City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · March 3, 2020
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 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 Dani Madrone, Councilmember Lisa Parshley and
Councilmember Renata Rollins
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Selby noted the Council met earlier in a Study Session. No decisions were made.
Interim City Manager Jay Burney gave an update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and where
to find information.
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
1.C CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE THURSTON
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS AND COUNTY OFFICE
CONSOLIDATION LEVY
****THE PUBLIC WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AT THIS TIME FOR
OR AGAINST THIS LEVY****
20-0218 Consideration of a Resolution Expressing City Council Support for the
Thurston County Courthouse, Administrative Buildings and County Office
Consolidation Levy
Mayor Selby shared background on the topic and opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
The following people spoke in support of the resolution: Larry Watkinson, Larry
Jefferson, Charles Szurszewski, Lori Preuss, Patrick Stickney, and Chris Meserve.
Mayor Selby closed the hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Councilmember Parshley moved, seconded by Councilmember Gilman, to
adopt a resolution expressing City Council support for the Thurston County
courthouse, administrative buildings and County office consolidation levy.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember
Parshley and Councilmember Rollins
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 20-0189 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Arbor Day
The recognition was received.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke: Heather Spradlin, Wayne Olsen, and Cleve Pinnix.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 20-0236 Approval of February 25, 2020 Study Session Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 20-0235 Approval of February 25, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.C 20-0221 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Partial Park and School Impact
Fee Exemption to Fourth Street Housing, LLC for its Property Located at
3335 Martin Way E., Also Known as Merritt Manor
The resolution was adopted.
4.D 20-0229 Approval of Reappointments to Advisory Committees and Commissions
The decision was adopted.
4.E 20-0222 Approval of an Appointment to the Arts Commission to Fill a Vacancy
The decision was adopted.
4.F 20-0223 Approval of Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee to Fill Vacancies
The decision was adopted.
4.G 20-0224 Approval of Appointments to the Design Review Board to Fill Vacancies
The decision was adopted.
4.H 20-0225 Approval of Appointments to the Heritage Commission to Fill Vacancies
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The decision was adopted.
4.I 20-0226 Approval of an Appointment to the Planning Commission to Fill a
Vacancy
The decision was adopted.
4.J 20-0227 Approval of Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee to Fill Vacancies
The decision was adopted.
4.K 20-0228 Approval of Appointments to the Utility Advisory Committee to Fill
Vacancies
The decision was adopted.
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.L 20-0170 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Title 4 of the Olympia Municipal
Code Relating to Residential Parking Fees
The ordinance was adopted on second reading.
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.M 20-0144 Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Deadline to Expend Impact
Fees in Accordance with State Law
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 Madrone, Councilmember
Parshley and Councilmember Rollins
5. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 20-0157 Approval of Call for Art for the Eastside Street Art Crossings Public Art
Project
Arts Program Manager Stephanie Johnson and Arts Commission Chair Timothy
Grisham gave an overview of the call for art for the Eastside Street Art Crossing process.
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Ms. Johnson also gave an update on the status of the West Bay drive crossing.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Councilmember Gilman moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to
approve the Call for Art for the Eastside Street Art Crossing project. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember
Parshley and Councilmember Rollins
6.B 20-0220 City Manager Recruitment Update
Karras Consulting representatives Dennis Karras and Marissa Karras gave an update on
the status of the City Manager recruitment.
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
Councilmember are reported on meetings and events attended.
8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS - None
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
9.A 20-0219 Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); RCW 42.30.110
(1)(c) - Real Estate Matter
Mayor Selby recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(b) to discuss a real estate matter. She announced no decisions would be
made, the meeting was expected to last no longer than 75 minutes, and the Council
would adjourn immediately following the Executive Session. The City Attorney was
present at the Executive Session.
The executive session was held and no decisions were made.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 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, March 3, 2020 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1.C CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE THURSTON
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS AND COUNTY
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION LEVY
****THE PUBLIC WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AT THIS TIME
FOR OR AGAINST THIS LEVY****
20-0218 Consideration of a Resolution Expressing City Council Support for the
Thurston County Courthouse, Administrative Buildings and County Office
Consolidation Levy
Attachments: Resolution
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 20-0189 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Arbor Day
Attachments: Proclamation
Link to Arbor Day Webpage
Event Flyer
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
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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 COMMENT (Optional)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 20-0236 Approval of February 25, 2020 Study Session Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 20-0235 Approval of February 25, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.C 20-0221 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Partial Park and School Impact Fee
Exemption to Fourth Street Housing, LLC for its Property Located at 3335
Martin Way E., Also Known as Merritt Manor
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
Restrictive Covenant
Partial Release of Deed
Financial Impact
4.D 20-0229 Approval of Reappointments to Advisory Committees and Commissions
Attachments: Timothy Grisham - Arts Commission
Rebecca Brown - Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Joseph Lavalle - Design Review Board
Holly Davies - Heritage Commission
Brock Milliern - Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Rad Cunningham - Planning Commission
Carole Richmond - Planning Commission
Kento Azegami - Planning Commission
4.E 20-0222 Approval of an Appointment to the Arts Commission to Fill a Vacancy
Attachments: Rose Emerson Application and Resume
4.F 20-0223 Approval of Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee to Fill Vacancies
Attachments: Amy Ramsey Application and Resume
Bethany Roth Application
Sam Gacad-Cowan Application and Resume
4.G 20-0224 Approval of Appointments to the Design Review Board to Fill Vacancies
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Attachments: Roussa Cassel Application and Resume
Marnie McGrath Application and Resume
Chandra Bezjak Application and Resume
4.H 20-0225 Approval of Appointments to the Heritage Commission to Fill Vacancies
Attachments: Kenneth House Application
Stephen Scott Application and Resume
Jessica Bieber Application and Resume
4.I 20-0226 Approval of an Appointment to the Planning Commission to Fill a Vacancy
Attachments: Yen Huynh Application and Resume
4.J 20-0227 Approval of Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee to Fill Vacancies
Attachments: Brent Barnes Application
Tiffany Sandy Application and Resume
Spence Cearns Application
4.K 20-0228 Approval of Appointments to the Utility Advisory Committee to Fill
Vacancies
Attachments: Kristen Lamson Application and Resume
Michael Bradley Application and Resume
Donald Krug Application and Resume
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.L 20-0170 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Title 4 of the Olympia Municipal Code
Relating to Residential Parking Fees
Attachments: Ordinance
Residential Parking Zone Map
Parking Permits 2007-2019
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.M 20-0144 Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Deadline to Expend Impact Fees
in Accordance with State Law
Attachments: Ordinance
5. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 20-0157 Approval of Call for Art for the Eastside Street Art Crossings Public Art
Project
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Attachments: Olympia Crossings: An Art Plan for City Gateways
2019 Municipal Art Plan
Call for Public Art: Eastside Street Art Crossing
6.B 20-0220 City Manager Recruitment Update
Attachments: Recruitment Flyer
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
9.A 20-0219 Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); RCW 42.30.110 (1)
(c) - Real Estate Matter
9. ADJOURNMENT
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