City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · May 18, 2021
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:00 PM Online and Via Phone
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1. ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Clark Gilman, Councilmember
Jim Cooper, Councilmember Yến Huỳnh, Councilmember Dani
Madrone, Councilmember Lisa Parshley and Councilmember Renata
Rollins
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
Home Fund Manager Cary Retlin introduced the City's new Community Development
Block Grant Manager Darian Lightfoot and new Housing Response Coordinator Christa
Lenssen.
Councilmember Madrone read a statement on behalf of the City Council regarding public
safety during the summer and requested that Interim Police Chief Jelcick share the
Olympia Police Department's crowd control protocols.
Mayor Selby announced by way of the Capital State Budget being signed Governor
Inslee, the Armory is now approved to be transferred to the City. A public engagement
and community visioning process will be underway to help shape the future use of the
Armory.
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 21-0477 Special Recognition - Introduction of Olympia Poet Laureate Ashly
McBunch
Arts Program Manager Stephanie Johnson introduced the City's newest Poet Laureate
Ashly McBunch. Poet Laureate McBunch read a poem.
The recognition was received.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 21-0488 Approval of May 4, 2021 Study Session Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 21-0502 Approval of May 4, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.C 21-0505 Approval of May 11, 2021 Work Session Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.D 21-0521 Bills and Payroll Certification
Claim check numbers 3734159 through 3734676: Total: $14,484,711.37.
The decision was adopted.
4.E 21-0504 Approval of Appointments to the Arts Commission to Fill Vacancies
The decision was adopted.
4.F 21-0501 Approval of an Appointment to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee to Fill a Vacancy
The decision was adopted.
4.G 21-0516 Approval of an Appointment to the Heritage Commission to Fill a
Vacancy
The decision was adopted.
4.H 21-0517 Approval of Appointments to the Home Fund Advisory Committee to Fill
Vacancies
The decision was adopted.
4.I 21-0503 Approval of an Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee to Fill a Vacancy
The decision was adopted.
4.J 21-0518 Approval of Appointments to the Planning Commission to Fill Vacancies
The decision was adopted.
4.K 21-0519 Approval of an Appointment to the Utilities Advisory Committee to Fill a
Vacancy
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The decision was adopted.
4.L 21-0494 Approval of Second Round of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 2021
Funding Recommendations
The decision was adopted.
4.M 21-0478 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement Between
the City of Olympia, Port of Olympia, and LOTT Clean Water Alliance to
Establish the Olympia Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative
The resolution was adopted.
4.O 21-0486 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement Between
the City of Olympia and the City of Tumwater for the Study of a Regional
Fire Authority
The resolution was adopted.
4.N 21-0481 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Police
Auditor Agreement with Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C.
The resolution was adopted.
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.P 21-0383 Approval of an Ordinance Amending the High-Density Corridor Zoning
Text Regarding Drive Through Restaurants
The ordinance was approved on second reading.
4.Q 21-0394 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting Proposed Amendments to the
Shoreline Master Program and Critical Areas Ordinance
The ordinance was approved on second reading.
4.R 21-0468 Approval of an Ordinance Amending OMC 16.04.020 Related to
Residential Fire Sprinkler Locations - First and Final Reading
The ordinance was approved on first and final reading.
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.S 21-0491 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7268 (Operating,
Special and Capital Budgets) - 2021 First Quarter Budget Amendment
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
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Councilmember Parshley moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to
adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Huỳnh, Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember
Parshley and Councilmember Rollins
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 21-0515 LOTT Clean Water Alliance Update
LOTT Clean Water Alliance Executive Director Mike Strub gave an update on the work of
LOTT. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
The information was provided.
6.B 21-0510 2021 Legislative Session Wrap Up
Legislative Liaison Susan Grisham introduced contract lobbyist Debora Munguia. Ms.
Munguia provided an overview of the 2021 legislative session. Ms. Grisham noted the
Council will have a Work Session on September 21 to begin planning for the 2022
legislative session. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
The information was provided.
6.C 21-0493 Update on Thurston Strong - CoVID-19 Regional Economic Recovery
Efforts
Economic Development Director Mike Reid; Thurston County Economic Development
Council Executive Director Michael Cade; and J Robertson and Company President
Jason Robertson gave an update on COVID-19 regional economic recovery efforts.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
The discussion was completed.
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
City Manager Jay Burney shared a reminder that a Community Conversation regarding
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race and equity will be taking place on May 22.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
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Agenda
Meeting Agenda City Hall
601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:00 PM Online and Via Phone
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1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 21-0477 Special Recognition - Introduction of Olympia Poet Laureate Ashly
McBunch
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (Optional)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 21-0488 Approval of May 4, 2021 Study Session Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 21-0502 Approval of May 4, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes
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Attachments: Minutes
4.C 21-0505 Approval of May 11, 2021 Work Session Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.D 21-0521 Bills and Payroll Certification
Attachments: Bills and Payroll
4.E 21-0504 Approval of Appointments to the Arts Commission to Fill Vacancies
Attachments: J. Batt Application & Resume
J. Hoag Application & Resume
S. Gagnier Application & Resume
4.F 21-0501 Approval of an Appointment to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee to Fill a Vacancy
Attachments: M. Fitzgerald Application
4.G 21-0516 Approval of an Appointment to the Heritage Commission to Fill a Vacancy
Attachments: S. Lumbantobing Application & Resume_Redacted.pdf
4.H 21-0517 Approval of Appointments to the Home Fund Advisory Committee to Fill
Vacancies
Attachments: A. Upton Application & Resume
C. Jenkins Application & Resume
4.I 21-0503 Approval of an Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee to Fill a Vacancy
Attachments: A.Johnson Application
4.J 21-0518 Approval of Appointments to the Planning Commission to Fill Vacancies
Attachments: Z. Nejati Application & Resume
T. Carlos Application & Resume
G. Quetin Application & Resume
4.K 21-0519 Approval of an Appointment to the Utilities Advisory Committee to Fill a
Vacancy
Attachments: D. Clark Application & Resume
4.L 21-0494 Approval of Second Round of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 2021
Funding Recommendations
Attachments: Lodging Tax Award Chart Round 1 and 2
4.M 21-0478 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement Between the
City of Olympia, Port of Olympia, and LOTT Clean Water Alliance to
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Establish the Olympia Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
4.O 21-0486 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement Between the
City of Olympia and the City of Tumwater for the Study of a Regional Fire
Authority
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
4.N 21-0481 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Police
Auditor Agreement with Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C.
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.P 21-0383 Approval of an Ordinance Amending the High-Density Corridor Zoning Text
Regarding Drive Through Restaurants
Attachments: Ordinance
Planning Commission Minutes 02/08/21
4.Q 21-0394 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting Proposed Amendments to the
Shoreline Master Program and Critical Areas Ordinance
Attachments: Ordinance
Project Webpage
Ecology Initial Determination
Response to Public Comments
Amendments Proposed after Public Hearing Summary
Additional Public Comments
4.R 21-0468 Approval of an Ordinance Amending OMC 16.04.020 Related to
Residential Fire Sprinkler Locations - First and Final Reading
Attachments: Ordinance
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.S 21-0491 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7268 (Operating, Special
and Capital Budgets) - 2021 First Quarter Budget Amendment
Attachments: Ordinance
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
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6.A 21-0515 LOTT Clean Water Alliance Update
6.B 21-0510 2021 Legislative Session Wrap Up
Attachments: Olympia 2021 Legislative Priorities
Olympia 2021 End of Session Summary
6.C 21-0493 Update on Thurston Strong - CoVID-19 Regional Economic Recovery
Efforts
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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