City Council

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Monday, January 10, 2022 6:30 PM Online and Via Phone Special Meeting with 22nd Legislative Delegation Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86039058745? pwd=cExUVjBpNWlYMjdwZEcvdStrR0o3QT09 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 Dontae Payne 2. BUSINESS ITEM 2.A 22-0044 Meeting with 22nd District Legislative Delegation Mayor Selby opened the meeting and thanked the 22nd District Legislators for taking time out of their busy schedules to meet with the Council. Senator Hunt, Representative Dolan, and Representative Bateman shared their overview of the year's upcoming legislative session. Mayor Selby discussed the City's 2022 legislative agenda which supports solutions to critical issues for residents of Olympia and beyond. Councilmembers and staff discussed the City's legislative priorities, which are as follows: -Further State leadership to expand mental health and chemical dependency resources. -Financial support for emergency and permanent supportive housing from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Dollars. -The use of State property for the homeless and the State to manage encampments on their properties without the use of local jurisdiction resources. -An amendment to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, specifically section RCW 59.18.040(1) exempting facilities established and operated by religious organizations and government entities. -State leadership and support for renter/tenant protections, including rent stabilization. -Development of strategies to address income disparity. Legislators asked clarifying questions and discussed the issues. The discussion was completed. 3. ADJOURNMENT City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes January 10, 2022 The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. City of Olympia Page 2