City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · November 21, 2023
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and Via
Phone
Councilmembers will attend via Zoom
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1. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Clark Gilman, Councilmember
Jim Cooper, Councilmember Dani Madrone and Councilmember Lisa
Parshley
Excused: 2 - Councilmember Yến Huỳnh 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: Maebh Johnson, Kay Nyberg, Helenna Lant, Eva Leach,
Kaz Vokoun, Rebekah Ereve, Skye Costelloe, Mike Hubbart, Peter Lewis, Karina
Greenlee, Jennica Martinez, Elise Sabel, Peyton Stever, Shade Osuna, Emily
Antoon-Walsh, Desiree Toliver and William Jernegan.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 23-1015 Approval of November 14, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes were adopted.
4.B 23-0995 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with
Washington Consolidated Technology Services for Fire Protection
Services
The resolution was adopted.
4.C 23-0994 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the
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Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for Fire
Protection Services
The resolution was adopted.
4.D 23-0996 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with SafePlace for
Subordination of a Community Development Block Grant loan
The resolution was adopted.
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.E 23-0979 Approval of an Ordinance Establishing Rental Housing Registry and
Inspection Program
The ordinance was adopted on second reading.
4.F 23-0988 Approval of an Ordinance Setting 2024 Excess Ad Valorem Tax
The ordinance was adopted on second reading.
4.G 23-0989 Approval of an Ordinance Setting 2024 Regular Ad Valorem Tax
The ordinance was adopted on 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: 5 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Madrone and Councilmember Parshley
Excused: 2 - Councilmember Huỳnh and Councilmember Payne
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - None
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 23-1014 Approval of an Ordinance Amending OMC 9.16.180 Regarding
Pedestrian Interference
Assistant City Manager Rich Hoey discussed the ordinance amending OMC 9.16.180
to expand the pedestrian interference areas east of the existing "Downtown
Commercial Zone" due to a number of complaints about pedestrian interference
surrounding facilities that provide shelter and services to unhoused community
members.
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Deputy Police Chief Shelby Parker provided background information about the
Olympia Police Department’s implementation of the pedestrian interference ordinance
downtown, including an “education first” approach to enforcement.
Councilmember Parshley moved, seconded by Councilmember Madrone, to
approve on first reading, and forward to second reading, an ordinance
amending OMC 9.16.180 to expand the pedestrian interference areas east of
the existing “Downtown Commercial Zone”. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Madrone and Councilmember Parshley
Excused: 2 - Councilmember Huỳnh and Councilmember Payne
6.B 23-1017 Upcoming Vacant Council Position Recruitment Process Discussion
Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth discussed a proposed
process, timeline and application for recruiting and filling the soon-to-be vacant
Council Position #6.
Councilmembers shared their feedback on the process.
The discussion was completed.
6.C 23-1016 2024 Preliminary Budget Final Changes
City Manager Jay Burney shared an overview of the 2024 Preliminary Budget final
changes.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Councilmember Parshley moved, seconded by Councilmember Madrone, to
approve the joint recommendation of the Finance Committee and City
Manager for the 2024 Operating Budget and direct staff to bring forward final
ordinances for Council consideration. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Gilman, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Madrone and Councilmember Parshley
Excused: 2 - Councilmember Huỳnh and Councilmember Payne
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke: Walt Jorgensen, Jesse Taylor, Kendra Odom, Nikkole
Hughes, Arlo Dolven, and Steven DeLair.
8. COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND
REFERRALS
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Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
City Manager Burney will ask Assistant City Manager Rich Hoey to draft a letter of
support for the Housing Trust Fund Boulevard Road project.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Agenda
City Hall
Meeting Agenda 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and Via
Phone
Register to Attend:
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1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - NONE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
(Estimated Time: 0-30 Minutes) (Sign-up Sheets are provided in the Foyer.)
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on individual remarks until all public comment has been taken. The City Council will allow for additional
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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 23-1015 Approval of November 14, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4.B 23-0995 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with
Washington Consolidated Technology Services for Fire Protection
Services
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Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
4.C 23-0994 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the
Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for Fire Protection
Services
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
4.D 23-0996 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with SafePlace for
Subordination of a Community Development Block Grant loan
Attachments: Resolution
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.E 23-0979 Approval of an Ordinance Establishing Rental Housing Registry and
Inspection Program
Attachments: Ordinance
Draft Inspection Checklist
4.F 23-0988 Approval of an Ordinance Setting 2024 Excess Ad Valorem Tax
Attachments: Ordinance
4.G 23-0989 Approval of an Ordinance Setting 2024 Regular Ad Valorem Tax
Attachments: Ordinance
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - NONE
5. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 23-1014 Approval of an Ordinance Amending OMC 9.16.180 Regarding
Pedestrian Interference
Attachments: Ordinance
6.B 23-1017 Upcoming Vacant Council Position Recruitment Process Discussion
Attachments: Proposed Appointment Process
Proposed Application
Proposed Council Appointment Timeline
6.C 23-1016 2024 Preliminary Budget Final Changes
Attachments: Proposed Operating Budget in Brief
Appendix E: Historical Budget, Actual & FTE Counts
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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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