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, AUGUST 23, 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: D. Pierpoint, D. Schneider, S. Egger, R. Walk, P. Edmonds APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda Items: A. Council Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2018 B. Council Worksession Minutes of August 2, 2018 C. A motion to approve payment of claims, wages and transfers for 8/1/2018 8/14/2018. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AND AGENDA. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC COMMENT: Alliea Phipps lives in Horizon Pointe. She expressed her safety concerns with the absence of yield and stop signs in the Horizon Pointe neighborhood. Page 1 of 7

2 Councilmember Hearn suggested she write a letter to him requesting the Council discuss her concerns at a future Worksession. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 1065 approves an emergency declaration in response to the August 15, 2018, water main break on Hogum Bay Road. On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, a water valve malfunction occurred, causing major water supply disruptions to local businesses in the vicinity, and extensive damage to over 200 feet of Hogum Bay Road. Due to the severity of the event, and the potential for ongoing resources to be used by the City, Mayor Ryder signed a declaration of emergency pursuant to the procedures of the City of Lacey Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and the utilization of emergency powers granted pursuant to RCW (2), (1), (2)(b), and LMC The declaration allows the City to waive competitive bidding requirements and award all necessary contracts on behalf of the City to address the emergency. A written finding of the existence of the emergency must now be made by the Council to support contract awards. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 1065 FINDING THAT THE DAMAGE AND DISRUPTION CAUSED BY A WATER VALVE MALFUNCTION ON AUGUST 15, 2018, CONSTITUTED AN EMERGENCY. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR S REPORT: Mayor Ryder recommended the appointment of Carrianna Plascencia to the Parks Board, Roemello Page 2 of 7

3 Chavez to the Historical Commission, and the reappointment of Irene Kang to the Library Board. MAYOR RYDER MOVED TO APPOINT CARRIANNA PLASCENCIA TO THE PARKS BOARD, ROEMELLO CHAVEZ TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION, AND THE REAPPOINTMENT OF IRENE KAING TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. CITY MANAGER S REPORT: Scott Spence, City Manager, presented Council with a City Hall flag policy. The proposed policy will standardize the flag flying process and allow the City Council to follow set rules for making decisions on flying flags, as well as maintain a list of flags approved by City Council. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT MOVED TO APPROVE THE CITY HALL FLAG POLICY RELATING TO FLYING FLAGS AT CITY HALL. COUNCILMEMBER COX SECONDED. MAYOR RYDER, DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT, AND COUNCILMEMBERS STEADMAN, YOUNG, AND COX VOTED YES. COUNCILMEMBERS GREENSTEIN AND HEARN VOTED NOT. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Hearn submitted and read a new flag policy into the record. COUNCILMEMBER HEARN MOVED TO REQUEST CITY STAFF PEN A GOOD ORDINANCE ACCORDING TO HIS GOOD POLICY, AND OVERRIDE ANY OTHER PREVIOUS FLAG POLICY. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN SECONDED. COUNCILMEMBERS HEARN AND GREENSTEIN VOTED YES. MAYOR RYDER, DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT, AND COUNCILMEMBERS YOUNG, COX, AND STEADMAN VOTED NO. MOTION FAILED. Page 3 of 7

4 Council discussed extending the flag policy to include other locations that have at least three flag poles. MAYOR RIDER MOVED TO AMEND THE CITY HALL FLAG POLICY TO INCLUDE ALL CITY OF LACEY LOCATIONS WITH AT LEAST THREE FLAG POLES. COUNCILMEMBER COX SECONDED. MAYOR RYDER, DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT, COUNCILMEMBERS COX, YOUNG, AND STEADMAN VOTED YES. COUNCILMEMBERS GREENSTEIN AND HEARN VOTED NO. MOTION PASSED. STANDING GENERAL COMMITTEES: Community Relations & Public Affairs Committee Councilmember Steadman reported the Committee reviewed the applications received for the use of the Washington Center, and received updates on Discover Lacey, the 3 rd of July event, and Compassionate Communities. COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE NORTH THURSTON KIWANIS CLUB AND THE GFWC CAPITAL WOMEN S CLUB USE THE CITY S TWO FREE DAYS IN 2019 AT THE WASHINGTON CENTER. COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG SECONDED. MOTION CARRED. Utilities Committee Councilmember Young reported the Committee received an update on the sewer collection line O&M, ph treatment improvements, and elevated 337 zone reservoir. Page 4 of 7

5 Transportation Committee Councilmember Hearn reported the Committee received a presentation from Beckenridge HOA. They expressed concerns relating to traffic and speeding in their neighborhood. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: Mayors Forum Mayor Ryder reported the Mayors in Thurston County were invited to attend a meeting with Lieutenant General Gary Volesky to discuss issues within their communities. Mayor Ryder reported he attended a Faith Leadership meeting on homelessness. JASCOM Deputy Mayor Pratt updated Council on the recent cat deaths. LOTT Clean Water Alliance Deputy Mayor Pratt reported three or four board members wrote letters to the Olympia City Council expressing concern with the homelessness issue relating to safety at the LOTT facility downtown. Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) Deputy Mayor Pratt reported the air quality readings this week were very unhealthy. Emergency Medical Services Councilmember Greenstein reported on several items: The 2019 budget was passed and will be forwarded to Thurston County Commissioners for approval. Dr. Feller has retired from the board. He was also one of the founders. Page 5 of 7

6 The board approved an emeritus board position, which will be held by Dr. Feller. The board s recommendation will be forwarded to the Thurston County Commissioners for approval. Hiring and retaining paramedics. Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) Councilmember Cox reported the board tentatively approved the 2019 budget, which is 6.9% above the current budget. The destination marketing team received national accreditation. Intercity Transit Councilmember Cox reported on several items: Public hearing for the draft 2017 annual report and the Transit Development Plan. Update on federal advocacy activities. November ballot proposition. Long range plan for express service on Martin Way corridor. Thurston Thrives Councilmember Young reported on several items: Received overview of the action teams. Congressman Heck presented on the need for more affordable housing. A decrease in daily population at the jail, as well as length of stay. Thurston County now ranked #6, as the healthiest county in Washington, and the top 8% of all healthiest counties in the United States. A Regional Housing Summit will be held on August 29, 2018, 5:30-8:30 pm, at SPSCC. Health and Human Services Committee (HHSC) Councilmember Young reported the Committee met at the Community Investment Partnership (CIP) meeting and reviewed the 12-month reports for 2017 and 2018 from CIP grantees. They also discussed Page 6 of 7

7 the future of the CIP, and possible amendments to the interlocal agreement as it relates to Thurston County Department of Health and United Way. Mayor Ryder adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m. MAYOR: ATTESTED BY CITY CLERK: DATE APPROVED: Page 7 of 7