Mayor Ryder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 226 conducted a flag ceremony and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LACEY CITY COUNCIL HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015, IN LACEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ryder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 226 conducted a flag ceremony and led the Pledge of Allegiance. COUNCIL PRESENT: A. Ryder, C. Pratt, V. Clarkson, J. Gadman, M. Steadman, L. Greenstein COUNCIL EXCUSED: J. Hearn STAFF PRESENT: S. Spence, D. Schneider, S. Egger, D. Pierpoint, L. Flemm, L. Gotelli, R. Walk, T. Palmateer, R. Andrews, S. Schelling, P. Edmonds APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda Items: A. Worksession Minutes of July 16 and August 6, B. Council Minutes of July 23, C. A motion to approve payment of claims, wages, and transfers for July 16, 2015, through August 18, COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER CLARKSON SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Ryder recognized Carolyn Cox, Planning Commission, and Susanne Cofer, Vice-Chair, Library Board, who were in attendance at the meeting. PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Mayor Ryder recognized Boy Scout Troop 226 for their participation in the W.I.N. program. Their project included Page 1 of 8

2 watering the native trees and shrubs planted in recent years at Lake Lois Habitat Reserve. Mayor Ryder presented the Spirit of Lacey Award to the Lacey Sunrise Lions Club for their outstanding community service. For more than 25 years, the organization has displayed American flags along major Lacey corridors on patriotic holidays. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bob Nakamura, Commander, Lacey VFW Post, announced the recent merger of the Tumwater and Lacey VFW Posts. The name is Lacey-Tumwater VFW Post. They re located at 6794 Martin Way E. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Ryder closed the regular Council meeting and opened a public hearing at 7:17 p.m. to receive comments regarding the formation of Hicks Lake Management District No.1. Tom Palmateer, Management Analyst, stated that Hicks Lake property owners began organizing in early 2015 and held a series of meetings to discuss lake issues such as the recent algae bloom and weed infestations. At their first meeting on March 25, 2015, sixty property owners met and agreed to pursue the creation of a Lake Management District (LMD). At the June 17, 2015, meeting the group submitted a petition with 59 property owner signatures, representing 48.8% of the 119 total properties, requesting the City of Lacey initiate the process to establish a Lake Management District for Hicks Lake. The City Council then passed Resolution 1025 on July 23, 2015, declaring their intent to form the Lake Management District and set the date for the first public hearing for August 27, If after the hearing this evening, the City Council determines the LMD to be in the public interest and that financing the LMD is feasible, the proposal should be put to a vote of the property owners within the proposed LMD. Votes are weighted one vote for each dollar of proposed Page 2 of 8

3 assessment. If a majority of the votes returned are in favor of the proposal, the LMD is established by an ordinance. Then a final hearing is held to consider written objections to the proposed LMD charges. If approved, the LMD would operate under the authority of the City Council. For the record Mr. Palmateer stated one letter was received today from the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife. They support the formation of the LMD and want to be involved in determining their assessment. Several residents of Hicks Lake spoke during the hearing: Cynthia Morana supports the formation of the Lake Management District for the health of the lake. Marjorie Oliver supports the formation of the Lake Management District. Terry Carr lives on the south end of Hicks Lake. He expressed concern with the methodology used to determine the rate for each property owner, and control of the invasive weeds. Danny Keizer, resident of Hicks Lake, noted that if the LMD is formed, it will allow the opportunity for grant monies to be used to perform a lake study and prepare a management plan. The study will determine the health of the lake and the next steps to take. Mike Mahoney has resided on Hicks Lake since 1968, and supports the formation of the LMD. Over the last few years he has seen an increase in the infestation of weeds and grass around the lake. Jim Mowrey lives on the east side of the Lake. Over the last two years the weeds have exploded. He suggests a sign be placed at the boat launch instructing users to rinse off their boat before putting in the lake. Margaret Hollinger supports the LMD, which will allow more resources to be available to manage the lake. Page 3 of 8

4 Ken Callahan has lived on Hicks Lake for 57 years. He remarked that keeping the lake clean will help the whole ecosystem. Cynthia Burnes lives in the Weatherwood Beach Community. Although she is in favor of the LMD, she has concerns this may create a hardship for some neighbors who are retired and on a limited income. Mayor Ryder closed the public hearing of the Hicks Lake Management District at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened the regular Council meeting. REFERRAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION: Ordinance No approves the 2015 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ryan Andrews, Planning Manager, noted the 2015 Comprehensive Plan amendment includes the adoption and/or amendment of the following documents: 1. South Puget Sound Community College/Seattle. 2. Archdiocese private-applicant initiated rezone request. 3. Central Business District 7 zoning text amendment. Adoption of the Plan amendments completes the priority items established by the City Council related to the 2015 Planning Commission work program. Approving the two private Comprehensive Plan amendments and rezones, supports high quality industrial development, job creation, and employment diversification within the Hawks Prairie Planning Area. Approving the private zoning text amendment for Central Business District 7 will support a mix of uses, higher density, and infill within the core area and along a transit corridor. Denying the request for espresso stands is consistent with the high quality development requirements for the CBD zones. Page 4 of 8

5 COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO TO ADOPT THE 2015 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT SECONDED. MOTION MOVED. REFERRAL FROM HEARINGS EXAMINER: Sarah Schelling, Associate Planner, presented Council with a request to approve Project No. #15-46 Conditional Use Permit for a wireless facility by T-Mobile West. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE PROJECT #15-46 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A WIRELESS FACILITY BY T-MOBILE. COUNCILMEMBER CLARKSON SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No submits to property owners within the proposed Lake Management District the question of whether to form Hicks Lake Management District No. 1. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO TO SUBMIT TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE PROPOSED LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO FORM HICKS LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCES: Ordinance No authorizes the issuance and sale of water and sewer revenue bonds, fixing the form and terms of the bond, and providing the sale to the City s LID Debt Fund. Troy Woo, Finance Director, stated the sections of the proposed ordinance are similar to other recent bond ordinances adopted by the City Council. The proposed ordinance provides provisions for the method and timing of payments, pledge of City utility revenues for repayment, Page 5 of 8

6 identification of the required funds for accounting purposes, and the form of the bonds. The proposed bond ordinance is more straightforward than a traditional bond issue, because it does not include sections for tax-exempt status and the delegation authority. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO THAT WILL AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ULID 23 BONDS TO THE LID DEBT FUND. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance No amends LMC related to increasing the authorized change fund amount. Troy Woo, Finance Director, noted that the City s authorized change fund amount has become inadequate due to the growth of certain Parks and Recreation programs. The proposed LMC amendment improves administrative and accounting procedures relating to Parks and Recreation programs. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO TO AMEND LMC TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED CHANGE FUND AMOUNT. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR S REPORT: Mayor Ryder presented Council with a recommendation to appoint the following candidates as youth representatives to Council advisory Boards and Commissions. Parks Board: Library Board: Historical Commission: Appoint Alexandra Rivera Appoint Joonich Ahn Reappoint Amber Granger MAYOR RYDER MOVED TO APPOINT THE YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES AS RECOMMENDED. Page 6 of 8

7 COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. GENERAL COMMITTEES: Community Relations & Public Affairs Committee Councilmember Clarkson reported the Committee met on August 3, 2015, to discuss a request by Entertainment Explosion to use one of Lacey s free days at the Washington Center in Councilmember Clarkson announced the Lacey-Sister City Association is in the process of inviting Minsk to perform a concert here in The Association may send in an application to request the use of one of Lacey s free days at the Washington Center in COUNCILMEMBER CLARKSON MOVED TO GRANT A FREE DAY AT THE WASHINGTON CENTER TO ENTERTAINMENT EXPLOSION FOR THEIR 2016 FUNDRAISER. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Land Use Committee Councilmember Greenstein reported the Committee met on August 3, 2015, to receive a briefing on the FEMA Flood Hazard Map. Finance & Economic Development Committee Mayor Ryder reported the Committee met on August 5, 2015, to discuss the 2015 Mid-Year Financial Report, increasing the amount of the authorized change fund, the ULID 23 internal debt fund, and increasing election costs. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: Intercity Transit Councilmember Gadman reported he attended the annual retreat last week. They are exploring public/private partnerships to provide ridership in areas not currently provided. JASCOM Councilmember Gadman reported the Commission hired Ric Torgerson as the new Executive Director. Page 7 of 8

8 In other business, the Bow Wow Boogie will be held at 5:00 pm on September 25 at the Jacob Smith House. ORCAA Deputy Mayor Pratt reported they approved regulation changes to outdoor burning permits, formed a subcommittee to review behavior relating to outdoor burning, passed a resolution to add expenditures and payroll as a consent agenda item, added a new tenant, and reviewed recent air quality reports. LOTT Deputy Mayor Pratt reported they received an update on Phase 3 of the Water Infiltration Study, reviewed the draft 2016 budget and capital improvement plan, received a presentation on LOTT University, approved a contract for organizational development, and approved the 2016 preliminary rate increase. TCOMM Councilmember Greenstein reported the Board formed a budget subcommittee and a hiring subcommittee. The hiring subcommittee is for a new executive director. Jim Quackenbush, the current executive director, announced he will retire on January 2, Mayor Ryder noted the Council will discuss the topic of boards and commission reports at an upcoming Worksession. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ryder adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m. MAYOR: ATTESTED BY CITY CLERK: DATE APPROVED: Page 8 of 8