City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · December 8, 2020
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020 5:30 PM Online or 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
Police Lieutenant Sam Costello shared a briefing on a violent incident that occurred
downtown between two opposing groups.
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 4.I was added to the agenda.
The agenda was approved as amended.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke: Pat Rasmussen, Brian Windrope, Teri Bevelacqua, Judy
Bardin, Loretta Seppanen, Lee Riner, Aimee DeNey, Megan Morrissey, Keegan Wulf,
Leah Melvoin, Jim Longley, Ellen Silverman, Laura Schleyer, Lois Maffeo, Jeff Thomas,
and Tammy Stampfli.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 20-1014 Approval of December 1, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 20-0992 Approval of a Resolution Adopting the 2022-2027 Transportation
Improvement Program
The resolution was adopted.
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4.C 20-1009 Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate Owned
by BRP Properties, LLC for a Future Park Site
The resolution was adopted.
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.E 20-1021 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7258 (Operating,
Special and Capital Budgets) - Fourth Quarter 2020
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.F 20-0993 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapters
15.04, 15.08, and 15.16 Related to Impact Fees
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.G 20-0994 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter
15.20 Related to Transportation Concurrency
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.H 20-0995 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the 2021 Utility Rates and General
Facilities Charges
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
4.I 20-1028 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 7260 Setting the
2021 Ad Valorem Tax to Correct a Typographical Error
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Councilmember Cooper 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
PULLED FOR SEPARATE ACTION
4.D 20-1020 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the 2021 Operating, Special Funds
and Capital Budgets, and the Capital Facilities Plan; 2021-2026
Financial Plan; Setting Forth the Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations
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Councilmember Cooper moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to
approve the ordinance adopting the 2021 operating, special funds and capital
budgets, and the Capital Facilities Plan; 2021-2026 Financial Plan on first
reading and forward to second reading. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Madrone and
Councilmember Parshley
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Rollins
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 20-0998 Approval for Information Gathering and Analysis Related to Possible
Acquisition of the Olympia Armory
Councilmember Parshley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bateman, to
direct City staff to move forward with information and analysis to inform
future discussion about acquisition of the Armory at 515 Eastside Street SE.
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 20-1016 2021 Legislative Session Overview and Review of the Draft 2021
Legislative Agenda
The discussion was completed.
6.C 20-0991 Approval of an Ordinance Related to Housing Options
Senior Planner Joyce Phillips noted a needed correction in the ordinance. In Section 4,
which amends Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) 18.04.060(A) for Accessory Dwelling
Units, the proposed change is to increase the size of ADUs to 850 square feet. It is
noted correctly in 18.04.060(A)(3) but the correct size is not noted in the maximum size in
OMC 18.04.060(A)(4) which includes a maximum size for ADUs of 1,000 square feet.
The maximum size for ADUs, as recommended by both the Planning Commission and
the Land Use and Environment Committee, is eight hundred fifty (850) square feet.
Mayor Pro Tem Bateman moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to
approve the ordinance as amended on first reading and forward to second
reading. 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
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke: John Newman, Zoltan Grossman, Cleve Pinnix, Miguel
Louis, Margaret Fleming, Walter Jorgensen, and Kael Moffat.
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
9.A 20-1017 Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); RCW 42.30.110
(1)(c) - Real Estate Matter and RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); Litigation and
Potential Litigation
Mayor Selby recessed the meeting at 9:36 p.m. She asked the Council to reconvene in 5
minutes for an Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); RCW 42.30.110 (1)
(c) - Real Estate Matter and RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); Litigation and Potential Litigation .
She announced no decisions would be made, the meeting was expected to last no longer
than 90 minutes, and the Council would adjourn immediately following the Executive
Session. The City Attorney was present at the Executive Session.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
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Olympia, WA 98501
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1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 20-1014 Approval of December 1, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 20-0992 Approval of a Resolution Adopting the 2022-2027 Transportation
Improvement Program
Attachments: Resolution
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Project Summary
Projects Map
WSDOT Report
4.C 20-1009 Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate Owned by
BRP Properties, LLC for a Future Park Site
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
Presentation
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.D 20-1020 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the 2021 Operating, Special Funds
and Capital Budgets, and the Capital Facilities Plan; 2021-2026 Financial
Plan; Setting Forth the Estimated Revenues and Appropriations
Attachments: Ordinance
4.E 20-1021 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7258 (Operating, Special
and Capital Budgets) - Fourth Quarter 2020
Attachments: Ordinance
4.F 20-0993 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapters
15.04, 15.08, and 15.16 Related to Impact Fees
Attachments: Ordinance
4.G 20-0994 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter
15.20 Related to Transportation Concurrency
Attachments: Ordinance
4.H 20-0995 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the 2021 Utility Rates and General
Facilities Charges
Attachments: Ordinance
4.I 20-1028 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 7260 Setting the 2021
Ad Valorem Tax to Correct a Typographical Error
Attachments: Ordinance
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 20-0998 Approval for Information Gathering and Analysis Related to Possible
Acquisition of the Olympia Armory
Attachments: Armory Creative Campus Concept Plan
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Eastside Neighborhood Association Subarea Plan
6.B 20-1016 2021 Legislative Session Overview and Review of the Draft 2021
Legislative Agenda
Attachments: Draft 2021 Legislative Agenda
6.C 20-0991 Approval of an Ordinance Related to Housing Options
Attachments: Ordinance
Referral from City Council
Outreach Summary
Planning Commission Recommendation
Planning Commission Minority Dissent Letter
Webpage with Links to Public Comment
Public Comment Themes
Infill Design Review
House Bill 1923 Section 1
House Bill 2343, Section 1
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 20-1017 Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); RCW 42.30.110 (1)
(c) - Real Estate Matter and RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); Litigation and Potential
Litigation
9. ADJOURNMENT
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