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City Hall Meeting Minutes - Final 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 Information: 360.753.8441 City Council Tuesday, April 8, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and Via Phone Register to Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TXPJB9OYT0yZTQh-3X6Mgg 1. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Dontae Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Yến Huỳnh, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman, Councilmember Kelly Green, Councilmember Dani Madrone and Councilmember Robert Vanderpool 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS Building Decarbonization Program Manager Dominic Jones shared information regarding the Energize Thurston heat pump and electric water heater program that provides access to program-exclusive discounts, instant access to rebates, and customer support to streamline installations of heat pump heating and cooling systems, and heat pump water heaters. Community members can find more information at www.energizethurston.com. Mayor Payne announced he presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Shelly Willis, Executive Director of the Family Education and Support Services regarding Child Abuse Prevention Month. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item 6.B was postponed to be revisited after the legislative session. The agenda was approved as amended. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2.A 25-0140 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing April 2025 as Earth Month Councilmembers read a proclamation recognizing Earth Month. Community member Dave Sederberg discussed celebrating Earth Month in Olympia. The recognition was received. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 2.B 25-0290 Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Fair Housing Month Councilmember Gilman read a proclamation recognizing Fair Housing Month. Fair Housing Center of Washington Executive Director Adria Buchanan discussed the services of the Fair Housing Center. Thurston County Realtors Government Affairs Director Christina Daniels and Board President Mark Kitabayashi spoke about the need for housing in communities. Councilmembers shared comments regarding Fair Housing Month. The recognition was received. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke: Michael Carter, Michael Tate, Pam Noguiera, Dave Larson, Bob Jacobs, Scott Alph, Michael Cade, and David Burnett. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 25-0300 Approval of March 25, 2025 Olympia City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 25-0321 Approval of a Resolution Adopting Olympia’s Commute Trip Reduction Plan Update The resolution was adopted. 4.C 25-0322 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Association of Washington Cities for Building Energy Audits The resolution was adopted. 4.D 25-0211 Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Continued Participation in the SourceWell Cooperative Purchasing Program The resolution was adopted. Approval of the Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh 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 Green, Councilmember Madrone and Councilmember Vanderpool 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - None 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 25-0298 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sale of City Owned Real Property Located at 900 Plum Street SE to Island Enterprises, Inc., a Wholly Owned Enterprise of the Squaxin Island Tribe, a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe City Manager Jay Burney shared background on the Tribal Accord, the property of 900 Plum Street SE, and an overview of the purchase and sale agreement for the sale of the property. Squaxin Island Tribal Chairman Kris Peters spoke to the sale of the property and future project that will be on the property. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh moved, seconded by Mayor Payne, to approve a resolution authorizing the sale of City owned real property located at 900 Plum Street SE to Island Enterprises, Inc., a wholly owned enterprise of the Squaxin Island Tribe, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, for future redevelopment and authorize the City Manager to sign the purchase and sale agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Madrone and Councilmember Vanderpool 6.B 25-0112 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code 5.82 Relating to Rental Housing to Address Income to Rent Ratio Screening Practices The ordinance was postponed. 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 - None City of Olympia Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10.A 25-0324 Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); Litigation and Potential Litigation Mayor Payne recessed the meeting at 7:52 p.m. He asked the Council to reconvene in 5 minutes for an Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); to discuss litigation and potential litigation Mayor Payne reconvened the meeting at 7:57 p.m. He announced no decisions would be made, the meeting was expected to last no longer than 90 minutes, and the Council would adjourn immediately following the Executive Session. The Executive Session was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.The City Attorney was present at the Executive Session. The executive session was held and no decisions were made. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. City of Olympia Page 4