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Thurston County Council Mtg 3/23/2010

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

DRAFT
2:00 p.m.) Call Meeting to Order

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Olympia City Council Meeting 3/23/2010

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
7:00 pm
City Hall Council Chambers
900 Plum St. SE
ROLL CALL
1. OPENING
A.
Announcements
B.
Changes to Agenda
C.
Approval of Agenda
D.
Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
The City of Olympia is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons in employment and the
delivery of services and resources. If you require accommodations during your attendance at the Council
meeting, please contact us at 753-8447 by 10:00 a.m. the date of the meeting. For the hearing impaired, please
call 753-8270 to be connected to a TTY machine. Thank you.
OLYMPIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS Week of March 22, 2010
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items of a Routine Nature)
A. Minutes of March 16, 2010 Council Meeting
B. Approval of Quince Street Right-of-Way Permit Agreement (Fran Eide, Public Works)
C. Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Design Review Board, and Utility Advisory Committee (General Government Committee/ Cathie Butler, Exec.)
D. Approval of Ground Lease Agreement with Garden Raised Bounty (GRuB) (David Hanna, Parks)
E. Approval of Bid Award for Harrison Avenue Corridor Improvements Project (Sheri Zimny, Public Works)
SECOND READINGS
F. Ordinance Amending Ordinance 6675 – Operating Budget (Dean Walz, Adm. Svcs.)
G. Ordinance Amending Ordinance 6676 – Capital Budget (Dean Walz, Adm. Svcs.)
H. Ordinance Amending Ordinance 6686 – Special Funds (Dean Walz, Adm. Svcs.)
I. Ordinance to Amend Green Corridors (SR101 & I5) Landscaping Code (Brett Bures, CP&D)
FIRST READINGS
J. Ordinance Approving Bentridge Master Plan (Cari Hornbein, CP&D)
3. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
A. Proclamation for Arbor Day March 27, 2010
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Estimated Time: 0-30 Minutes) (Sign Up Sheets are Provided in the Foyer)
During this portion of the meeting, citizens may address the Council regarding only items related to City business, including items on the Agenda, except on agenda items for which the City Council either held a Public Hearing in the last 45 days, or will hold a Public Hearing within 45 days. Individual testimony is limited to three minutes or less. In order to hear as many people as possible during the 30-minutes set aside for Public Communication, the Council will refrain from commenting on individual testimony until all public comment has been taken. The City Council will allow for additional testimony to be taken at the end of the meeting for those who signed up at the beginning of the meeting and did not get an opportunity to speak during the allotted 30-minutes.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (Optional)
5. REPORTS
A.
Intergovernmental Assignments / Council Committee Chairs
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. West Olympia Access Study – Recommended Alternative (Randy Wesselman, Public Works)
8. COMMITTEE REFERRALS
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
10. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (If needed for those who signed up earlier and
did not get an opportunity to speak during the allotted 30 minutes)
11. ADJOURNMENT
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Tumwater Council Meeting 3-16-10

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

TUMWATER CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Council Chambers
6:30 P.M. — Intergovernmental Reports
1. Roll Call

2. Flag Salute

3. Intergovernmental Reports:
• Thurston County Economic Development Council (Joan Cathey)
• Animal Services Commission (Joan Cathey)
• Transportation Policy Board (Pete Kmet)
• Thurston County Emergency Medical Services Council (Betsy Murphy)
• Regional HSRC Committee (Betsy Murphy)
• Thurston County LEOFF Disability Board (Betsy Murphy)
• Thurston County Transfer of Development Rights (Betsy Murphy)
• Intercity Transit Authority (Ed Hildreth)
• Thurston County 911 CapCom (Ed Hildreth)
• Thurston County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (Ed Hildreth)
• LOTT Alliance (Ed Stanley)
• Thurston Regional Planning Council (Ed Stanley)
• Visitor Convention Bureau (Judith Hoefling)
• Community Action Council (Judith Hoefling)
• Thurston Regional Law & Justice (Judith Hoefling)
• Thurston County Housing Task Force (Neil McClanahan)
• Thurston Council for Children and Youth Leadership (Neil McClanahan)
• Capitol Lake Adaptive Management Plan Steering Committee (Neil McClanahan)
• Thurston County HOME Consortium (Neil McClanahan)
• Tumwater United for Families (TUFF) (Neil McClanahan)
7:00 P.M. — Regular Session
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Special Items:
a. Recognition for Lighting Ordinance by David Ingram, Pacific NW International Dark Sky Association
b. Census Presentation by Jackie Bowens, Local Census Office Manager
6. Public Comment: (for discussion of items not having a public hearing on tonight’s agenda)
7. Consent Calendar:
a. Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting, March 2, 2010
b. The City Council authorizes for payment Voucher/Check #117043 through #117054 and through #117182 in the amount of $603,425.92
c. CARPFD/Advisory Board Appointments (John Doan)
d. Award Contract – Zone 454 Reservoir Coating (Jim Shoopman)
8. Public Hearings:
a. 2009 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (David Ginther) **Large File**
Hearing 1: Farr-Matson Rezone Site Specific
Hearing 2: Zorad Rezone Site Specific
Hearing 3: Tumwater 2025 Transportation Plan & Tumwater SW UGA Resizing & Land Use Analysis
9. Council Considerations:
a. Sister City – Mubende, Uganda (John Doan)
b. 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docketing (Mike Matlock)
10. Committee Reports:
a. Public Safety Committee (Judith Hoefling)
b. General Government Committee (Ed Stanley)
c. Public Works Committee (Neil McClanahan)
d. Budget Committee (Pete Kmet)
11. Executive Session

12. Any other business to come before the Council
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Thurston County Meeting 3-16-10

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Board Of County Commissioners
Agenda for Tuesday, March 16, 2010

DRAFT
2:00 p.m.) Call Meeting to Order

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Olympia Council Meeting March 15

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

City of Olympia
900 Plum Street City Council Meeting Agendas for the
Week of March 15, 2010
900 Plum Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Council Weekly Calendars: http://www.olympiawa.gov/citygovernment/council/agenda Information:360-753-8447
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LAND USE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, March 15, 2010
5:30 pm
City Hall Executive Conference Room
900 Plum St. SE
1. Approval of February 8, 2010 Land Use & Environment Committee Minutes
2. 2010 Committee Work Plan
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JOINT LAND USE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE and
OLYMPIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, March 15, 2010
6:30 pm
City Hall Council Chambers
900 Plum St. SE
1. Scoping of Comprehensive Plan
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SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
5:30 pm
City Hall Executive Conference Room
900 Plum St. SE
1. Briefing with Heartland LLC on the Downtown Housing Study (Steve Friddle, CP&D)
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
7:00 pm
City Hall Council Chambers
900 Plum St. SE
ROLL CALL
1. OPENING
A.
Announcements
B.
Changes to Agenda
C.
Approval of Agenda
The City of Olympia is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons in employment and the
delivery of services and resources. If you require accommodations during your attendance at the Council
meeting, please contact us at 753-8447 by 10:00 a.m. the date of the meeting. For the hearing impaired, please
call 753-8270 to be connected to a TTY machine. Thank you.
OLYMPIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS Week of March 15, 2010
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items of a Routine Nature)
A. Minutes of March 9, 2010 Council Meeting
B. Bills and Payroll Certification
C. Approval of Green Corridors (SR101 & I5) Landscaping Code Amendment (Brett Bures, CP&D)
D. Approval of Lease Renewal with Little DaNang Restaurant (David Okerlund, Parks)
E. Bid Award for 18th Avenue Improvements Phase 2 Project (Jim Rioux, Public Works)
F. Approval of Property Acquisitions for the 18th Avenue Half-Street Improvements Project Phase 3 (Jim Rioux, Public Works)
G. Approval of Finance Committee 2010 Work Plan (Finance Committee/Jane Kirkemo, Admin. Svcs.)
SECOND READINGS
H. Ordinance with Findings of Fact on the Downtown Interim Zoning (Jan Weydemeyer, CP&D)
I. Appropriations Ordinance in the Amount of $429,000 for Information Technology and Building Repair and Replacement Fund (Jane Kirkemo, Admin. Svcs.)
FIRST READINGS
J. Amendments to the 2010 Operating, Capital and Special Funds Ordinances (Dean Walz, Admin. Svcs.)
K. Ordinance to Amend Green Corridors (SR101 & I5) Landscaping Code (Brett Bures, CP&D)
3. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
None
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Estimated Time: 0-30 Minutes) (Sign Up Sheets are Provided in the Foyer)
During this portion of the meeting, citizens may address the Council regarding only items related to City business, including items on the Agenda, except on agenda items for which the City Council either held a Public Hearing in the last 45 days, or will hold a Public Hearing within 45 days. Individual testimony is limited to three minutes or less. In order to hear as many people as possible during the 30-minutes set aside for Public Communication, the Council will refrain from commenting on individual testimony until all public comment has been taken. The City Council will allow for additional testimony to be taken at the end of the meeting for those who signed up at the beginning of the meeting and did not get an opportunity to speak during the allotted 30-minutes.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (Optional)
5. REPORTS
A.
Intergovernmental Assignments / Council Committee Chairs
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
7. STUDY SESSION
A. Transportation Mobility Progress Report (David Riker, Public Works)
B. East Leg of Boulevard Road (David Riker, Public Works) – Oral Report
8. COMMITTEE REFERRALS
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
10. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (If needed for those who signed up earlier and
did not get an opportunity to speak during the allotted 30 minutes)
11. ADJOURNMENT
OLYMPIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS Week of March 15, 2010
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
4:00 pm
City Hall Council Office
900 Plum St. SE
1.
Advisory Committee Applicant Interviews and Deliberations (Cathie Butler, Exec.)
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ANNUAL DINNER MEETING WITH THE
OLYMPIA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
Thursday, March 18, 2010
6:00 pm Social
6:30 pm Dinner and Discussion
Chica’s Dining Room
105 Legion Way
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Docusign Approved as Official E-Signature

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

National Association of REALTORS® Selects DocuSign as the Official and Exclusive Provider of ESIGN Services for NAR’s over 1.1 Million Members, under the REALTOR Benefits® Program.

Marketing and Business Development is pleased to announce that DocuSign, the newest partner under NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, has introduced an all new “DocuSign REALTOR® Edition”, exclusively developed for NAR members. The e-signature service will offer exclusive benefits including preferred member pricing, a REALTOR®- branded online console, REALTOR®- branded e-signature, email templates and 40 DocuSign envelopes.
This fact sheet provides details on this new DocuSign offering available through REALTOR Benefits®. If you have questions about this or the REALTOR Benefits® Program in general, please contact me at x8269 or a member of the Strategic Alliances team listed below.

Thanks in advance,

BOBG

What: NAR members can subscribe to the DocuSign REALTOR® Edition at premier member pricing of 20% off retail. Also included are special features and benefits specifically tailored to NAR members.

Launch Date: Program to be launched March 9th, 2010

Available To: NAR members; NAR, state association and local board staff, all immediate family members.

About DocuSign

DocuSign Inc. is the leading provider of on-demand software services for electronic signature empowering individuals, small businesses and global enterprises to operate faster and more efficiently with greater profitability, enhanced security and compliance. DocuSign is the only Web-based service to securely automate and control the entire electronic document signing process. DocuSign employs the SaaS eSign industry’s only enterprise class SAS-70, fully redundant data center delivering 99.993% uptime for customers over the last 28 months. To date, more than 59 million signature events have been executed using DocuSign.
DocuSign is the official and exclusive provider of ESIGN services for the National Association of REALTORS®’ 1.1 million+ members, under the REALTOR Benefits® Program.

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The DocuSign Console offers real-time tracking, control and reporting of the e-signing process. Users are able to access rich functionality with drag and drop “Sign Here” tabs and data fields, and assign recipient signing order to ensure documents are 100% complete with guided signing—even with multiple recipients with multiple documents. And users have the assurance that every envelope is backed with a complete audit trail.

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SPECIAL NAR MEMBER OFFER:

1. DocuSign REALTOR® Edition is an exclusive eSignature service specifically tailored for and available to members of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Features include:

• REALTOR®-branded online console
• REALTOR®-branded e-signature
• Email templates.
• 40 DocuSign Envelopes
2. NAR members can subscribe to DocuSign REALTOR® Edition at best-in-class pricing of 20% off the standard rates on both the Basic (starting at $15.99/month) and Standard editions (starting at $19.99/month).

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Subscribers must present a valid NAR (NRDS) member identification number to qualify.

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DocuSign is committed to an aggressive marketing campaign to educate members about the benefits available through this new program. This plan includes a strong presence at NAR trade shows, advertisements in REALTOR® Magazine and various real estate publications, specific NAR specials, website promotions and online advertising.

TO SIGN UP OR LEARN MORE: Visit www.Docusign.com/NAR or call 866-219-4318 and mention your NAR membership. You will need your NAR Membership (NRDS) I.D. to receive the preferred pricing.

NAR CONTACT INFORMATION:
Tiffni Williams Kristin Stafford
Strategic Alliances Account Manager Managing Director, Strategic Alliances
312-329-8543 312-329-8628
twilliams@realtors.org kstafford@realtors.org

Ken Burlington
Vice President, Strategic Alliances
312-329-8360
kburlington@realtors.org

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USDA Loans Not Accepted

Friday, March 12th, 2010

USDA Rural Development Loan Applications No Longer Accepted – Effective March 12
Date Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Audience(s): Fulfillment Services Field Support, JV HMCs, JV Managers, JV Ops, Retail All , Retail Fulfillment Services All , Retail Sales All, Sales Field Support
Issue: On March 9, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (RD) announced that program funding for the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) will likely be exhausted by the end of April.
In order to ensure the best possible customer experience for our RD borrowers, the following deadlines must be met to ensure RD loans are properly processed:
• Friday, March 12 at 5 p.m. Central time – Deadline for RD applications to be accepted by Wells Fargo.
IMPORTANT: Effective immediately, a Commitment Letter will only be provided for transactions that have received RD 1980-18 Request for Conditional Commitment and RD 1980-21 Request for Single Family Housing Loan Guarantee from the RD office.
If the Commitment Letter has not been issued, Decisioners must suspend transactions until the two RD documents are received.
• Friday, March 19 or sooner – Complete loan packages should be submitted to the appropriate RD office to request the RD 1980-18 Request for Conditional Commitment and RD 1980-21 Request for Single Family Housing Loan Guarantee.

IMPORTANT: Team members are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to submit complete loan packages as soon as possible. However, regardless of the date the loan packages are sent, there is no guarantee that RD program funding will be available.

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STOP .25% Tax Increase Video

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Here is the link to the video NAR will be running to stop the the Senate bill increasing B&O Tax by 0.25% which is = to about $30/transaction for next 3 years. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPmb285C0iY Please pass this info on to everyone!!!

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Olympia Council Meeting 3/8/10

Monday, March 8th, 2010

City of Olympia
900 Plum Street City Council Meeting Agendas for the
Week of March 8, 2010
900 Plum Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Council Weekly Calendars: http://www.olympiawa.gov/citygovernment/council/agenda Information:360-753-8447
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
5:00 pm
City Hall Executive Conference Room
900 Plum St. SE
1.
Approval of February 9, 2010 Finance Committee Minutes
2. 2009 Year End Financial Review (Jane Kirkemo, Admin. Svcs.)
3. 2010 Finance Committee Work Plan (Continued from February 9 meeting) (Jane Kirkemo, Admin. Svcs.)
4. Construction Water Meters (Tom Hill, CP&D)
5. Post Issuance Compliance Policy (Jane Kirkemo, Admin. Svcs.)
6. McLane Fire District Contract (Steve Hall, Exec.) Oral Report
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
6:15 pm
City Hall Executive Conference Room
900 Plum St. SE
1.
Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(B) – Potential Litigation – Bentridge Subdivision
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
7:00 pm
City Hall Council Chambers
900 Plum St. SE
ROLL CALL
1. OPENING
A.
Announcements
B.
Changes to Agenda
C.
Approval of Agenda
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items of a Routine Nature)
A.
Minutes of March 1, 2010 Joint Meeting with Olympia School District Board
B. Minutes of March 2, 2010 Council Meeting
C.
Approval of Planning Commission Appointments (General Government Committee/Cathie Butler, Exec.)
The City of Olympia is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons in employment and the
delivery of services and resources. If you require accommodations during your attendance at the Council
meeting, please contact us at 753-8447 by 10:00 a.m. the date of the meeting. For the hearing impaired, please
call TTY 753-8270. Thank you.
OLYMPIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS Week of March 8, 2010
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D.
Approval of Post Issuance Compliance Policy (Finance Committee/Jane Kirkemo, Admin. Svcs.)
E.
Approval of Washington State Grant Agreement in the Amount of $3 Million for Percival Landing (Kip Summers, Parks)
SECOND READINGS
None
FIRST READINGS
F.
Ordinance with Findings of Fact on the Downtown Interim Zoning (Jan Weydemeyer, CP&D)
G. Appropriations Ordinance in the Amount of $429,000 for Information Technology and Building Repair and Replacement Fund (Jane Kirkemo, Admin. Svcs.)
3. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
None
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (Estimated Time: 0-30 Minutes) (Sign Up Sheets are Provided in the Foyer)
During this portion of the meeting, citizens may address the Council regarding only items related to City business, including items on the Agenda, except on agenda items for which the City Council either held a Public Hearing in the last 45 days, or will hold a Public Hearing within 45 days. Individual testimony is limited to three minutes or less. In order to hear as many people as possible during the 30-minutes set aside for Public Communication, the Council will refrain from commenting on individual testimony until all public comment has been taken. The City Council will allow for additional testimony to be taken at the end of the meeting for those who signed up at the beginning of the meeting and did not get an opportunity to speak during the allotted 30-minutes.
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (Optional)
5. REPORTS
A.
Intergovernmental Assignments / Council Committee Chairs
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A.
Community Development Block Grant Proposals for Program Year B2010 (General Government Committee/Anna Schlecht, CP&D)
B.
Provide Direction to Councilmember Rogers Concerning the Intercity Transit’s Proposed Sales Tax Increase for August 2010 Election (Steve Hall, Exec.)
C.
Bentridge Master Plan (Cari Hornbein, CP&D)
8. COMMITTEE REFERRALS
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
10. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (If needed for those who signed up earlier and
did not get an opportunity to speak during the allotted 30 minutes)
11. ADJOURNMENT
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UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
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ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED
Council
A.
STUDY SESSION – Transferable Development Rights (TRPC)
B.
OTHER BUSINESS – Prioritization of Sidewalks (Land Use & Environment Committee/Rqstd 9/22/09)
C.
STUDY SESSION – Budd Inlet Habitat Study (Andy Haub, Public Works)
D.
OTHER BUSINESS – Extension to PBIA Ordinance (Steve Friddle, CP&D)
E.
Groundbreaking of Percival Landing
F.
Olmstead Presentation
Finance Committee (Joe Hyer, Chair; Karen Rogers, Stephen Buxbaum)
A.
Percival Landing Community Fund Raising
B.
Identify Options To Eliminate The “Bow Wave” Of Expenditures For 2011 (Rqstd 11/24/09)
C.
Analyze B & O Tax Rates For Viability And Impacts Of Rate Changes (Rqstd 11/24/09)
D.
Update Council On Revenue And Expense Estimates For The Parking Special Account (Rqstd 11/24/09)
E.
Review Hands On Children’s Museum Financing Plan (Rqstd 12/15/09)
General Government Committee (Craig Ottavelli, Chair; Jeannine Roe, Stephen Buxbaum)
A.
Commission Ordinance Reviews – Planning, Arts (Follow-up to 2007-08 committee reviews)
B.
Council Interlocal and External Agency Appointments – Scope Issues and Process
C.
Process for Setting Criteria and Selecting Hearing Examiner and Pro Tem (Rqstd 5/5/09)
D.
Traffic Photo Enforcement (Cont. from 5/19/09)
E.
Examine Regional Rules Regarding Fireworks (Rqstd 7/14/09 – Craig Ottavelli)
F.
Public Art Process Review (Stephanie Johnson, Parks)
G.
Design and Language of Dedication Plaque for New City Hall (Rqstd 9/15/09- Steve Hall)
H.
Naming of New Fire Training Center (Rqstd 11/24/09 – Jeff Kingsbury)
I.
Employee Classification of Councilmembers (Rqstd Craig Ottavelli) (Rqstd 11/24/09)
J.
Rules of Procedure for Hearing Examiner
K.
Public Art Process – Discussion with Arts Commission Representatives and the Arts Program Manager (Stephanie Johnson, Parks)
L.
Amendment to OMC 12.62, Naming Public Parks and Facilities (Cathie Butler, Exec)
Land Use and Environment Committee (Rhenda Strub, Chair; Karen Rogers, Jeannine Roe)
A.
Sea Level Rise – Prioritize Next Steps (Rqstd 12/08/09)
Committee of the Chairs (Joe Hyer, Craig Ottavelli, Rhenda Strub)
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March 15 – 5:00 pm LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
A.
Approval of February 8, 2010 Land Use & Environment Committee Minutes
B.
2010 Committee Work Plan (Keith Stahley, CP&D)
March 15 – 6:30 pm JOINT MEETING – LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE AND OLYMPIA PLANNING COMMISSION
A.
Scoping of the Comprehensive Plan
March 16 – 5:30 pm SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
A.
Briefing with Heartland LLC on the Downtown Housing Study (Steve Friddle, CP&D)
March 16 – 7:00 pm COUNCIL MEETING
A.
STUDY SESSION – Mobility Progress Report (David Riker, Public Works)
OLYMPIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS Week of March 8, 2010
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B.
CONSENT – Approval of Green (Freeway) Corridors Landscaping Code Amendment (Brett Bures, CP&D)
C.
CONSENT – Approval of Lease Renewal with Little DaNang Restaurant (David Okerlund, Parks)
D.
CONSENT – Approval of Quince Street Right-of-Way Permit Agreement (Fran Eide, Public Works)
E.
CONSENT – Amendments to the 2010 Annual Budget Ordinances (Capital Budget, Operating Budget, and Special Funds) (Dean Walz, Admin. Svcs.)
F.
CONSENT – Bid Award for 18th Avenue Improvements Phase 2 Project (Jim Rioux, Public Works)
March 17– 4:00 pm SPECIAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
A.
Advisory Committee Applicant Interviews and Deliberations (Cathie Butler, Exec.)
Thursday
March 18 – 6:00 pm ANNUAL DINNER MEETING WITH THE OLYMPIA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION (Chica’s Restaurant)
March 22– 4:00 pm SPECIAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE (If Needed)
A.
Continued Advisory Committee Applicant Interviews and Deliberations (Cathie Butler, Exec.)
March 23– 5:00 pm GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
A.
Approval of February 16, 2010 Special General Government Committee Minutes
B.
Approval of Minutes for Special General Government Committee Meetings for Advisory Committee Applicant Interviews (Cathie Butler, Exec.)
March 23 – 6:15 pm EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b) – Acquisition of real estate
March 23 – 7:00 pm COUNCIL MEETING
A.
OTHER BUSINESS – Budd Inlet Water Quality – Next Steps for Olympia (Andy Haub, Public Works)
B.
OTHER BUSINESS – Approval of the West Olympia Access Study – Preferred Alternative (Randy Wesselman, Public Works)
C.
CONSENT – Ordinance Downtown Parking Exemption (Amy Buckler, CP&D)
D.
CONSENT – Approval of Advisory Committee/Commission Appointments (General Government Committee/Cathie Butler, Exec.)
E.
CONSENT – Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Debt in the Amount of $1.6 Million for Energy Efficiency (Jane Kirkemo, Admin. Svcs.)
F.
CONSENT – Approval of Whitmore Glen Final Plat (Brett Bures, CP&D)
G.
CONSENT – Approval of Agreement to Continue Partnership with GRUB (David Hanna, Parks)
H.
CONSENT – Approval of Bentridge Master Plan (Cari Hornbein, CP&D)
March 30 – 7:00 pm 5th Tuesday – NO COUNCIL MEETING
OLYMPIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS Week of March 8, 2010
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April 6 – 7:00 pm NO COUNCIL MEETING
April 13– 5:00 pm FINANCE COMMITTEE
A.
Approval of March 9, 2010 Finance Committee Minutes
B.
April 13 – 7:00 pm COUNCIL MEETING
A.
CONSENT – Approval of Construction Contract for 4th Fire Station (Greg Wright, Fire)
B.
CONSENT – Ordinances for Energy Efficiency Proposals and City Participation in State of Washington Local Debt Program (Dean Walz, Admin. Svcs.)
April 19– 5:00 pm LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
A.
Approval of March 15, 2010 Land Use & Environment Committee Minutes
April 20 – 7:00 pm COUNCIL MEETING
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CONSENT – Ordinance Accepting the Purchase of $__Million for Transportation Stimulus Packet (Jane Kirkemo, Admin. Svcs.) First and Final Reading
April 27 – 5:00 pm GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of March 23, 2010 General Government Committee Minutes
May 11– 5:00 pm FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Approval of April 13, 2010 Finance Committee Minutes
May 17– 5:00 pm LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of April 19, 2010 Land Use & Environment Committee Minutes
May 25 – 5:00 pm GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of April 27, 2010 General Government Committee Minutes
June 1 NO COUNCIL MEETING
June Ground Breaking for Fire Training Center
June 8– 5:00 pm FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Approval of April 13, 2010 Finance Committee Minutes
June 15 – 7:00 pm CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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PUBLIC HEARING – Six-year Transportation Improvement Program and Adoption of Resolution (Randy Wesselman, Public Works)
OLYMPIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS Week of March 8, 2010
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June 21– 5:00 pm LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of May 17, 2010 Land Use & Environment Committee Minutes
June 22 – 5:00 pm GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of May 25, 2010 General Government Committee Minutes
June 29 NO COUNCIL MEETING
July 6 NO COUNCIL MEETING
July 13– 5:00 pm FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Approval of June 8, 2010 Finance Committee Minutes
July 19– 5:00 pm LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of June 21, 2010 Land Use & Environment Committee Minutes
July 27 – 5:00 pm GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of June 22, 2010 General Government Committee Minutes
August 3 NO COUNCIL MEETING
August 10– 5:00 pm FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Approval of July 13, 2010 Finance Committee Minutes
August 16 – 5:00 pm LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of July 19, 2010 Land Use & Environment Committee Minutes
August 24 NO COUNCIL MEETING
August 31 NO COUNCIL MEETING
September 8– 5:00 p m FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Approval of August 10, 2010 Finance Committee Minutes
September 20 – 5:00 pm LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of August 16, 2010 Land Use & Environment Committee Minutes
September 28 – 5:00 pm GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of July 27, 2010 General Government Committee Minutes
October 12– 5:00 pm FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Approval of September 8, 2010 Finance Committee Minutes
October 18 – 5:00 pm LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
OLYMPIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS Week of March 8, 2010
Page 7
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Approval of September 20, 2010 Land Use & Environment Committee Minutes
October 26 – 5:00 pm GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of September 28, 2010 General Government Committee Minutes
November 9– 5:00 pm FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Approval of October 12, 2010 Finance Committee Minutes
November 15 – 5:00 pm LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of October 18, 2010 Land Use & Environment Committee Minutes
November 23 – 5:00 pm GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Approval of October 26, 2010 General Government Committee Minutes
November 30 NO COUNCIL MEETING
December 14– 5:00 pm FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Approval of November 9, 2010 Finance Committee Minutes

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Thurston County Meeting 3/2/10

Monday, March 8th, 2010

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Cathy Wolfe, District 1 ♦ Sandra Romero, District 2 ♦ Karen Valenzuela, District 3
Agenda for Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Page 1 of 5
DRAFT
2:00 p.m.) Call Meeting to Order

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Olympia Legislative Update!!

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Since the election of three new city council members and the leave of absence of mayor pro-tem Joe Hyer, the Olympia city council has drastically changed from last year. Their first order of business was to down zone the “isthmus” property to last years 35 foot height.

Olympia, like all other cities are updating their Comp Plan and their Critical areas ordinance. They are having public meetings and neighbor input events to ask the citizens what they want Olympia to look like and I see a much different city after the new plan is passed.

Some of the issues on the Olympia’s future agenda are:
1. TDR’s (transfer of development rights) (work session) ???
2. Community Development block grant approvals.(March 9th)
3. Brentridge master plan. (March 9th)
4. Ground breaking of Percival landing project (July 2010)
5. Completion of the NEW City Hall (July-August 2010)
6. The west Olympia access study (March 23rd)
7. The construction bid for fire station # 4 (Stoll Rd.) (April 13th)

Olympia successfully passed a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) and have started collecting the $20.00 license tab fee. They also voted to allow developers to defer the payment of impact fees to the time of occupancy instead of Building permit. (Both were supported and lobbied by Realtors).

The city will be looking at “Revenue enhancement” including:
1. Levy lid lift (property tax increase)
2. Utility tax increase
3. B&O tax increase
4. Sales tax increase (3/10 of one percent) if allowed by the State Legislature.

I will continue to update this information as future meetings and hearings are scheduled.

DeWayne Granacki
TCRA GAD

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R U Connecting w/ Gen X&Y Buyers?

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

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Legislative Update!!

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

TUMWATER Update

Tumwater city council has just adopted a strategic plan as they are looking at their comprehensive plan. Their Strategic Plan and Comp Plan will contain an “economic development” platform. REALTORS® were instrumental in developing the plan. It contains 7 goals and action strategies that stimulate economic growth.

Three elements of the plan that were included by Realtors are:

# 1. Consider the timing of impact fees to coincide with the beginning of the impact to the city. i.e., at occupancy not permit application.

#2. Modify the city’s “vesting” ordinance so that vesting occurs at the time a compete plat is FILED and NOT at the time of a building permit.

# 3. Expedited Permitting: Tumwater has been criticized by the development community that it takes too long for a permit application to be approved. Due to a shortage of staff, Tumwater will hire outside permit review services [paid for by the developer] to move the permitting process to a few weeks and not a few months.

Tumwater will be looking at the “Brewery” property, Capitol Way, and Littlerock road for future development.

This plan will have two “public hearings” before final approval. We should all be there and support our additions to the plan. I will let you know when the hearings are scheduled.

A complete copy of the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN is available at the TCRA Office.

ATTENTION INTERESTED PARTIES: Tumwater has an opening on the Planning Commission and in this year of Comp Plan review, it would be GREAT to have a Realtor on the Planning Commission. If you live in Tumwater and would be interested, please contact DeWayne @ 918-1193

DeWayne Granacki
TCRA GAD

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