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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, March 22, 2022 7:00 PM Online and Via Phone Register to Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gDrokUJmRd2Tz62YEgO36Q 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 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - NONE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke: Gordon Wheat, Diane Dakin, Bruce Coulter, Maria Ruth, Peter Sanderson, Audrey Lamb, Ricardo Hernandez Fuentes, Megan Hubbard, Kim Murillo, Michael Maile, Christie Barchenger, Larry Dzieza, Christen Cannon, Jason Selwitz, Jim Lazar, Tori Pettis, and Tori Hensley. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 22-0232 Approval of March 1, 2022 City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 22-0233 Approval of March 1, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.C 22-0267 Approval of March 8, 2022 City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.D 22-0240 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Summer Experiences and Enrichment City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes March 22, 2022 for Kids Grant Agreements with the Association of Washington Cities for Youth Programs The resolution was adopted. 4.E 22-0286 Approval of Appointments to the Arts Commission to Fill Vacancies The decision was adopted. 4.F 22-0287 Approval of Appointments to the Design Review Board to Fill Vacancies The decision was adopted. 4.G 22-0288 Approval of an Appointment to the Heritage Commission to Fill a Vacancy The decision was adopted. 4.H 22-0289 Approval of Appointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to Fill Vacancies The decision was adopted. 4.I 22-0290 Approval of an Appointment to the Planning Commission to Fill a Vacancy The decision was adopted. 4.J 22-0291 Approval of Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to Fill Vacancies The decision was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) 4.K 22-0186 Approval of an Ordinance Amending the City of Olympia Zoning Map to Rezone the Smith Lake Area The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) 4.L 22-0279 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7304 (Operating, Special and Capital Budgets) - 2021 Final Budget Amendment The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to 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: City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes March 22, 2022 Aye: 7 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Huỳnh, Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember Parshley and Councilmember Payne 5. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 22-0274 Approval of the 2022 Plinth Project Sculptures for Exhibition Arts Program Manager Stephanie Johnson and Arts Commission Chair Jim Burlingame highlighted the selection process and recommended sculptures to exhibit as part of this year's Plinth project. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Mayor Pro Tem Gilman moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to approve the Arts Commission recommended sculptures for the 2022 Percival Plinth Project exhibition. 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 Payne 6.B 22-0273 Reimagining Public Safety Launch of Listening-and-Learning Sessions Strategic Planning and Performance Manager Stacey Ray shared the plan for the launch of the Reimagining Public Safety Listening and Learning sessions. Community Work Group members Todd Monohon and Chris Belton shared their perspective on the Reimagining Public Safety process and what they are expecting from the listening and learning sessions. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. The discussion was completed. 6.C 22-0276 Proposed Partnership with Olympia School District for a Secondary School Colocation at the Future Yelm Highway Community Park City Manager Jay Burney highlighted previous discussions with City Council and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee around this topic, as well as the offer received from the Olympia School District last week. He stated his recommendation in support of the proposal. Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Paul Simmons added comments about the proposal and gave a brief presentation about the following components of the School District's proposal: real estate transaction, immediate shared development costs and commitments, and co-location pros. City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes March 22, 2022 Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Councilmember Madrone moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to authorize negotiation of the necessary agreements needed to execute a partnership with Olympia School District to locate a secondary school at the Yelm Highway Community Park property based on the proposed terms. 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 Payne 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - None 8. COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended. 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS City Manager Burney provided a very brief update. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10.A 22-0293 Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); Litigation and Potential Litigation Mayor Selby recessed the meeting at 9:46 p.m. She asked the Council to reconvene in 5 minutes for an Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss a litigation and potential litigation matter. Mayor Selby reconvened the meeting at 9:50 p.m. She announced no decisions would be made, the meeting was expected to last no longer than 60 minutes, and the Council would adjourn immediately following the Executive Session. The City Attorney was present at the Executive Session. The executive session was held and no decisions were made. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. City of Olympia Page 4