Title
Approval of an Emergency Ordinance Amending OMC Chapters 10.16 and 10.20 Related to Parking to Support the Transition to Thurston County District Court, Declaring an Emergency, and Establishing an Immediate Effective Date-FIRST AND FINAL READING
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on first and final reading the Emergency Ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapters 10.16 and 10.20 to support transition to Thurston County District Court, declaring an emergency, and establishing an immediate effective date.
Report
Issue:
Whether to enact an ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapters 10.16 and 10.20, declaring an emergency, and establishing an immediate effective date.
Staff Contact:
Chelsea Baker van Drood, Parking Services Program Specialist, 360.570.3781
Annaliese Harksen, Senior Deputy City Attorney
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The proposed changes to OMC Chapters 10.16 and 10.20 update references related to the transition from the Olympia Municipal Court to the Thurston County District Court. These revisions address administrative updates and clarify existing language.
Climate Analysis:
This ordinance is not expected to have an impact on climate.
Equity Analysis:
The transition to Thurston County District Court confirms the Council’s commitment to reimagining public safety and the desire to ensure that court services, case proceedings and court operations are delivered as consistently and efficiently as possible across all courts. This ordinance supports the transition.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
This Ordinance will support and serve the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Olympia by providing judicial, jail alternatives, and related court services to the residents of the City.
Financial Impact:
This Ordinance supports the efficient regionalization of governmental services to Olympia and provides budget sustainability for City residents and taxpayers.
Options:
1. Move to approve on first and final reading the Emergency Ordinance amending OMC Chapters 10.16 and 10.20 to support transition to Thurston County District Court, declaring an emergency, and establishing an immediate effective date.
2. Do not approve the Ordinance. Thurston County District Court will experience delays in performing essential court functions on behalf of the City, including processing appeals, payments, and other parking-related procedures. Such delays would adversely affect customer service, resulting in longer wait times and decreased satisfaction for residents and visitors who rely on timely parking enforcement and resolution processes. The Parking Services Program could face revenue shortfalls, jeopardizing its ability to cover operational costs. Approval of the ordinance is critical to maintain financial stability and ensure timely, high quality service delivery to the community.
3. Take other action.
Attachments:
Ordinance