Centralia public meetings in 2021
31 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Centralia City Council is scheduled to review the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) and city utility rates. The agenda also includes the Clean Energy Implementation Plan and the approval of signed minutes from the December 14, 2021 meeting. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are detailed in the provided text.
- Review of November CPI and City Utility Rates
- Clean Energy Implementation Plan
- Approval of Signed Minutes 12 14 21
City Council
The Centralia City Council is meeting to consider a 2021-2022 budget amendment, a clean energy implementation plan, and a downtown restroom project. These items are presented via staff presentations and are the main topics of discussion or decision.
- 2021 to 2022 budget amendment
- Clean energy implementation plan
- Downtown restroom project
Planning Commission
The Centralia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2021 periodic review and proposed amendments to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The amendments aim to bring the SMP into compliance with state laws and regulations, including updates to permit thresholds, definitions, and permit processes. The commission will also consider approving the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing on 2021 Shoreline Master Program periodic review and amendments
- Amendments to add moratorium authorization (RCW 90.58) and update permit exemption thresholds
- Revision of 'Development' definition to exclude demolitions and forest practices
- Addition of 'Non-conforming Lot' definition
- Clarification of permit processes and timelines (Section 2.7.F)
The Centralia Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed Shoreline Master Program (SMP) amendments, heard two public comments unrelated to the amendments, and then voted 4-0 to approve the amendments as written. The meeting was adjourned shortly after.
- Approved Planning Commission agenda (4-0)
- Approved October meeting minutes as written (4-0)
- Approved Shoreline Master Program amendments as written (4-0)
City Council
The Centralia City Council is meeting to review staff presentations on property tax and revenue sources, a sole-source circuit breaker components purchase, and a Sight for Students program. The agenda consists of these informational items and approval of prior meeting minutes; no specific action items or public hearings are listed.
- Staff presentation on circuit breaker components sole source purchase
- Staff presentation on property tax and revenue sources
- Staff presentation on Sight for Students program
- Approval of November 9, 2021 meeting minutes
The Centralia City Council approved on first reading an ordinance authorizing a 44.1% increase in the city's regular property tax levy from the previous year. The council also approved the consent agenda, including vouchers, payroll, and a police bargaining agreement, and passed resolutions for surplus property and a bid waiver for electrical equipment. The meeting ended with a closed session for collective bargaining.
- Approved 44.1% property tax levy increase on first reading (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $966,254.81 vouchers and $1,401,892.14 payroll (7-0)
- Approved resolution declaring police surplus property for disposal (7-0)
- Approved waiver of bidding for breaker control boards and capacitors at $61,657.77 (7-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
City Council
The Centralia City Council is meeting to discuss staff presentations on past-due utility accounts and a report on hazard plans. The agenda includes these items for discussion, but no specific decisions are listed.
- Staff presentation on past-due utility accounts
- Report on hazard plans
The Centralia City Council approved on second reading ordinances amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for three properties (1350 Kresky Ave, Scott St/E Roanoke, N Tower), while denying a request for 623 W Reynolds Ave. The council also approved a $190,083 professional services agreement with KMB Architects for gym design at Maple and Pearl Streets, and approved the consent agenda including multiple contracts and bid awards.
- Approved consent agenda including vouchers, payroll, and multiple contracts (7-0)
- Approved $190,083 professional services agreement with KMB Architects for gym design (7-0)
- Approved land use map change for 1350 Kresky Ave (4-3)
- Denied land use map change for 623 W Reynolds Ave (6-1)
- Approved land use map changes for Scott St/E Roanoke and N Tower (7-0)
- Approved zoning map changes for 1350 Kresky Ave, Scott St/E Roanoke, and N Tower (7-0)
- Adjourned into executive session for real estate discussion (7-0)
Planning Commission
The commission is holding an open house to present and review proposed changes to the 2021 Periodic Update of the Shoreline Master Program. The presentation covers amendments to various program pages to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Presentation of 2021 Periodic Update to the Shoreline Master Program
- Proposed amendments to SMP pages 3, 8-10, 15, 17, 20-21, 107, and 115
- Proposed revision to Letter of Exemption dollar thresholds on page 17
The Centralia Planning Commission held a routine meeting, approving the agenda and August minutes with 5-0 votes. No substantive decisions were made; the only new business was a presentation on Shoreline Master Program amendments with no revisions recommended. Public comments addressed homeless camp debris and UTV regulations.
- Approved Planning Commission agenda (5-0)
- Approved August meeting minutes with revisions (5-0)
City Council
This City Council agenda contains only the agenda packet and approved minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed, making it a purely procedural meeting.
- Approval of signed minutes from October 12, 2021
City Council
The provided agenda contains only procedural items for the September 28, 2021, meeting. There are no substantive topics or decisions listed in the text.
City Council
This meeting agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda packet and approval of signed minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.
- Approval of signed minutes from 9/14/21
Planning Commission
The Centralia Planning Commission will hold an open house to present and review the 2021 Periodic Update to the Shoreline Master Program. The proposed changes affect specific pages of the document to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The meeting also includes routine agenda items like approving minutes and public comments.
- Review of 2021 Shoreline Master Program Periodic Update with changes to pages 3, 8, 9, 15, 17, 20-21, 107, and 115
- Proposed addition of Section 1.10 Authorization of a Moratorium (RCW 90.58)
- Revision of Letter of Exemption dollar thresholds per Office of Financial Management
- Clarification of permit processes and timelines (Section 2.7.F)
- Definition updates for 'Development' and 'Non-conforming Lot'
The Centralia Planning Commission met on September 9, 2021, and approved the agenda and August minutes. The main substantive item was a presentation and discussion on proposed amendments to the Shoreline Master Program, with recommendations to revise specific sections. No final decisions were made on the amendments.
- Approved Planning Commission agenda (4-0)
- Approved August meeting minutes with revisions (4-0)
- Discussed Shoreline Master Program amendments; recommended revisions to Section 1.10 and Section 2.7.F(b)
City Council
The provided agenda contains only procedural items for the August 24, 2021, meeting. There are no substantive topics or decisions listed in the text.
- Approval of previous minutes
The Centralia City Council approved a $320,000 contract for Brite 'Getac' in-car and body camera systems, authorizing the city manager to sign. They also moved forward on annexation processes for the Merry Glee Subdivision and East Roanoke Area, adopted the Park Donation and Memorial Program, waived bidding for a used 2016 Chevy Tahoe, and declared police canine Vida surplus, allowing her handler to purchase her for $1 without a $1,000 reimbursement. The consent agenda, including vouchers and payroll, was approved.
- Approved $320,000 contract for Brite 'Getac' in-car and body cameras (7-0)
- Approved intent to annex Merry Glee Subdivision with R-4 zoning (7-0)
- Approved intent to annex East Roanoke Area with R-2 and R-8 zoning (7-0)
- Adopted Centralia Park Donation and Memorial Program (6-1, Staebler opposed)
- Waived bidding to purchase used 2016 Chevy Tahoe for $13,000 (7-0)
- Declared police canine Vida surplus, allowed handler to buy for $1 without $1,000 reimbursement (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $1,599,662.15 vouchers and $132,368.64 payroll (7-0)
Planning Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval or denial of a Planned Unit Development on W 1st Street featuring 27 residential units. The agenda also includes several rezoning requests and proposed amendments to the city's development regulations.
- W 1st Street PUD: Proposed 16-unit building, 8-unit building, and a triplex
- Rezone request: 4001 Mayberry Road from Rural Residential to Low Density Residential
- Rezone request: 1350 Kresky Avenue from General Commercial/Limited Business to High Density Residential
- Rezone request: 623 W Reynolds Avenue to High Density Residential
- Text Amendment: Allowing marijuana retail stores in the C-1 General Commercial District
City Council
The agenda contains only procedural items for the August 10, 2021, meeting. The session includes the review and approval of workshop minutes and previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of workshop minutes
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
City Council
This is a procedural-only agenda for the Centralia City Council meeting. The only listed items are the agenda itself and the approval of the signed minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of signed minutes from July 27, 2021
City Council
This is a procedural meeting of the Centralia City Council. The only substantive actions on the agenda are the approval of the meeting agenda and the approval of the signed minutes from a previous meeting. No other business is listed.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Approval of the signed minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting
Planning Commission
The Centralia Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss 2021 code amendments, including four annexation petitions, four rezone proposals, a text amendment to allow marijuana retail in the C-1 zone, and a periodic update to the Shoreline Master Program. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and June minutes. No final decisions are being made; this is a discussion session.
- Annexation petitions for W Reynolds Avenue, N Pearl-Merry Glee Subdivision, E Roanoke PUD, and Cook Hill Road
- Rezones for Kresky Avenue (C-1/LBD to R:20), Mayberry Road (R-5A to R:20), N Tower Avenue (R:4 to R:8 or R:20), and W Reynolds Avenue (various to R:20)
- Text amendment to allow marijuana retail in C-1 zone (currently only M-2)
- Shoreline Master Program periodic update with amendments to sections 1.9, 2.5, 2.7.F, and definitions
- Workshop discussion only; no votes on these items
City Council
This is a procedural meeting with no substantive policy items listed. The council will consider adopting the agenda and approving the signed minutes from a previous meeting.
- Agenda adoption
- Approval of signed minutes from June 22, 2021
City Council
This Centralia City Council meeting agenda contains only two items: the agenda packet and the approved minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.
- Agenda packet for June 8, 2021
- Approved minutes from June 8, 2021
City Council
The Centralia City Council agenda for May 25, 2021, lists only the approval of minutes from the same date. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are detailed in the provided text.
- Approval of signed workshop minutes from May 25, 2021
- Approval of signed regular meeting minutes from May 25, 2021
Planning Commission
The Centralia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on the East Roanoke Street Planned Unit Development, a 79-unit residential project. They will also review a proposal to convert office space at 203 N Tower Avenue into apartments, which requires a variance for unit sizes. The agenda includes workshops on the Shoreline Master Program update, rezone applications, and an annexation petition.
- Public hearing on East Roanoke PUD: 79 units (33 single-family, 46 townhomes) on 15.91 acres
- Review of 203 N Tower apartment conversion with units below required square footage
- Workshop: Shoreline Master Program periodic update
- Workshop: Rezone applications
- Workshop: Annexation petition
City Council
This is a procedural-only agenda for the Centralia City Council meeting on May 11, 2021. The only listed items are the agenda itself and approval of previously signed workshop and regular meeting minutes. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of signed workshop minutes from 5/11/21
- Approval of signed regular minutes from 5/11/21
City Council
This is a procedural agenda for the Centralia City Council meeting. The only listed items are the agenda itself and the approved minutes from a previous meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Agenda packet for April 27, 2021
- Signed minutes from April 27, 2021
City Council
This meeting agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and approval of signed minutes from a previous meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Approval of signed minutes from April 13, 2021
Planning Commission
The Centralia Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two Planned Unit Development proposals: Society Place Phase II, a 31-lot senior manufactured housing subdivision at 1217 S Scheuber Road, and the Horner E Roanoke PUD. The commission will also elect 2021 officers and consider approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Society Place Phase II PUD: 31-lot senior manufactured housing subdivision at 1217 S Scheuber Road
- Public hearing on Horner E Roanoke Planned Unit Development
- Election of 2021 officers
- Approval of Planning Commission agenda and March 11, 2021 minutes
City Council
This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items. The council is reviewing the agenda packet and approving the signed minutes from a prior meeting.
- Agenda packet review
- Approval of signed minutes
Planning Commission
The Centralia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a 15-lot residential subdivision with associated infrastructure at 1509 N Pearl Street. Staff recommends preliminary approval with conditions. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council.
- Public hearing for 15-lot subdivision at 1509 N Pearl Street (case #2020 0064)
- Subdivision on 5.78 acres zoned R:4 Low Density Residential
- Staff recommends preliminary approval with conditions
- SEPA Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance issued May 21, 2020
- Approval effective for 5 years; final plat requires city council approval
Planning Commission
The Centralia Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three proposed municipal code text amendments: changing off-street parking requirements for affordable housing, requiring exterior color schemes in commercial districts, and adding uses to the land use chart. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing on CMC 20.72.030.B to change parking requirements for affordable housing facilities
- Public hearing on CMC 20.24.110, 20.28.120, 20.29.120 to require exterior color schemes in C-3, C-2, and C-2 GC districts
- Public hearing on CMC 20.11 to add uses to the land use chart
- Approval of minutes from December 10, 2020 meeting
City Council
This appears to be a routine meeting agenda with only two items: reviewing the agenda packet and approving the signed minutes from a previous meeting. No substantive policy decisions, ordinances, or financial actions are listed for discussion.
- Review of council agenda packet for January 26, 2021
- Approval of signed minutes from January 26, 2021 meeting
Planning Commission
The Centralia Planning Commission will hold a workshop to continue discussing a proposed rezone of Kresky Avenue properties and to review revisions to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP), which is due for a periodic update in June 2021. The SMP review includes a checklist of state law changes and proposed amendments to various SMP sections. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Continue discussion on Kresky Avenue rezone
- Review Shoreline Master Program periodic update (due June 2021)
- Proposed SMP amendments include adding Section 2.7.F on permit procedures
- SMP amendments to definitions (e.g., 'Development') and Section 1.10 on moratorium authority
- No action on Ahlers Avenue rezone (recommended no change in prior meeting)
City Council
This is a procedural-only agenda. The Centralia City Council is meeting to approve the agenda and the signed minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of signed minutes from 1/12/21
City Council
This is a procedural meeting with no substantive items. The only agenda item is the approval of minutes from a previous special meeting.