City Council

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, June 18, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers 1. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Bateman, Councilmember Clark Gilman, Councilmember Nathaniel Jones and Councilmember Renata Rollins Excused: 2 - Councilmember Jim Cooper and Councilmember Lisa Parshley 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 19-0570 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Capital City Pride Mayor Selby shared background on the City of Olympia's support of diversity in the community. Councilmembers read a proclamation recognizing Capital City Pride Weekend. Olympia Pride representative Gina Thompson discussed Capital City Pride and it's significance. The recognition was received. 2.B 19-0491 Special Recognition - Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council Pilot Program Operations Supervisor Marcus Goodman introduced Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council Director Cheryl Fambles. Ms. Fambles discussed the pilot program for young adults to gain practical work experience and their experience working at the City. Mr. Goodman described his work with the young adults in the program. Program Participant Elizabeth Wright said a few words about her experience. The recognition was received. 2.C 19-0571 Special Recognition - City of Olympia Fireworks Ban Fire Marshall Kevin Brossard discussed the regional fireworks ban in Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater. The recognition was received. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2019 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke: Meg Martin, Bourtai Hargrove, Pat Holm, Raging Grannies, Dan Gariepy, Jim Reeves, Linda Ann Moniz, and John Pettit. COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT Councilmembers responded to comments made. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 19-0575 Approval of June 11, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 19-0574 Bills and Payroll Certification Payroll check numbers 92111 through 92155 and Direct Deposit transmissions: Total: $6,396,770.99; Claim check numbers 3715091 through 3715987: Total: $5,673,588.96. The decision was adopted. 4.C 19-0492 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Local Agency Agreement with the Department of Transportation for Federal Grant Funds for the Fones Road Improvement Project The resolution was adopted. 4.D 19-0515 Approval of Bid Award for the 2019 Pavement Preservation (Chip Seal) Project The contract was adopted. 4.E 19-0542 Approval of a Resolution Approving a Latecomer Agreement for a Sanitary Sewer Lift Station near Rich Rd SE and James Place SE. The resolution was adopted. 4.G 19-0584 Approval of a Resolution Affirming Olympia’s Commitment to Nondiscrimination Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity and Authorizing the Mayor to Support and Join on the City’s Behalf an Amicus Brief in the United States Supreme Court on Behalf of Title VII’s Ban on Workplace Sex Discrimination and Opposing the Revocation of Non-Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ People The resolution was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2019 4.F 19-0535 Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Design Criteria for the Village at Mill Pond Master Plan The ordinance was adopted on second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Jones moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Jones and Councilmember Rollins Excused: 2 - Councilmember Cooper and Councilmember Parshley 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - None 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 19-0562 Approval of the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2019 Annual Action Plan Community Services Program Manager Anna Schlecht gave an overview of the Community Program Year 2019 annual Action Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Bateman moved, seconded by Councilmember Gilman, to approve the draft CDBG 2019 Action Plan and direct staff to submit to HUD on or before July 15, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Jones and Councilmember Rollins Excused: 2 - Councilmember Cooper and Councilmember Parshley 6.B 19-0534 Approval of the Home Fund Advisory Board’s 2019 Capital Funding Recommendations Home Fund Manager Cary Retlin and Home Fund Advisory Board Chair Linda Vatske gave an overview of the 2019 Home Fund award recommendations. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Councilmember Jones moved, seconded by Councilmember Rollins, to approve issuing the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)/Interfaith Works an award letter for $1.1 million for low barrier single adult shelter and supportive housing for the 2019 funding round. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2019 Aye: 5 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Jones and Councilmember Rollins Excused: 2 - Councilmember Cooper and 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. Mayor Selby noted the next City Council meeting will be July 9. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS City Manager Steve Hall thanked Public Works Director Rich Hoey for his work in supporting the PEPPY program that was recognized earlier in the evening. He noted rainbow lights will be displayed on City Hall this weekend in recogntion of Capital City Pride. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. City of Olympia Page 4