02 11 2020 Yelm City Council Agenda PacketCITY OF YELM
Washington
CIN COUNCIL AGENDA
2/11/2020
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a) January Student of the Month
b) Presentation from the Department of Health on Vaping
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
*Complete a blue speakers card
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a) January 28, 2020 & February 4, 2020 Minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS
a) Homelessness Task Force Final Report to Council
Review the Homelessness Task Force Final Report.
7. OLD BUSINESS
a) None Scheduled
S. UPDATES
a) Departments — Michael Grayum, City Administrator
b) Councilmembers
c) Mayor JW Foster
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) None Scheduled
10. ADJOURN
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MEETING INFORMATION
All regular Yelm City Council meetings are recorded. Meetings may be viewed at www.yelmwa.F-fov or a copy
may be purchased by contacting the City Clerk's office at 360.458.8402.
It is the City of Yelm's policy to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require
reasonable accommodations to participate at a City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at
360.458.8402 at least four (4) working days prior to meeting. Information on the Americans with Disabilities
Act and the Title VI Statement is available at www.yelmwa.gov/human-resources.
*The public comment portion of the agenda is an opportunity for the public to address the Council for items
that are not on the published agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes and five speakers. Comment
on matters listed on the published agenda are welcomed as part of the normal agenda.
COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor JW Foster Councilmember Tad Stillwell
Yelm Emergency Operations Board Yelm Planning & Economic Development Committee
Vice -Chair of Thurston Regional Planning Council Yelm Public Safety Committee
Board of Director for Risk Management Service Agency Yelm General Government Committee
Community Investment Partnership(CIP) Yelm Emergency Operations Board
Board member South Sound Military and Community
Partnership
Councilmember James Blair
Yelm Public Safety Committee
Yelm Finance Committee
Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Liaison to Yelm Senior Center
Councilmember Molly Carmody
Yelm Public Works Committee
Yelm Finance Committee
Intercity Transit Authority
Yelm Homelessness Task Force
Councilmember Cody Colt
Yelm General Government Committee
Yelm Public Works Committee
Member of Thurston County Emergency Services
Transportation Policy Board of the TRPC
South East Thurston Fire Authority
Medic One EMS Council, South County
Thurston County Law and Justice Council
South Thurston Economic Development Initiative
Councilmember Tracey Wood
Yelm Public Safety Committee
Yelm General Government Committee
Administrative Board of Director for TCOMM 911
Councilmember Joe DePinto
Yelm Public Works Committee
Yelm Planning & Economic Development Committee
Board of Directors of Economic Development Council
Yelm Homelessness Task Force
Councilmember Terry Kaminski
Yelm Finance Committee
Nisqually River Council
Yelm Planning & Economic Development Committee
Thurston Thrives Coordinating Council
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YELM CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020 MINUTES
CITY HALL BUILDING
106 SECOND STREET SE
YELM, WA
1. Mayor JW Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call Present: James Blair, Molly Carmody, Cody Colt, Tracey Wood, Joe
DePinto and Terry Kaminski.
Absent: Tad Stillwell was representing Yelm as Mayor Pro -tem at the Thurston
County Commissioners meeting.
20-008 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO EXCUSE TAD STILLWELL FROM THE
MEETING. SECONDED BY CODY COLT. 6-0, MOTION CARRIED.
2. Agenda Approval
20-009 MOTION BY MOLLY CARMODY TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECONDED BY TRACEY WOOD. 6-0, MOTION CARRIED.
3. Special Presentations -
December Student of the Month - Kya Ramirez
4. Public Comment -
Amanda Putnam from the Thurston County Coalition against Human Trafficking
explained the "Pathways for Hope" program and invited the Mayor and Council to
attend the "Pathways for Hope" event on January 30, 2020, 6:00 pm at the Lacey
Community Center.
5. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: January 14, 2020 Minutes
b. Financial Reports for December
o Council Approval for November 2019 Vouchers $1,124,309.00
o Council Approval for December 2019 Vouchers $2,188,877.56
20-010 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
SECONDED BY MOLLY CARMODY. 6-0, MOTION CARRIED.
6. New Business -
a. Interlocal Agreement - Regulation of Transportation Network Companies
20-011 MOTION BY MOLLY CARMODY AUTHORIZING MAYOR FOSTER TO SIGN
THE UPDATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF YELM,
OLYMPIA, LACEY AND TUMWATER, REGARDING THE JOINT REGULATION
OF TRANSPORATION NETWORK COMPANIES. SECONDED BY JOE
DEPINTO. 6-0, MOTION CARRIED.
b. Ordinance No. 1058, Park Use Hours
20-012 MOTION BY JOE DEPINTO AUTHORIZING MAYOR FOSTER TO SIGN
ORDINANCE NO. 1058 CHANGING THE PARK USE HOURS. SECONDED BY
TRACEY WOOD. 6-0, MOTION CARRIED.
7. Old Business - none scheduled
8. UPDATES -
City Administrator -
• City staff is working with Washington State Department of Transportation
on the traffic issues. The Public Works department will now assist with
traffic control during I-5 shutdowns.
• Received our second Government Finance Officers Association Award for
the 2019-2020 Budget.
January 28, 2020
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• The Homelessness Task Force report was received today and posted to the
City website.
• February 4, 2020 will be a Town Hall/Study Session to discuss the
recommendations and hear from the public on the recommendations.
• The General Government Committee is working on scheduling the Council
Retreat.
• The Public Works Director position and the Communications Specialist
position are still posted and we are still receiving applications.
• The City is eligible to apply for the Small Cities Grant from the Port of
Olympia for Economic Development. If Council would like to discuss an
item for submission, please contact Michael soon.
• Staff is working on 2020 Budget Amendments that will be brought to
Council in the near future for their review and approval.
• Staff will be meeting with local businesses to educate them on the Fats, Oil
and Grease Program.
• Public Works is working on replacing the dugouts at Longmire Park and the
bathrooms will be repaired and opened soon.
Councilmember Blair attended the Yelm Public Safety Committee meeting.
Councilmember Carmody would like to see a Dog Park in Yelm. Councilmember
Carmody will be in Washington DC March 15-17 representing Intercity Transit.
Councilmember Carmody left the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Councilmember Colt attended the Medic One EMS Council, South County
meeting.
Councilmember Wood attended the Administrative Board of Directors for
TCOMM 911 meeting.
Councilmember DePinto attended his last South Thurston Economic
Development Initiative meeting with Councilmember Stillwell and is attending the
Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Action Days in Olympia this week.
Councilmember Kaminski attended the Thurston Thrives meeting and the
Nisqually River Council meeting.
Mayor Foster attended the Yelm Planning Commission Retreat, the "Great
Kindness Week" at the Lackamas Elementary School, a roundtable with the
Salvation Army, and AWC City Action Days in Olympia. Mayor Foster reported that
the sidewalk project along Yelm Avenue is looking great in spite of all the raining
that we have had lately.
9. Executive Session - none scheduled
20-013 MOTION BY CODY COLT TO ADJOURN. SECONDED BY TRACEY WOOD.
6-0, MOTION CARRIED.
10. Adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Attest:
JW Foster, Mayor
January 28, 2020
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Lori Lucas, City Clerk
These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are
available on the city website at www.yelmwa.gov.
January 28, 2020
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YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION/TOWN HALL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL BUILDING
106 SECOND STREET SE
YELM, WA
1. Mayor JW Foster called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. Present: Councilmembers: James Blair, Cody Colt, Tad Stillwell, Tracey Wood and Terry
Kaminski.
Homelessness Task Force members: Councilmember Molly Carmody, Councilmember Joe
DePinto and Debra Larson.
Staff present: City Administrator Michael Grayum, Community Development Director Grant
Beck, IT Administrator Jason Hardy, Computer Specialist Aaron Green, Human Resource
Specialist Karen Bennett, Police Chief Todd Stancil, Assistant Police Chief Rob Carlson and
City Clerk & HR Manager Lori Lucas.
3. a. The Homelessness Task Force Report
Mayor JW Foster welcomed everyone to the meeting and turned the meeting over to the
Homelessness Task Force. Councilmember Molly Carmody gave some background on the
formation of the Task Force and Councilmember Joe DePinto gave a presentation on the
information collected and the recommendations to Council and outlined the next steps.
Several members of the public spoke on the issue.
Mayor Foster stated that there have been procedures initiated in the last three years to
rescue people in immediate peril. There are resources available through local churches and
organizations. We connect people to the services that they need. We hold people
accountable to the laws of our City. The Mayor and many Councilmembers work within our
community at various levels through volunteering, coaching, mentoring and through some
local and regional committees.
4. Mayors Report —
Mayor Foster reported that we can make our community better by supporting organizations
that help our youth like schools, and our court system. We have to build our own future.
Councilmember Carmody left the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
5. Council Initiatives
Councilmember DePinto will be meeting with the Public Works Committee to discuss his
secure mailbox proposal.
Adjourn: 7:55 p.m.
Attest:
JW Foster, Mayor Lori Lucas, City Clerk
These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are
available on the city website at www.yelmwa.aov
02-4-2020
YELM HOMELESSNESS
TASKFORCE
REVIEW OF REPORT AND
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Summary Recommendations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 13th 2018, theYelm City Council passed Resolution #595 which created theYelm Homelessness
Taskforce. The taskforce was established to identify and analyze existing resources for the homeless, to identify overlaps
or gaps in existing services, and to identify areas in which the City may use its resources to coordinate services for the
homeless population of the City ofYelm. It was given a timeline of one year from when the first meeting convened in
January of 2019. The Yelm City Council appropriated $2500 to "provide adequate resources to support the research
and analysis and final report" of which none was spent on those endeavors. After meeting throughout the year,
researching other municipalities ordinances, interviewing the homeless inYelm, meeting with non-profits/benevolent
organizations throughoutYelm, and multiple open meetings with citizen feedback, the taskforce has developed this
report that includes recommendations to theYelm City Council regarding homelessness inYelm and the surrounding
communities.
The recommendations that were agreed upon by the taskforce to be presented to theYelm City Council are: A
monthly Low -Income Clinic hosted by the City atYelm Community Center; Permanent Homelessness
Commission;To Increase law enforcement ofYelm regulations; Review of the current City ofYelm code
and ordinances; and to work with the local nonprofits and services to coordinate efforts.
WHAT WAS DISCUSSED
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TASKFORCE
The task force has discussed that factors such as population growth, rising costs of housing in general, shortage of
reasonably priced local housing for low-income individuals and families, the need for more accessible medical,
mental health and addictive behavioral health care and a need for a comprehensive and coordinated effort of allies
are areas of interest and areas of possible need for improvement.
Presentations from Thurston unty and Homeless Advocates across Thurston County
DeDt. of Housing and Urban DeveloDment
The Continuum of Care (COC) Program - Designed to promote
communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness
The Emergency Solutions Grants Program - Programs designed
for those in need to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after
experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.
Title V Federal Surplus Property for Use to Assist the
Homeless - Enables eligible organizations to use unutilized,
underutilized, excess, or surplus federal properties to assist persons
experiencing homelessness.
Washington State Dept. of Commerce
Office of Family and Adult Homelessness -The Consolidated
Homeless Grant (CHG), Landlord Mitigation Program, Emergency
Solution Grant (ESG), HOME Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
Office of HomelessYouth Prevention and Protection
Programs - HOPE/Crisis Residential Centers, StreetYouth Services
(SYS),Youth Adult Housing Program, Independent Youth Housing
Program,Young Adult Shelter
Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services
Emergency Programs - Medical Programs, Emergency Food
Assistance, Emergency Cash Assistance
Thurston County:
Office of Housing and Homelessness - Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Investment
Partnership (CIP), Homeless Housing Program, Affordable
Housing Program
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Point in Time (PIT) Census data gathering on January 24, 2019, the Yelm homelessness population hovers around 30
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Iff and various workers who work directly with this population believe the number can spike to as many as 40 to 50 during different
times of the year. The PIT number comprises 7% of the total of homeless in Thurston County counted on that day in January
2019 and has risen one percentage point since the previous census in January of 2018.
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Wanted little to no taxpayer money spent
Focus on working with private organizations
"It's time to send these homeless away like Seattle did. Give them a bus ticket
out of town and bring our farm community back. If little homes are on your
books you will be voted OUT. Sick of how our little town has become over the
last 8 years. No more money greed!"
resources, inTormation on JoD Tairs or entry level iocai positions avallaDle,
etc... Therefore my family votes no to a shelter/housing/camp for the home
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"Uncle Sam moved me here in 1986 and Yelm has been my home since. I'm no
retired from the military and run a small trailer maintenance and repair business.
I've been here long enough to see and grow along with my adopted home and
love what it has become ... I see the homeless problem as multifaceted and place
it into 4 categories. I st and foremost from my observations, addiction is by far it
the largest reason people end up in homeless situations. Second is mental illness
third is those who have become homeless due to a catastrophic life event. The
final one is those who just choose to live off the grid and good graces of other
people. Easy to say--- now how do we fix it?" - "
■ "I am not able to attend the public meeting so I am voicing
my opinion regardingYelm becoming a sanctuary city. I do
not support this happening. I have spoken to many people in
the area about this and I have not heard one healthy reason
for us to support this. I believe we should take care of the
homeless that we have in the city, butYelm is not equipped
to handle more being brought in from other areas. It would
"ruin" our city just like it has done to Olympia. I have
spoken to several business owners in the Olympia area in
the last 6 months. It is a catastrophe!!"
■ "While the adult homeless issue is no doubt an issue
needing to be spoke on, I feel the amount of young people
that are living on the street has gotten to a point that if it
isnt spoken of, then I fear the yelm community truly has
given up on its children."
#I Monthly Low -Income Clinic at the
Yelm Community Center
■ Monthly Low -Income Clinic hosted by the City atYelm
Community Center (YCC) designed to help our most
vulnerable citizens with access to assistance.
■ Citizens can speak with representatives/volunteers from
DSHS to sign up for existing state resources;
■ Thurston County Office of Housing and Homeless
Prevention for the County's existing resources;
■ Drug counselors from volunteer organizations that will help
people with sobriety from narcotics;
■ And health care professional volunteers
#2 Permanent Homelessness Commission
■ Create a permanent Homelessness Commission to provide
quarterly reports/recommendations to theYelm City
Council
■ The commission would be made of local residents who
would be appointed by the Mayor with confirmation from
the City Council.
■ The Commission would produce and maintain list of
available services to homeless/low-income individuals
#3 Increase law enforcement of Yelm regulations
■ Increase enforcement of current ordinances and RCWs
pertaining to property rights of business owners and private
residences.
Utilize code and ordinances to remove/prosecute offenders
■ Increased funding for public safety
■ Build on current law enforcement partnerships with
neighboring local governments including Thurston County
and the NisquallyTribe to increase narcotics enforcement.
#4 Review of current City ofYelm code and ordinances
■ To create humane regulations that don't infringe on
Constitutional rights of homeless individuals
■ To give more regulatory tools for city officials to work with
property owners and business owners
■ Requires city attorney to review ordinances pertaining to
homelessness and property rights
#5 Work with local non -profits and services to
coordinate efforts
■ Increase existing partnerships and create new partnerships
with Non Profits and Churches in Yelm/Thurston County
that already provide services to low income and homeless
such as dinners
■ Make available the list of existing services theYelm
Homelessness Taskforce created for our most vulnerable
citizens inYelm in an easy to distribute handout
Recommendations with a tied vote
Move Thurston County Code Blue events from
Public Safety Building toYCC - Protect more people by
providing a less intimidating space for hazardous weather
events such as extreme cold or heat.
Public Works Jobs Program - Empowerment of
homeless individuals through wages and training as well as
reducing homelessness as trained people move into
permanent housing
�4 More public comment
■11 City Council to deliberate on recommendations
NEXT STEPS r Follow council procedures for new proposals and create an
official recommendation through the subcommittee process
Hold public hearings on all new proposals that make it
through the subcommittee process
jQ Placed on city council meeting agenda for possible vote
YELM CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 MINUTES
CITY HALL BUILDING
106 SECOND STREET SE
YELM, WA
1. Mayor JW Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call Present: James Blair, Cody Colt, Tad Stillwell, Tracey Wood, Joe
DePinto and Terry Kaminski.
Absent: Molly Carmody
20-014 MOTION BY JOE DEPINTO TO EXCUSE MOLLY CARMODY FROM THE
MEETING. SECONDED BY TERRY KAMINSKI. MOTION OPPOSED CODY
COLT AND TRACEY WOOD 4-2, MOTION CARRIED. MOLLY CARMODY
ARRIVED AT 6:04 P.M.
2. Agenda Approval
20-015 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECONDED BY JOE DEPINTO. 6-0, MOTION CARRIED.
3. Special Presentations —
January Student of the Month
Department of Health Presentation on Vaping
4. Public Comment — None
5. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: January 28, 2020 & February 4, 2020 Minutes
20-016 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
SECONDED BY JOE DEPINTO. 7-0, MOTION CARRIED.
6. New Business —
a. Homelessness Task Force Final Report to Council
Review the Homelessness Task Force Final Report
20-017 MOTION BY CODY COLT TO MOVE THE HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE
REPORT TO THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE FOR
DISSEMINATION TO THE PROPER COMMITTEES FOR FURTHER RESEARCH.
SECONDED BY JAMES BLAIR. YES — JAMES BLAIR, CODY COLT, TAD
STILLWELL, JOE DEPINTO, TERRY KAMINSKI, NO — MOLLY CARMODY,
TRACEY WOOD. 5-2, MOTION CARRIED.
7. Old Business — none scheduled
8. UPDATES—
City Administrator —
• The City is close to filling a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator position
and Communications Specialist position. We have five qualified applicants
for the Public Works Director position and will start the interview process
soon.
• Finalized the work on the Water Rights and Mitigation Packet and will be
taken up by the Water Reclamation Facility and then the update will be
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brought to Council. We may make application at the same time we brief
the Council.
• A reminder we are looking for ideas from Council for the Port Economic
Development Grant of $10,000 that will be handing out.
• We have been awarded an AWC Grant that will be used for metal detectors
for additional safety in the Court.
• We will be finding out about our WellCity Award in March. This award
shows the commitment the City has for the wellness of our employees and
will provide a 2% discount on our benefits premiums.
• On February 18th the Council has a Special Meeting and that is on the
Water Reclamation Facility which will be delivered in three phases. Phase
1 will be looking at all the options, recommendation and the overall costs.
Phase 2, February 25th, we will be looking at the budget and budget
amendments and a Mutual Aid Agreement. On March 31d during a Council
Study Session we will revisit Phase 2 of the Water Reclamation Facility
conversation. Phase 3, March 10th we will be discussing budget
adjustments and looking for Council approval for moving forward with the
Water Reclamation Facility process for a professional services agreement.
Councilmember Blair attended a meeting at the Senior Center and reported that
the Senior Center Is going to be doing AUD Training. Would like to have an
update added to an upcoming Study Session on the Veteran's Hub In old City Hall.
Councilmember Carmody reported that Intercity Transit Authority had updates
on Village Vans which has been effected by Initiative 976 and they don't know
how many vans they can afford. As of the end of January, the fare less ridership
has Increased by 13.5%.
Councilmember Colt General Government Committee met last week and talked
about the organization of the Council Retreat.
Councilmember, Stillwell attended his first Economic Development Committee
meeting last week and found it very Informative. Attended the State of The City.
Councilmember Wood attended the TCOMM Administrative Board were we
approved hiring four new full time employees. Attended the SE Thurston Fire
Authority meeting and the State of the City.
Councilmember DePinto apologized to staff for comments made off the cuff
regarding preparedness of a presentation. Shout out to the Thurston County
Sheriff's department for all their help In the Flooding evacuations that took place
last week. They did an amazing job. Also, the City of Yelm did an amazing job
with their social media page with updates. The Recreational Conservation Office
opened their Grant period opened up this week.
Councilmember Kaminski attended the Yelm Planning & Economic Development
Committee meeting. During this meeting we recommitted to creating more
momentum on the Downtown Corridor Project.
Mayor Foster thanked Councilmembers Blair, Colt, Stillwell, Wood and Kaminski
for attending State of the City. KIRO 7 came down and interviewed Chief Stancll
on the Transportation Alternatives. Chief Stancll exemplifies the spirit of The City
of Yelm very well. On February 31d and 4th attended a couple of ceremonies at
JBLM for changes in command and welcomed new Commanders. February 5th
attended a branding exercise for Thurston County, hosted by the Olympia Visitor
and Convention Bureau. February 7th attended Thurston Regional Planning
Council where he was elected Chair of the Council for a two-year term. Main
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update was Climate Mitigation Plan. Attended the Community Investment
Partnership which was a joint effort between Thurston County and United Way is
now going to be renamed Health and Human Services Council. Was a part of a
two-hour retreat for setting the priorities for what they would fund.
Executive Session - none scheduled
20-018 MOTION BY CODY COLT TO ADJOURN. SECONDED BY TRACEY WOOD.
7-0, MOTION CARRIED.
10. Ad ourned at 7:31 p.m.
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Attest: d�44_e�
Lori Lucas, City Clerk
These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are
available on the city website at www.yelmwa.gov.
February 11, 2020
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