LACEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JANUARY 14, :00 P.M. 420 COLLEGE STREET, LACEY CITY HALL

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1 CITY COUNCIL ANDY RYDER Mayor CYNTHIA PRATT Deputy Mayor VIRGIL CLARKSON JEFF GADMAN LENNY GREENSTEIN JASON HEARN MICHAEL STEADMAN CITY MANAGER SCOTT SPENCE CALL TO ORDER: LACEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JANUARY 14, :00 P.M. 420 COLLEGE STREET, LACEY CITY HALL 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OATH OF OFFICE A. Administer Oath of Office to Jeff Gadman, Lenny Greenstein, and Jason Hearn (Dave Schneider) B. Nomination and Election of Mayor C. Administer Oath of Office to Mayor (Dave Schneider) D. Nomination and Election of Deputy Mayor E. Administer Oath of Office to Deputy Mayor (Dave Schneider) 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS* A. Council worksession minutes of December 10, 2015 B. Council meeting minutes of December 17, 2015 C. A motion to approve payment of claims, wages, and transfers for 12/10/2015 through 1/5/2016. * Items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. 3. PUBLIC RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: A. Public Service Award Kimberley Bauman for service on Historical Commission (Lori Flemm) B. Thurston County Coalition against Human Trafficking Briefing (Rose Gunderson) 4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA* *The City Council will allow comments under this section on items NOT already on the agenda. Where appropriate, the public will be allowed to comment on agenda items as they are addressed during the meeting. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: 6. PROCLAMATION: 7. REFERRAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION: 8. REFERRAL FROM HEARINGS EXAMINER:

2 9. RESOLUTIONS: 10. ORDINANCES: 11. MAYOR'S REPORT: 12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Bid Award for College to Ruddell/Brentwood Water Improvements (Justin Knox) 13. STANDING GENERAL COMMITTEE: A. General Government ( ) ACTION: Consider resolution supporting NTPS Replacement Levy B. Transportation ( ) C. Community Relations ( ) 14. OTHER BUSINESS: 15. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. Mayor Andy Ryder: 1. Mayors Forum 2. Transportation Policy Board (TPB) B. Deputy Mayor Cynthia Pratt: 1. Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) 2. LOTT C. Councilmember Virgil Clarkson: 1. Community Action Council (CAC) 2. Health & Human Services Council (HHSC) 3. Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) D. Councilmember Jeff Gadman 1. Intercity Transit (IT) 2. Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) E. Councilmember Lenny Greenstein 1. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 2. TCOMM911 F. Councilmember Jason Hearn: 1. Thurston County Coalition Against Trafficking (TCCAT) 2. Thurston County Law & Justice Council G. Councilmember Michael Steadman: 1. Economic Development Council (EDC) 2. Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) 3. Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) 16. ADJOURN

3 MINUTES OF THE LACEY CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, :00 P.M. COUNCIL PRESENT: A. RYDER, C. PRATT, V. CLARKSON, J. GADMAN, L. GREENSTEIN, M. STEADMAN COUNCIL EXCUSED: J. HEARN STAFF PRESENT: S. SPENCE, S. EGGER, R. WALK, L. FLEMM, T. WOO, L. GOTELLI, D. SCHNEIDER, D. PIERPOINT, C. LITTEN, T. PALMATEER, S. BOYCE, S. KIRKMAN, J. ENNIS, R. SCHOESSEL ACTION: MOTION: APPROVE WORKSESSION AGENDA. MOTION MADE, SECONDED, AND CARRIED BY COUNCILMEMBERS GADMAN AND GREENSTEIN LEGISLATIVE AGENDA PRESENTERS: ACTION: SCOTT SPENCE, CITY MANAGER MARK BROWN, CONNECTIONS, INC. JENNIFER ZIEGLER, CONNECTIONS, INC. INFORMATION ONLY Regional Transportation Strategic Blueprint The City of Lacey recommends investing $3 million in a comprehensive study that will outline a blueprint for Interstate 5 s future within the Thurston County region from the Nisqually bridges to 93 rd Avenue. Military Affairs State Leadership Role The Thurston County region has a special relationship with Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) and is a full partner of the South Sound Military Communities Partnership (SSMCP). It is important for the state to maintain an active leadership role in military affairs. This should include maintaining the Governor s Subcabinet on Military Downsizing, supporting policies that facilitate military transition to civilian life, providing financial assistance for local military advocacy groups, and creating a cabinet level military advisor to the Governor. Property Tax Cap Relief The City of Lacey supports a more realistic cap on property taxes collected by local government, specifically cities, to ensure it can deliver essential services to the public. Public Facilities District Extension The City is supporting Public Facilities District legislation that would extend the state sales tax credit by fifteen years. Lacey City Council Worksession December 10, 2015 Page 1

4 Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program (WWRP) The City is supportive of the WWRP and a legislatively mandated review of the program. AWC Top Priorities The City supports the top five priorities of the Association of Washington Cities, including legislation to enhance infrastructure programs, provide sufficient and flexible revenue for essential city services, enhance emergency response capabilities, strengthen the Public Records Act in response to new technology and burdensome requests, and to enhance human services, homelessness, and affordable housing. The City encourages legislators to resist any preemption of local control and any additional or new unfunded or underfunded mandates, and to support greater local control over how local taxes are raised and spent. HICKS LAKE MONITORING AGREEMENT. PRESENTERS: TOM PALMATEER, PW MANAGEMENT ANALYST ACTION: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN HICKS LAKE HICKS LAKE MONITORING AGREEMENT. MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED BY MAYOR RYDER AND COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN. STATUS: COUNCIL WILL APPROVE ON DECEMBER 17, Staff presented the Committee with a proposal to authorize the City Manager to sign the Hicks Lake Monitoring Agreement between the City of Lacey and Thurston County. The County will collect water quality data in Hicks Lake and report to the City of Lacey to aid the City in making appropriate management decisions about the lake and programs that may have an influence on the lake. SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE PRESENTERS: ACTION: LIZ GOTELLI, PUBLIC AFFAIRS & HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR SANDY BOYCE, PA COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST INFORMATION ONLY The City will launch its social media site on December 15, In preparation, staff has drafted a social media policy for city employees. Sites will be monitored daily and responses posted as needed by Public Affairs staff. As the process moves forward, Councilmembers will have the option to post on the City s Facebook, separate from use of their personal Facebook. Facebook will be promoted through the City website, the Visitor & Convention Bureau, and twitter feeds. All sites will be imaged and archived in accordance with state records retention schedules. Lacey City Council Worksession December 10, 2015 Page 2

5 HRA VEBA STANDARD PLAN PRESENTERS: ACTION: MOTION: STATUS: LIZ GOTELLI, PUBLIC AFFAIRS & HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR APPROVE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A HRA VEBA STANDARD PLAN FOR NON- REPRESENTED AND AFSCME EMPLOYEES. MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED BY COUNCILMEMBERS STEADMAN AND GREENSTEIN. APPROVE RESOLUTION AT DECEMBER 17, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING. In anticipation of the implementation of the excise tax relating to the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) has notified the City that the health care plans currently provided to City employees will no longer be offered effective January 1, In a proactive measure to prepare for this transition, and to realize cost savings in health care prior to 2018, the City of Lacey will transition its non-represented employees as well as those employees represented by AFSCME Local 618-L to new health care plans effective January 1, This transition was part of the negotiated collective bargaining process with AFSCME, resulting in a new collective bargaining agreement for As part of this transition, the City proposes the establishment of an HRA (health reimbursement arrangement) VEBA plan for those employees moving to the new health care plans in The HRA is not an insurance plan, but rather an account that is funded through contributions from the employer. Employer contributions, investment earnings, and withdrawals (claims) are tax-free. The City will make contributions into this fund in 2016 based on the employee s enrollment status and the number of dependents. Amounts will range from $750 for an employee with no dependents to $2,250 for a full family. The net effect to the City for the transition to the new health care plans and the funding of the HRA accounts is expected to result in a savings of over $270,000 for the two-year period of To establish an HRA VEBA Plan for non-represented and AFSCME employees, the City Council must pass a resolution that authorizes this action. TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT (TBD) PRESENTERS: ACTION: STATUS: SCOTT EGGER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR JORDAN ENNIS, PW ENGINEER CONSENSUS REGARDING THE FORMATION OF A TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT STAFF WILL CONTACT CHAMBER MEMBERS FOR THEIR INPUT PRIOR TO MOVING FORWARD WITH A PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH THE TBD. Staff provided a briefing on the formation of a Transportation Benefit District (TBD). This is a continuation of previous discussions held by Council. Lacey City Council Worksession December 10, 2015 Page 3

6 In order to form a TBD, a public hearing and adoption of an ordinance establishing the district is required. Revenue options would include levying a $20 vehicle fee approved by Council, which would require a public hearing and adoption of an ordinance. This option would generate approximately $675,000. In order to levy a sales tax increase of 0.2%, voter approval would be required and would generate approximately $1.6 million. This would require a ballot resolution with a ten year limit. Staff provided a briefing on the City s pavement history and aging trends. If approved, either 100% or a lesser percentage of TBD funds could be allocated towards the City s road overlay program. Staff is seeking Council direction regarding: Intent to form a TBD. Selecting a revenue option of levying a $20 vehicle fee, or requiring a 0.2% voter approved sales tax. Decision on what percentage of funds to allocate towards investment in the transportation system for pavement preservation. The majority of Council concurred with placing the 0.2% increase on the ballot for voter approval. Councilmember Clarkson remarked that he favors the $20 vehicle license fee at this time. It was noted that if the voters defeat the ballot measure, then funding for road overlays would not be available. Council generally agreed to a funding allocation of 100% towards the road overlay program. Council agreed to discuss the issue with members of the local area Chamber of Commerce before moving forward. Election dates in 2016 are scheduled for April, August, and November. Mayor Ryder adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Lacey City Council Worksession December 10, 2015 Page 4

7 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LACEY CITY COUNCIL HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015, 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, V. Clarkson, J. Gadman, L. Greenstein, M. Steadman, J. Hearn (Councilmember Hearn arrived at 7:20 p.m.) STAFF PRESENT: APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA: S. Spence, D. Schneider, T. Woo, D. Pierpoint, L. Flemm, R. Walk, L. Gotelli, C. Litten, P. Brooks, S. Kirkman, J. Rector, S. Seymour, E. Mahugh, T. Palmateer, K. Benedict Consent Agenda Items: A. Council minutes of November 19, B. Council minutes of December 3, C. Approve payment of claims, wages, and transfers for 11/25/2015 through 12/09/2015. Mayor Ryder requested two amendments to the agenda: Remove Item #11 Reappointment to Library Board Adjourn to Executive Session to discuss property acquisition COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AND AMENDED AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER CLARKSON SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Lori Flemm, Parks & Recreation Director, presented the Distinguished Public Service Award to Glen Crandal, in Page 1 of 8

8 recognition of 18 years of outstanding service on the Board of Parks Commissioner. PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael Stover and Laura Burbage provided information on Homes for Heroes, a national community-oriented real estate company whose purpose is to provide rebates and discounts for military who are buying or selling their homes. Ron Nesbitt spoke about the sovereignty of the black nation and his efforts to achieve this goal. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Ryder opened a public hearing at 7:16 p.m. to receive public comments on the Special Assessment Roll related to the formation of Hicks Lake Management District No. 1. No public comments were received. Mayor Ryder closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Mayor Ryder opened a public hearing at 7:18 p.m. to receive public comments on Well Source #7. No public comments were received. Mayor Ryder closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No states the fair market value of Meadows Well #7 and causing Meadows Well #7 to be offered for sale as surplus property. Meadows Well #7, which the Lacey City Council has previously declared by Resolution No to be surplus property, is offered for sale at fair market value of $45,545. If the highest bid is less than 90% of the fair market value, then the City Council must approve the sale. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO TO SELL MEADOWS WELL #7 AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AT A FAIR MARKET VALUE OF $45,545, AND TO ADVERTISE THE ASSET FOR SALE AND REQUEST FOR BIDS. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Page 2 of 8

9 Resolution No establishes a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA Standard Plan for non-represented and AFSCME employees. The City will realize significant cost savings in health care for employees. Lacey employees will retain comparable health care coverage, but with higher out of pocket expenses. The City will establish a mechanism to create and fund a health care account to help employees save for future medical expenses. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO TO ESTABLISH AN HRA VEBA STANDARD PLAN FOR NON-REPRESENTED CITY AND AFSCME EMPLOYEES. COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Resolution No approves and confirms the special assessment roll for Hicks Lake Management District No. 1. Holding a public hearing and adopting the special assessment roll is the final step in the legal process to form a lake management district. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO TO APPROVE AND CONFIRM THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR HICKS LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCES Ordinance No adopts the 2016 Budget, setting the total budget in the amount of $128,447,733, and the General Fund total budget in the amount of $42,401,629. Although the overall 2016 Budget focuses on preserving service and staffing levels, it includes funding for capital projects that have been in the planning and concept stages for many years and addresses priorities established by the City Council. Council expressed their appreciation to staff for cooperative efforts during the budget process, and their pride in the development of a balanced budget. Page 3 of 8

10 COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO TO APPROVE THE 2016 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $128,447,733, AND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,401,629. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance No establishes the City Council committed fund reserve designations and authorizes the City Manager and Finance Director to categorize fund balances as assigned based on the expressed intent of the City Council. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued Statement No. 54 during February The City Council has taken action to commit certain fund balances during July 2011 and September It has been two years since the City Council last designated fund balance designations. Some of the designations have been expended as directed and the City Council has identified new priorities as part of its 6-year strategic financial plan discussions. The timing is appropriate for the City Council to re-establish its fund balance designations. Whether the City Council takes formal action to constrain fund balances or chooses to confirm classifications, the City s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) will more accurately reflect the City Council s vision and intent. Review and adoption of the ordinance will help ensure the City s financial reporting remains compliant with GASB Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO ESTABLISHING THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTED FUND RESERVE DESIGNATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR TO CATEGORIZE FUND BALANCES. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. CITY MANAGER S REPORT: Scott Egger, Public Works Director, presented Council with a request to award Lacey Contract Number PW to low Page 4 of 8

11 bidder Oceanside Construction, Inc. from Bellingham, Washington in the amount of $321, for the vactor waste decant facility. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT MOVED TO AWARD LACEY CONTRACT NUMBER PW TO OCEANSIDE CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $321, FOR THE VACTOR WASTE DECANT FACILITY. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Kim Benedict, Water Resources Specialist, presented Council with a request to authorize the City Manager to sign the intergovernmental services contract for South Sound Green Program (SSG) between the City of Lacey and the Thurston Conservation District (TCD) for an additional five years. In addition to providing meaningful learning activities for schoolaged children in Lacey, the SSG Program also aligns with the required NPDES education and outreach activities. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTH SOUND GREEN PROGRAM BETWEEN THE CITY OF LACEY AND THURSTON CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR FIVE YEARS. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Julie Rector, Water Resources Analyst, presented Council with a request to authorize the City Manager to sign the Hicks Lake Monitoring Agreement between the City of Lacey and Thurston County in the amount of $22,486 for five years. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE HICKS LAKE MONITORING AGREEMENT WITH THURSTON COUNTY. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Samra Seymour, Associate Planner, presented Council with a request to amend the Campus Fairways subdivision. The Page 5 of 8

12 proposed amendment will provide the applicant with greater flexibility in the size of houses they can build on their lots, and provide for site specific drainage and infiltration design, thus achieving greater stormwater manual compliance. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN MOVED TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CAMPUS FAIRWAYS SUBDIVISION TO MODIFY PLAT NOTE 7 TO ALLOW SITE SPECIFIC DRAINAGE AND INFILTRATION DESIGN. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Steve Kirkman, Public Affairs Manager, presented Council with a request to approve a proposed contract amendment under the 2014 Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, designating the EDC Veteran Microenterprise Program as the grant recipient for $68,729. The proposed Veteran Microenterprise Program will utilize the EDC s Center for Business Innovation (CB & I) to provide technical assistance, coaching, and training to income-eligible veterans to successfully plan, open, and operate a small business, including: outreach; case management; business start-up training; one-on-one business consulting; direct assistance with business plan writing and financial projection; facilitated weekly peer group sessions; and business start-up grants of $500 to $5,000 to successful program participants. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT MOVED TO APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT UNDER THE 2014 URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, DESIGNATING THE EDC VETERAN MICROENTERPRISE PROGRAM AS THE GRANT RECIPIENT FOR $68,729. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN SECONDED. MAYOR RYDER MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO EXTEND THE LIMIT OF STARTUP GRANTS TO $26,000 PER RECIPIENT. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Page 6 of 8

13 MAYOR RYDER CALLED FOR THE VOTE ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. GENERAL COMMITTEES: Finance Committee Mayor Ryder reported the Committee met on December 2, 2015, to discuss the Park Forest Management Plan, and to receive an update on the State Business Licensing Service Program which has now been implemented in the City of Lacey. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: EMS Councilmember Greenstein reported the Board approved the 2016 Budget. Medic One conducted paramedic certification classes. In cooperation with fire districts, funds were merged to create training videos for paramedics. HOME Consortium & Community Investment Partnership (CIP) Councilmember Clarkson reported that HOME Consortium will merge with HHSC under the Community Investment Partnership, and will no longer be reported on as a separate Council agenda item. It was noted that according to the current IGA, other jurisdictions can join the CIP, but must abide by the original rules which require a funding contribution. The county has indicated they will not vote in support of an amended agreement, unless South County jurisdictions are allowed to participate. This issue will be discussed at the January 7 worksession to determine Council direction. Human Trafficking of Thurston County Councilmember Hearn requested scheduling a presentation by HTTC at an upcoming worksession. Intercity Transit Councilmember Gadman reported Intercity Transit has announced it will take its board meetings on the road. Page 7 of 8

14 LOTT Deputy Mayor Pratt reported the Board reviewed the IGA to adopt JMUSA. An amendment to the SWAC ILA will be presented to Council in ORCAA Deputy Mayor Pratt reported the Board updated its bylaws to include board representatives from the three largest cities. During November, there were 8 days of moderately high pollution and four days of very high pollution. ORCAA will comply with the state burn ban. VCB Councilmember Steadman reported the Board discussed whether to allow businesses outside the VCB boundary to join as members. There is concern that this could create competition for a limited pool of businesses between those in the boundary and those outside the boundary. Mayor Ryder adjourned to an executive session at 8:57 p.m. for 25 minutes to discuss property acquisition, and announced Council will reconvene but not take action. At 9:22 p.m., Council came out of Executive Session. Mayor Ryder reconvened the regular Council meeting to announce that no action was taken during executive session and adjourned the Council meeting at 9:23 p.m. MAYOR: ATTESTED BY CITY CLERK: DATE APPROVED: Page 8 of 8

15 LACEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 2016 SUBJECT: Disbursement Approval RECOMMENDATION: By motion, approve payment of claims, wages, and transfers. STAFF CONTACT: Troy Woo, Finance Director ORIGINATED BY: Troy Woo, Finance Department BACKGROUND: The action requested of the City Council is by motion to approve payment of claims, wages and transfers for 12/10/2015 through 1/5/2016. Thee disbursements consist of the following: Checks: Week of 12/11/ /18/ /24/2015 *12/31/ /31/2015 Beg. Check No End. Check No Amount 244, ,231, , , ,286, Electronic Transfers: Payroll: Week of 12/10/ /11/ /14/ /15/ /18/ /24/ /31/2015 *12/31/2015 Month Ended: *12/31/2015 Amount 1, , , , , , , ,169, Wages 1,168, * Disbursements for employeee out-of-pocket deductions and employee benefits. Page 1 of 2

16 Significant Disbursements: Vendor Amount Description Active Construction $311, Willamette&31 st CED $331, LED Street Lamp Replacement Nisqually Indian Tribe $153, Jail Services Puget Sound Energy $147, Utilities SunGard Public Sector $ 89, Software Maintenance Thurston Co. Dist. Court $ 98, Violations HDR Engineering $136, Regional Lift Station LOTT $945, Capacity Development Charges Page 2 of 2

17 LACEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 2016 SUBJECT: College to Ruddell/Brentwood Water Improvements RECOMMENDATION: Award Lacey Contract Number PW to low bidder Pacific Civil & Infrastructure from Federal Way, Washington in the amount of $2,807, STAFF CONTACT: Scott Spence, City Manager Scott Egger, P.E., Public Works Director Peter Brooks, P.E., Water Resources Manager Teri O Neal, P.E., Senior Utilities Engineer Tyson Poeckh, Ph.D., P.E., Project Administrator Justin Knox, P.E., Design Engineer ORIGINATED BY: Public Works Department ATTACHMENTS: FISCAL NOTE: NONE College to Ruddell/Brentwood Water Improvements was anticipated and included in Lacey s 2016 Budget. Funding for the project is provided through the fund sources Stormwater Budget , Water Budget , Wastewater Budget , Arterial Streets and the project is within budget. The total budget amount from the fund codes listed above is $3.38M. PRIOR REVIEW: N/A BACKGROUND: This contract provides for the installation of approximately 18,800 LF of 4-inch, 6-inch, 8- inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch diameter water mains and 5,100 LF of 8-inch and 12-inch diameter stormwater mains in the neighborhood between College Street SE and Ruddell Road SE and 23rd Avenue SE and 28th Avenue SE. Work includes service lines, meters, valves, transfer of water services, connections to existing water system, water main abandonments, catch basins, pavement and lawn restoration and other work. Page 1 of 2

18 The project was advertised for three weeks and bids were opened December 18, Eleven (11) bids were received. The 11 bids ranged from a low of $2,807, to a high of $4,082, Pacific Civil & Infrastructure from Federal Way, Washington is low bidder at $2,807, The Engineer s Estimate is $3,632, A Bid Summary Sheet is attached. Pacific Civil & Infrastructure is qualified and capable of performing the work. Start date of the project is anticipated to be in February 2016, and there are 180 working days allotted. ADVANTAGES: 1. Eliminate the leaks present along the water main and service lines. 2. Replacement will eliminate the numerous repairs to both water main and service lines that this neighborhood has experienced over the past several years. 3. Provide emergency overflow for Judd Hill Reservoir and Well Source 6 s water blow-off. DISADVANTAGES: 1. Typical traffic delays can be expected during construction. Page 2 of 2

19 GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 14, :30 6:05 COUNCIL PRESENT: CHAIR CYNTHIA PRATT AND JEFF GADMAN, MICHAEL STEADMAN STAFF PRESENT: TROY WOO, DAVE SCHNEIDER, STEVE KIRKMAN, DUSTY PIERPOINT, CHRIS WARD, PERI EDMONDS ACTION: MOTION: APPROVE GENERAL GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA. MOTION MADE, SECONDED, AND CARRIED BY COUNCILMEMBERS GADMAN AND STEADMAN NORTH THURSTON CITIZENS FOR SCHOOLS REPLACEMENT LEVY STAFF: RUTH WEIGELT, CO-CHAIR OF NORTH THURSTON CITIZENS FOR SCHOOLS ACTION: FORWARD RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NTPS DISTRICT 2016 REPLACEMENT LEVY. MOTION: MADE, SECONDED AND CARRIED BY COUNCILMEMBERS GADMAN AND STEADMAN. STATUS: THIS ITEM IS SCHEDULED FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AT THE JANUARY 14 & 28, 2016, COUNCIL MEETINGS. North Thurston Citizens for Schools requested the Lacey City Council pass a resolution in support of the North Thurston Public Schools 2016 Replacement Educational Programs, Maintenance & Operations Levy. Proposition No. 1, which will be on the February 9, 2016, election ballot. The proposed levy will replace the current levy which expires in December The local levy contributes 21% of the funding to support essential educational programs and services for our students. The district will collect only what is approved by the voters. The boundary adjustments will allow the district to maintain the $5.74 combined levy/bond rate by building capacity at most of its schools and delaying the need for the next bond. The local levy dollar will be spent accordingly: 59 cents for Basic Education Enhancements 19 cents for Special Programs 8 cents for Facilities/Operations Support 8 cents for Transportation 6 cents for Athletics/Activities The assessed levy rate/$1,000 will increase from 3.57 in 2017 to 3.66 in General Government & Public Safety Committee December 14, 2015 Page 1

20 LACEY POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SURVEY STAFF: ACTION: CHIEF DUSTY PIERPOINT INFORMATION ONLY The Lacey Police Officers were each asked to conduct at least five (5) community surveys. The survey questions included What is the most important thing the Lacey Police Department can do for you? How can the Lacey Police Department improve communications with the community? How would you rate the Lacey Police Department in the areas of Public Safety, Fairness, Approachability, and Responsiveness? There were 180 surveys completed, with over 80% in each category as favorable: Public Safety Fairness Excellent: 55% Very Good: 32.8% Good: 7.8% Fair:.5% Poor: 1% No Answer: 2.8% Excellent: 51.1% Very Good: 33.9% Good: 8.3% Fair: 1.7% Poor: 1.7% No Answer: 3.3% Approachability Excellent: 65.5% Very Good: 21.7% Good: 7.2% Fair: 1.7% Poor: 1% No Answer: 2.8% Responsiveness Excellent: 58.3% Very Good: 23.9% Good: 10% Fair: 1.7% Poor: 1% No Answer: 5% General Government & Public Safety Committee December 14, 2015 Page 2

21 UBER DISCUSSION STAFF: ACTION: STATUS: STEVE KIRKMAN, PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER INFORMATION ONLY IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT ANY DRAFT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES (TNC) ORDINANCE PROPOSALS WOULD BE CIRCULATED IN EARLY The Committee was briefed to keep members apprised of the status of Transportation Network Companies, or TNCs, here in the Lacey-Olympia-Tumwater metro area. TNCs provide transportation services via smartphone apps that connect private vehicle drivers with paying passengers. Uber is a TNC, as are Lyft and Sidecar. The TNC, through the smartphone app, manages routes, rates, fare calculations and payments, as well as ratings of drivers and riders. The TNC receives a commission for each arranged ride. Recently, Uber officially requested approval to operate in Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and Yelm. Uber estimates between 40 and 50 local drivers initially, with 10 to 15 new drivers each week. Driver turnover is typically high within TNCs. Seattle has an estimated 2,000 Uber drivers. The City has 890 licensed taxis and other for-hire vehicles. Currently, Uber also operates in Bellingham, Tacoma, Spokane, and Vancouver (187 cities nationwide). In 2012, the cities of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and Yelm adopted joint taxi regulations. A taxicab occupational permit issued by any of the jurisdictions is valid among the four (a separate business license is required from each community). It s important to note that TNCs are already able to operate locally under current taxi regulations. However, Uber prefers to conduct their own driver background checks. The City s current background practice requires fingerprinting by one of the jurisdictions police departments. Washington State Patrol queries state fingerprint database, and forwards them to the FBI nationwide Criminal Justice Information System database. Any resulting FBI report would contain any criminal history reported nationwide to the FBI. The FBI report would not include misdemeanors or other crimes that aren t typically reported to the FBI. Uber s background method utilizes private security firms that contact current and prior jurisdictions where the potential driver has lived for criminal history reports. Resulting reports normally contain crimes that have been reported to FBI, as well as misdemeanors. However, crimes that were committed in jurisdictions where a driver has not lived may not be reported. Jurisdictional staff is collectively studying alternative models for an interlocal approach to TNC regulation. Background checks will be a defining factor. A process similar to that utilized for taxicab regulations in 2012 will be used for potential ordinance changes for TNCs. General Government & Public Safety Committee December 14, 2015 Page 3

22 City of Lacey 420 College St Lacey, WA APPLICATION REQUESTING COUNCIL ACTION ON A RESOLUTION Requests for Council to pass a Resolution must be submitted six weeks prior to the requested Council Meeting date 1 unless waived by the General Government & Public Safety Committee. The City Council meets the 2"'d & 4th Thursday from January through October; and the 1st & 3rd Thursday during November and December. PURPOSE OF RESOLUTION: \o ~te- Gu.tAL.~.\ su...~1/r-t ~~ ~ \.e.vt...r L ACTION REQUESTED: In support of N'\\> S L..AV'1: { In opposition of INDIVIDUAL, AGENCY, OR 0RGANIZA TION MAKING THE REQUEST: Not-~ :\hu..t'?~\:\ L\\~~5 6: 5c..kvo\s Phone COUNCIL MEETING DATE REQUESTED: ls ~ fs ~s~ w.~. Attach supporting documentation, materials, and other pertinent information relative to the action requested of the City Council, and mail to the Lacey City Council, 420 College Street SE, Lacey, WA 98503; or drop off at Lacey City Hall, 420 College Street SE, City Council counter. Date Request Received_ _IZ.._... For Office Use On/ : I_. ~ Date of General Government Committee Applicant Notified of Committee decision on Forwarded to Council for action on

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24 PROPOSITION NO. 1 NORTH THURSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, MAINTENANCE AND OPERA TIO NS LEVY The Board of Directors of North Thurston Public Schools approved Resolution No. 952 authorizing an educational programs, operations and maintenance levy. The proposition would fund day-to-day school operations, including classroom teachers, librarians, nurses, textbooks and instructional materials, athletics, arts and music programs, technology support and maintenance of roofs, heating, electrical and plumbing systems, playgrounds, playfields, alarm, sprinkler, security and emergency preparedness systems, and would authorize the District to levy the following excess truces to replace an expiring levy on all taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $3.57 $ 37,500, $3.58 $ 39,500, $3.63 $ 42,000, $3.66 $ 44,500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES... D NO... D The foregoing levy rates shall be adjusted as provided in Section 1 of Resolution No. 952 The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Thurston County Auditor.

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26 What does the levy help support? Teachers Visual & Performing Arts Athletics & Activities Advanced Placement Music Highly Capable Education Vocational Classes Teacher-Librarians Books World Languages Special Education English as a Second language Custodians Technology Support Transportation Nurses Counselors Paraeducators Support Staff Intervention Specialists Facility Use (pools, fields, etc.) Our enrollment is growing! Full Time Enrollment Projection through 2030 I I I I I ,083 14,621 17,154 18,750 19, 141 Remember to register to vote: Forms are available at any North Thurston school or online at or call For more information on the replacement levy: webfeedback@nthurston.kl2.wa.us 4.. vear REPLACEMENT Educational Programs & Operations Levy Look for ballots in your ~ mailbox around ~ January23! Election Day: February 9, 2016

27 How are schools funded? North Thurston District's 201 S-16 Budget State: 57% Levy: 21% State Grants: 13% Federal:6% School Lunch and other: 3% How do we spend local levy dollars? 59 cents 8 cents 6 cents Basic Education Enhancements Facilities/ Athletics/ (teachers, support staff, supplies) Operations Support Activities 19 --~ cents 8 cents Special Program Support (Arts/Music, Advanced Transportation Placement & Vocational Programs, etc.) Year How much will the proposed replacement levy collect? Amount $37,500,000 $3.57 $39,500,000 $3.58 $42,000,000 $3.63 $44,500,000 $3.66 Estimated rate per S 1 ooo This is a replacement levy from THIS IS NOT A NEW TAX!

28 "Providing every student the academic and life skills necessary to succeed in a diverse world." North Thurston Public Schools 4-Year Replacement Levy for Educational Programs, Maintenance & Operations ALL SCHOOLS RECEIVE LEVY FUNDS! The local levy provides more than 21 % of the District budget. These funds allow t,he District to provide: -V Additional teachers to reduce class sizes.../ Athletics, music, drama, and other extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.../ Pa.raed ucators to assist with student learning.../ lns,tmctional materials, textbooks and software.../ Safe student transportation.../ Support staff for programs, services and technology.../ Meeting needs of Special Education students.../ Rese'cHCh-based staff training.../ Facility use (pools, fields, etc.).../ Special programs {Advanced Placement, Highly Capable, English Language Learners, etc.).../ Certimcated Librarians This levy will replace the current levy which expires in Year A.mount Estimated rate per !J.7 $ 37,500, i118\ $39,500,000 $358 2at91 5,42,000,000 S $44,500, Questions? Contact Courtney Schrieve at or visit the levy page on the NTPS website atwww.nthurston.k12.wa.us/levy ELECTION DAY IS FEBRUARY 9, 2016 ALLOTS Will BE MAILED IN LATE.JANUARY

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30 North Thurston Public Schools 4-YEAR REPLACEMENT EDUCAT llonal PROGRAMS, MAINTENANCE AND O PERATIONS LEVY PROPOSAL

31 Historical M&O Election Resu lts February % Passed February % Passed May % Passed February % Failed February % Passed March % Passed March % Passed February % Failed February % Passed March % Passed April % Failed February % Failed February % Passed February % Passed

32 Assessed! Valuation 1996 $3,155,695, $3,361,555, % 1998 $3,560,506, % 1999 $3,668,, 714, % 2000 $3,.797,857,279 3,52% 2001 $4,052.,929, % 2002 $4,388,009, % 2003 $4,801,831, % 2004 $5,204, 705, % 2005 $5,937,175, % 2006 $6,801,903, %

33 Assessed Valuation (Continued) 2007 $7,993,,077, % 2008 $9,948, 759, % 2009 $10,266,014, % 2010 $9,546,878, % 2011 $9,546,878, % 2012 $9,011,016, % 2013 $8,325,531, % 2014 $8,887,621, % 2015 $9,52.1,164, %

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37 Tax Rate Comparables 2015 Thurston County School Districts Yelm $2,484,972, 166 $1.69 $4.08 $- $5.77 Tumwater $4,338,976, Rochester $1,002, 781, North Thurston $9,521,164, Rainier $430,497, Olympia $7,474,347, Griffin $946,366, Tenino $856,504,

38 Tax Rate Comparables 2015 With Sim1Bar Assessed Value Bethel 17,440 $8,627,515,028 $1.87 $4.63 $0.52 $7.01 Puyallup 20,947 $11,694,857, Auburn 14,770 $9,376,577, North Thurston 13,855 $9,521,164, Olympia 8,889 $7,474,347, Kennewick 16,872 $6,830,903, Shoreline 8,712 $9,557,809, Bellingham 10,343 $11,554,280, Snoqualmie Valley 6,141 $6,844,273, Peninsula 8,219 $9,566,350, Mercer Island 4,197 $9,816,994,

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41 Proposed Levy $37,500,000 $39,500,000 $42,000,000 $44,500,000 Assumes 5% Annual Growth in Assessed Valuation Maintains $5.74 Combined Rate

42 What does the levy support? Teachers Advanced Placement/Honors Classes Special Education Visual and Performing Arts Activities and Athletics Technology School Safety and Security Maintenance of Facilities and Grounds Books English as a Second Language {ESL) Intervention Specialists Professional Development Librarians, Counselors, Nurses, Paraeducators, Facility Use Office Professionals Instructional time for Electives and Specialists Transportation

43 Conclusion The proposed levy will replace the current levy which expires in December The local levy contributes 21% of the funding to support essential educational programs and services for our students. The district will collect only what is approved by the voters. The boundary adjustments will allow us to miai1ntain the $5.74 combined levy/bond rate by building capacity at most of our schools and delaying the need for the next bond.

44 Dates and Timeline December 11, 2015 January 8, 2016 January 11, 2016 January 23, 2016 February 1, 2016 February 9, 2016 Filing Deadline Military Ballots Mailed Last Day to Update Voter Registrations Ballots Mailed Last Day for New Registrations Election

45 Questions? Monty Sabin, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Phone;

46 10.04 Requesting Council Resolution on Public Issues As issues arise, individual citizens or groups request Council to take official action as Lacey s governing body in support of or in opposition to issues of interest to them. This document establishes policies and procedures for addressing when and under what circumstances the City Council will take such official action. Council will consider requests to take official action in support of or in opposition to specific issues when: Procedure: 1. The issue in question has direct financial or policy implications for the City as a governmental organization; or 2. The issue in question has a direct economic or substantive impact on the Lacey community and is of importance and interest to a broad cross-section of Lacey residents; 3. The issue in question is one that is appropriately addressed by the City Council as opposed to another governing body such as the county, state, or federal government; or when the issue is one that is more appropriately addressed in the courts or through public election. 1. The individual or group(s) making the request should be Lacey residents. An individual or group making such request should be based in Lacey. 2. It is generally the policy of the City Council that actions requested on issues of a controversial, political, or divisive nature are appropriate to address only where there is an important and vital community interest to be served by doing so. 3. The City s determination regarding requests for official positions on ballot measures will be in accordance with RCW (to actually vote upon a motion, proposal, resolution, order, or ordinance, or to support or oppose a ballot proposition so long as (a) any required notice of the meeting includes the title and number of the ballot proposition, and (b) members of the legislative body, members of the board, council, or commission of the special purpose district, or members of the public are afforded an approximately equal opportunity for the expression of an opposing view). 4. The person (s) making the request must submit a completed Application Requesting Council Position on Ballot Proposition, supply a copy of the ballot proposition, and provide supporting documentation, materials, and other pertinent information relative to the action requested of the City Council. 5. Requests must be made at least six weeks prior to the requested Council action date, if any, unless waived by the General Government & Public Safety Committee. 6. The correspondence and associated materials will be reviewed by the General Government Committee whose recommendation regarding the request along with all appropriate materials and information will be forwarded to full Council.

47 7. The individual or group(s) making the request will be notified of the Committee meeting date and time. Where possible and practicable, the Committee will strive to obtain information from the opposing point of view, and where appropriate will also invite certain representatives of said opponents to the Committee meeting. 8. The Committee will first review the request to determine if it meets the policy requirements and guidelines established in this policy. 9. The Committee will then review the request along with pertinent materials and information to determine if this is a matter they wish to recommend to the full City Council for consideration. If so, a report on the matter, along with the recommendation, will be forwarded to the City Council. 10. If the City Council decides that it will act on the recommendation, the Resolution will be prepared by the City Attorney for consideration at a subsequent Council meeting. If the City Council decides that it is appropriate to officially consider the request, the City Clerk will advertise an open public meeting on the matter including the title and number of the ballot proposition. 11. If the Committee determines that it will not recommend official action on the request, the proponents will be so notified, and, a report on the matter will be presented to the Council for their consideration at the next appropriate meeting. (Refer to Attachment 10.04A - Application Requesting Council Position on Ballot Proposition; also refer to Chapter 5, Paragraph 5.06.)

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49 CITY OF LACEY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 23, 2015 COUNCIL PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: ACTION: MOTION: JASON HEARN, ANDY RYDER, JEFF GADMAN SCOTT SPENCE, TROY WOO, SCOTT EGGER, AUBREY ARGERIS, MARTIN HOPPE, CAROL LITTEN AMEND AGENDA TO ADD PANORAMA TRAFFIC CALMING DISCUSSION. APPROVE AMENDED TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA. MOTION MADE, SECONDED, AND CARRIED BY MAYOR RYDER AND COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN. UPDATE ON TANGLEWILDE EAST / ULID 24 PROJECT STAFF: ACTION: AUBREY ARGERIS, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGER INFORMATION ONLY Staff reported the Council may receive calls from citizens about a city project in the county related to ULID 24 Tanglewilde Waterline Replacement Project. Roads were planed in November, but have not been paved due to cold and wet weather. As a result the current condition of the road is a rough asphalt surface. An asphalt wedge has been installed to ease the transitions. Due to weather conditions, the paving may not be completed until spring Letters will be sent to all residents affected by the delay. SMART CORRIDORS PHASE II STAFF: ACTION: MARTIN HOPPE, TRANSPORTATION MANAGER INFORMATION ONLY Staff provided a briefing on the contract of the remaining eleven traffic signals during Phase II of the Smart Corridor Project. Twenty-eight signals were installed in Phase I. Construction should begin in March 2016 and be completed by May. The project is under budget at $700,000. PANORAMA TRAFFIC CALMING STAFF: ACTION: STATUS: SCOTT EGGER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS INFORMATION ONLY STAFF WILL PROVIDE UPDATES AS WARRANTED. Staff provided an update on traffic calming devices that were installed in the Panorama neighborhood on Sleater-Kinney Road. Since the traffic calming diverters have been installed, most residents have told Panorama staff that they do not like the devices. The City removed the diverters earlier this month. Panorama staff asked the City to temporarily locate Transportation Committee December 23, 2015 Page 1

50 a radar speed limit sign on Sleater Kinney near the main campus which has been done by Lacey Police. In addition, the City has developed plans for a bulb-out on the south side of Sleater-Kinney by 21 st Avenue. Panorama staff is in the process of reviewing the plans and will contact staff once a decision has been made. Transportation Committee December 23, 2015 Page 2

51 COMMUNITY RELATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DECEMBER 7, :20 12:10 P.M. COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL EXCUSED: STAFF PRESENT: CHAIR VIRGIL CLARKSON, LENNY GREENSTEIN MICHAEL STEADMAN SCOTT SPENCE, LORI FLEMM, CAROL LITTEN, MARY COPPIN, LIZ GOTELLI, TROY WOO, ERIC SCHOLD, LORI FLEMM, RYAN ANDREWS, GEORGE SMITH ACTION: MOTION: APPROVE THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AGENDA. MOTION MADE, SECONDED, AND CARRIED BY COUNCILMEMBERS GREENSTEIN AND CLARKSON. WAYFINDING POLICY STAFF: ACTION: STATUS: LIZ GOTELLI, HUMAN RESOURCES & PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR RYAN ANDREWS, PLANNING MANAGER ERIC SCHOLD, PW ENGINEER REVIEW DRAFT OF WAYFINDING SIGN PROGRAM CRITERIA TO DISCUSS LOCATION OF SIGNS IN PHASE II STAFF WILL FURTHER RESEARCH COSTS RELATED TO USING STAND-ALONE POLES Phase I of the Wayfinding program was implemented in the downtown core of the city using existing luminary sign poles. It was anticipated that using the signs for public spaces would align with the city s recently revised sign ordinance. However, the city has received requests from local area businesses to use the signs for promoting their goods and services. If Council considers granting these requests, then the policy would need to be revised. Currently, nine locations have been identified in the northeast area for Phase II of the Wayfinding program. The locations were selected in order to use existing luminary poles that would reduce the cost of purchasing new ones. Councilmember Greenstein noted that the locations mentioned do not allow for signage by local area wineries. In addition, there are challenges for businesses to advertise on federal highway signs. Liz noted that three businesses have been grandfathered in and have been included in the Phase II signage. Councilmember Greenstein requested that staff revisit the issue of using stand-alone poles in order to accommodate additional local area businesses in the northeast area.