City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · October 6, 2020
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 5:30 PM Online and via phone
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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
Mayor Selby announced the Log Cabin Extension briefing has been moved from this
evening's agenda to November 2. She invited the public to pause on Indigenous
People's Day on October 12 to consider contributions of neighboring tribes.
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 20-0787 Special Recognition - Introduction of Squaxin Island Tribal Chairman Kris
Peters
Mayor Selby introduced newly elected Squaxin Tribal Chairman Kris Peters. Chairman
Peters spoke about the sacred waters around Olympia and supports continued
partnerships with the City of Olympia as good environmental stewards.
The recognition was received.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke: Mohit Nair, Larry Dzieza, Kelsey Monaco, Katie Rains, Jeff
Loyer, Debra Jaqua, Kevin Vandriel, Bob Jacobs, Todd Monohon, Collene Hawes,
Krystafer Brown, Tracey Carlos, Stevi Kamphaus, Talauna Reed, Ty Brown, Mary Wilkes,
and C Davis.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (Optional)
Assistant City Manager Keith Stahley discussed a United Churches microhousing
project. Councilmembers responded to speaker comments.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 20-0736 Approval of September 15, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 20-0786 Approval of September 29, 2020 City Council Study Session Meeting
Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.C 20-0737 Bills and Payroll Certification
Payroll check numbers 92777 through 92847 and Direct Deposit transmissions: Total:
$12,118,366.20; Claim check numbers 3727568 through 3730044: Total:
$47,080,583.63.
The decision was adopted.
4.D 20-0580 Approval to Extend Advisory Board, Commission, and Committee
Member Terms by One Year
The decision was adopted.
4.E 20-0760 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Sublease Agreement with Wedell
A. Berg, Jr. for a Portion of Percival Landing
The resolution was adopted.
4.F 20-0750 Approval of a Resolution authorizing an Easement Agreement between
the City of Olympia and Urban Olympia 5, LLC.
The resolution was adopted.
4.G 20-0761 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Right-of-Way Use Agreement with
Boardwalk Associates
The resolution was adopted.
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.H 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
The ordinance was adopted on second reading.
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
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4.I 20-0753 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section
18.51.040 Related to the Permitted Hours of Operation for State
Licensed Retail Marijuana Establishments
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.J 20-0759 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter
2.100 Related to the Home Fund Advisory Board
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
5.A 20-0762 Public Hearing on the Draft 2019 Wastewater Management Plan
Engineering and Planning Supervisor Susan Clark briefed the Council on the
Wastewater Management Plan.
Mayor Selby opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. No one spoke. Mayor Selby closed
the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
Councilmember Parshley moved, seconded by Councilmember Gilman, to
approve the Wastewater Management Plan. 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. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 20-0749 Emergency Approval of an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 5.82 to
Title 5 of the Olympia Municipal Code regarding Tenant Protections
Related to COVID-19 - First and Final Reading
Mr. Stahley reviewed the Rental Housing Code and proposed changes as recommended
by the Land Use & Environment Committee.
Councilmembers commented and asked clarifying questions.
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Councilmember Cooper moved, seconded by Councilmember Gilman, to
direct staff to update the fees portion proposed in OMC 5.82.030.E.2.C and
bring the revised ordinance back as an emergency measure on first and final
reading next week 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
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - None
8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS
8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS
Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended.
8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS - None
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Selby recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(c) to discuss real estate matters. She announced no decisions would be
made, the meeting was expected to last no longer than 45 minutes, and the Council
would recess immediately following the Executive Session to a Closed Session
regarding labor negotiations. The City Attorney was present at the Executive Session.
9.A 20-0791 Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); RCW 42.30.110
(1)(c) - Real Estate Matter
The executive session was held and no decisions were made.
10. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Selby recessed the meeting from Executive Session to Closed Session at 8:27
p.m. pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) to discuss labor negotiations. The City Attorney
was present at the Closed Session.
10.A 20-0790 Closed Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 (4)(b) - Labor Negotiations
The closed session was held and no decisions were made.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 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, October 6, 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 20-0787 Special Recognition - Introduction of Squaxin Island Tribal Chairman Kris
Peters
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (Optional)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 20-0736 Approval of September 15, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 20-0786 Approval of September 29, 2020 City Council Study Session Meeting
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Attachments: Minutes
4.C 20-0737 Bills and Payroll Certification
Attachments: Bills and Payroll
4.D 20-0580 Approval to Extend Advisory Board, Commission, and Committee Member
Terms by One Year
Attachments: PROPOSED 2021 B&C Terms
Advisory Board Cycle
Advisory board Recruitment Process
4.E 20-0760 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Sublease Agreement with Wedell
A. Berg, Jr. for a Portion of Percival Landing
Attachments: Resolution and Sublease
4.F 20-0750 Approval of a Resolution authorizing an Easement Agreement between the
City of Olympia and Urban Olympia 5, LLC.
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
4.G 20-0761 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Right-of-Way Use Agreement with
Boardwalk Associates
Attachments: Resolution
ROW Use Agreement
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.H 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
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.I 20-0753 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section
18.51.040 Related to the Permitted Hours of Operation for State Licensed
Retail Marijuana Establishments
Attachments: Ordinance
4.J 20-0759 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter
2.100 Related to the Home Fund Advisory Board
Attachments: Ordinance
5. PUBLIC HEARING
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5.A 20-0762 Public Hearing on the Draft 2019 Wastewater Management Plan
Attachments: UAC Letter of Support
Link to 2019 Plan and Appendices
Revisions to Address Public Comments
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 20-0749 Emergency Approval of an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 5.82 to Title
5 of the Olympia Municipal Code regarding Tenant Protections Related to
COVID-19, First and Final Reading
Attachments: Ordinance
King County Ordinance
CDC Order
Governor's Proclamation 20.19
CAC Rental Assistance Flyer
CYS Rental Assistance 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 20-0791 Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); RCW 42.30.110 (1)
(c) - Real Estate Matter
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.A 20-0790 Closed Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 (4)(b) - Labor Negotiations
11. ADJOURNMENT
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