City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · July 9, 2024
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and Via
Phone
Register to Attend:
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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 24-0577 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Muslim American
Heritage Month
Councilmembers read a proclamation recognizing Muslim American Heritage Month.
Olympia Social Justice and Equity Commissioner Dr. Amna Qazi, President of the
Council on American-Islamic Relations Imran Siddique, Rokaih Vansot and Mr. Javaid
received the proclamation.
The recognition was received.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke: Glen Harper, Sara Rasor, Matt Metzker, Shauna Morelli,
Mila Gerson, Shauna Montoya, Kent Combs, Destiny Rendon, Veronica deSarmin,
Anita Donaldson, Caileigh Shoot, Lee Riner, Elizabeth Klein, Colby Burns, Kody
Zalewski, Karen Wright, Larry Norris and Ashley Carle.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 24-0546 Approval of June 18, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
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The minutes were adopted.
4.C 24-0578 Approval of Bid Award for the 6th Avenue Sewer Extension Project
The decision was adopted.
4.D 24-0562 Approval of Bid Award for the Grass Lake Nature Park Trail Project
The decision was adopted.
4.E 24-0555 Approval of Bid Award for the 2024 Cure-in-Place Pipe Lining Project
The decision was adopted.
4.F 24-0569 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Application for the
Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement
(PRICE) Grant
The resolution was adopted.
4.G 24-0503 Approval of a Resolution Acknowledging the Notice of Recertification
of the Olympia Creative District and Acceptance of a Grant from the
Washington State Arts Commission in Support of District Development
The resolution was adopted.
4.H 24-0571 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Acceptance of a Grant from the
Washington State Arts Commission in Support of the Artesian
Commons Night Market
The resolution was adopted.
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.I 24-0410 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code (OMC)
Chapter 2.05 Related to the Independent Salary Commission
The ordinance was adopted on second reading.
4.J 24-0528 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7387 (Operating,
Special and Capital Budgets)
The ordinance was adopted on second reading.
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.K 24-0573 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.16 of the Olympia
Municipal Code for Consistency with State Law Related to Contracts
The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading.
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
Councilmember Cooper 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 - None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 24-0579 Approval of the Community Oversight of Law Enforcement
Recommendations
Interim Assistant City Manager Stacey Ray, Social Justice and Equity Commissioner
members Mark Hodgson and Robin Rosen-Evans presented the Community
Oversight of Law Enforcement recommendations.
Councilmember asked clarifying questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh moved, seconded by Mayor Payne, to approve the
Community Oversight of Law Enforcement recommendations. 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 24-0544 Approval of an Ordinance Harmonizing Olympia Municipal Code with
the Missing Middle Housing Ordinance
Senior Planner Joyce Phillips reported the Olympia Municipal Code was amended
multiple times between when the Missing Middle Housing Ordinance was invalidated
and then reinstated, and there are now discrepancies between the code that need to
be “harmonized”. She shared an overview of the discrepancies.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Councilmember Madrone moved, seconded by Councilmember Vanderpool,
to approve on first reading and forward to second reading an ordinance
harmonizing the Olympia Municipal Code with the Missing Middle Housing
Ordinance (# 7160). 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
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6.C 24-0548 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea
Plan
Senior Planner David Ginther shared an overview of the Capital Mall Triangle
Subarea Plan.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
The City Council directed the second reading of the Ordinance contain the following
amendments:
Change the affordable housing density bonus from 100% to 30% affordable housing
units.
Remove ED2, LU11 and all references to tax increment, financing and economic
development districts.
Modify LU12 for the final sentence to say, seek funding opportunities, including an
in-depth analysis of available economic development tools.
Councilmember Vanderpool moved, seconded by Councilmember Madrone,
to approve the ordinance on first reading and forward to second reading as
amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh, Councilmember Cooper,
Councilmember Madrone, Councilmember Parshley and
Councilmember Vanderpool
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Gilman
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - None
8. COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND
REFERRALS
Councilmembers held reports for next week's meeting.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
City Manager Jay Burney reported two events happening on Saturday, the Fire
Department and Hands on Children's Museum Spectacular and a celebration of the
newest Percival Landing Plinths.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
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Agenda
Meeting Agenda City Hall
601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council
Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and
Via Phone
Register to Attend:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J07Udoq7TkG0TaTbRgimSA
1. ROLL CALL
1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2.A 24-0577 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Muslim American
Heritage Month
Attachments: Proclamation
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 two areas: (1) where the public testimony may implicate a matter on which the City Council will be
required to act in a quasi-judicial capacity, or (2) 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
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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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COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (Optional)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items of a Routine Nature)
4.A 24-0546 Approval of June 18, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
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Attachments: Minutes
4.C 24-0578 Approval of Bid Award for the 6th Avenue Sewer Extension Project
Attachments: Vicinity Map
Summary of Bids
4.D 24-0562 Approval of Bid Award for the Grass Lake Nature Park Trail Project
Attachments: Bid Tab Summary
4.E 24-0555 Approval of Bid Award for the 2024 Cure-in-Place Pipe Lining Project
Attachments: Vicinity Map
Summary of Bids
4.F 24-0569 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Application for the Preservation
and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Grant
Attachments: Resolution
Notice of Funding Opportunity
Grant Application
Detailed budget
Letters of Support
Timeline
4.G 24-0503 Approval of a Resolution Acknowledging the Notice of Recertification of
the Olympia Creative District and Acceptance of a Grant from the
Washington State Arts Commission in Support of District Development
Attachments: Resolution
Grant Contract
5-Year CD Goals Summary
4.H 24-0571 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Acceptance of a Grant from the
Washington State Arts Commission in Support of the Artesian Commons
Night Market
Attachments: Resolution
Grant Contract
Creative District Strategic Plan
4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
4.I 24-0410 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code (OMC)
Chapter 2.05 Related to the Independent Salary Commission
Attachments: Ordinance
4.J 24-0528 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7387 (Operating, Special
and Capital Budgets)
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Attachments: Ordinance
4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances)
4.K 24-0573 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.16 of the Olympia
Municipal Code for Consistency with State Law Related to Contracts
Attachments: Ordinance
5. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.A 24-0579 Approval of the Community Oversight of Law Enforcement
Recommendations
Attachments: Draft Recommendations
Implementation Considerations
Hyperlink to Engage Olympia
6.B 24-0544 Approval of an Ordinance Harmonizing Olympia Municipal Code with the
Missing Middle Housing Ordinance
Attachments: Ordinance
Harmonization Report
Middle Housing Webpage
6.C 24-0548 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan
Attachments: Ordinance
Planning Commission Recommendation
Public Outreach
Project Webpage
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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