City Council

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, February 2, 2021 5:30 PM Online and via phone Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X3dMXoZIQoGfCehXN3PVYQ 1. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Clark Gilman, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Yến Huýnh, Councilmember Dani Madrone, Councilmember Lisa Parshley and Councilmember Renata Rollins 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS Interfaith Works Executive Director Meg Martin and Relations Director Corey Possens discussed events to help process and commemorate the grief and loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Information about the events can be found at www.interfaithworks.org. City Manager Jay Burney shared information about a tragic loss of life in the community. He shared information about resources in the Community. Councilmembers shared personal statements about the incident that occurred on Sunday at the Red Lion in downtown. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 21-0134 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month The recognition was received. 2.B 21-0138 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing the 100 Year Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Olympia The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke: Tom Crawford, Jim Lazar, Chris van Daalen, Tierra Watkins, City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 Nolan Hibbard-Pelly, Christina Janis, Madison Hall, Peter Cook, Elsa Bruton, and Robert Berman. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 21-0143 Approval of January 7, 2021 City Council Special Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 21-0144 Approval of January 8, 2021 City Council Retreat Meeting Minutes The minutes was adopted. 4.C 21-0145 Approval of January 9, 2021 City Council Retreat Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.D 21-0128 Approval of January 21, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.E 21-0115 Approval of the 2021 Land Use and Environment Committee Work Plan The decision was adopted. 4.F 21-0130 Approval of the 2021 Finance Committee Work Plan The decision was adopted. 4.G 21-0118 Approval of a Proposal to Dedicate Affordable and Supportive Housing Funds from HB 1406 to Emergency Rent Assistance The decision was adopted. 4.H 21-0084 Approval of a Bid Award for the Water Street Lift Station Generator Replacement Project The decision was adopted. 4.I 21-0123 Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2019 Annual Report The decision was adopted. 4.J 21-0124 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Funding Agreement with Low-Income Housing Institute for Plum Street Village The resolution was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 4.K 21-0017 Approval of an Ordinance Granting the Renewal of a Franchise Agreement with Comcast for Use of City Rights-of-Way to Operate and Maintain a Cable Communication System The ordinance was approved on second reading. 4.L 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 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, Councilmember Cooper, Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, Councilmember Huýnh, Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember Parshley and Councilmember Rollins 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - None PULLED FOR SEPARATE ACTION 4.M 21-0117 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting International Building Codes - First and Final Reading The ordinance was unanimously approved on first and final reading. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 21-0122 Approval of a Resolution Declaring a Climate Emergency Councilmember Parsley moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to adopt the a resolution declaring a climate emergency. 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 6.B 21-0120 Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan Councilmember Parsley moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to adopt the a resolution accepting the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan. The City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 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 6.C 21-0121 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County, City of Lacey, City of Olympia, City of Tumwater and Thurston Regional Planning Council for Implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan Councilmember Parshley moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County, City of Lacey, City of Olympia, City of Tumwater and Thurston Regional Planning Council for Implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan. 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 6.D 21-0132 Briefing on the Public Engagement Process for Re-Imagining Public Safety The report was received. 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - None 8. REPORTS AND REFERRALS 8.A COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended. Councilmember Parshley discussed and sought approval of a letter drafted to the legislature supporting bills addressing public safety concerns; bills HB 1054, HB 1310, HB 1202 and SB 5051. The Council discussed the letter and agreed to approve it and send it to the legislature with the removal of HB 1202. Councilmember Madrone discussed and sought approval of a letter drafted to the legislature supporting bills addressing issues related to open carry and militias; HB 1234, HB 1283, HB 1313 and SB 5038. Council discussed the letter and agreed to approve it and send it to the legislature The Council also discussed working on a process to address handling similar letters in the future. City of Olympia Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 8.B CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS City Manager Burney reported he will be working on a scope of work and proposal for the Police Auditor to review the Olympia Police Department's crowd control tactics. He also gave an update on the Police Chief recruitment, sharing that a process for engagement of candidates with the community during the interview process is being developed. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m. City of Olympia Page 5