Lacey, WA

Commission on Equity

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Parks, Culture and Recreation Board

Human Services Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

City Council

Planning Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

City Council

Historical Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

City Council

Planning Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Commission on Equity

Human Services Commission

City Council

City Council

Parks, Culture and Recreation Board

LEOFF I Board

Joint Animal Services Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Library Board

City Council

Historical Commission

Commission on Equity

City Council

Planning Commission

Civil Service Commission

City Council

City Council

Parks, Culture and Recreation Board

Human Services Commission

Joint Animal Services Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

Historical Commission

Commission on Equity

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Parks, Culture and Recreation Board

Human Services Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Joint Animal Services Commission

City Council

Historical Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Commission on Equity

City Council

Parks, Culture and Recreation Board

Human Services Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

Historical Commission

Commission on Equity

City Council

Planning Commission

Historical Commission

The Lacey Historical Commission is meeting to discuss the Lacey Historic Markers Map and an update on the commission's workplan, both presented by Museum Curator Erin Quinn Valcho. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine reports from the historical society, commissioners, and staff. No major decisions or public hearings are listed beyond these items.

• Discussion of Lacey Historic Markers Map
• Update on Historical Commission Workplan
• Approval of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Lacey City Council is meeting to approve minutes and payments, issue an Overdose Awareness Day proclamation, and make several appointments to city boards and commissions. They will also receive briefings on a public art donation policy, a flag policy update, an economic development update, and the council vacancy appointment process. A worksession on the public works bidding process is scheduled.

• Reappointment of Kevin Wyckoff to the Historical Commission
• Appointments of TJ Tenari and John Dziedzic to the Historical Commission
• Appointment of Angelina Christiansen to the Library Board
• Appointment of Barbara Mock to the Parks, Culture, and Recreation Board
• Proclamation: Overdose Awareness Day

Planning Commission

The Lacey Planning Commission will receive an introductory briefing on proposed updates to the city's street merchant regulations (Docket 09). The draft amendments will be presented at a future meeting. The agenda also includes approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes and a land acknowledgement.

• Introductory briefing on Street Merchant Regulations (Docket 09) by Senior Project Planner Shannon Vincent
• Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Land acknowledgement of the Treaty of Medicine Creek tribes

City Council

The Lacey City Council will hold a worksession to discuss four agenda items: the Lacey Veterans Services Hub (LVSH) Strategic Plan, a Solid Waste Franchise Update, state legislative priorities, and federal legislative priorities. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. The agenda includes a land acknowledgement, public comment period, and council reports.

• Lacey Veterans Services Hub (LVSH) Strategic Plan presentation by Coordinator Brian Waananen
• Solid Waste Franchise Update presented by Assistant City Manager Shannon Kelley-Fong, Special Projects Administrator Shanelle Pierce, and Bin There Consulting's Jeanette Jorgeson
• State Legislative Priorities presented by Apex Consulting's Brian Enslow
• Federal Legislative Priorities presented by CFM Advocates' David Hodges

Joint Animal Services Commission

The Joint Animal Services Commission will meet to discuss shelter statistics and field data for June-July 2026, receive updates on the Pasado's Safe Haven low-cost neuter clinic and the Best Friends Animal Society embed program, and consider a budget amendment. The meeting is open to the public for comment.

• Shelter Statistics and Field Data June-July 2026
• Pasado's Safe Haven Low Cost Neuter Clinic Update
• Best Friends Animal Society Embed Program
• Budget Amendment

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will meet to discuss awards for the Human Services Grant Program. The meeting also includes a Director's report from the Human Services Coordinator.

• Human Services Grant Program Award Discussion

Parks, Culture and Recreation Board

The Parks, Culture, and Recreation Board will review budget requests for 2027 and receive an update on improvements to Rainier Vista Park. The board will also hold elections for 2026 presiding officers.

• Rainier Vista Park Improvements Update
• 2027 Budget Requests
• 2026 Presiding Office Nominations and Elections
• Workplan Update
• September Parks Tour

City Council

City Council

City Council

The City Council will review a contract award for 2026 sidewalk repairs and appoint members to the Lacey Youth Council for 2026-2027. The body will also receive the 2026 mid-year financial report and the second quarter investment report.

• Contract Award: 2026 Sidewalk Repair (PW2026-15)
• Lacey Youth Council 2026-2027 Appointments
• 2026 Mid-Year Financial Report
• 2026 Quarter 2 Investment Report
• Proclamation: National Purple Heart Day

The Lacey City Council approved a $1,083,296 contract for the 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project (PW2026-15) to P&A Civil, with two members abstaining. The council also appointed 17 members to the 2026-2027 Lacey Youth Council. The meeting included a proclamation for National Purple Heart Day and presentations on the mid-year financial report and Q2 investment report, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved contract PW2026-15 to P&A Civil for $1,083,296 (4-0, Cox and Turner abstained)
• Approved 2026-2027 Lacey Youth Council appointments (17 members, including 2 alternates)
• Proclaimed August 7, 2026 as National Purple Heart Day
• Approved agenda and consent agenda including minutes and claims for July 7-24, 2026

City Council

This is a procedural informational dinner meeting. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, roll call, a land acknowledgement, approval of the agenda, and a discussion on local and regional matters. No specific proposals, votes, or financial items are listed.

• Land acknowledgement recognizing the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Squaxin Island Tribe
• Discussion on local and regional matters (no details provided)

The Lacey City Council held an informational dinner meeting on August 3, 2026, and discussed eight local and regional matters, including the Franz Anderson ILA, Maple Court operations, Puget Sound Energy electricity rates, a Nisqually Tribe update, a Historical Commission vacancy, Business and Occupational Tax software, the Water Meter Replacement Project, and the Police Station opening. No final action was taken on any item, per Lacey City Council Policies and Procedures Chapter 7.01. The agenda and consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (motion carried)
• Discussed Franz Anderson ILA — no action
• Discussed Maple Court operations — no action
• Discussed Puget Sound Energy electricity rates — no action
• Discussed Nisqually Tribe update — no action
• Discussed Historical Commission vacancy — no action
• Discussed Business and Occupational Tax software — no action
• Discussed Water Meter Replacement Project and Police Station opening — no action

Civil Service Commission

The Lacey Civil Service Commission will convene on August 3, 2026, to receive a quarterly report from police command staff covering April–June 2026. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, land acknowledgment, and approval of minutes, with a public comment period.

City Council

The Lacey City Council will hold a worksession to discuss four agenda items: a public art donation policy, a stormwater strategic plan, a sidewalk repair project overview, and a sidewalk capital funding strategy. No formal votes are expected; the council will receive presentations and discuss these items.

• Public art donation policy (discussion)
• Stormwater strategic plan (discussion)
• Sidewalk repair project overview (discussion)
• Sidewalk capital funding strategy (discussion)

The Lacey City Council held a worksession on July 28, 2026, receiving presentations on the 2026-2035 Stormwater Strategic Plan, the 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project (including removal of about 185 trees in Jubilee and Merriwood), and a Sidewalk Capital Funding Strategy. No formal votes were taken; the only action was approving the revised agenda. Public comments addressed sidewalk repair and tree retention in the Jubilee neighborhood.

• Approved revised agenda (motion by Greenstein, second by Siu; carried)
• Heard presentation on 2026-2035 Stormwater Strategic Plan (no action)
• Heard presentation on 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project, including removal of ~185 trees (no action)
• Heard presentation on Sidewalk Capital Funding Strategy, including proposed $300,000 annual General Fund allocation (no action)

Commission on Equity

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to collect testimony on the draft Stormwater Strategic Plan and will consider that testimony to make a formal recommendation to the City Council. Commissioners will also receive briefings on the Urban Forest Management Plan update, proposed amendments to the city’s tree regulation code, and a private request to amend the Comprehensive Plan and rezone a parcel near Willamette Drive NE and 31st Avenue NE. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes.

• Public hearing on the draft Stormwater Strategic Plan (required update for 2026)
• Briefing on the Urban Forest Management Plan update (Work Program 02)
• Review of draft LMC 14.32 Tree Regulation Amendments (scheduled for future hearing)
• Introductory briefing on a private Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning request near Willamette Drive NE and 31st Avenue NE

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to residential development regulations, including child care centers and building conversions. The body is also reviewing a six-year transportation improvement plan and the 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan.

• Ordinance 1704: Infill Residential Development Regulations and LMC Amendments for Child Care Centers, Parking, and Building Conversion
• Resolution 1184: 2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan Approval
• Ordinance 1703 and Resolution 1183 regarding Official Newspaper designation
• Reappointment of Andrew Shin to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The City Council adopted Ordinance 1704 to align municipal codes with state mandates regarding infill housing, child care centers, and parking. Council also approved the 2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and a board reappointment.

• Adopted Ordinance 1704 amending codes for infill residential development, child care centers, and parking (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution 1184 approving the 2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and Mitigation List
• Approved reappointment of Andrew Shin to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
• Approved 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan
• Approved Ordinance 1703 and Resolution 1183 regarding Official Newspaper Designation

Historical Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the draft 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan, receive a briefing from the Thurston Conservation District, and consider an official newspaper designation. Public comment is accepted, and council reports will be given.

• Thurston Conservation District program briefing by Executive Director Sarah Moorehead
• Draft 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan review by Human Services Coordinator Michelle Chavez
• Official newspaper designation for city legal notices by City Clerk Elissa Fontaine
• Council reports from individual council members

The City Council held a worksession to review the draft 2026 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and the designation of an official newspaper. No final votes were taken on these items; both are scheduled for consideration at future meetings. The council also received a briefing from the Thurston Conservation District.

• Approved the meeting agenda

LEOFF I Board

The LEOFF I Disability Board will review and approve pending claims. It will discuss the city's dental coverage requirement. The board will receive updates on LEOFF 1 legislative matters.

• Review and approval of claims
• Discussion of dental coverage requirement
• LEOFF 1 legislative updates

Planning Commission

City Council

This is a routine informational dinner meeting of the Lacey City Council. The agenda includes only procedural items and a general discussion on local and regional matters. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are scheduled.

• No concrete action items (rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes) are listed on the agenda.

The council approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Councilmember Greenstein and a second by Councilmember Dunning, with the motion carried. The council also approved the informational dinner meeting minutes. No final actions were taken on public works recruitment, visitor bureau director selection, the Quiemuth Village Project, or the Nisqually Canoe Journey.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved informational dinner meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will vote on a contract award for the Madrona Connection to the 337 road project and consider a resolution granting a franchise agreement to Lightcurve Telecommunications. The council will also receive the annual Lacey Parks report and approve the 2027 budget calendar. Public comment will be accepted on all agenda items.

• Contract award for Madrona Connection to the 337 (PW2023-01)
• Resolution 1182: Lightcurve Telecommunications Franchise Agreement
• Lacey Parks Annual Report presented by Parks Director
• Approval of 2027 Budget Calendar
• Payment of claims, wages and transfers for May 26 - June 26, 2026

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent items. It awarded the PW 2023-01 contract for the Madrona Connection to 337 water main project to Pacific Civil & Infrastructure for $2,418,450.95. It also adopted Resolution 1182, granting a five‑year telecommunications franchise to Lightcurve (Mashell Telecom Inc.).

• Approved agenda and consent agenda items (motion carried)
• Awarded PW 2023-01 water main contract to Pacific Civil & Infrastructure for $2,418,450.95 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 1182 granting Lightcurve a five‑year telecom franchise (motion carried)

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Annual Action Plan. It will then hear presentations from applicants for the 2026 Human Services Grant Program, including organizations such as Lacey Housing Services and the Cancer Pathways Sparkle Family Program. The meeting will conclude with a Director's Report on timeline updates for the Human Services Grant Program and the CDBG.

• Public Hearing: 2026 Community Development Block Grant Program Annual Action Plan
• 2026 Human Services Grant Program Applicant Presentations (e.g., Lacey Housing Services, Garden-Raised Bounty Youth Program, Homes First Affordable Housing)
• Director's Report – Timeline Updates for Human Services Grant Program and CDBG
• Public Comment period for residents

Human Services Commission

The Lacey Human Services Commission holds a special meeting to hear presentations from 16 organizations applying for 2026 Human Services Grant Program funding. No decisions are scheduled; the commission will receive information on each applicant's proposed program. Public comment is accepted in person, by Zoom, or in writing.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington – Site-Based Mentoring
• Ground Zero Outreach – Bridge to Stability and Mobile Outreach
• Rebuilding Together Thurston County – Critical Home Repair
• Community Youth Services – Haven House Crisis Residential Center
• Senior Services for South Sound – Home Share

Parks, Culture and Recreation Board

Planning Commission

City Council

The Lacey City Council will hold a worksession to receive briefings on three community planning items: proposed infill residential development regulations, an outreach plan for mobile home park protections, and updates to child-care center parking and building conversion rules. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Briefing on infill residential development regulations
• Mobile home park protections outreach and engagement plan
• Child-care centers parking updates and conversion of existing buildings

Councilmember Dunning moved to approve the agenda and Councilmember Turner seconded; the motion carried. No other substantive actions were taken. The council received updates on infill residential development, mobile home park protections, and code changes for child‑care centers, parking, and building conversions. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)

Commission on Equity

The Lacey Commission on Equity will hear presentations on professional development programs and an employee survey from city staff. Commissioners will also report on the Lacey Night Market and Juneteenth Celebration. A director's report on community forum planning is also scheduled. Public comment is accepted in person, by Zoom, or in writing.

• Professional Development Programs and Employee Survey presentation by Assistant City Manager, HR Director, and Equity Program Manager
• Lacey Night Market - Juneteenth report by Chair Thelma Jackson and Commissioner Annie Clay
• Juneteenth Celebration report by Chair Thelma Jackson
• Community Forum Planning update from Equity and Inclusion Program Manager Veronica Hand

Library Board

The Lacey Library Board meeting on June 18, 2026 will follow a standard agenda that includes a call to order, roll call, a land acknowledgement of the Treaty of Medicine Creek, approval of the agenda and the April 16, 2026 minutes, a report from Library Manager Kristina Hancock, and a Good of the Order from Chair Sharla Desy. The board will also open a public comment period for in‑person and Zoom participants. No policy changes, contracts, or other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Library Manager’s Report – Kristina Hancock
• Good of the Order – Sharla Desy
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2026
• Land Acknowledgement of the Treaty of Medicine Creek (1854)
• Public comment period (in‑person and Zoom)

Historical Commission

The Lacey Historical Commission will consider and vote on several business items, including the Lacey Historic Markers Map Layer, recent acquisitions, and the StEPs and Policy Committee. The meeting includes approval of agenda and minutes, public comment, and reports from commissioners and staff. The commission is expected to take action on the map layer and acquisitions.

• Vote on Lacey Historic Markers Map Layer
• Vote on recent museum acquisitions
• Vote on StEPs and Policy Committee matters
• Tour of Museum Sites discussion
• Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes

The Lacey Historical Commission approved a narrower scope for the first phase of the historic markers map layer, allowing sites outside city limits and the Urban Growth Area. They also approved a recent acquisition, disbanded the StEPs and Policy Committee, and postponed a museum tour until the research center opens. All motions carried without recorded opposition.

• Approved narrower scope for historic markers map layer, allowing sites outside Lacey and UGA
• Approved recent acquisition
• Disbanded StEPs and Policy Committee
• Postponed museum tour until research center opens