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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:30 PM Online and via phone Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F6d9Bk8YQ2yJEFIlPNj3LQ 1. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Mayor Pro Tem Clark Gilman, Councilmember Yến Huýnh, Councilmember Dani Madrone, Councilmember Lisa Parshley and Councilmember Renata Rollins 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS Assistant City Manager Keith Stahley introduced the City's Climate Program Manager, Dr. Pamela Braff. Acting Police Chief Aaron Jelcick gave an update regarding local public safety preparations in advance of the upcoming Presidential inauguration. Mayor Pro Tem Gilman shared a video of a ceremonial ringing of bells in honor of lives lost to COVID-19. Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, Councilmember Huýnh and Councilmember Madrone read a statement regarding domestic terrorism and civil unrest. The Council directed City Manager Jay Burney to develop a public safety plan regarding these concerns. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 21-0078 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke: Debra Peri and Jazmine Fox-Stern. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2021 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 21-0079 Approval of January 12, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 21-0005 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Renewal of an Agricultural Lease Agreement with Spooner Berry Farm for Property Adjacent to Yelm Highway The resolution was adopted. 4.C 21-0031 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Ground Lease with Olympia School District for an Off-leash Dog Area The resolution was adopted. 4.D 21-0049 Approval of a Resolution Ratifying and Confirming Emergency Actions of the City Manager to Temporarily Lower the Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessments for 2021 and Extend the Due Date of 2020 & 2021 Assessments to Help Mitigate Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic The resolution was adopted. 4.E 21-0083 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Lease Agreement for Plum Street Village The decision was adopted. 4.F 21-0071 Approval of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 2021 Lodging Tax Funding Recommendations The decision was adopted. 4.G 21-0075 Approval of 2021 Council Meeting Calendar and Intergovernmental and Committee Assignments The decision was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) 4.H 21-0059 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code, Chapter 4.24.010, Section D, Storm and Surface Water Fees The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2021 Approval of the Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Gilman moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Selby, Councilmember Cooper, Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, Councilmember Huýnh, Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember Parshley and Councilmember Rollins 5. PUBLIC HEARING 5.A 21-0072 Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2019 Annual Report Mayor Selby opened the hearing at 6:39 p.m. No one spoke. Mayor Selby closed the hearing at 6:39 p.m. The City Council directed staff to submit the CAPER report to HUD. The public hearing was held and closed. 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 21-0082 Review of Proposed Updates to the Thurston County 9-1-1 Intergovernmental Agreement Thurston County 9-1-1 Communications Director Keith Flewelling and Deputy Director Wendy Hill gave an overview of changes to the intergovernmental agreement for 9-1-1 services. The report was completed. 6.B 21-0069 Community Court Update and Grant Award Announcement Municipal Court Judge Scott Ahlf; Community Court Executive/Public Defense Coordinator Diane Whaley and Assistant City Prosecutor Bryanna Pinkston gave an update regarding community court and discussed a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance. The report was received. 6.C 21-0066 Update on the Process to Form a Social Justice and Equity Commission Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Olivia Salazar de Breaux gave an update on the progress to form a Social Justice and Equity Commission. The information was received. 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - None City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2021 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended. Councilmembers Cooper, Huýnh and Madrone shared proposed updates to the City's Comprehensive plan that address concerns regarding equity. 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS City Manager Burney noted an ordinance updating to the City's building codes to align with adoption of international building codes will be brought forward at the February 2, 2021 City Council meeting for first and final reading. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9.A 21-0068 Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) - Personnel Matter (City Manager’s Performance Evaluation) Mayor Selby recessed the meeting at 8:40 p.m. She asked the Council to reconvene in 5 minutes for an Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) related to evaluating the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office. She announced no decisions would be made, and the meeting was expected to last no longer than 90 minutes. The executive session was held and no decisions were made. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. City of Olympia Page 4