City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · January 17, 2023
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and Via
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1. ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Clark Gilman, Councilmember
Jim Cooper, Councilmember Dani Madrone, Councilmember Lisa
Parshley and Councilmember Dontae Payne
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Yến Huỳnh
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
1.C PUBLIC HEARING TO PROVIDE AN APPROXIMATELY EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO EXPRESS SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION
FOR THE OLYMPIA TUMWATER FIRE AUTHORITY BALLOT
PROPOSITION NO. 1 AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON APRIL 25, 2023
****THE PUBLIC WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AT THIS
TIME FOR OR AGAINST THIS LEVY****
1.C 23-0067 Public Hearing to Provide an Approximately Equal Opportunity for
Persons to Express Support or Opposition for the Olympia Tumwater
Fire Authority Ballot Proposition No. 1 at the Special Election on April
25, 2023
Mayor Selby opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. The following people spoke:
Larry Dzieza, Jim Lazar, Karen Messmer, Steven Buscz, Larry Dibble, and Bob
Jacobs. The public hearing was closed at 7:19 p.m.
The public hearing was held and closed.
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 23-0078 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing National Day of
Racial Healing
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Councilmembers read a proclamation recognizing January 17 as the National Day of
Racial Healing.
YMCA Senior Branch Director Michelle Gipson accepted the proclamation.
The recognition was received.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke: Jim Lazar, Esther Kronenberg, Whitney Bowerman and
Ken Ringering.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 23-0069 Approval of the January 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 23-0075 Approval of 2023 Council Meeting Calendar and Committee
Assignments
The decision was adopted.
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - NONE
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.C 23-0071 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the City of Olympia
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
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:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember Parshley and
Councilmember Payne
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Huỳnh
5. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 23-0055 Consideration of a Resolution Expressing City Council Support for the
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Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority Ballot Proposition No. 1 at the
Special Election on April 25, 2023, Following a Public Hearing to
Afford Persons an Approximately Equal Opportunity to Express Their
Views In Support Or Opposition To the Ballot Measure
Councilmembers discussed their perspectives on the Regional Fire Authority process.
Councilmember Parshley moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to
adopt the resolution expressing City Council support for the Olympia
Tumwater Fire Authority Ballot Proposition No. 1 at the special election on
April 25, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember Parshley and
Councilmember Payne
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Huỳnh
6.B 23-0070 LOTT Clean Water Alliance Update - Planning for the Future
LOTT Clean Water Alliance Executive Director Matt Kennelly gave an overview of the
LOTT organization and planning into the future.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
The information was received.
6.C 23-0036 Approval of Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Regarding
Regulations of Fencing
Senior Planner Cari Hornbein gave an overview of an ordinance adopting
amendments to Chapter 18.40 of the Olympia Municipal Code to allow the use of
electric security fencing around storage yards within commercial and industrial zone
districts.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Amarok Director of Government Affairs
Michael Pate answered questions from Councilmembers.
Councilmember Madrone moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, to
approve an ordinance adopting amendments to Chapter 18.40 of the Olympia
Municipal Code to allow the use of electric security fencing around storage
yards within commercial and industrial zone districts. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember Parshley and
Councilmember Payne
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Huỳnh
6.D 23-0043 Approval of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 2023 Lodging Tax
Funding Recommendations
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Economic Development Director Mike Reid gave an overview of the function of
Lodging Tax and the associated Committee. Mr. Reid shared the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee recommendations for 2023 tourism funding. Councilmembers
asked clarifying questions.
Councilmembers discussed the funding allocation recommendation related to Lakefair
in light of recent concerns regarding the Lakefair Royalty and Scholarship Program.
At the request of the City Council, the topic will be forwarded to the Social Justice and
Equity Commission to provide advice and recommendations on how to incorporate
equity and social justice into the application process and review criteria for Lodging
Tax. The topic will also be added to the Community Livability and Public Safety Work
plan.
City Manager Jay Burney; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager and Liaison to the
Social Justice and Equity Commission Tobi Hill-Meyer; a member of the Social Justice
and Equity Commission; and a Councilmember will meet with the Lakefair Board to
gauge their interest, willingness, and commitment to create an event that preserves
what is loved about Lakefair and reflects the values of our community of being
welcoming and inclusive.
Councilmember Cooper moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to
approve the 2023 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommendation except
for the proposed Lakefair funding. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember Parshley and
Councilmember Payne
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Huỳnh
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
8. COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND
REFERRALS
Councilmembers reported on meeting and events attended.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
City Manager Burney reported that a five year old in the community who wanted to
meet a garbage truck driver was visited by Waste Resources Staff.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:54 p.m.
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Agenda
Meeting Agenda City Hall
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Olympia, WA 98501
City Council
Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and
Via Phone
Register to
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1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1.C PUBLIC HEARING TO PROVIDE AN APPROXIMATELY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
FOR PERSONS TO EXPRESS SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION FOR THE OLYMPIA
TUMWATER FIRE AUTHORITY BALLOT PROPOSITION NO. 1 AT THE SPECIAL
ELECTION ON APRIL 25, 2023
****THE PUBLIC WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AT THIS TIME
FOR OR AGAINST THIS LEVY****
1.C 23-0067 Public Hearing to Provide an Approximately Equal Opportunity for Persons
to Express Support or Opposition for the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority
Ballot Proposition No. 1 at the Special Election on April 25, 2023
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 23-0078 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing National Day of Racial
Healing
Attachments: Proclamation
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT
(Estimated Time: 0-30 Minutes) (Sign-up Sheets are provided in the Foyer.)
During this portion of the meeting, community members may address the City Council regarding items
related to City business, including items on the Agenda. In order for the City Council to maintain
impartiality and the appearance of fairness in upcoming matters and to comply with Public Disclosure Law
for political campaigns, speakers will not be permitted to make public comments before the Council in
these three areas: (1) on agenda items for which the City Council either held a Public Hearing in the last
45 days, or will hold a Public Hearing within 45 days, or (2) where the public testimony may implicate a
matter on which the City Council will be required to act in a quasi-judicial capacity, or (3) where the
speaker promotes or opposes a candidate for public office or a ballot measure.
Individual comments are limited to two (2) minutes or less. In order to hear as many people as possible
during the 30-minutes set aside for Public Communication, the City Council will refrain from commenting
on individual remarks until all public comment has been taken. The City Council will allow for additional
public comment to be taken at the end of the meeting for those who signed up at the beginning of the
meeting and did not get an opportunity to speak during the allotted 30-minutes.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (Optional)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 23-0069 Approval of the January 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 23-0075 Approval of 2023 Council Meeting Calendar and Committee Assignments
Attachments: 2023 Council Calendar
2023 Committee and Interjurisdictional Assignments
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - NONE
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.C 23-0071 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the City of Olympia Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan
Attachments: Ordinance
Promulgation Letter
2022 CEMP Update
2022 City of Olympia CEMP Review by WA EMD
5. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
6. OTHER BUSINESS
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6.A 23-0055 Consideration of a Resolution Expressing City Council Support for the
Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority Ballot Proposition No. 1 at the Special
Election on April 25, 2023, Following a Public Hearing to Afford Persons
an Approximately Equal Opportunity to Express Their Views In Support Or
Opposition To the Ballot Measure
Attachments: Resolution
6.B 23-0070 LOTT Clean Water Alliance Update - Planning for the Future
Attachments: Presentation
6.C 23-0036 Approval of Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Regarding
Regulations of Fencing
Attachments: Ordinance Amending OMC Title 18 re Electric Fencing.pdf
Application Materials.pdf
Public Comments.pdf
6.D 23-0043 Approval of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 2023 Lodging Tax Funding
Recommendations
Attachments: 2023 Lodging Tax Funding Award Chart
Informal 2016 Attorney General’s Office Opinion
RCW 67.28.1817 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee in Large
Municipalities
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. COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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