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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, May 19, 2020 5:30 PM Online or via phone Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ryEvKxxmTK6wTCOUW2GIXw 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 thanked officials and the community for efforts in moving toward recovery from COVID-19. City Manager Jay Burney briefly recapped last week's briefing regarding the City's budget shortfall. Department Directors highlighted work on a framework for reopening City facilities, construction activity, regional consistency in reopening parks and summer day camps, and downtown projects. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 20-0258 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing National Public Works Week Mayor Pro Tem Bateman read a proclamation to proclaim May 17 - 23, 2020, as National Public Works Week to honor the contributions of Public Works employees in protecting the community's health, safety and quality of life. Public Works Director Rich Hoey accepted the proclamation and showed a short video. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT - None COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (Optional) Mayor Selby reported that beginning with the June 2 Council meeting the public will be City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 2020 able to provide live comments during the Public Comment portion of the meeting. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 20-0400 Approval of May 12, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.C 20-0403 Bills and Payroll Certification Payroll check numbers 92701 through 92721 and Direct Deposit transmissions: Total: $4,567,404.60; Claim check numbers 3725218 through 3725897: Total: $10,261,664.72. The decision was adopted. 4.B 20-0391 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Release of Utility Easement to Evergreen Plaza Associates, LLC The resolution was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) 4.D 20-0379 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinances 7224 (Operating, Special and Capital Budgets) and 7235 (COVID-19 Emergency Appropriation) The ordinance was adopted on second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Parshley moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, 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 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - None 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 6. OTHER BUSINESS - None 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - None 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 2020 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Mayor Selby reported the next Council meeting will be June 2. The Council isn't meeting next week due to the Memorial Day holiday. Councilmember Madrone reported she will bring forward a referral in the next few weeks regarding a farm land preservation policy. Councilmembers reported on meetings attended. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS Mr. Burney discussed delaying the mid-year Council retreat in hopes of being able to meet in person. The meeting date has tentatively been moved to July 18. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m. City of Olympia Page 3