Mayor Ryder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. BSA Troop 226 posted the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LACEY CITY COUNCIL HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016, IN LACEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: COUNCIL PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Ryder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. BSA Troop 226 posted the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A. Ryder, C. Pratt, V. Clarkson, J. Hearn, J. Gadman, L. Greenstein, M. Steadman S. Spence, D. Schneider, D. Pierpoint, S. Egger, T. Woo, L. Gotelli, C. Litten, T. Palmateer, D. Christenson, S. Seymour, P. Brooks Consent Agenda Items: A. Council Worksession minutes of September 15, B. Council Meeting minutes of September 22, C. A motion to approve payment of claims, wages and transfers for September 9, 2016 through October 3, COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AND AGENDA. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Mayor Ryder presented W.I.N. certificates to BSA Troop 226 in recognition of their community service at Woodland Creek Community Park. Mark Gaffney, BSA Troop 226 Leader, commented that participating in this program instills the boys with a sense of pride, work ethic, and giving back to the community. Page 1 of 10

2 PUBLIC HEARING: At 7:05 p.m., Mayor Ryder opened a public hearing to consider comments from property owners with Utility Local Improvement District 24 (ULID 24) regarding the final assessment roll. For the record, the following written comments were received prior to the hearing: Dana Hancock, 9120 Tolo Ct SE, objects to the final assessment of $15, based on little or no benefit to property value. Todd Monohon, 9206 Skokomish Way NE, formally objects to the proposed assessment of $15, and City of Lacey ERU allocations, based on a disproportionate assessment levied upon duplex owners. Israel & Katherine Serrano, 1421 Kimtah Ct NE, objects to the proposed assessment of $7, and City of Lacey ERU allocations. This is based on failure to disclose assessment when the house was purchased in June Rannie Vickers, 9041 Quinault Dr NE, remarked that he supports the improvements, but does not believe his property value will increase by connecting to city sewer. He also objected to a charge for duplexes that is disproportionate to that of a single family home. He concluded by requesting that the road that was dug up for improvements be returned to its original condition. Verbal Comments from the public: Caren Rose, Wapato Ct and Quinault, objected to the assessment for duplex property, noting that residents in a duplex do not use twice as many as ERU s as a Page 2 of 10

3 single residential home. She believes this charge is greater than the value of the property. Rebecca Luehman, 1337 Hyack, agreed with previous comments. Charles Wright reiterated Mr. Vicker s comments. Glen Raiha stated that he disagrees with the ERU valuation on multi-family homes. Bruce Gardner, 1324 Kayak Ct, inquired about the property in the drain field area. Staff responded that the property is privately owned, and any land use decisions would be approved by the county. Tom Palmateer, Management Analyst PW, stated that Quinault Drive was a water line replacement and street overlay project, not associated with ULID #24. Mayor Ryder closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. PROCLAMATION: Mayor Ryder and Council proclaimed October 2016 as Walk to School Month. Jeff Brewster, Intercity Transit Marketing/Communications Manager, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the agency. It was noted that the North Thurston Public School District is very supportive of the Walk to School Program. REFERRAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION: Ordinance No approves code revisions to the Lacey Municipal Code and the 2016 Stormwater Design Manual as recommended by the Lacey Planning Commission. The Planning Commission took testimony on the proposed revisions to the Lacey Municipal Code to allow Low Impact Development and the 2016 Page 3 of 10

4 Stormwater Design Manual in a public hearing held on August 16, One citizen testified at the hearing and asked about public participation and stakeholder input. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission moved unanimously to refer the code revisions and Stormwater Design Manual to the City Council for adoption. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1496, AS AMENDED, APPROVING CODE REVISIONS TO THE LACEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE 2016 STORMWATER DESIGN MANUAL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LACEY PLANNING COMMISSION BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF FACT, INCLUDING LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Projects that make a complete application prior to the amendment will be grandfathered in. COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN MOVED TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO TO TAKE EFFECT ON DECEMBER 31, COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN SECONDED. MAYOR RYDER, COUNCILMEMBERS CLARKSON, HEARN, GADMAN, GREENSTEIN, AND STEADMAN VOTED YES. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT VOTED NO. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No amends the City s current Traffic Mitigation List by removing the Marvin Road Interchange Improvements - Phase 2 Project. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO TO AMEND THE CITY S CURRENT TRAFFIC MITIGATION LIST BY REMOVING MARVIN ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 PROJECT. Page 4 of 10

5 COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCES: Ordinance No confirms and levies the Final Assessment Roll ULID #24 Tanglewilde East Division 3. The total estimated cost of the ULID was $2,516,016 and represented a cost per equivalent residential unit (ERU) of $15, The actual cost of the project is $1,939,639.15, equating to a cost per ERU of $11, The cost per ERU was further reduced to $7, per ERU after receipt of $700,000 in reserve funds from Division 3B. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN MOVED TO CONFIRM AND LEVY THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL ULID #24 TANGLEWILDE EAST DIVISION 3. COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance No amends the budget to retire the 2006 Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) Bonds early. During the development of the City s 6-Year Strategic Financial Plan, the City Council identified the opportunity to retire the 2006 Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) Bonds early. This action will allow the sales tax dedicated to the annual debt service to be reallocated to the General Fund for operations and maintenance, which will help maintain historic service levels. On December 17, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1484, which committed reserves $1,485,000 for the purpose of retiring this debt early. The designation of these reserves is consistent with the City Council s long practice of matching one-time resources with one-time expenditures. Page 5 of 10

6 In addition to reprioritizing an annual average sales tax of $333,500 for operations, the early retirement of the bonds will save the Lacey citizens $182,800 of interest payments over the next five years. COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO AMENDING THE BUDGET TO RETIRE THE 2006 LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION (LTGO) BONDS EARLY. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. MAYORS REPORT: MAYOR RYDER MOVED TO APPOINT CLAIRE DUCHESNEAU AS THE YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. CITY MANAGER S REPORT: Peter Brooks, Water Resources Manager, presented Council with a request to authorize the City Manager to sign the Regional Stormwater Education and Outreach Interlocal Agreement. COUNCILMEMBER GADMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE REGIONAL STORMWATER EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Scott Spence, City Manager, presented Council with a request to authorize the City Manager to sign the North Thurston Public School Pool Use Agreement. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE NORTH THURSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL POOL USE AGREEMENT. COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Page 6 of 10

7 Council agreed to discuss the idea of an auto renewal for the pool agreement at a future worksession. STANDING GENERAL COMMITTEES: General Government & Public Safety Committee Mayor Ryder reported the Committee met on September 12, 2016, to discuss the Stream Team ILA, the School Resource Officer Contract, the NTPS Pool Agreement, and the 50 th Anniversary Food Drive. Transportation Committee Councilmember Hearn reported the Committee met on September 14, 2016, to discuss modification of the Marvin Road Interchange Traffic Mitigation List, and parking concerns related to 6 th Avenue and Enterprise Drive. Community Relations & Public Affairs Committee Councilmember Clarkson reported the Committee met on October 3, 2016, to discuss Lacey Days and review an application for use of one of Lacey s free days at the Washington Center. COUNCILMEMBER CLARKSON MOVED TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM PIZZA KLATCH AND THE ROTARY CLUB OF LACEY TO USE ONE OF LACEY S FREE DAYS AT THE WASHINGTON CENTER IN COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Ryder suggested moving the Washington Center application deadline for committee review, and Council action prior to June 30 th in order to provide additional time for agencies to make timely arrangements for their events. This item will be referred to the Community Relations Committee for further review. Page 7 of 10

8 Land Use Committee Councilmember Steadman reported the Committee met on October 3, 2016, to discuss the Woodland District Guidelines, and a housekeeping ordinance for the 2016 Comprehensive Plan & Development Guidelines. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: CAC Councilmember Steadman reported the agency moved to northeast Lacey. The Strategic Plan focuses on food distribution, energy, housing and services provided by Monarch Children s Advocacy. HHSC & CIP Councilmember Clarkson has reported the MOU continues to move forward. EMS Councilmember Steadman reported the Board discussed the 2017 budget. INTERCITY TRANSIT Councilmember Gadman reported public hearings were held on a job project and the Capital Improvement Plan. In other news, Intercity Transit will participate in the Washington State Association Bus Rodeo. LOTT Deputy Mayor Pratt reported on the following action by the LOTT Board. A public hearing was held on the Budget and Capital Improvement Plan LOTT s State of the Utility Preview Report will be presented to all jurisdictions Page 8 of 10

9 2017 LOTT rates were approved Authorized bid award of $6.3M for Budd Inlet Mayor s Forum Mayor Ryder reported that the newly appointed Mayor of Yelm was introduced at the Mayors Forum in October. Following the meeting, Mayor Ryder and others participated in the Grand Opening of the Veteran s Services Hub. ORCAA Deputy Mayor Pratt reported the Board held public hearings on agricultural burn fee changes, and asbestos fee changes. SWAC Councilmember Greenstein reported revisions to the SWAC Plan will be completed by January The Board discussed data from the bag ban survey. Thurston County Coalition against Human Trafficking Councilmember Hearn reported that raising public awareness and lobbying bi-partisan legislators to enact enforcement regulation has gained national bipartisan support. TCOMM911 Councilmember Greenstein reported the Board approved the preliminary 2017 Budget, and approved a resolution to allocate funding to support CAD system access to licenses and cameras for all law enforcement in Thurston County. TPB Mayor Ryder reported the Board is considering the Log Cabin Road extension as the next big regional project in Other options include Tumwater E Street extension and Deschutes Valley Trail, or the Woodland Trail Feasibility Study. Page 9 of 10

10 TRPC Councilmember Clarkson reported the Board received the Annual Report of the South Sound Military Community Partnership. All jurisdictions will review the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan by December. In other business, the Board is reviewing the legislative agenda, and the Interview Committee is moving forward with the hiring process for a new Executive Director. ADJOURN: Mayor Ryder adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m. MAYOR: ATTESTED BY CITY CLERK: DATE APPROVED: Page 10 of 10