Mayor Ryder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A. Ryder, C. Pratt, J. Hearn, L. Greenstein, M. Steadman, R. Young, C. Cox

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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LACEY CITY COUNCIL HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018, IN LACEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ryder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Ryder led the Pledge of Allegiance. COUNCIL PRESENT: A. Ryder, C. Pratt, J. Hearn, L. Greenstein, M. Steadman, R. Young, C. Cox STAFF PRESENT: T. Woo, D. Pierpoint, S. Egger, P. Edmonds APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda Items: A. Council Meeting Minutes of September 13, B. A motion to approve payment of claims, wages and transfers for September 5, 2018 September 18, COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AND AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER COX SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: Jenny Bauersfeld, Community Relations Specialist, presented the Compassion is Contagious Award to North Thurston Kiwanis Group for the Day of Champions, and South Sound YMCA for the Power Scholars Program. Page 1 of 10

2 PROCLAMATION: Mayor Ryder and Council read the National Disability Employment Awareness proclamation, and presented to Yvonne Grimes. Mayor Ryder and Council read the National Voter Registration Day proclamation, and presented to Mary Hall, Thurston County Auditor. Mayor Ryder and Council read the And Beauty for All Day proclamation. The proclamation will be mailed to the applicant, National League of Cities. REFERRAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION: Ordinance 1534 approves the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Pursuant to the Growth Management Act, the City may only amend the Comprehensive Plan once per year. The intent is to provide a coordinated review as the various elements of the Comprehensive Plan are amended or updated to ensure the plan elements are consistent with each other. The 2018 Comprehensive Plan amendment includes the adoption and/or amendment of the following amendments and documents: Hogum Bay Road Properties Private Amendment Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for Lacey and the Lacey Urban Growth Area Depot District Subarea Plan DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 1534 TO ADOPT THE 2018 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Page 2 of 10

3 Council discussed the re-zoning of the Hawks Prairie Business District to a different designation, and the reasons why this zoning is not working for the private sector. Council requested bringing this topic to the next Joint Worksession with the Planning Commission for further discussion. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 1069 approves the Council s support of the Intercity Transit Ballot Proposition 1. Intercity Transit placed upon the November 6, 2018, ballot a proposition calling for a four-tenths of one percent increase in local sales tax to maintain, improve, and expand transit services. ` Mayor Ryder opened a public comment period at 7:50 p.m. to receive public input related to Intercity Transit Proposition No. 1. After taking into account any comments made, Council will determine whether or not to pass Resolution 1069 in support of the proposition. Michael Rogers, Lacey resident, spoke in favor of Council s support of Intercity Transit Proposition No. 1. He noted he has no other form of transportation other than public transit, and uses it to go places, such as community to/from work. If this is not passed, services will be cut, and fears he will not be able to get to where he needs to go. Emily Rogers, Lacey resident, spoke in favor of Council s support of Intercity Transit Proposition No. 1. She moved to Thurston County so she could live near her place of work and use public transit. People with disabilities, low income, and those who Page 3 of 10

4 don t own their own transportation depend on public transit. Sue Pierce, Lacey resident, spoke in favor of Council s support of Intercity Transit Proposition No. 1. She has commuted from Lacey to Tacoma for 16 years using public transportation. Intercity Transit s proposition will allow the agency to maintain and improve service with the growth in the area. Don Melnick, Lacey resident, spoke in favor of Council s support of Intercity Transit Proposition No. 1. He noted public transit is critical for the senior population. DEPUTY MAYOR MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 1069 IN SUPPORT OF INTERCITY TRANSIT BALLOT PROPOSITION NO. 1. COUNCILMEMBER COX SECONDED. Councilmember Greenstein said it is inappropriate for elected bodies to voice their opinion on ballots going to the voters, and will abstain from voting. Councilmember Hearn noted he is a councilmember at-large and represents all the citizens of Lacey. He will not be able to weigh-in on this resolution, and will let the voters decide. He also noted the recommendation on the agenda is to determine whether or not to pass Resolution 1069 in support of the proposition. However, there was no consideration to pass a resolution against the ballot. Mayor Ryder explained if the Council wanted to consider a resolution to go against the proposition, it would have been voted on at the last Council meeting. Deputy Mayor Pratt supports the resolution in support of Intercity Transit Proposition No. 1. She has heard Page 4 of 10

5 for many years about the lack of public transit in northeast Lacey. It s not only important for the disabled and senior populations, but it also cuts down on driving which helps to reduce greenhouse gases. Councilmember Steadman explained that by Council discussing this at a Council meeting, it educates the voters. Councilmember Cox supports the resolution in support of Intercity Transit Proposition No. 1. She has served on the board since January. She noted community surveys were conducted with an overwhelming response for more service and a willingness to pay more. Lacey citizens will benefit if the proposition passes, especially those in northeast Lacey. Councilmember Young supports the resolution in support of Intercity Transit Proposition No. 1. If it doesn t pass, then services will be cut. Those who rely on public transit will not be able to get to work. Those people who can t get to work will lose their homes, which will lead to more homelessness. Mayor Ryder supports the resolution in support of Intercity Transit Proposition No. 1. The citizens who elected the Council also look to us for guidance on voting on measures such as this one. He noted junior taxing districts support resolutions, such as the North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors who recently approved a resolution in support of Lacey s Metropolitan Park District. MAYOR RYDER, DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT, AND COUNCILMEMBERS STEADMAN, YOUNG, AND COX VOTED YES. COUNCILMEMBERS GREENSTEIN AND HEARN ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. Page 5 of 10

6 Resolution 1070 approves the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 established requirements that local governments adopt a federally approved mitigation plan in order to be eligible to receive certain forms of federal assistance program grants. The City of Lacey adopted its first hazard mitigation plan in 2003 as part of a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation planning process, with the City plan as an Annex to the Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Thurston Region. More than 15 jurisdictions in Thurston County participated in a multi-jurisdictional planning process to develop a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. A multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan enables communities within a region to join together to prepare a common strategy for the region; it recognizes the dependence individual jurisdictions have on one another during times of disaster as well as enables growth of partnerships within the region. In addition to partnering in the multi-jurisdictional plan, all jurisdictions are required to adopt a local plan representing each jurisdictions unique development patterns and hazard risks. Staff provided an amendment to page 39, a new Item No. 15, Hazard Damage Reduction, Development Regulations: Continue to adopt and enforce the most recent of the International Code Series (Building, Fire, Plumbing etc.); ensure redevelopment and reconstruction are to current codes. COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 1070, THE 2018 LACEY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, ANNEX TO THE THURSTON REGIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Page 6 of 10

7 Council discussed revising the language to the amendment in Item No. 15, in order to allow Council the ability to consider adopting and enforcement of the most recent International Code Series. The new language would read: Continue to consider to adopt and enforce the most recent of the International Code Series (Building, Fire, Plumbing etc.); ensure redevelopment and reconstruction are to current codes. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN MOVED TO AMEND THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MOTION TO INCLUDE ADOPTION OF THE REVISIONS TO ITEM NO. 15. COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCES: Ordinance 1535 amends Lacey Municipal Code 5.12, Business Registration, and adopts the business license model ordinance. During the 2017 State Legislative session, Engrossed House Bill (EHB) 2005 was passed into law. The intent of the bill is to improve the business climate by simplifying the administration of local general business licenses. This legislation was a result of a 2016 Task Force that developed a report on local tax and licensing simplification (HB 2959). The City began its partnership with BLS during 2016 and the B&O Tax apportionment task force is a separate projects, so the immediate focus for EHB 2005 is the adoption of the model business license ordinance. Any cities that fail to adopt the model ordinance prior to January 1, 2019, will lose their authority to require business licenses. Because the City of Lacey has already met the requirement to administer its licensing requirement through the Page 7 of 10

8 State s BLS, its deadline to adopt the model ordinance is shortened. The City s deadline for adoption is October 17, 2018, because the State BLS requires a 75-day notice of any changes to business licensing rules. This will be reviewed every four years. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 1535, AMENDING LACEY MUNICIPAL CODE 5.12, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, AND ADOPTING THE BUSINESS LICENSE MODEL ORDINANCE. COUNCILMEMBER HEARN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR S REPORT: Mayor Ryder attended the annual Lacey Historical Society meeting where Shirley Dziedzic was honored with the lifetime achievement award. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: JASCOM Deputy Mayor Pratt reported on several items: Reviewed draft Rules and Procedures Policy and Reserve Contingency Fund Policy. Both policies will be discussed at the next meeting. Reviewed and approved Donation Policy. Received an update on the cat mutilation case. The last day for Executive Director, Ric Torgerson, was September 21, Heather Leu will be the interim director. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Councilmember Hearn reported LTAC is scheduled to meet on Friday, September 28, 2018, to receive presentations and conduct interviews for some of the applicants. The Committee currently has two vacancies. Staff will continue to recruit for these vacancies. Page 8 of 10

9 Councilmember Hearn noted he recently interviewed a 30-year-old who was injured in the military. He sought the help from Lacey Veterans Services HUB, and was provided valuable services which changed his life. Community Action Council Councilmember Cox was unable to attend the meeting on September 26, Intercity Transit Councilmember Cox reported on several items: A joint meeting was held with the Authority and the Citizen s Advisory Committee. The name of the advisory committee has changed to Community Advisory Committee. A public hearing has been scheduled for October 17, 2018, to take comments on the 2019 draft budget. Received a presentation on alternate technologies. There were no findings in the recent audit exit interview. Thurston Thrives Councilmember Young reported they received a presentation by Olympia Master Builders on affordable housing. They also discussed the emphasis of Thurston Thrives and what their common goal will be for next three to five years. This topic will be discussed further at the next meeting. Councilmember Steadman announced the Gold Star Luminary Initiative. The initiative is to promote awareness of Gold Star Family Day, which is recognized on the last Sunday in September by lighting a gold star luminary in honor of our fallen Page 9 of 10

10 heroes. Those interested may find additional information at luminaryinitiative.com. Mayor Ryder adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. MAYOR: ATTESTED BY CITY CLERK: DATE APPROVED: Page 10 of 10