City Council

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, April 18, 2023 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and Via Phone Register to Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89530974322? pwd=VGVGL0JReVFIU1Z0U3lsMVJYbklzdz09 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 2.A 23-0335 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Earth Month Councilmembers read a proclamation recognizing Earth Month. Director of Climate Programs Pamela Braff, PhD discussed events taking place around the City in honor of Earth Month. The recognition was received. 2.B 23-0350 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Friends of the Olympia Library Mayor Pro Tem Gilman read a proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Friends of the Olympia Library. Friends of the Olympia Library President Jan Hoppler discussed the organization. The recognition was received. 2.C 23-0307 Special Recognition - Approval of a Resolution Honoring Olympia Firehouse 5 and its Members with the City of Olympia Fire Department’s Station 5 Designation Councilmembers read the resolution and expressed appreciation for Firehouse 5. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes April 18, 2023 Former Firefighters Mike Simmons and Ray McDonald shared information about the organization. Councilmember Huỳnh moved, seconded by Councilmember Madrone, to approve a resolution honoring Olympia Firehouse 5 and its members with the City of Olympia Fire Department’s Station 5 designation for their continued contribution to the community. 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 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke: Maria Ruth and Leah Davis. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 23-0345 Approval of the April 11, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 23-0334 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate Owned by Jacob Kon for Aquatic Habitat Protection and Flood Management Purposes The resolution was adopted. 4.C 23-0349 Approval of a Resolution Adopting the Waste ReSources Management Plan 2023-2030 The resolution was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) 4.D 23-0315 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Title 16, Adding Compost Procurement Chapter 16.90 The ordinance was adopted on second reading. 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) 4.E 23-0316 Approval of Zoning Code Text Amendments Related to Reasonable Use Exceptions The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes April 18, 2023 Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Madrone moved, seconded by Councilmember Payne, 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 Payne 5. PUBLIC HEARING 5.A 23-0337 Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Declaring a Continuing State of a Public Health Emergency Related to Houselessness - First and Final Reading Assistant City Manager Rich Hoey gave an overview of the ordinance and work that has been done to address the public health emergency related to houselessness in the community. Mayor Selby opened the hearing at 6:48 p.m. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed at 6:48 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Gilman moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to approve the ordinance declaring a continuing state of public health emergency relating to human health and environmental conditions caused by increasing houselessness. 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. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 23-0319 Cultural Access Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations and Program Planning Briefing Inspire Olympia Cultural Access Program Manager Marygrace Goddu gave an overview of the Inspire Olympia Cultural Access program. She, Program Specialist Amelia Layton and Ad Hoc Committee member Mariella Luz shared the recommendations of the Cultural Access Ad Hoc Committee. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. The report was received. 6.B 23-0323 Olympia Joint Plan - The Comprehensive Plan for the Urban Growth Area Principal Planner Joyce Phillips gave an overview of the Olympia Joint Plan, the comprehensive plan for the unincorporated Urban Growth Area. City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes April 18, 2023 Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Councilmember Madrone moved, seconded by Councilmember Payne, to support adoption of the Olympia Joint Plan by the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support that requests three minor modifications. 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. Mayor Selby discussed the Urban Growth Subcommittee of the Thurston Regional Planning Council and reported Mayor Pro Tem Gilman will serve as the City representative with Councilmember Madrone as alternate. 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS City Manager Burney discussed a meeting that occurred last week with community organizations regarding the Armory. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. City of Olympia Page 4