City Council

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Monday, February 10, 2020 6:30 PM Olympia School District Offices 111 Bethel Street NE Joint meeting with Olympia School District 1. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Bateman, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman, Councilmember Dani Madrone, Councilmember Lisa Parshley and Councilmember Renata Rollins 2. BUSINESS ITEM 2.A 20-0145 Joint Meeting with the Olympia School Board Hands on Children’s Museum Director Patty Belmonte shared information regarding a proposed cultural access tax. Madison Elementary School Principal Domenico Spatolla-Knoll and Homeless Program K-12 Manager Leslie Gowell provided a brief overview of the McKinney Vento Act signed into legislation in 1987 to address homelessness in the United States and information about students without homes in the Olympia School District. Interim Assistant City Manager Keith Stahley discussed the work of the City’s Community Work Group who, through many community meetings, developed a Homelessness Response Plan. Mr. Stahley also shared an update on the status of the City’s homelessness response efforts. Olympia School District Superintendent Patrick Murphy, Director of Operations Frank Wilson and Student Representative Ruby Gruber discussed how the District is helping reduce their carbon footprint. Councilmember Cooper and Public Works Director Rich Hoey discussed the City’s initiatives related to climate change. Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Priddy reported on impact fee formulas noting the formula is governed by the Growth Management Act. She also shared the District’s Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) detailing building projects included in the calculation of the impact fee. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 2020 Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Paul Simmons shared background on the City’s work regarding dog parks. Mr. Simmons gave an update on renovations to Steven’s field. Councilmembers and School District Representatives asked clarifying questions throughout the meeting. The discussion was completed. 3. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m. City of Olympia Page 2