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Olympia, WA 98501  
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Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Tuesday, April 22, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers, Online and Via  
Phone  
Register to Attend:  
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1.  
ROLL CALL  
7 - Mayor Dontae Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Yến Huỳnh, Councilmember  
Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman, Councilmember Kelly  
Green, Councilmember Dani Madrone and Councilmember Robert  
Vanderpool  
Present:  
1.A  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Community Planning and Economic Development Director Susan McLaughlin  
introduced the City's new Economic Development Director Jennica Machado.  
Mayor Payne expressed his condolences of the passing of Senator Bill Ramos. He  
shared his thoughts on the thoughts on the loss of Pope Francis.  
1.B  
APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
The agenda was amended to add an Executive Session Pursuant to RCW  
42.30.110(1)(i); Litigation and Potential Litigation after the close of the business  
meeting.  
The agenda was approved as amended.  
SPECIAL RECOGNITION - None  
2.  
3.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
The following people spoke: Christopher Deile, Jim Bamberger, Dave Larson, Chuck  
Spies, Maryam Olson, Kim Walden, Latricia Kinlow, Larry Jefferson, Carolina Meija,  
Corey Gauny, Neil Weiss, and Noel Coble.  
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (Optional)  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
4.  
Approval of April 8, 2025 Olympia City Council Meeting Minutes  
25-0338  
4.A  
The minutes were adopted.  
Approval of April 15, 2025 Olympia City Council Meeting Minutes  
25-0365  
4.B  
4.C  
The minutes were adopted.  
Approval of a Labor Agreement with the International Union of  
Operating Engineers Local 612  
25-0372  
The contract was approved.  
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the  
Washington State Police for Academy Facility Use  
25-0302  
4.D  
4.E  
The resolution was adopted.  
Approval of a Resolution Concerning an Adjustment to Petty Cash and  
Change Fund Levels  
25-0323  
The resolution was adopted.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Councilmember Cooper moved, seconded by Councilmember Madrone, to  
adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Mayor Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh, Councilmember Cooper,  
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Green, Councilmember  
Madrone and Councilmember Vanderpool  
7 -  
Aye:  
4.  
4.  
SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None  
FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - None  
5.  
PUBLIC HEARING - None  
OTHER BUSINESS  
25-0359  
6.  
6.A  
Approval of a Resolution Directing Staff to Negotiate an Interlocal  
Agreement with Thurston County for Judicial, Jail Alternatives, and  
Supervised Probation Services  
Assistant City Manager Debbie Sullivan shared the background on the City's  
Municipal Court. She presented options for the relocation of the court, the staff  
recommended option and next steps.  
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.  
Mayor Pro Tem Hyunh asked staff to continue to explore the use of City Hall Council  
Chambers for the courts, at the same time as exploring potential transition of the  
Court to the county. Mayor Pro Tem Hyunh also asked for staff to work closely with  
court staff and the judge.  
Councilmember Gilman shared that he would like to know more regarding leased  
space and where the County is at regarding the building of a regional justice center.  
Councilmember Cooper moved, seconded by Councilmember Madrone, to  
approve a resolution directing staff to negotiate an Interlocal Agreement with  
Thurston County for judicial, jail alternatives, and supervised probation  
services.. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Mayor Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Huỳnh, Councilmember Cooper,  
Councilmember Gilman, Councilmember Green, Councilmember  
Madrone and Councilmember Vanderpool  
7 -  
Aye:  
Briefing on Budget Sustainability Efforts  
25-0364  
6.B  
City Manager Burney shared an update on the development of the 2026 budget,  
topics for the upcoming budget study session, the 2026 budget calendar, and next  
steps.  
The information was provided.  
7.  
8.  
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT  
COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND  
REFERRALS  
Councilmembers reported on meetings and events attended.  
9.  
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS  
City Manager Burney reported this Friday and Saturday is Arts Walk.  
10.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION - ADDED DURING THE MEETING  
Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); Litigation and  
Potential Litigation  
25-0387  
Mayor Payne recessed the meeting at 9:33 p.m. He asked the Council to reconvene  
in 5 minutes for an executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); Litigation and  
Potential Litigation.  
He announced no decisions would be made, the meeting was expected to last no  
longer than 60 minutes, and the Council would adjourn immediately following the  
Executive Session. Mayor Payne reconvened the meeting at 9:38 p.m. The Executive  
Session was adjourned at 10:35 p.m.The City Attorney was present at the Executive  
Session.  
The executive session was held and no decisions were made.  
ADJOURNMENT  
10.  
The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m.