Olympia, WA

Planning Commission

The Olympia Planning Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Room 207 at City Hall and online. The main business is a public hearing on the Critical Area Ordinance Update (OMC 18.32) and a briefing on amendments to Minimum Parking Requirements (OMC 18.38). The Commission will also approve minutes from its September 12 retreat and September 21 meeting, and take public comment. No final decisions or votes on the two code items are listed on this agenda.

• Public hearing on Critical Area Ordinance Update, OMC 18.32 (item 26-0767)
• Briefing on Minimum Parking Requirements Code Amendments, OMC 18.38 (item 26-0770)
• Approval of September 12, 2026 Planning Commission Retreat minutes (26-0769)
• Approval of September 21, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes (26-0768)
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker; advance registration required to attend online or by phone

City Council

The Olympia City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and is set to consider three resolutions stating the Council's collective positions on statewide ballot measures: opposing Initiative to the Legislature No. 26-001 on parental rights in public schools, opposing Initiative to the Legislature 26-638 on K-12 athletics, and supporting the Timberland Regional Library District Levy Lid Lift Proposition No. 1. The public will be given an opportunity to speak for or against each of these items. The Council will also review proposed 2027 special revenue program budgets and proposed 2027 fees and rates, and act on a routine consent calendar of minutes, bills, bid awards, leases, and housing and museum agreements.

• Resolutions 26-0777 and 26-0780 would express Council opposition to Initiatives to the Legislature 26-001 (parental rights in public school) and 26-638 (K-12 athletics)
• Resolution 26-0781 would express Council support for Timberland Regional Library District Levy Lid Lift Proposition No. 1
• Consent calendar includes bid awards for the Yelm Highway Community Park Phase 1 construction project (26-0760) and the Transmission Main Seismic Valves Installation Project (26-0764)
• Consent calendar includes leases with Terry Kissick Investments LLC for fire vehicle storage (26-0595) and Western Peterbilt, LLC for a refuse collection truck (26-0774), plus agreements for the Quince Street and Franz Anderson tiny home villages (26-0693, 26-0694)
• Other business includes review of proposed 2027 special revenue program budgets (26-0765) and proposed 2027 development fees, impact fees, parking rates, utility rates, and general facility charges (26-0766)

Metropolitan Park District Advisory Committee

The Metropolitan Park District Advisory Committee meets to review public feedback and finalize its annual report to the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board and City Council on compliance with 2025 funding levels. The agenda also includes approval of the May 6, 2026 meeting minutes and a public comment period. Most other items are routine procedural steps.

• Item 26-0733: Review public feedback and finalize the annual report to the OMPD Board and City Council regarding compliance of 2025 funding levels
• Item 26-0759: Approval of May 6, 2026 Metropolitan Park District Advisory Committee meeting minutes
• Public comment period, with a restriction on comments promoting or opposing candidates or ballot measures
• Meeting held at City Hall, 601 4th Avenue E, Olympia, WA 98501, Room 207, 6:00 PM

Cultural Access Program Advisory Board

The Cultural Access Program Advisory Board meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Room 212 at City Hall, 601 4th Avenue E. The board will approve its agenda and the August 11 meeting minutes, then take up business items including a City Council study session outcome, a recruitment subcommittee, and the Inspire Olympia 2027 budget. A staff report covers the board schedule and an annual report preview. Public comment is allowed on city business, but speakers may not promote or oppose candidates or ballot measures.

• Approval of August 11 Cultural Access Advisory Board meeting minutes (item 26-0778)
• City Council Study Session Outcome, with a council 9-22 slide deck attached (item 26-0779)
• Recruitment Subcommittee (item 26-0782)
• Inspire Olympia 2027 Budget presentation (item 26-0783)
• Staff report on the CAAB schedule and an annual report preview

Social Justice & Equity Commission

The Olympia Social Justice & Equity Commission meets Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Council Chambers at City Hall for a special meeting styled as a retreat. The agenda lists two business items: a commission retreat (item 26-0785) and approval of a Q4 2026 work plan update for City Council (item 26-0784). The retreat materials reference an Olympia Experiences of Discrimination Report and a project framework. No dollar amounts, contracts, or public hearings appear on this agenda.

• Item 26-0785: Social Justice and Equity Commission Retreat, with materials including the Olympia Experiences of Discrimination Report and retreat wrap-up notes
• Item 26-0784: Approval of the Social Justice & Equity Commission Work Plan Update for City Council (draft Q4 2026 update attached)
• Meeting is a special retreat session, not a regular business meeting
• Contact for the commission is Margo Morales, (360)753-8150
• Accommodation requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance

Utility Advisory Committee

The Olympia Utility Advisory Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Maintenance Center, 1401 Eastside St SE. The main business items are a utility update for the LOTT Clean Water Alliance and a preliminary 2027 utility operating budget covering rates, the capital facilities plan, and general facility charges. The committee will also approve its agenda and the September 3, 2026 meeting minutes, and hold a public comment period. No final decisions on the budget or rates are listed on this agenda; the items are presented as updates and preliminary discussion.

• Preliminary 2027 Utility Operating Budget, Rates, Capital Facilities Plan, and General Facility Charges (item 26-0753)
• Proposed 2027-2032 Wet Utilities Capital Facilities Plan 6-Year attached to item 26-0753
• Utility update for LOTT Clean Water Alliance with Matt Kennelly, Justin Long, and Amy Earley (item 26-0751)
• Approval of September 3, 2026 UAC meeting minutes (item 26-0752)
• Public comment period 5:45-6:00 PM; next UAC meeting November 5, 2026

Site Plan Review Committee

The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee is meeting to review two presubmission conference requests: a multifamily project at 909-919 Prospect and a boatworks yard expansion at 915 Washington St NE. These are preliminary discussions, not final decisions.

• 909 919 Prospect Multifamily, Parcel 34700300700, 26-5506
• Swantown Boatworks Yard Expansion, 915 Washington St NE, 26-5305

Hearing Examiner

The Olympia Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on two cases: the West Bay Marina dock replacement project and the continued Springwood Garden plat application. The marina project involves replacing docks with associated environmental review, while the Springwood Garden plat is a continued hearing with updated plans and reports. The examiner will consider staff reports, public comments, and technical documents before making decisions.

• West Bay Marina dock replacement project (Case 25-1692) with SEPA review and habitat management plan
• Springwood Garden plat (Case 25-0980) continued hearing with civil engineering and stormwater plans
• Public comments and agency comments included for marina project
• Environmental Restrictive Covenant and water quality monitoring plan for marina
• Wetland report and mitigation plan for Springwood Garden plat

Community Policing Board

The Community Policing Board will review the draft 2026 Police Auditor Semi-Annual Report, along with a comment letter and related ordinances. The meeting also includes routine items: approving the agenda, minutes from July 30, 2026, and public comment. No other substantive business items are listed.

• Draft 2026 Police Auditor Semi-Annual Report (item 26-0747)
• Draft 2026 Semi-Annual Report Comment Letter
• Civilian Police Auditor Ordinance and Community Policing Board Ordinance attached
• Approval of July 30, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-0748)
• Public comment period for community members

Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee will consider approving minutes from its August 26, 2026 meeting, hear a public safety update, and discuss upcoming calls for art for the Art Crossing and Murals in Parks projects. The committee will also consider recommendations from council-appointed advisory bodies, including evaluation results and updates on recruitment, terms, and work plans. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person on business topics.

• Approval of August 26, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-0667)
• Upcoming Calls for Art Review: Art Crossing and Murals in Parks (item 26-0728)
• Public Safety Update (item 26-0725)
• Consideration of Council Appointed Advisory Body Recommendations (item 26-0735)
• Advisory body evaluation, survey results, and Social Justice Equity Commission letter

Heritage Commission

The Olympia Heritage Commission is meeting to approve the August 26, 2026 meeting minutes, discuss upcoming event plans and recaps, and make committee reassignments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of August 26, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-0745)
• Discussion of upcoming event plans and recaps (item 26-0742)
• Committee reassignments (item 26-0743)

Salary Commission

The Olympia Salary Commission will meet to finalize the 2026 Councilmember Salary Schedule, the main business item. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May and July 2026 meetings and a public comment period. The agenda is otherwise routine procedural business.

• Finalize 2026 Councilmember Salary Schedule (item 26-0740)
• Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (26-0738)
• Approval of July 15, 2026 meeting minutes (26-0739)
• Public comment period for city business items

Planning Commission

The Olympia Planning Commission Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a comment letter on the 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan financial plan. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of 2027-2032 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan comment letter
• Approval of September 8, 2026, Finance Subcommittee minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Olympia City Council holds a study session with three discussion items: workers' affordability and protections, the Artesian Commons survey, and updates to the Inspire Olympia Cultural Access Program. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Workers' Affordability & Protections discussion (item 26-0744)
• Artesian Commons survey discussion (item 26-0722)
• Inspire Olympia Cultural Access Program improvements and updates (item 26-0730)
• Cultural Access in Public Schools Program update proposal
• Draft CAPS application questions and review rubric

City Council

This is a procedural dinner and information-sharing session for the Olympia City Council. The agenda contains only roll call, a single business item for dinner and information sharing, and adjournment, with no decisions or discussions of substantive policy.

• Roll call
• Business item 26-0520: City Council Dinner and Information Sharing
• Adjournment

Finance Committee

The Olympia Finance Committee will consider approving the recommended 2027 utility rates, general facility charges, impact fees, and special revenues, including budgets for Inspire Olympia, lodging tax, parking and business improvement area, and housing/homeless response programs. The committee will also receive an update on the proposed 2027 budget. Public comment is allowed for up to two minutes per person on these topics.

• Approval of 2027 utility rates and general facility charges
• Approval of 2027 impact fees
• Approval of special revenues including Inspire Olympia, lodging tax, parking & business improvement area
• Approval of housing/homeless response program budgets
• 2027 proposed budget update

Planning Commission

The Olympia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the preliminary 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan, which outlines the city's capital project funding over six years. The commission will also receive a briefing on the Critical Area Ordinance update, which involves proposed changes to municipal code 18.32. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, agenda and minutes approval, and public comment.

• Public hearing on preliminary 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan (45 min)
• Briefing on Critical Area Ordinance update, OMC 18.32 redline draft (45 min)
• Approval of August 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Youth Council

The Youth Council will meet at City Hall to conduct business. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and a business item regarding a Youth Council Onboarding Retreat.

• Youth Council Onboarding Retreat (26-0754)

Land Use & Environment Committee

The Land Use & Environment Committee will consider code amendments for home-based businesses, review a director's interpretation on tree protection, discuss development code updates for the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan climate element, and hold a policy discussion on middle housing infrastructure. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Home Based Businesses Code Amendments (26-0701) with Planning Commission recommendation and public comment
• Tree Protection Measures director interpretation of Chapter 16.60 OMC (26-0696)
• Proposed scope of development code updates for Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan climate element (26-0698)
• Middle Housing Infrastructure Policy Discussion (26-0706)
• Approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes (26-0708)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation on the Parks Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Capital Asset Management Program (CAMP) for 2027. The agenda also includes routine items: approving the August meeting minutes, public comment, announcements, and a report from the Olympia Metropolitan Parks Advisory Board. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Recommendation on 2027 Parks Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Capital Asset Management Program (CAMP)
• Approval of August 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Report from Olympia Metropolitan Parks Advisory Board

Design Review Board

The Olympia Design Review Board will review two development projects at its September 17, 2026 meeting. The board will discuss design details for a new Police Evidence Facility and a Palomino Multifamily housing project, including staff reports and design plans.

• Police Evidence Facility project review (case 26-0669)
• Palomino Multifamily project review (case 26-0682)
• Staff reports and design plans for both projects
• Design Review Checklist and Landscape plan for multifamily project

The Olympia Design Review Board voted 5-0 to recommend approval of Detailed Design Review for the Police Evidence Facility at 26-4842, with conditions on landscaping, irrigation, and building color and texture. The board also voted 5-0 to recommend approval of Detailed Design Review for the Palomino Multifamily project at 26-1865, with conditions on pedestrian circulation, open space, building entry, and facade design. Both recommendations now go forward; the minutes do not record any final City Council action. The board also noted that the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee will meet September 23, 2026, to make recommendations about the future of the Design Review Board and other boards and commissions.

• Recommended approval of Police Evidence Facility Detailed Design Review (5-0), with conditions on landscaping, irrigation, and wall color/texture
• Recommended approval of Palomino Multifamily Detailed Design Review (5-0), with conditions on pedestrian pathways, open space, building entry, and facade modulation
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will discuss and comment on the 2027-2032 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan, decide on questions for new committee member applications, and receive a briefing on sidewalk repair policy. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes, public comment, and a housekeeping report. No final decisions on capital projects are expected; the committee's input will be part of the city's budget process.

• Discuss and comment on 2027-2032 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan (item 26-0714)
• Decision on questions for new committee member applications (item 26-0715)
• Briefing on sidewalk repair policy with maps of common pedestrian destinations (item 26-0713)
• Approval of July 15, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-0711)
• Public comment period for items related to City business

City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items, including grant applications for the Franz Anderson and Harbor Pines housing projects. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding interlocal agreements for fire protection, vehicle maintenance, and fund pooling for supportive housing.

• Grant application for Franz Anderson Permanent Supportive Housing Project
• Grant application for Harbor Pines Project
• Resolution opposing Puget Sound Energy’s proposed 30% electrical rate increase
• Interlocal agreement to amend fund pooling for Franz Anderson Road SE housing
• Resolution designating a portion of Cherry Street as Kato Street

Heritage Commission

The Olympia Heritage Commission is meeting to review a proposal for French door installation at the Vance House (permit 26-5119), as part of its Heritage Review Committee duties. The agenda includes standard items like roll call, public comment, and announcements, with the business item being the sole substantive discussion.

• Review of French door installation (Permit 26-5119) at Vance House
• Discussion of SOI Standards for Window Preservation
• Public comment period for community input

Social Justice & Equity Commission

The Social Justice & Equity Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a joint meeting of Regional Equity Advisory Boards. The agenda contains only this one business item, with no details on the content of the discussion. The rest of the agenda is standard procedural items.

• Joint Meeting of Regional Equity Advisory Boards (item 26-0683)

LEOFF I Disability Board

The LEOFF I Disability Board is meeting to approve its agenda, minutes from the August 10, 2026 meeting, and one business item: Case #26-9 regarding Personal Care Products. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of August 10, 2026 LEOFF Board minutes (item 26-0718)
• Approval of Case #26-9 Personal Care Products (item 26-0719)

Planning Commission

The Olympia Planning Commission is meeting for its annual organizational retreat. The agenda consists of procedural items including roll call, agenda approval, and public comment.

• Planning Commission Organizational Retreat (26-0699)

Arts Commission

Site Plan Review Committee

The committee will hold a presubmission conference regarding a project at 926 Poplar St SE. The meeting includes a review of the preliminary site plan and narrative description for case 26-0661.

• Presubmission conference for NGHC Parking Lot, 926 Poplar St SE (26-0661)

The Site Plan Review Committee met virtually and held a presubmission conference for the NGHC Parking Lot project at 926 Poplar St SE (case 26-0661). Information was provided to the applicant. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Held presubmission conference for NGHC Parking Lot, 926 Poplar St SE (26-0661)

Planning Commission

The Olympia Planning Commission Finance Subcommittee will meet online to review the preliminary 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP), a key budgeting document for city infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion and review item.

• Review of Preliminary 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) budget
• Approval of August 25, 2026 subcommittee meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit, advance registration required)

Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative-Executive Committee

The Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative-Executive Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve its June 5, 2026 minutes. The primary business item is the approval of the 2027-2028 Sea Level Rise Collaborative Work Plan and Budget. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and reports.

• Approval of 2027-2028 Sea Level Rise Collaborative Work Plan and Budget
• Approval of June 5, 2026 meeting minutes

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its June 4, 2026 meeting. The primary business item is a briefing on the preliminary 2027 Utility Operating Budgets, Capital Facilities Plan, and General Facility Charges. No final votes on budget figures or fee changes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of June 4, 2026 Utility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (Item 26-0663)
• Briefing on Preliminary 2027 Utility Operating Budgets (Item 26-0664)
• Briefing on Capital Facilities Plan (Item 26-0664)
• Briefing on General Facility Charges (Item 26-0664)

PBIA Advisory Board

The PBIA Advisory Board will hold a discussion regarding PBIA Phase 2. The board will also announce the results of the PBIA Board election.

• PBIA Phase 2 discussion
• Announcement of PBIA Board election results
• Approval of July 1, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council

The Olympia City Council will hold a special joint meeting with the Squaxin Island Tribal Council. The meeting is scheduled to discuss the annual joint meeting agenda item.

• Annual Joint Meeting with the Squaxin Island Tribal Council (26-0668)

Land Use & Environment Committee

The Land Use & Environment Committee will discuss land banking strategies and consider approving recommendations on preserving manufactured home communities. The agenda also includes approval of the July 23, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion or recommendation.

• Discussion of land banking strategies (item 26-0625)
• Approval of Manufactured Home Communities Preservation Recommendations (item 26-0638)
• Approval of July 23, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-0596)
• Public comment period up to 2 minutes per speaker

The Land Use & Environment Committee met on August 27, 2026, with Chair Robert Vanderpool and member Paul Berendt present; member Clark Gilman was excused. The committee approved its agenda and the July 23, 2026 meeting minutes, and heard public comment from Lynn Fitz-Hugh and Charlotte Persons. Housing Director Ashley Chambers presented on land banking strategies, and Senior Housing Program Specialist Christa Lenssen presented recommendations for preserving manufactured home communities that are to be brought to City Council at a future session. No substantive decisions were made on either item; both discussions were completed without a vote, and the meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the July 23, 2026 Land Use and Environment Committee minutes
• Discussed land banking strategies (26-0625); no vote recorded
• Discussed manufactured home communities preservation recommendations (26-0638); no vote recorded, recommendations to go to City Council at a future session