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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and Via Phone Register to Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qgd6EjdJTNOvdD4ik7iuBA 1. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Dontae Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Yến Huỳnh, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman, Councilmember Dani Madrone, Councilmember Lisa Parshley and Councilmember Robert Vanderpool 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 24-0212 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Billy Frank Jr Day Councilmembers read a proclamation recognizing Billy Frank Jr. Day. Nisqually Tribal Vice Chairwoman Antonette Squally read a statement and presented the City with a photo and Nisqually flag. Chairman Wille Frank III thanked the Council for recognition of his father. Hanford MacLeod and the Canoe Family sang a song. Councilmembers shared their appreciation for Billy Frank Jr. The recognition was received. 2.B 24-0210 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Disability Awareness Month Councilmember Parshley read a proclamation recognizing Disability Awareness Month. Disability Inclusion Network representative Joslyn Nelson accepted the proclamation. The recognition was received. 2.C 24-0213 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Red Cross Month City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes March 5, 2024 Councilmember Gilman read a proclamation recognizing Red Cross Month. American Red Cross of South Puget Sound and Olympics Boardmember Vic Martinez accepted the proclamation. The recognition was received. 2.D 24-0196 Special Recognition - Olympia Historical Society & Bigelow House Museum 2024 Gerry L. Alexander Heritage Award for the Renaming of Squaxin Park Olympia Historical Society & Bigelow House Museum Board President Greg Griffith presented the City Council with the 2024 Gerry L. Alexander Heritage Award for the Renaming of Squaxin Park. He noted the award will also be presented to the Squaxin Island Tribal Council. Mr. Griffith also shared information regarding other award recipients. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke: Kelsey Schaeffer, Jenny Boreman, Colette Paulson, Craig Chance, Jupert Barrios and Brian Brannies. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 24-0167 Approval of February 13, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 24-0208 Approval of February 27, 2024 City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.C 24-0209 Approval of Bills and Payroll Certification Payroll periods December 15, 2023 through February 15, 2024 and Direct Deposit transmissions: Total: $10,042,306.58; Claim expenditures December 29, 2023 through January 4, 2024 and January 12, 2024 through January 25, 2024: Total: $4,504,518.58. The decision was adopted. 4.D 24-0195 Approval of Bid Award for the Boulevard Road Trail Crossing and Bike Corridor Project The decision was adopted. 4.E 24-0171 Approval of 2024 Neighborhood Matching Grants Awards The decision was adopted. City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes March 5, 2024 4.F 24-0191 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce Growth Management Services for a 2023-2025 Climate Planning Grant The resolution was adopted. 4.G 24-0211 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Option with Vine Street Associates to Lease Commercial Office Space at 925 Plum Street SE The resolution was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) 4.H 24-0192 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting Updated International Building Codes as Required by the State Building Codes Council The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.I 24-0193 Approval of an Ordinance Revising Fees for Engineering, Building and Land Use Permits, and Plan Review The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Parshley moved, seconded by Councilmember Madrone, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember Parshley and Councilmember Vanderpool 5. PUBLIC HEARING 5.A 24-0194 Public Hearing on Master Use Permit for Ziply Fiber Assistant City Engineer Stephen Sperr shared an overview of the Master Use Permit for Ziply Fiber. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Mayor Payne opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. No one spoke. Mayor Payne closed the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. Councilmember Cooper moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to direct staff to bring forward a proposed ordinance granting a Master Plan City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes March 5, 2024 Permit to Ziply Fiber. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember Parshley and Councilmember Vanderpool 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 24-0108 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the Department of Enterprise Services for Phase 1 Design and Re-Construction Audit for the Armory Armory Building Manager Valerie Roberts gave an update on the status of the Armory and an overview of the agreement with the Department of Enterprise Services for Phase 1 Design and Re-Construction Audit for the Armory. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, to approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Department of Enterprise Services for Phase 1 Design and Re-Construction Audit for the Armory. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember Parshley and Councilmember Vanderpool 6.B 24-0185 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Development Standards of the Retail/Commercial Zone of the Evergreen Park Planned Unit Development Associate Planner Jackson Ewing gave an overview of the Evergreen Park Planned Unit Development and the ordinance amending the Evergreen Park Planned Unit Development. Councilmembers requested a review of the City's Comprehensive Plan to consider updates regarding zoning that excludes housing. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Councilmember Madrone moved, seconded by Councilmember Vanderpool, to approve on first reading, and forward to second reading, an ordinance amending the Evergreen Park Planned Unit Development. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember Parshley and Councilmember Vanderpool City of Olympia Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes March 5, 2024 6.C 24-0200 Olympia Fire Department CARES Program Overview Fire Chief Matt Morris introduced Community Assistance Referral and Education Services (CARES) Manager Sarena Bellovich. Ms. Bellovich gave an overview of the CARES program. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. The report was received. 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 Jay Burney confirmed that the recent Black History Month event will air on OlyTV. He mentioned the Council will be meeting with the Squaxin Island Tribal Council tomorrow evening. He also announced the next regular Council Meeting is on March 19. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. City of Olympia Page 5