City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · September 15, 2020
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 5:30 PM Online and via phone
Register to attend:
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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 - None
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 20-0689 Approval of a Resolution and Actions to Address Injustice and Harm of
BIPOC Transgender and Non-Binary People
Each Councilmember read a portion of the resolution. Amy Heart and Tobi Hill-Meyer
spoke in support of the resolution and thanked the Council for passing it.
Councilmembers commented about the resolution.
Mayor Selby moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to approve the
resolution and actions to address injustice and harm of BIPOC transgender
and non-binary people. 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
2.B 20-0670 Approval of an Ordinance Accepting a Bequest of $139,513.42 from the
Estate of Ina Fennell, a Former City Employee, to the Recreation
Scholarship Program
Parks Recreation and Facilities Director Scott River recognized former City employee
Ina Fennell's years of service and her generous final legacy to the Recreation Scholarship
Program.
Mayor Selby moved, seconded by Councilmember Gilman, to approve an
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ordinance to accept a Recreation Scholarship Program bequest from the
estate of Ina Fennell on first reading and forward it to second reading. 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
2.C 20-0724 Proclamation - National Voter Registration Day
Mayor Selby read a proclamation proclaiming September 22 as National Voter
Registration Day. Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall commented and accepted the
proclamation.
The recognition was received.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke: Sarah DeStasio, Jazmine Fox-Stern, Arisa Nogler, Mercy
Kariuki-McGee, Valerie Krull, Brian McDonald, Jessica Ryan, Larry Dzieza, Robert
Berman, Miguel Louis, Michael Ruth, and Kael Moffat.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (Optional)
City Manager Jay Burney explained the hiring freeze related to police officer positions.
He clarified that he, not the Olympia Police Department, is conducting the independent
investigation into Yvonne McDonald's death.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 20-0674 Approval of August 25, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 20-0666 Approval of Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Schedule for 2021
The decision was adopted.
4.C 20-0706 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the Interlocal
Agreement for Consulting Services for a Cable Franchise Renewal
The resolution was adopted.
4.D 20-0677 Approval of Bid Award for Stevens Field #2 Infield Synthetic Turf
Conversion Project
The contract was adopted.
4.E 20-0709 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Addendum No. 1 to the Real Estate
Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Olympia and the Low
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Income Housing Institute (LIHI) Extending LIHI’s Option to Purchase
Property Located Adjacent to 318 State Avenue
The resolution was adopted.
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.F 20-0605 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapters
16 and 18 Related to 2016 Low Impact Development Updates
The ordinance was adopted on second reading.
4.G 20-0623 Approval of an Ordinance Updating the Olympia Municipal Code to Align
with Current Law and Administration, Amending Title 1 General
Provisions, Title 2 Administration and Personnel, and Title 3 Revenue
and Finance
The ordinance was adopted on second reading.
4.H 20-0708 Approval of an Ordinance Declaring a Continuing Public Health
Emergency Relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) - First and Final
Reading
The ordinance was adopted on first and final 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
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - None
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 20-0710 I-5 Corridor Study Update
Thurston Regional Planning Council Executive Director Marc Daily gave a presentation
on ongoing planning for the I-5 Corridor and a 2021-2023 budget request.
Councilmembers commented and asked clarifying questions.
The information was provided.
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6.B 20-0688 Transportation Master Plan Briefing
Transportation Planning Supervisor Sophie Stimson and Deputy Director Mark Russell
gave a presentation on the draft Transportation Master Plan and discussed impact fees.
Councilmembers spoke in support of releasing the draft Transportation Master Plan to
the public for comment and asked clarifying questions.
The discussion was completed.
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - None
8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS
8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS
Mayor Selby reported there is no Council meeting next week and the meeting on
September 29 will be a Study Session to follow up on Retreat topics. Public comment
will not be taken at the Study Session.
Councilmembers reported on meetings attended.
8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
Mr. Burney reported on retail cannabis shop operating hours in Olympia being different
than what State law allows. He noted the City Attorney will work on aligning them.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Meeting Agenda City Hall
601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council
Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 5:30 PM Online and via phone
Register to attend:
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1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 20-0689 Approval of a Resolution and Actions to Address Injustice and Harm of
BIPOC Transgender and Non-Binary People
Attachments: Resolution
2.B 20-0670 Approval of an Ordinance Accepting a Bequest of $139,513.42 from the
Estate of Ina Fennell, a Former City Employee, to the Recreation
Scholarship Program
Attachments: Ordinance
2.C 20-0724 Proclamation - National Voter Registration Day
Attachments: Proclamation
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 two (2) 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
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.
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COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (Optional)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 20-0674 Approval of August 25, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 20-0666 Approval of Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Schedule for 2021
4.C 20-0706 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the Interlocal
Agreement for Consulting Services for a Cable Franchise Renewal
Attachments: Resolution
Amended Interlocal Agreement
4.D 20-0677 Approval of Bid Award for Stevens Field #2 Infield Synthetic Turf
Conversion Project
Attachments: Project Boundary Map
Project Memorandum
4.E 20-0709 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Addendum No. 1 to the Real Estate
Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Olympia and the Low
Income Housing Institute (LIHI) Extending LIHI’s Option to Purchase
Property Located Adjacent to 318 State Avenue
Attachments: Resolution
Addendum No. 1
Purchase and Sale Agreement
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.F 20-0605 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapters 16
and 18 Related to 2016 Low Impact Development Updates
Attachments: Ordinance
4.G 20-0623 Approval of an Ordinance Updating the Olympia Municipal Code to Align
with Current Law and Administration, Amending Title 1 General Provisions,
Title 2 Administration and Personnel, and Title 3 Revenue and Finance
Attachments: Ordinance
4.H 20-0708 Approval of an Ordinance Declaring a Continuing Public Health
Emergency Relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) - First and Final Reading
Attachments: Ordinance
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
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5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 20-0710 I-5 Corridor Study Update
Attachments: Link to Corridor Study
6.B 20-0688 Transportation Master Plan Briefing
Attachments: Link to Transportation Master Plan webpage
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. ADJOURNMENT
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