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Regular Meeting

Olympia, WA · March 3, 2020

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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: City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 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 City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 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. City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 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. City of Olympia Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 City of Olympia Page 5

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 City of Olympia Page 1 Printed on 2/27/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda March 3, 2020 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 City of Olympia Page 2 Printed on 2/27/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda March 3, 2020 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 City of Olympia Page 3 Printed on 2/27/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda March 3, 2020 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 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 4 Printed on 2/27/2020

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