City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · June 4, 2019
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Bateman,
Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman,
Councilmember Nathaniel Jones, Councilmember Lisa Parshley and
Councilmember Renata Rollins
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Selby noted item 6.A will be moved to follow Public Comment.
The agenda was approved as amended.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke: Allan Hill, Jim Hill, Shannon Pardee, Linda Ann Moniz, Jim
Reeves, and Jon Pettit.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Councilmember Cooper clarified the City assists the County with the Homelessness
Census and the City does not act as the Thurston County Health Department.
Mayor Selby noted information related to homelessness response is available on the
City's website.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 19-0530 Approval of May 21, 2019 Study Session Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 19-0529 Approval of May 21, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
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4.D 19-0282 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Ground Lease with New Cingular
Wireless PCS, LLC
The resolution was adopted.
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.E 19-0514 Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the Municipal Court Judge’s
Salary
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.F 19-0511 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7173 (Operating Budget)
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.G 19-0513 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7174 (Capital Budget)
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.H 19-0512 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7175 (Special Funds)
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Bateman moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to
adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember
Parshley and Councilmember Rollins
PULLED FOR ACTION FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR
4.C 19-0141 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima
County for Use of Jail Facilities and Services
Councilmember Jones pulled Item 4.C for discussion.
Police Support Administrator Chandra Brady responded to questions regarding the
contract with Yakima County. She noted the contract was created with the help of the
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Councilmember Jones asked clarifying
questions regarding how the City will ensure the health and safety of inmates. Ms. Brady
discussed the programs in place to ensure inmates access to safety and support.
Councilmember Cooper requested a deeper discussion regarding the future of jail
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services in Olympia.
Mayor Pro Tem Bateman moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to
approve the resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Yakima
County for use of jail facilities and services and authorizing the City Manager
to sign the agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember
Parshley and Councilmember Rollins
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.A 19-0516 Public Hearing on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2018
Action Plan Proposed Amendment Adjusting Funding for Housing
Assistance for Displaced Residents of the Angelus Hotel
Ms. Schlecht gave an overview of the proposed program year 2018 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan amendment.
Mayor Selby opened the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. The following people spoke in
support of the amendment: Kirsten York and Holly Varela. Mayor Selby closed the
hearing at 8:20 p.m.
Ms. Schlecht noted the topic will be on the June 11 agenda for City Council action.
The public hearing was held and written comments will be accepted through
June 10.
5.B 19-0509 Public Hearing on the Draft Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) 2019 Action Plan
Ms. Schlecht gave an overview of the the proposed program year 2019 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan.
Mayor Selby opened the public hearing at 8:38 p.m. The following people spoke in
support of the Action Plan: Michael Cade, Meg Martin, Lisa Smith, Jamie Parker, and
Mark Stearns. Mayor Selby closed the hearing at 8:53 p.m.
Ms. Schlecht discussed a request from the Foundation for the Challenged for $60,000 to
support a low income housing project.
Mayor Selby proposed addressing the issue of ad hoc requests for CDBG funds at the
retreat on Saturday.
The public hearing was held and closed.
Councilmember Jones moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, to
approve initiating a 30-day public process to consider the request for
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additional funding for Foundation For the Challenged (FFC). The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Parshley and
Councilmember Rollins
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Gilman
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 19-0472 Briefing on 2019 Thurston County Homeless Census Preliminary Results
Community Services Housing Coordinator Anna Schlecht noted the City of Olympia has
been contracted by Thurston County for over ten years to conduct the Thurston County
Homeless Census. She reviewed the census data from 2006 - 2019.
Thurston County Homeless Coordinator Keylee Marineau shared background and
methodology regarding the Thurston County Homeless Census and it's results.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
The information was provided.
6.B 19-0493 Update on Homeless Response Plan
Downtown Programs Manager Amy Buckler and Senior Planner Stacey Ray gave an
update to the Homeless Response Plan process.
Citizen Selena Rodocker shared her experience working with the Community Work
Group.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
The report was received.
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - None
8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS
8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS
Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended.
Mayor Selby noted the Council will meet in a retreat on Saturday. Councilmember Rollins
discussed a referral to the General Government Committee regarding exploring a tenant
relocation assistance program. Councilmember Cooper requested the item go to the
Finance Committee as well. The referral will come back to Council next week for action.
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8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
City Manager Steve Hall discussed the EPA Brownsfield grant being given to the City.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
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Agenda
Meeting Agenda City Hall
601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council
Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - None
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 19-0530 Approval of May 21, 2019 Study Session Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 19-0529 Approval of May 21, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.C 19-0141 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima
County for Use of Jail Facilities and Services
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Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
4.D 19-0282 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Ground Lease with New Cingular
Wireless PCS, LLC
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.E 19-0514 Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the Municipal Court Judge’s Salary
Attachments: Ordinance
4.F 19-0511 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7173 (Operating Budget)
Attachments: Ordinance
4.G 19-0513 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7174 (Capital Budget)
Attachments: Ordinance
4.H 19-0512 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7175 (Special Funds)
Attachments: Ordinance
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.A 19-0516 Public Hearing on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2018
Action Plan Proposed Amendment Adjusting Funding for Housing
Assistance for Displaced Residents of the Angelus Hotel
Attachments: Assistance for Displaced Tenants in CDBG Funded Properties
5.B 19-0509 Public Hearing on the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2019 Action Plan
Attachments: Draft CDBG Citizen Summary
Draft Program Year 2019 Annual Action Plan
Olympia CDBG Program Annual Cycle
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 19-0472 Briefing on 2019 Thurston County Homeless Census Preliminary Results
Attachments: 2019 Thurston County Point in Time Homelessness Snapshot
2006 – 2019 Thurston County 14 Year Trends in Homelessness
Thurston County 5-Year Homeless Housing Plan Summary
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2018 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress
6.B 19-0493 Update on Homeless Response Plan
Attachments: Meeting Summaries
Link to Engage Olympia
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
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