Continuing State of
a Public Health Emergency Related to Homelessness - First and Final
Reading
Community Planning and Development Director Keith Stahley gave an overview of the
ordinace to continue the state of public health emergency related to homelessness.
Mayor Selby opened the hearing at 7:43 p.m. Arthur West spoke. The hearing closed at
City of Olympia Page 2
City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2019
7:47 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bateman moved, seconded by Councilmember Gilman, to
approve the ordinance declaring a continuing state of public health
emergency relating to human health and environmental conditions caused by
increasing homelessness in our community on first and final reading. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Jones and Councilmember
Rollins
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Parshley
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 19-0419 Launch of the 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Annual Action Plan and Public Process and an Amendment to the 2018
CDBG Annual Action Plan
Community Services Program Manager Anna Schlecht gave an overview of the
Community Planning and Development (CDBG) program public process, schedule,
strategies and resources.
Ms. Schlecht discussed a proposed amendment of Program Year 2018 to add $56,000
for one-time tenant assistance for displaced Angelus Building residents.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Councilmember Jones moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to
launch the 2019 Community Development Block Grant annual Action Plan and
public process and amend the current 2018 CDBG annual Action Plan to
support the tenants of the Angelus Hotel. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Jones and Councilmember
Rollins
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Parshley
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - None
8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS
8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS
Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended.
City of Olympia Page 3
City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2019
8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
City Manager Hall requested a referral to the General Government Committee to review
the Heritage Commission Heritage Award nominations process. He discussed the
Green Direct wind farm agreement that locked in 20 year rates for 100% green
electricity.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
City of Olympia Page 4
Agenda
Meeting Agenda City Hall
601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council
Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 19-0258 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Bicycle Commuter Month
Attachments: Proclamation
2.B 19-0416 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Olympia Heritage Month
and Review of Nominees for 2019 Historic Preservation Awards
Attachments: Proclamation
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
(Estimated Time: 0-30 Minutes) (Sign-up Sheets are provided in the Foyer.)
During this portion of the meeting, citizens may address the City Council regarding items related to City
business, including items on the Agenda. In order for the City Council to maintain impartiality and the
appearance of fairness in upcoming matters and to comply with Public Disclosure Law for political
campaigns, speakers will not be permitted to make public comments before the Council in these three
areas: (1) on agenda items for which the City Council either held a Public Hearing in the last 45 days, or
will hold a Public Hearing within 45 days, or (2) where the public testimony may implicate a matter on
which the City Council will be required to act in a quasi-judicial capacity, or (3) where the speaker
promotes or opposes a candidate for public office or a ballot measure.
Individual comments are limited to three (3) minutes or less. In order to hear as many people as possible
during the 30-minutes set aside for Public Communication, the City Council will refrain from commenting
on individual remarks until all public comment has been taken. The City Council will allow for additional
public comment to be taken at the end of the meeting for those who signed up at the beginning of the
meeting and did not get an opportunity to speak during the allotted 30-minutes.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Optional)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 19-0441 Approval of April 23, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
City of Olympia Page 1 Printed on 5/2/2019
City Council Meeting Agenda May 7, 2019
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 19-0428 Approval of 2019 Historic Preservation Award Nominees
Attachments: WELL 80 Award Nomination 2019
Jeannette Hayner Media Center Award Nomination 2019
Jackie Wall Award Nomination 2019
Michelle Sadlier Award Nomination 2019
4.C 19-0434 Approval of the Proposed Agenda, Location, and Trainer for the Mid-Year
City Council Retreat on June 8, 2019
Attachments: Draft Retreat Agenda
4.D 19-0327 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement
for the Elliott and Fir Street Reservoirs Seismic Retrofit Project
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
Scope of Work and Cost Proposal
Vicinity Map
4.E 19-0351 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Property Acquisitions at the
Intersection of Henderson Boulevard and Eskridge Boulevard
Attachments: Resolution
Chesanow Statutory Warranty Deed
Adventists Statutory Warranty Deed
Chesanow Acceptance Letter
Adventists Acceptance Letters
Adventists Explanation Letter
Vicinity Map
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - None
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.A 19-0429 Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Declaring a Continuing State of
a Public Health Emergency Related to Homelessness - First and Final
Reading
Attachments: Ordinance
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 19-0419 Launch of the 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
Action Plan and Public Process and an Amendment to the 2018 CDBG
City of Olympia Page 2 Printed on 5/2/2019
City Council Meeting Agenda May 7, 2019
Annual Action Plan
Attachments: CDBG 2019 Action Plan – Citizen Summary
Assistance for Displaced Tenants in CDBG-funded Properties
Olympia CDBG Program Annual Cycle
CDBG Five-Year Strategies - Overview
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT
(If needed for those who signed up earlier and did not get an opportunity to speak during the allotted 30
minutes)
8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS
8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS
8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
9. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Olympia is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons in employment and
the delivery of services and resources. If you require accommodation for your attendance at the City
Council meeting, please contact the Council's Executive Assistant at 360.753.8244 at least 48 hours in
advance of the meeting. For hearing impaired, please contact us by dialing the Washington State Relay
Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.833.6384.
City of Olympia Page 3 Printed on 5/2/2019
Get email alerts for Olympia
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.