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Regular Meeting

Olympia, WA · June 10, 2025

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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, June 10, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and Via Phone Register to Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nhXyt_UUTLaEG03kxGoSLw 1. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Mayor Dontae Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Yến Huỳnh, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman, Councilmember Kelly Green and Councilmember Robert Vanderpool Excused: 1 - Councilmember Dani Madrone 1.A ANNOUNCEMENTS Assistant City Manager Debbie Sullivan announced the retirement of Police Chief Rich Allen after 40 years of public service. Chief Allen shared some words regarding his service to the City of Olympia. Public Works Director Mark Russell presented Chief Allen with a street sign. Councilmembers shared their appreciation for the Chief's work. 1.B APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - None 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke: Suzanne Beadie and Courtney Holthouse 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.A 25-0517 Approval of June 3, 2025 Olympia City Council Meeting Minutes The minutes were adopted. 4.B 25-0520 Approval of Bills (April 24, 2025 - May 28, 2025) and Payroll (April 15, 2025 - May 15, 2025) Certification. Payroll periods April 15, 2025 through May 15, 2025 and Direct Deposit transmissions: Total: $6,484,647.52; Claim expenditures April 24, 2025 through May 28, 2025: Total: $8,831,156.96. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025 The decision was adopted. 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) 4.C 25-0516 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7419 (Year-End Budget Amendment) The ordinance was approved on first reading and moved to second reading. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Gilman moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Green and Councilmember Vanderpool Excused: 1 - Councilmember Madrone 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 25-0509 Acceptance of the Natural Environment Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan Environmental Planner Kym Foley shared an overview of the Natural Environment Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan, reviewed the Chapter update process and key themes and edits. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Councilmember Cooper moved, seconded by Councilmember Vanderpool, to approve a Resolution accepting the Natural Environment Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Green and Councilmember Vanderpool Excused: 1 - Councilmember Madrone 6.B 25-0510 Acceptance of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan Interim Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Sylvana Neihuser shared an overview of the Parks, Arts and Recreation Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan, City of Olympia Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025 reviewed the Department's accomplishments, influences on the Chapter, what was learned, and a review of the key themes and edits. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Councilmember Gilman moved, seconded by Councilmember Cooper, to approve a Resolution accepting the Parks, Arts & Recreation Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh, Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Green and Councilmember Vanderpool Excused: 1 - Councilmember Madrone 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT 8. COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended. 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS Assistant City Manager Debbie Sullivan thanked Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh for organizing the Habitat for Humanity work day and encouraged people to volunteer. Director Russell was asked to discuss the recent crosswalk paint refresh. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. City of Olympia Page 3

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City Hall Meeting Agenda 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, June 10, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and Via Phone 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.) 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 during the 30-minutes set aside for Public Communication, the City Council will refrain from commenting on individual remarks until all public comment has been taken. The City Council will allow for additional public comment to be taken at the end of the meeting for those who signed up at the beginning of the meeting and did not get an opportunity to speak during the allotted 30-minutes. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items of a Routine Nature) 4.A 25-0517 Approval of June 3, 2025 Olympia City Council Meeting Minutes Attachments: Minutes 4.B 25-0520 Approval of Bills (April 24, 2025 - May 28, 2025) and Payroll (April 15, 2025 - May 15, 2025) Certification. Attachments: Bills & Payroll 4. SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None 4. FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) 4.C 25-0516 Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7419 (Year-End Budget City of Olympia Page 1 Printed on 6/5/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda June 10, 2025 Amendment) Attachments: Ordinance 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.A 25-0509 Acceptance of the Natural Environment Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan Attachments: Resolution Draft Natural Environment Chapter Periodic Update w/Tracked Changes Draft Natural Environment Chapter Periodic Update – Clean Version Community Engagement Summary Recommendation Letter – Olympia Planning Commission Recommendation Letter – Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Recommendation Letter – Social Justice & Equity Commission Social Justice & Equity Commission – Discussion Summary Summary of Recommendations by Advisory Body 6.B 25-0510 Acceptance of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan Attachments: Resolution Proposed Parks, Arts and Recreation Chapter Planning Commission Recommendation Letter Social Justice and Equity Commission Letter Park and Recreation Advisory Committee Letter Chapter Webpage Link Public Comments 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 The City of Olympia is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons in employment and the delivery of services and resources. If you require accommodation for your attendance at the City Council meeting, please contact the Council's Executive Assistant at 360.753.8244 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. For hearing impaired, please contact us by dialing the Washington State Relay City of Olympia Page 2 Printed on 6/5/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda June 10, 2025 Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.833.6384. City of Olympia Page 3 Printed on 6/5/2025

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