City Council

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, June 18, 2024 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and Via Phone Register to Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rtp8c0TrSOeVBVCfy38kxA 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 City Manager Burney announced tonight's meeting was the last for Assistant City Manager Rich Hoey before moving to his new position as Public Works Director in Eugene, OR. He shared best wishes for Mr. Hoey in his new role. Councilmembers shared their appreciation for Mr. Hoey's service. Mr. Hoey thanked everyone for the kind words and reflected on his time serving the City of Olympia. Mayor Payne announced the Council will not be meeting the next two weeks. He reminded the community that fireworks are banned in Olympia and urged the community to attend a public display of fireworks instead of using their own. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 24-0460 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Juneteenth Councilmembers read a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth. Women of Color in Leadership Executive Director and Founder Shawna Hawk discussed the significance of Juneteenth and announced an event taking place on June 22 at Rebecca Howard Park. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2024 The following people spoke: Tracey Dorfeld, Gerald Apple, Helen Johnston, Moran Montez, Sue Hedrick, Jacob Hoffer, Elizabeth Walker, Morgan, Elizabeth Warren, Trudy Soucoup and Sara Rawlings. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 24-0501 Approval of June 4, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 24-0529 Approval of June 11, 2024 City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.C 24-0534 Approval of Bills (April 26 - May 30, 2024) and Payroll Certification (May 15-31, 2024) Payroll periods May 15 through May 31, 2024 and Direct Deposit transmissions: Total: $4,153,184.55; Claim expenditures April 26 through May 30, 2024: Total: $11,623,834.37. The decision was adopted. 4.D 24-0525 Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2024 Annual Action Plan The decision was adopted. 4.E 24-0515 Approval of a Bid Award for 2024 Pavement Preservation (Chip Seal) Project The decision was adopted. 4.F 24-0514 Approval of a Resolution Directing the City Manager to Reject All Bids and Re-advertise the Fones Road Project The resolution was adopted. 4.G 24-0516 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Lease Agreement with Catholic Community Services for Quince Street Village The resolution was adopted. 4.H 24-0517 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Funding Agreement with Catholic Community Services for Quince Street Village The resolution was adopted. 4.I 24-0518 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Lease Agreement with Olympia Mutual Aid Partners for Franz-Anderson Tiny Home Village City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2024 The resolution was adopted. 4.J 24-0519 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Funding Agreement with Olympia Mutual Aid Partners for Franz-Anderson Tiny Home Village The resolution was adopted. 4.K 24-0526 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreement of Real Property Owned by JJP Group, LLC for Future Temporary Shelter, Affordable Housing, Public Roadway, Wetlands Preservation, and Open Space The resolution was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) 4.L 24-0410 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) Chapter 2.05 Related to the Independent Salary Commission The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. 4.M 24-0528 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7387 (Operating, Special and Capital Budgets) The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Madrone moved, seconded by Councilmember Parshley, 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 24-0533 Public Hearing on the City of Olympia’s Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Grant Application Community Development Block Grant Program Manager Anastasia Everett gave an overview of a partnership with Northwest Cooperative Development Center (NWCDC) and collaboration with Thurston County to prepare a grant application response to the Department of Urban Development PRICE Notice of Funding Opportunity. The submission requirements include a 15-day public comment period and a public hearing. City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2024 The public comment period is open from June 17 - July 1. Mayor Payne opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed at 7:38 p.m. The public hearing was held and closed. 6. OTHER BUSINESS - None 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - None 8. COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended. 8.A 24-0406 Consider a Referral Regarding the Decriminalization of Nature-Based PTSD Treatments Councilmember Gilman discussed the referral in support of decriminalization of nature based PTSD treatments The referral requests: A review by Olympia Police Department and City Prosecutor regarding the issue; the Police Chief to present to the Council on the current enforcement of nature-based psychedelics; and a staff presentation describing what the City is doing related to mental health and substance use disorder treatment (current capacity for inpatient and outpatient treatment, opioid recovery money, OFD Cares, Crisis Response Unit, Familiar Faces etc.); and pass a resolution expressing the City Council’s support of decriminalization of psilocybin and other plant-based medicines. Councilmembers discussed the topic and agreed to move forward for further exploration. The referral was approved. 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS Assistant City Manager Rich Hoey thanked everyone again for their recogntion. He also thanked housing staff for their work on the PRICE grant. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. City of Olympia Page 4