Olympia public meetings in 2025

Land Use & Environment Committee

The Land Use & Environment Committee will consider a recommendation to terminate the Briggs Urban Village Development Agreement. They will also approve a process for a Hearing Examiner Request for Qualifications and discuss the 2026 work plans for both Community Planning & Economic Development and the committee itself. Public comment is allowed on business topics.

• Approval of recommendation to terminate the Briggs Urban Village Development Agreement
• Approval of proposed Hearing Examiner Request for Qualifications process
• Discussion of Community Planning & Economic Development 2026 Work Plan
• Discussion of Land Use and Environment Committee 2026 Work Plan
• Approval of October 23, 2025 meeting minutes

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will hold presubmission conferences for two development proposals: the Rocco Townhouses at 2631 Division St NW and Western Trails at 607 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE. No decisions are being made; the committee discusses preliminary site plans and project details.

• 25-1042 Rocco Townhouses at 2631 Division St NW — preliminary site plan review
• 25-1056 Western Trails at 607 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE — preliminary site plan review

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a dinner and information sharing discussion. The agenda consists of procedural items and one specific discussion topic.

• 25-0724 City Council Dinner and Information Sharing

City Council

This meeting includes second readings of several ordinances, chief among them the adoption of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan and associated development regulation updates. The council will also consider the 2026 operating budget, capital facilities plan, and multiple fee and rate ordinances. A public hearing is scheduled on the 2026 Parking Business Improvement Area rates. Other business includes an ordinance on tenant screening practices.

• Second reading: adoption of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan with development regulation updates
• Second reading: 2026 Operating, Special Funds, Capital Budget and Capital Facilities Plan (2026-2031)
• Public hearing: ordinance amending Municipal Code for 2026 Parking Business Improvement Area rates
• Ordinance relating to permit fees, impact fees, and utility rates (separate items)
• Ordinance amending parking codes (chapters 10.16, 10.20, 4.60)

Committee of the Chairs

The Committee of the Chairs will discuss preparations for the 2026 City Council Retreat and consider approving recommended updates to the City Council Guidebook. These are administrative items to plan future work and revise governing procedures. No public hearings or fiscal actions are on the agenda.

• Preparations for the 2026 City Council Retreat (agenda item 25-1049)
• Approval of Recommended Updates to the City Council Guidebook (agenda item 25-1050)

Arts Commission

The Olympia Arts Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss several business items. Key items include meeting the new OPARD Director, updates on the Downtown Olympia Creative District and Rebecca Howard Park, and selecting 2026 Arts Walk cover artists. The commission will also decide on leadership positions for 2026.

• Meet Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department Director Sylvana Niehuser
• Update on Downtown Olympia Creative District
• Update on Rebecca Howard Park
• Approval of 2026 Arts Walk Cover Artists
• Arts Commission Leadership Positions for 2026

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission is meeting for its annual retreat, a special session focused on planning and discussion. The only business item is the retreat itself (item 25-1054). No specific votes, ordinances, or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Heritage Commission Annual Retreat (item 25-1054)

City Council

The Olympia City Council will consider approving the 2026 budget, collective bargaining agreements with police and fire unions, and a comprehensive plan update. The meeting also includes public hearings on right-of-way petitions and a referral regarding speed enforcement cameras.

• Approval of 2026 Operating and Capital Budget
• Approval of Police Guild and IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Approval of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations
• Public Hearing: Vacation Petition for Garfield Avenue Right-of-Way
• Public Hearing: Vacation Petition for Alley Right-of-Way South of Legion Way

The council approved an agenda amendment removing the speed‑enforcement‑cameras item and adopted the consent calendar. It approved the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan on first reading and moved it to a second reading. The council also approved two right‑of‑way vacation petitions, one for Garfield Avenue (6‑1) and one for an alley south of Legion Way (7‑0). Several resolutions, including the transportation improvement program and collective bargaining agreements for police and fire, were adopted through the consent agenda.

• Agenda amendment removing speed‑enforcement‑cameras item approved
• Consent calendar adopted (7‑0)
• Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan ordinance approved on first reading (7‑0)
• Vacation petition for Garfield Ave right‑of‑way approved (6‑1)
• Vacation petition for Legion Way alley right‑of‑way approved (7‑0)
• Resolution adopting Transportation Improvement Program approved
• Resolution authorizing 2024‑2026 Police Guild collective bargaining agreement approved
• Resolution authorizing 2026‑2028 IAFF collective bargaining agreement approved

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will first review the meeting agenda. It will then hold a presubmission conference for project 25-0979 Village at Mill Pond Apartments located at 2400 Lilly Rd NE. The committee will consider the preliminary site plan, vicinity map, narrative description, and presubmission details provided in the attachments. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Agenda review
• Presubmission conference for 25-0979 Village at Mill Pond Apartments (2400 Lilly Rd NE)
• Review of Preliminary Site Plan (Attachment 1)
• Review of Vicinity Map (Attachment 2)
• Adjournment

The committee met virtually via Zoom at 9:00 AM. A presubmission conference was held for the Village at Mill Pond Apartments project (file 25-0979, 2400 Lilly Rd NE). The committee noted that the required information was provided. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

PBIA Advisory Board

The PBIA Advisory Board will approve minutes from a November meeting and discuss the 2026 flower basket program and a new meeting schedule. The agenda includes a public comment period and an evaluation update.

• Approval of PBIA meeting minutes from November 5, 2025
• Discussion of 2026 Flower Basket program
• Review of PBIA Evaluation Update
• Proposal for new meeting date and time

The board approved the meeting agenda and the November 5, 2025 minutes. A motion to move the regular PBIA meeting to 11:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month was seconded and passed unanimously. No public comments or reports were presented.

• Approved agenda
• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (25-1038)
• Changed PBIA meeting time to 11:30 a.m. on first Wednesday of the month (unanimous vote)

City Council

This is a study session with no voting items. The council will receive briefings on Intercity Transit bus routes and on a proposed amendment to the Flock Automated License Plate Reader Camera agreement, including a University of Washington report.

• Briefing on Intercity Transit bus routes (25-1009)
• Briefing on Flock Automated License Plate Reader Camera Agreement Amendment (25-1003), with UW report

The council held a study session on two items: an Intercity Transit bus route expansion and the Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system. After discussion, council members affirmed the suspension of the ALPR system while it is evaluated. No formal vote tally was recorded. No other actions were taken.

• Affirmed suspension of the Flock ALPR system (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Commission

The Olympia Planning Commission will hold a briefing on the Critical Area Ordinance update (item 6.A). The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items including approval of minutes, public comment, and staff announcements. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• 6.A: Critical Area Ordinance Update - Briefing (40 min)

Social Justice & Equity Commission

The Social Justice & Equity Commission will receive a briefing on the City of Olympia Equity Strategic Plan and discuss establishing group commitments and a guiding framework for the commission. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Briefing on the City of Olympia Equity Strategic Plan (Item 25-1010)
• Discussion of draft group commitments for commission meetings (Item 25-1014)
• Discussion of a guiding framework and Experiences of Discrimination Report (Item 25-1011)

The commission voted to approve group commitments for its meetings and to adopt a guiding framework for the Social Justice and Equity Commission. Both motions received unanimous support from the six commissioners present. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved group commitments for commission meetings (6 ayes)
• Approved guiding framework for the Social Justice and Equity Commission (6 ayes)

City Council

The council will hold second readings on ordinances to adopt missing middle housing code amendments and to amend business & occupations tax definitions. They will also discuss the 2026 final budget balancing. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Second reading of ordinance adopting Missing Middle Housing Code Amendments
• Second reading of ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code Section 5.04.040 on Business & Occupations Tax Definitions
• 2026 Final Budget Balancing discussion
• Closed session under RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) for labor negotiations
• Consent calendar: approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the consent calendar. It approved the 2026 Preliminary Operating Budget, utility rates, fees, special funds and capital budget, and directed staff to draft ordinances. The council also adopted an ordinance amending the Missing Middle Housing Code and an ordinance amending the Business & Occupations Tax definitions. All motions carried with unanimous support from the seven members present.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Missing Middle Housing Code (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Business & Occupations Tax definitions (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Preliminary Operating Budget, utility rates, fees, special funds and capital budget (unanimous)
• Adopted November 18, 2025 council meeting minutes (unanimous)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a new sidewalk repair policy. The group will also review member applications and draft a work plan for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Sidewalk Repair Policy Development
• New Member Application Review Process
• 2025-26 draft work plan
• Work Plan Preliminary Discussion

The committee approved its agenda and the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Members unanimously re‑elected Tom Dillon as Chair and Matt Schierholtz as Vice Chair. A motion to review new member applications before the January BPAC meeting and rank them was also passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Chair Tom Dillon (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Vice Chair Matt Schierholtz (unanimous)
• Approved motion to review new member applications before Jan BPAC meeting (unanimous)

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will review presubmission details for a multifamily project on Pattison Street and a wireless facility on North Street SE. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Review of 25-0971: Multifamily project at 300 Pattison St NE
• Review of 25-0972: Wireless facility at 1601 North St SE

The Site Plan Review Committee noted that information was provided for the Pattison St multifamily project (25-0971) and the Tumwater Carlyon Wireless Facility (25-0972). No approvals, denials, or other actions were taken on these items. The meeting adjourned without further substantive decisions.

Youth Council

The Olympia Youth Council will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss items for the 2026 work plan. The meeting will also include team building and announcements.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 Youth Council Meeting Minutes
• Discuss 2026 Youth Council Work Plan Items
• Team Building Activity

The council approved its meeting agenda and the September 17, 2025 Youth Council meeting minutes. Council members discussed ideas for the 2026 work plan, including social media, PSAs, and subcommittees, but no formal actions were taken. A joint meeting with the City of Lacey Youth Council was reported for December 17.

• Approved agenda (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Finance Committee

The Olympia Finance Committee will hold a special meeting to consider the recommended 2026 proposed operating, special funds, and capital budget for final budget balancing. They will also receive a briefing on the Washington Center for the Performing Arts annual report and audit, and discuss the 2026 work plan topics. Public comment is invited on committee business topics.

• Consideration of the 2026 Proposed Operating, Special (Dedicated) Funds, and Capital Budget for final balancing
• Briefing on Washington Center for the Performing Arts 2023-2024 audit and annual report
• Discussion of 2026 Finance Committee work plan topics
• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved a recommendation to the City Council to consider the 2026 Preliminary Operating, Special (Dedicated) funds, and Capital Budget for final budget balancing, with a unanimous three‑aye vote. It also voted to cancel all remaining Finance Committee meetings for the rest of 2025. The agenda and the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as routine items.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for 2026 Preliminary Operating, Special (Dedicated) funds, and Capital Budget for final budget balancing (3‑aye)
• Cancelled all future Finance Committee meetings in 2025
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Olympia City Council is meeting for a dinner and information sharing session. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda contains only roll call, one business item for discussion, and adjournment.

• 6.A 25-0723 City Council Dinner and Information Sharing

Councilmembers gathered for a dinner and informal information‑sharing session. No formal business items were voted on or decided. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on declaring a continuing state of public health emergency related to houselessness and on the 2026 preliminary budget, utility rates, and fees. It will also consider second readings of a 0.1% public safety sales tax and B&O tax program amendments, plus first readings on B&O tax definitions and 2026 ad valorem taxes. Other business includes adopting the updated Housing Chapter and Climate Action and Resilience Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan, a draft legislative agenda, and missing middle housing code amendments.

• Second reading of ordinance imposing a 0.1% councilmanic public safety sales and use tax (HB-2015)
• Public hearing and first/final reading on ordinance declaring continuing state of public health emergency related to houselessness
• Public hearing on 2026 Preliminary Operating Budget, utility rates, general facility charges, parking rates, and impact fees
• Ordinance adopting Missing Middle Housing code amendments
• Resolution accepting updated Draft Housing Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan

The council approved an ordinance declaring a continuing state of public health emergency related to houselessness. It also adopted several tax ordinances, resolutions for climate and hazardous waste plans, and a $30,000 grant for the Thurston County Food Bank. Additional resolutions accepted updated housing and climate chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved ordinance declaring a continuing state of public health emergency related to houselessness (7‑aye)
• Approved resolution authorizing a regional agreement for the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan
• Approved resolution adopting the 2025 Thurston County Hazardous Waste Management Plan
• Approved ordinance imposing a 0.1% Councilmanic Public Safety Sales and Use Tax
• Approved ordinances setting 2026 Regular and Excess Ad Valorem Taxes (first and final reading)
• Approved resolution accepting the updated Housing Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Approved ordinance adopting Missing Middle Housing code amendments (first reading, forwarded to second)
• Approved $30,000 funding support for the Thurston County Food Bank

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider and vote on the entry‑level police officer register and the lateral police officer register, both dated November 15, 2025. The commission will also approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. Standard procedural items such as roll call, agenda approval, and public comment will be addressed.

• Approval of entry‑level police officer register (dated 11/15/25)
• Approval of lateral police officer register (dated 11/15/25)
• Approval of October 21, 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. The entry‑level police officer register was approved, with the top candidate removed after being hired on 11/3/25. The lateral police officer register was approved as well.

• Approved agenda (all voted aye)
• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (all voted aye)
• Approved entry-level police officer register (all voted aye)
• Approved lateral police officer register (all voted aye)

Planning Commission

The Olympia Planning Commission will discuss and consider a draft 2026-2027 work plan, its only substantive business item. The meeting also includes a discussion on possibly returning to in-person meetings. Public comment is accepted on city business not subject to pending public hearings. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of prior meeting minutes and staff announcements.

• Draft 2026-2027 Planning Commission Work Plan (Item 6.A)
• Discussion of returning to in-person meetings (Item 8.A)
• Approval of October 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for community members
• Staff announcements and commissioner inquiries

Arts Commission

The Olympia Arts Commission will hold a meeting to approve minutes from September 2025 and discuss updates on Capital City Pride, the Fall Arts Walk, and leadership positions for 2026.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on Capital City Pride
• Fall Arts Walk Report
• Artist Spaces & Places Discussion
• Arts Commission Leadership Positions for 2026

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the September 11, 2025 minutes. No other resolutions or actions were decided at this meeting. Leadership appointments for 2026 were discussed but will be decided at the December meeting.

• Agenda approved
• September 11, 2025 minutes approved

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will meet to review a preliminary short plat application for Lister Glen. The committee will also hold a presubmission conference for the project.

• Presubmission conference for 25-0934 Lister Glen Short Plat
• Review of preliminary site plan, vicinity map, and narrative
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom at City Hall, 601 4th Avenue E

The committee reviewed the agenda, held a presubmission conference for Lister Glen Preliminary Short Plat (applications 25-0934 and 25-5687), and noted that the information was provided. The meeting then adjourned. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded.

City Council

The Olympia City Council will approve a 0.1% public safety sales tax, set 2026 property tax rates, and consider the 2026 preliminary operating budget. The meeting also includes approvals for a comprehensive plan chapter and public hearings on a CDBG report.

• Approval of 0.1% public safety sales tax
• Setting 2026 regular and excess property tax rates
• Approval of 2026 preliminary operating budget update
• Approval of Olympia 2045 Land Use & Urban Design Chapter
• Public hearing on CDBG 2024 performance report

The council adopted the consent calendar, approving the November 3 meeting minutes and two vacation petition resolutions. It approved the first reading of a public safety sales tax ordinance and a B&O tax amendment ordinance. The council also approved a resolution accepting the updated Olympia 2045 Land Use & Urban Design Chapter. Public hearings on the 2026 ad valorem tax ordinances were held and closed.

• Adopted consent calendar, including minutes and two vacation petition resolutions (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved first reading of Councilmanic Public Safety Sales and Use Tax ordinance (0.1%) (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending municipal code chapters 5.04/5.05 and B&O tax program (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved resolution accepting Olympia 2045 Land Use & Urban Design Chapter (6-0, 1 excused)
• Held public hearing on Community Development Block Grant Program report (open through Nov 14)
• Held and closed public hearing on 2026 Regular Ad Valorem Tax ordinance
• Held and closed public hearing on 2026 Excess Ad Valorem Tax ordinance
• Provided update on 2026 preliminary operating budget (discussion completed)

Metropolitan Park District Board

The Metropolitan Park District Board will consider adopting the 2026 budget and setting the 2026 ad valorem tax rate at this special meeting. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. Public comment is invited on items related to the park district.

• Approval of Resolution Adopting the 2026 OMPD Budget
• Approval of Resolution Setting the 2026 OMPD Ad Valorem Tax
• Approval of October 21, 2025 board meeting minutes

LEOFF I Disability Board

The LEOFF I Disability Board will conduct a regular meeting to call the session to order, record attendance, and approve the agenda. It will also approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 board meeting. No other business items are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of August 11, 2025 LEOFF Board minutes (item 3.1, 25-0974)

Utility Advisory Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. Members unanimously elected Melissa Kover as Chair and Ben Gossett as Vice Chair for 2026. No other actions were taken; the annual stormwater management plan review was discussed without a vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Melissa Kover as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Ben Gossett as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Community Policing Board will hold a new member orientation and elect a chair for 2025. The meeting focuses on onboarding and internal organization, with no policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• 25-0940 Community Policing Board New Member Orientation with Welcome Packet
• 25-0941 Community Policing Board Chair Election 2025

The council called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and approved the agenda. The Community Policing Board completed a new‑member orientation. The board voted to postpone the 2025 Chair election until the next meeting.

• Postponed Community Policing Board Chair election (decision postponed)

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will hold presubmission conferences for three projects: a hydrogen interim fueling and storage facility at 526 Pattison St SE, a commercial/residential project at 606 Columbia St NW #301, and the Kelsie Estates development at 1223 Miller Ave NE. These are early-stage discussions, not final decisions.

• Presubmission conference for IT Hydrogen Interim Fueling & Storage, 526 Pattison St SE
• Presubmission conference for project at 606 Columbia St NW #301
• Presubmission conference for Kelsie Estates/Puget Street, 1223 Miller Ave NE

The committee reviewed three presubmission items: IT Hydrogen Interim Fueling & Storage at 526 Pattison St SE, a project at 606 Columbia St NW #301, and Kelsie Estates/Puget Street at 1223 Miller Ave NE. For each item, the committee noted that the required information was provided. No approvals, denials, or other actions were taken.

PBIA Advisory Board

The PBIA Advisory Board will meet to consider the appointment of a new board member and discuss upcoming city beautification and consulting items. The board will also review minutes from two October 2025 meetings.

• Appointment of Elise Landry to the PBIA Board
• Discussion of 2026 Flower Baskets
• Uncommon Bridges Consultant Conversation

The board unanimously appointed Elise Landry to fill the vacant PBIA board seat left by Oliver Stormshack. The board approved allocating $20,000 of PBIA funds for downtown flower baskets in 2026, contingent on additional City Council funding, with a vote of 3‑1 (3 members excused, 2 abstained).

• Appointed Elise Landry to PBIA board (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 for 2026 downtown flower baskets (3‑1 vote; 3 excused, 2 abstained)

City Council

The Olympia City Council will consider approving eight-year property tax exemptions for two multifamily housing projects and an amendment to a community assistance agreement with Tumwater. The meeting also includes public hearings on the 2026 preliminary operating budget and capital facilities plan.

• Approval of 8-year property tax exemption for Urban Olympia 16A, LLC
• Approval of 8-year property tax exemption for Fourth Street’s Cottages, LLC
• Amendment to interlocal agreement with Tumwater for community assistance
• Public hearing on 2026 preliminary operating budget
• Public hearing on 2026-2031 preliminary capital facilities plan

The City Council adopted the consent agenda with a 6‑0 vote, which included approval of the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and several resolutions. The council approved an 8‑year multifamily housing property‑tax exemption agreement with Urban Olympia 16A, LLC and two such agreements with Fourth Street’s Cottages, LLC. It also adopted an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the City of Tumwater for community assistance referral and education services. No ordinances were introduced or voted on.

• Adopted consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (adopted)
• Approved 8‑year multifamily housing tax exemption with Urban Olympia 16A, LLC (adopted)
• Approved two 8‑year multifamily housing tax exemptions with Fourth Street’s Cottages, LLC (adopted)
• Approved amendment to interlocal agreement with City of Tumwater (adopted)

Social Justice & Equity Commission

The Social Justice & Equity Commission is holding a special retreat to review the Olympia Experiences of Discrimination Report and discuss wrap-up notes from a previous retreat. The meeting includes roll call, announcements, and a single business item focused on the commission's strategic direction and equity work.

• Discussion of the Olympia Experiences of Discrimination Report
• Review of Truclusion Oct 5 2024 Retreat Wrapup Notes
• Commission retreat to set future equity priorities

The Social Justice & Equity Commission met on Oct. 25, 2025 for a special retreat. Commissioners discussed group commitments and strategies for a guiding framework and future work plans. The discussion was completed and no formal actions or votes were recorded.

Land Use & Environment Committee

The Land Use & Environment Committee will consider approving code amendments for the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan and the Middle Housing Code. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Approval of 2045 Comprehensive Plan code amendments (25-0852)
• Approval of Middle Housing Code amendments (25-0850)
• Approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (25-0913)
• Public comment period (0-15 minutes)
• Committee business and reports

The Land Use & Environment Committee approved its agenda and the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the code amendments for the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan periodic update (item 25-0852) and the middle‑housing code amendments (item 25-0850). Each of these actions received three unanimous ayes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved code amendments for 2045 Comprehensive Plan periodic update (25-0852) – 3 ayes
• Approved middle housing code amendments (25-0850) – 3 ayes

City Council

The Olympia City Council will consider several routine approvals, including meeting minutes and payroll certifications. It will vote on a resolution adopting the Economic Chapter of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The council will also approve a master services agreement with Axon Enterprises for police body‑worn cameras, tasers, translation services, software licenses, digital evidence management and support. An ordinance amending the third‑quarter budget will be adopted, and an executive session will address a personnel matter.

• Approval of a Consolidated Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprises for police cameras, tasers, translation services, software licenses, digital evidence management and support
• Approval of a resolution accepting the Economic Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of Ordinance amending Ordinance 7434 (Third Quarter Budget Amendment)
• Approval of October 7 and October 14 City Council meeting minutes
• Approval of bills (Sept 4‑10, 2025) and payroll certification (Aug 31‑Sept 30, 2025)

The council approved a consolidated master services and purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprises for body‑worn cameras, tasers, translation services, software licenses, digital evidence management and support services. It also approved the Economic Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan, a budget amendment ordinance, payroll and bill certifications, and adopted the consent calendar. No decisions were made during the executive session.

• Approved Consolidated Master Services Agreement with Axon Enterprises (police equipment) – approved
• Approved Resolution accepting Economic Chapter of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan – approved
• Approved Ordinance amending Ordinance 7434 (Third Quarter Budget Amendment) – approved on second reading
• Approved payroll certification for August 31–September 30 2025 ($6,726,442.90) and bill certification (Sept 4–10 2025, $4,252,926.52) – approved
• Adopted Consent Calendar – motion carried 6 aye, 1 excused
• Approved agenda – 6 aye, 1 excused
• Approved October 7, 2025 City Council meeting minutes – approved
• Approved October 14, 2025 City Council meeting minutes – approved

Metropolitan Park District Board

The board will hold two public hearings: one on the 2026 preliminary budget and one on the corresponding ad valorem tax. It will also receive the advisory committee's annual report on 2024 funding compliance and approve the April 29, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on the 2026 preliminary Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) budget
• Public hearing on the 2026 OMPD ad valorem tax
• Presentation of OMPD Advisory Committee's annual report on 2024 funding compliance
• Approval of April 29, 2025 board meeting minutes

The Metropolitan Park District Board approved the meeting agenda and approved the April 29, 2025 board minutes. Public hearings were held on the preliminary 2026 budget and the 2026 ad valorem tax, with no public comments. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 29, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will vote on approving eligibility registers for entry-level police officers, police sergeants, entry-level firefighters, and fire lieutenants. These registers establish lists of qualified candidates for hiring.

• Approval of Entry Level Police Officer Register
• Approval of Police Sergeant Register
• Approval of Entry-Level Firefighter Register
• Approval of Fire Lieutenant Register

Finance Committee

The Olympia Finance Committee will consider several items, including a budget snapshot of property tax (item 25-0907) and an update on the Tax Review Team (item 25-0908). The committee will vote on the recommended 2026 utility rates, general facility charges, impact fees, and special dedicated revenues such as Inspire Olympia, the lodging tax, the Parking & Business Improvement Area (PBIA) budget, and the Housing/Homeless Response Program (item 25-0906). The agenda also includes approval of the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (item 25-0912) and a public comment period.

• 25-0912 – Approval of September 15, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes
• 25-0907 – Budget Snapshot: Property Tax
• 25-0908 – Update on Tax Review Team progress
• 25-0906 – Approval of recommended 2026 utility rates, general facility charges, impact fees, and special dedicated revenues (Inspire Olympia, lodging tax, PBIA, Housing/Homeless Response Program)
• Public comment – up to two minutes per community member

The committee approved its agenda and the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved and forwarded the recommended 2026 utility rates, general facility charges, impact fees, and special revenue budgets to the full City Council. The motion passed unanimously, 3‑0.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded 2026 utility rates, facility charges, impact fees, and special revenues to full Council (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will approve meeting minutes and discuss the Parks Stewardship Program and the Rebecca Howard Park Development Plan recommendation.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Parks Stewardship Program briefing
• Rebecca Howard Park Development Plan recommendation

Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting for a dinner and discussion with the OIR Group. No votes or action items are scheduled; the meeting is solely for conversation.

• 25-0881: OIR Group dinner and discussion

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee met for a special dinner with the OIR Group. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the evening was an informal discussion only.

City Council

The City Council will hold an open house on community oversight of law enforcement. The item appears as Business Item 2.A with agenda number 25-0882. No votes, contracts, or ordinance changes are listed for this meeting.

• Community Oversight of Law Enforcement Open House (Business Item 2.A, agenda 25-0882)

The council did not achieve a quorum for the meeting. As a result, no business items were decided upon, including the Community Oversight of Law Enforcement Open House agenda. The meeting was adjourned.

Public Meeting

The Community Policing Board will hold a business item (25-0892) regarding a Community Oversight of Law Enforcement Open House, including an attached agenda. No other substantive items are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Discussion of 25-0892 Community Oversight of Law Enforcement Open House and its agenda

The board presented an overview of its role and the Police Auditor to community members. Attendees asked clarifying questions. No action was requested or taken.

Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee will vote on recommendations for wayfinding entrance signage design concepts and new names for three park properties: the Olympia Armory, Yelm Highway Community Park, and Kaiser Woods Park. They will also discuss the draft 2026 work plan. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2025 meeting
• Recommendation on wayfinding entrance signage design concepts (Item 6.A)
• Recommendation to rename The Olympia Armory, Yelm Highway Community Park, and Kaiser Woods Park (Item 6.B)
• Discussion of the 2026 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee work plan (Item 6.C)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee’s recommendation to rename The Olympia Armory to “Daley Arts Center,” Yelm Highway Community Park to “Jolene Unsoeld Community Park,” and Kaiser Woods Park to “Marj Yung Park” with a unanimous 3‑aye vote. The recommendation for wayfinding entrance signage design concepts was tabled for further development. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved naming of three parks (3 ayes)
• Tabled wayfinding entrance signage design concepts
• Completed discussion of 2026 work plan topics

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Olympia Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review 2026 Lodging Tax Funding Tourism Service Proposals. They will also consider approving the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Review of 2026 Lodging Tax Funding Tourism Service Proposals
• Approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

This is a study session only; no final decisions are made. The council will discuss the 2026 operating budget, including long-term financial strategies and Business & Occupation tax scenarios. They will also review the Climate Action and Resilience Chapter and the Housing Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan update.

• Discussion of 2026 operating budget with comparable cities presentation and long-term financial strategies
• Business & Occupation tax scenarios for potential future revenue
• Olympia 2045 – Climate Action and Resilience Chapter of Comprehensive Plan update
• Olympia 2045 – Housing Chapter of Comprehensive Plan update with displacement risk analysis

The council discussed the 2026 operating budget, the Olympia 2045 Climate Action and Resilience chapter, and the Olympia 2045 Housing chapter. All three items were presented as study sessions, and no motions were adopted, denied, or tabled.

Cultural Access Program Advisory Board

The Cultural Access Program Advisory Board will consider approval of July meeting minutes and review the Inspire Olympia 2024-25 Annual Report. No other substantive business items or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Inspire Olympia 2024-25 Annual Report

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will hold a presubmission conference for the Olympia Food Co-Op Eastside Addition at 3111 Pacific Ave SE. No decisions are expected; the meeting is limited to an agenda review and this single presubmission discussion before adjournment.

• Presubmission conference for Olympia Food Co-Op Eastside Addition, 3111 Pacific Ave SE

The committee reviewed the agenda, conducted a presubmission conference, and recorded that information for the Olympia Food Co‑Op Eastside Addition at 3111 Pacific Ave SE was provided. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Metropolitan Park District Advisory Committee

The Metropolitan Park District Advisory Committee will review public feedback and finalize its annual compliance report on 2024 funding levels for the Olympia Metropolitan Park District Board and City Council. The committee will also receive a preview of the 2026 preliminary budget and hear public comment.

• Review and finalize annual compliance report on 2024 Park District funding levels
• 2026 Preliminary Budget Preview presented to committee
• Approval of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for city business items

The advisory committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 7, 2025. A motion to approve the 2024 compliance report letter and forward it to the OMPD Board passed unanimously among those present. The committee directed the chair to write a letter recommending the presented 2026 preliminary budget to the OMPD Board.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved 2024 compliance report letter and forwarded to OMPD Board (3‑aye)
• Directed Chair to write a letter recommending the 2026 preliminary budget to OMPD Board

City Council

The Olympia City Council will consider a resolution opposing Local Initiative Proposition No. 1, which seeks to amend the municipal code to establish new labor standards. The council will also approve contracts for the Hands On Children’s Museum expansion and accept updated chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Resolution opposing Local Initiative Proposition No. 1 on labor standards
• Design/Build Agreement with Forma, Inc. for Hands On Children’s Museum
• Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix for Hands On Children’s Museum
• Acceptance of the Transportation Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Acceptance of the Updated Draft Public Safety Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan

The council voted 4‑3 to adopt a resolution opposing Local Initiative Proposition No. 1, which would add new labor‑standard chapters to the municipal code. The Public Safety and Transportation chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan were each approved unanimously. The council also adopted agreements for the Hands On Children’s Museum expansion, an interagency encampment‑resolution program, the purchase of real property from the Margaret E. Long estate, and acceptance of a donation from the Angela J. Bowen Conservancy Foundation.

• Approved resolution opposing Local Initiative Proposition 1 (4‑3)
• Approved Public Safety Chapter of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan (6‑0)
• Approved Transportation Chapter of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan (6‑0)
• Adopted Design/Build Agreement with Forma, Inc. for Hands On Children’s Museum expansion
• Adopted Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc. for Hands On Children’s Museum expansion
• Adopted Interagency Agreement with Washington State Dept. of Commerce for Encampment Resolution Program
• Approved purchase of real property from the Estate of Margaret E. Long
• Approved acceptance of donation from the Angela J. Bowen Conservancy Foundation for property purchase

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding code amendments for the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss a comment letter for the Capital Facilities Plan 2026-2031 Financial Plan.

• Public hearing on code amendments for the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of the Capital Facilities Plan 2026-2031 Financial Plan comment letter

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the September 15 meeting minutes. Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to recommend the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan code amendments to City Council. A separate motion was made to approve a Finance Subcommittee letter on the 2026‑2031 Capital Facilities Plan and forward it to City Council, though the outcome was not recorded.

• Agenda approved
• September 15, 2025 minutes approved
• Recommended approval of 2045 Comprehensive Plan code amendments to City Council (passed unanimously)
• Motion to approve Finance Subcommittee letter for 2026‑2031 Capital Facilities Plan and forward to City Council (outcome not recorded)

PBIA Advisory Board

The PBIA Advisory Board will interview the three highest‑scoring respondents to a recent request for proposals. The board will then discuss and choose a contractor for the project identified in agenda items 25‑0878 and 25‑0879. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Interview top three highest‑scoring RFP candidates (item 25‑0878)
• Discussion and selection of contractor (item 25‑0879)

The PBIA Advisory Board unanimously selected Uncommon Bridges as the project contractor. The board also passed a unanimous motion to retain D‑Fine Concepts as an alternate contractor. Additionally, the board unanimously approved a contract timeline of mid‑February.

• Select Uncommon Bridges as contractor (unanimous)
• Approve D‑Fine Concepts as alternate contractor (unanimous)
• Approve contract timeline of mid‑February (unanimous)

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the 2026 utility operating budget, rates, capital facilities plan, and general facility charges. They will also receive an update on the Waste ReSources 2025 waste diversion program. The meeting includes approvals of the agenda and previous minutes, plus public comment.

• 25-0844 Waste ReSources 2025 Waste Diversion Program Update from Public Works
• 25-0845 2026 Utility Operating Budget, Rates, Capital Facilities Plan and General Facility Charges
• Approval of September 4, 2025 UAC meeting minutes

The committee voted unanimously to approve staff’s proposed 2026 utility operating budget, rate proposals, general facility charges, and the 2026‑2031 Capital Facilities Plan. The UAC will write a letter to City Council recommending and supporting the staff proposal. The agenda and the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved.

• Agenda approved
• September 4, 2025 meeting minutes approved
• Approved 2026 utility operating budget, rate proposals, general facility charges and 2026‑2031 Capital Facilities Plan (unanimous)

Site Plan Review Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct a presubmission conference for a project involving Capital City Honda. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Presubmission conference for Capital City Honda at 2370 Carriage Lp SW (Case 25-0811)

The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee met virtually via Zoom on October 1, 2025. The agenda included a presubmission conference and the provision of information for the Capital City Honda project (25-0811, 2370 Carriage Lp SW, 25-5696). No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

PBIA Advisory Board

The PBIA Advisory Board will discuss a proposed zero rate for the 2026 budget year and select a consultant to evaluate program performance. The board will also approve meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Consideration of agenda item 25-0859: Zero Rate for 2026 (proposed no fee increase)
• Consideration of agenda item 25-0860: Selection of Evaluation Consultant

The board voted to keep the Parking and Business Improvement Area rate at $0 for 2026. The motion was moved by Boardmember Zohn, seconded by Boardmember Hobick, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved $0 rate for 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss potential reductions and impacts for the 2026 operating budget. The body is also reviewing the Introduction and Community Values and Vision chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approval of a 2026 Operating Budget Balancing Scenario
• Interlocal Agreement with Olympia School District for Cultural Access Tax Transportation Funding
• Interlocal Agreement with LOTT Clean Water Alliance for Class A+ Reclaimed Water Demonstration Pilot Project
• Funding authorization and agreement amendment for the Armory Solar Project
• Acceptance of the Introduction and Community Values and Vision chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the consent calendar, which included the September minutes, Community Policing Board appointments, and three interlocal agreements. Councilmembers voted 5‑2 to move forward with budget scenario 1, adding modifications to Business & Occupancy. The Introduction Chapter and the Community Values and Vision Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan were each approved.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items—including September minutes, Community Policing Board appointments, and three interlocal agreements (7‑0)
• Approved moving forward with 2026 budget scenario 1 with Business & Occupancy modifications (5‑2)
• Approved Introduction Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan (6‑0, 1 excused)
• Approved Community Values and Vision Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan (6‑0, 1 excused)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to review a proposal for the Carnegie Library and discuss other city heritage matters.

• Review of Carnegie Library proposal
• Historic Property Inventory Report
• Public comment period
• City Hall accommodations available

Land Use & Environment Committee

The Land Use & Environment Committee will consider recommendations on Urban Village code amendments, including those for Briggs Village, and on the Climate and Housing chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan. These items will be forwarded to the full City Council after discussion. The committee will also hear public comment on these topics.

• Urban Village Code Amendments Recommendation (25-0805) with draft amendments and Planning Commission input
• Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan Climate Chapter Recommendation (25-0791) with community engagement summaries
• Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan Housing Chapter Recommendation (25-0784) with displacement analysis and equity commission letters
• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Land Use & Environment Committee approved the agenda and the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously accepted the staff recommendation on Urban Village Code Amendments, adding clarification about grocery or food store tenant spaces, and will forward it to the City Council. The committee also unanimously accepted the climate and housing chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan and will forward each to the City Council for a study session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Urban Village Code Amendments recommendation with clarification and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Accepted Climate chapter of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Accepted Housing chapter of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)

Salary Commission

The Salary Commission will consider approving the final 2025 Council Salary Schedule and a rationalization letter explaining the adjustments. Commissioners will also discuss plans to engage the community in future council salary discussions.

• Discuss and approve final 2025 Council Salary Schedule (item 25-0837)
• Review and approve draft rationalization letter for 2025 salary decisions
• Discuss community engagement plans for council salary discussions (item 25-0838)
• Approve minutes from September 11 and September 15, 2025 meetings

Heritage Commission

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Olympia Heritage Commission. Agenda items include approval of the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes, discussion of volunteer shifts, and housekeeping matters. No major policy decisions, rezonings, or contracts with dollar amounts are on the agenda.

• 25-0830: Approval of the August 27, 2025 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes
• 25-0825: Discussion of volunteer shifts
• 25-0826: Housekeeping items

The commission approved its agenda and the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes. Staff provided announcements, volunteer shift information, and housekeeping updates, which were received. Committee reports were given on the upcoming Window Workshop, Arts Walk, and Heritage Design Review. The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

• Agenda approved
• August 27, 2025 minutes approved
• Volunteer shift information received
• Housekeeping information received
• Staff announcements received
• Committee reports presented on Window Workshop, Arts Walk, Heritage Design Review

Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee will approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss the 2026 recruitment process for appointed advisory bodies, along with a public safety update.

• Approval of July 23, 2025 Committee minutes (Item 5.A)
• Approval of August 27, 2025 Committee minutes (Item 5.B)
• Discussion of 2026 Advisory Body Recruitment Process (Item 6.A)
• Public Safety Update presentation (Item 6.B)

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee approved its agenda for the September 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved the July 23, 2025 and August 27, 2025 committee meeting minutes. No other formal actions were taken.

• Agenda approved
• July 23, 2025 meeting minutes approved
• August 27, 2025 meeting minutes approved

Committee of the Chairs

The Committee of the Chairs will meet to review preparations for the 2026 City Council Retreat. The meeting will be held online and via phone on September 23, 2025.

• Approval of agenda
• Review of 2026 City Council Retreat preparations
• Committee business

The Committee of the Chairs met online on September 23, 2025. The members approved the meeting agenda. They discussed plans for the 2026 City Council retreat but took no further action, and the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

• Approved agenda (no vote tally recorded)

Social Justice & Equity Commission

The Social Justice & Equity Commission will convene for a Regional Equity Advisory Board meeting. The agenda includes roll call, one business item (a meeting of the Regional Equity Advisory Board), and adjournment. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• 2.A 25-0827 Regional Equity Advisory Board Meeting

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss the review process for upcoming lodging tax funding applications. The meeting will be held at City Hall and online.

• Approval of November 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Information on review process for lodging tax funding applications
• Public comment period available

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will review the 2026 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan for Parks and discuss the Capital Asset Management Program. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 2026 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan for Parks
• Discussion of Capital Asset Management Program
• Olympia Metropolitan Parks Advisory Board report

Planning Commission

The Olympia Planning Commission will meet online to discuss and approve the minutes from the September 11 Finance Subcommittee meeting. The primary business item is a discussion regarding the Capital Facilities Plan 2026-2031, including a proposed comment letter and Q&A.

• Approval of September 11 Finance Subcommittee minutes
• Discussion on Capital Facilities Plan 2026-2031 financial plan
• Review of proposed comment letter for CFP 2026-2031
• Online-only meeting via Zoom
• Upcoming meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the Capitol Way/Capitol Blvd street reconfiguration and the 2026-2031 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Capitol Way/Capitol Blvd Street Reconfiguration discussion
• Discussion of 2026-2031 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan
• Work Plan Discussion
• Housekeeping report

The advisory committee approved its agenda and the previous meeting minutes. Chair Tom Dillon moved to have the chair draft a memo advising the City Council on the 2026‑2031 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan, which was approved by a vote of six ayes, two members excused, and one absent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved request for memo on 2026‑2031 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan (6 ayes, 2 excused, 1 absent)

Youth Council

This meeting of the Olympia Youth Council includes approval of minutes and a business item for an orientation and onboarding session. The agenda is otherwise procedural with announcements and reports.

• Approval of August 20, 2025 Youth Council meeting minutes
• Olympia Youth Council Orientation and Onboarding Session (Business Item 5.A)

The council approved its agenda and the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes. Council members completed an orientation and onboarding session for new and continuing members. The October meeting was rescheduled to November 19, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda (no vote tally provided)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Completed orientation and onboarding session
• Rescheduled October meeting to November 19, 2025

City Council

This meeting is largely procedural, consisting of roll call, a single business item for a dinner and information sharing discussion, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Business item 25-0722: City Council Dinner and Information Sharing

Council members discussed the welcome pole, upcoming budget discussion schedule, the new Assistant to the City Council onboarding, and planning for the October 7 meeting. No motions were voted on or actions approved. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a Tenant Screening Outreach and Policy Options briefing, which includes HUD guidance, renter and landlord survey results, and a draft Income‑to‑Rent ratio ordinance. The council will also review draft chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan: the Land Use and Urban Design chapter, the Community Values and Vision chapter, and the Introduction chapter. Public comments are scheduled for each agenda item.

• 2.A Tenant Screening Outreach and Policy Options Briefing – HUD guidance, surveys, draft Income‑to‑Rent ratio ordinance
• 2.B Draft Land Use and Urban Design Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• 2.C Draft Community Values and Vision Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• 2.D Draft Introduction Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan

The council met as a study session and heard presentations on tenant‑screening outreach and several chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan update. Council members asked clarifying questions and asked that the tenant‑screening policies be brought to a future business meeting for action. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken during this meeting.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider approving three eligibility registers for entry-level police officer, police lieutenant, and entry-level firefighter-paramedic. These approvals establish certified candidate pools for hiring by the Olympia Police and Fire Departments. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Approval of Entry Level Police Officer Register (OPD)
• Approval of Police Lieutenant Register
• Approval of Entry-Level Firefighter-Paramedic Register

The commission unanimously approved its agenda and the August 19 meeting minutes. It also approved the Entry-Level Police Officer Register, the Police Lieutenant Register, and the Entry-Level Firefighter‑Paramedic Register. No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 a.m.

• Approved agenda (all aye)
• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (all aye)
• Approved Entry-Level Police Officer Register (all aye)
• Approved Police Lieutenant Register (all aye)
• Approved Entry-Level Firefighter-Paramedic Register (all aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the preliminary 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan. The body will also hold deliberations on middle housing code amendments and the Housing Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Public hearing for the Preliminary 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan
• Briefing on code amendments for the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Deliberations on Middle Housing Code Amendments
• Deliberations on the Olympia 2045 Housing Chapter of the City of Olympia Comprehensive Plan Update

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Middle Housing Code Amendments with revisions, passing 7‑1 with one commissioner excused. It also recommended the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan be sent to Council with revisions, passing unanimously. Both items were first removed from the table to continue discussion before the recommendations were adopted.

• Removed Middle Housing Code Amendments deliberations from the table to continue discussion (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Middle Housing Code Amendments with revisions (7 aye, 1 nay, 1 excused)
• Removed Housing Chapter deliberations from the table to continue discussion (unanimous)
• Recommended the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan to Council with revisions (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive an update on the proposed 2026 operating budget. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting.

• 2026 Operating Budget Update (item 6.A)
• Approval of August 18, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes (item 5.A)

The committee approved its agenda and the August 18, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes. No public comments were made. A briefing on the 2026 Operating Budget was received, but no action was taken on the budget options.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)

Salary Commission

The Salary Commission will continue its meeting to discuss council pay models and approve the values it will use to make future salary decisions. The body will also receive data presentations and produce a draft salary schedule.

• Discuss and approve values for council salary decisions
• Receive data presentation on council pay models
• Produce a draft council salary schedule
• Discuss future commission meeting dates

The commission approved a 3.8% increase to council salaries and a 21% rise in health‑insurance stipend benefits to match recent cost‑of‑living adjustments. A motion to hold four additional meetings for community engagement was adopted unanimously. The start time for the September 25 meeting was changed to 6:00 p.m. A prior proposal to raise salaries by 10% and stipends by 20% failed because it received no second.

• Approved 3.8% council salary increase and 21% health‑insurance stipend increase (3‑1 vote)
• Approved holding four additional community‑engagement meetings (4‑0 vote)
• Changed September 25 meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.
• Motion to increase council salary by 10% and stipend by 20% failed (no second)

Planning Commission

The Olympia Planning Commission will meet online to discuss the Capital Facilities Plan 2026-2031 financial plan with chapter contributors. The agenda also includes the approval of the August 20, 2025, Finance Subcommittee minutes.

• Discussion of 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan financial plan
• Approval of August 20, 2025, Finance Subcommittee minutes
• Online-only meeting at 4:00 PM on September 11, 2025

The agenda was approved. The minutes of the August 20, 2025 finance subcommittee meeting were approved. No public comments were received. The commission held a discussion on the Capital Facilities Plan 2026‑2031, but no actions were taken.

Arts Commission

The Olympia Arts Commission will approve the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss the Armory Project, Artist Places & Spaces, and other city business.

• Approval of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Panel Discussion
• Armory Update
• Artist Places & Spaces Discussion

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the August 14, 2025 minutes. No other decisions were made; the remaining items were informational updates and discussions to be revisited later.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• August 14, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)

Salary Commission

The Olympia Salary Commission will discuss and vote on guiding values for council salary decisions, review council pay models and comparative data, and produce a draft salary schedule for the City Council. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Discuss and move to approve values for council salary decisions
• Presentation and discussion of council pay models
• Data presentation on expressing Olympia's local approach to compensation
• Produce a draft council salary schedule
• Discuss future Salary Commission meetings

The Salary Commission approved the agenda and the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners approved a set of values—Transparency, Access, Sustainability, Compassionate, Living wage, and community input—for use in council salary decisions. They received a data presentation on Olympia’s local approach to council salaries. The commission tabled the creation of a draft council salary schedule to be addressed at the September 15 meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved salary decision values: Transparency; Access; Sustainability; Compassionate; Living wage (unanimous)
• Tabled production of draft council salary schedule (to be revisited Sep 15)
• Received data presentation on local approach to council salaries (no vote)
• Completed discussion of council pay models (no vote)
• Completed discussion of future commission meetings (no vote)

City Council

The Olympia City Council will consider several routine approvals, including minutes, payroll certifications, and resolutions authorizing agreements and grant applications. A key agenda item is the first and final reading of an ordinance that updates the business‑license fee exemption threshold for occasional‑sale businesses. The council will also vote on a climate planning grant agreement, a housing‑infrastructure grant application, and a public‑participation chapter for the 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Ordinance to amend Section 5.02.040, updating the business‑license fee exemption threshold for occasional‑sale businesses (first and final reading).
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce for a 2025‑2027 Climate Planning Grant.
• Resolution authorizing submission of a 2025 Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program grant for South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity’s 3900 Boulevard Road Project.
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging for the CARES post‑hospitalization support program.
• Resolution accepting the draft Public Participation and Partners Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

The council adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce for a 2025‑2027 climate planning grant. It also approved a housing grant application, an arts purchase, and updates to municipal codes. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted resolution authorizing agreement with Washington State Dept. of Commerce for 2025‑2027 Climate Planning Grant (7‑aye)
• Adopted resolution authorizing agreement with Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging for Fire Department CARES program (7‑aye)
• Adopted resolution authorizing submission of 2025 Connecting Housing to Infrastructure grant for Habitat for Humanity project (7‑aye)
• Adopted resolution ratifying First Amendment to Intercreditor Cooperation Agreement with Hands On Children’s Museum and Commencement Bank (7‑aye)
• Adopted resolution appointing members to fill vacancies on the Olympia Youth Council (7‑aye)
• Adopted ordinance amending the Olympia Municipal Code regarding Massage and Reflexology Businesses (second reading)
• Adopted ordinance updating the business license fee exemption threshold for occasional sale businesses (first and final reading)
• Approved purchase of Crane Study #47 by Travis Pond for the Percival Plinth Project (7‑aye)

Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative-Executive Committee

The Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative-Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 2025, a five-year workplan for 2026-2030, amendments to the collaborative's by-laws, and a recommendation to pause efforts for FEMA levee accreditation.

• Approval of 2026-2030 Five-Year Workplan
• Approval of By-Laws Amendments
• Recommendation to Refrain from Pursuing FEMA Levee Accreditation
• Approval of June 6, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Briefing on Five-Year Workplan

The committee approved amendments to the Olympia Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative by‑laws with a unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved a recommendation to refrain from pursuing FEMA Levee accreditation at this time. The agenda and the June 6, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Approved amendments to the Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative by‑laws (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to refrain from pursuing FEMA Levee accreditation (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Land Use & Environment Committee

The Land Use & Environment Committee will hold a potential quorum at the Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative Executive Committee Meeting. The sole business item is to attend and participate in that collaborative meeting. No other substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Potential quorum at the Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative Executive Committee Meeting (item 25-0759)

The Land Use & Environment Committee met online on September 5, 2025. Chair Madrone called the meeting to order and Councilmembers Dani Madrone and Robert Vanderpool attended. Business item 3.A 25-0759 was noted, and the meeting adjourned at 12:47 p.m. No approvals, votes, or other actions were recorded.

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee will discuss the city’s preliminary Capital Facilities Plan for 2026‑2031 and the preliminary 2026 utility operating budget, including proposed rates and general facility charges. The meeting also includes an update on the Waste Resources Diversion AI camera pilot project and a review of the Advisory Committee guidebook and bylaws. No formal decisions are listed; items are presented for discussion and possible future action.

• Review of Preliminary 2026‑2031 Capital Facilities Plan
• Review of Preliminary 2026 Utility Operating Budget, rates, and general facility charges
• Update/briefing on Waste Resources Diversion AI Camera Pilot Project
• Discussion of Advisory Committee Guidebook
• Discussion of UAC Bylaws

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. No other actions were taken; the business items were informational only and no votes were recorded on them. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will hold a presubmission conference for the Carnegie Whisky Library project at 620 Franklin St SE. The committee will review the preliminary site plan and related documents. No decisions are expected at this stage; it is a discussion and feedback session.

• Presubmission conference for Carnegie Whisky Library (project 25-0734) at 620 Franklin St SE
• Preliminary site plan review
• Attachments include site plan, vicinity map, narrative, and presubmission details

The Site Plan Review Committee met virtually on September 3, 2025. The committee received the presubmission information for project 25‑0734, the Carnegie Whisky Library at 620 Franklin St SE. No actions, approvals, or denials were recorded for the item.

PBIA Advisory Board

The PBIA Advisory Board will meet to review election results and discuss a Request for Proposals (RFP) for evaluation. The board will also discuss the selection process for the RFP.

• 25-0751 Election Results
• 25-0752 Requested RFP Action Discussion regarding Draft PBIA Evaluation RFP 8.2025
• 25-0753 RFP Selection Process Discussion

The board unanimously approved Monique Ossa and Cher Hobick to fill two vacant PBIA Advisory Board positions. The board also unanimously approved the RFP with the previously discussed conditions. A special session of the PBIA Advisory Board was scheduled for October 6, 2025, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved Monique Ossa and Cher Hobick to fill vacant board seats (unanimous)
• Approved the RFP with specific conditions (unanimous)
• Scheduled a special session meeting on October 6, 2025 (unanimous)

Land Use & Environment Committee

The Land Use & Environment Committee will review draft legislation for rent stabilization and proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use and Urban Design chapter. The body will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of April 24, 2025 and July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of House Bill 1217 and Rental Housing Code (Rent Stabilization)
• Review of Recommended Changes to Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update: Land Use and Urban Design Chapter

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 24 and July 24 meetings. Members moved, seconded and unanimously passed a motion to send the Land Use Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan to the City Council for a study session. No other actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (no vote tally recorded)
• April 24, 2025 minutes approved (no vote tally recorded)
• July 24, 2025 minutes approved (no vote tally recorded)
• Motion to forward Land Use Chapter to City Council passed unanimously

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will hold a meet‑and‑greet with Thurston County Historic Commissioners and receive an update on the Historic Preservation Data Management Project. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, approval of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes, and a public comment period. No formal decisions are listed beyond these discussion items.

• 6.A – Meet and Greet with Thurston County Historic Commissioners (agenda 25‑0738)
• 6.B – Historic Preservation Data Management Project Update (agenda 25‑0739)
• 3.A – Approval of July 23, 2025 Heritage Commission meeting minutes (agenda 25‑0740)

Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for the Community Police Board. The agenda includes a briefing on the board's implementation process and the interview schedule.

• Community Policing Board Implementation Process Briefing
• Community Policing Board Interviews
• Community Police Board Interview Schedule

The committee approved three transitional appointments—Reiko Callner, Sarah Nagy, and Elizabeth Drake—to continue serving on the new Community Policing Board. It also approved three new members—Robin Rosen-Evans, Lisa Ostler, and Anita Kraft—to fill the vacant board seats. The motion passed with two votes in favor and one member excused.

• Approved three transitional appointments (Reiko Callner, Sarah Nagy, Elizabeth Drake) to the Community Policing Board (2-0, 1 excused)
• Approved three new members (Robin Rosen-Evans, Lisa Ostler, Anita Kraft) to fill vacant board seats (2-0, 1 excused)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its July 17, 2025 meeting. It will hear public comments limited to three minutes each. The committee will receive a briefing on the 2026 Parks Capital Facilities Plan and Capital Asset Management Program. A report from the Olympia Metropolitan Parks Advisory Board will also be presented.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (Item 3.A 25-0681)
• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Briefing on Parks Capital Facilities Plan & Capital Asset Management Program (Item 6.A 25-0680)
• Report from Olympia Metropolitan Parks Advisory Board
• Announcements

Youth Council

The Youth Council will discuss the Land Use and Urban Design chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update as the main business item. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes from May 21, 2025, and routine procedural items.

• Approval of May 21, 2025 Youth Council meeting minutes
• Review and discussion of Land Use and Urban Design chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 21, 2025 Youth Council meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded. A briefing on the Land Use and Urban Design Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan was provided.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved May 21, 2025 Youth Council meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission Finance Subcommittee will meet to discuss the Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan 2026-2031 Financial Plan. This session is focused on the preliminary budget for the 2026-2031 period.

• Discussion of Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan 2026-2031 Financial Plan (Item 25-0711)

The commission approved the meeting agenda. No public comments were received. Commissioners discussed the Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan for 2026‑2031, and the discussion was completed. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda
• Completed discussion on Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan 2026‑2031

City Council

The Olympia City Council will meet for a dinner and information sharing session on August 19, 2025. The agenda includes a roll call and a business item focused on the dinner and information sharing.

• Roll call
• City Council Dinner and Information Sharing (Item 2.A)

The council met for a dinner and information sharing session. Members discussed the FIFA Fanzone planning, a letter to Governor Ferguson about Washington’s sanctuary status, a possible referral on discrimination protections for diverse family structures, and an update on hiring an assistant to the council. No motions were made and no decisions were recorded.

City Council

This is a study session; no votes will be taken. Council will hear presentations on Business & Occupation tax revenue options, a sales tax for public safety grant program under House Bill 2015, a five-year update on sea level rise, and a one-year evaluation of the rental registry program.

• Discussion of Business & Occupation tax revenue options
• Presentation on Sales Tax for Public Safety Grant Program (House Bill 2015)
• Sea Level Rise Update with Five-Year Implementation Report
• One-Year Evaluation of Rental Registry Program

The council held a study session on August 19, 2025 to discuss business & occupation tax revenue options, a sales‑tax public‑safety grant program, a sea‑level‑rise update, and a one‑year evaluation of the rental registry. Staff were asked to gather additional data on each topic and report back within the next 30 days or at a future date. No formal actions or votes were taken.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider approving a Lateral Firefighter Register and an Entry Level Police Officer Register. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Approval of Lateral Firefighter Register
• Approval of Entry Level Police Officer Register
• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 15 minutes. It then approved the Lateral Firefighter Register and the Entry Level Police Officer Register, each with all members voting aye.

• Agenda approved (unanimous aye)
• July 15 minutes approved (unanimous aye)
• Lateral Firefighter Register approved (unanimous aye)
• Entry Level Police Officer Register approved (unanimous aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: on Middle Housing Code Amendments and the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan Housing Chapter. A briefing on the Preliminary 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan is also scheduled. The meeting begins with call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and staff announcements.

• Public Hearing: Middle Housing Code Amendments (estimated 45 minutes)
• Public Hearing: Olympia 2045 Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Update (estimated 45 minutes)
• Briefing: Preliminary 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan (estimated 30 minutes)
• Approval of August 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit

The commission approved the agenda as amended and approved the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It then postponed decisions on the Middle Housing Code Amendments (with revisions) and the Olympia 2045 Housing Chapter update, moving both items to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended (items 6.A, 6.E, 6.F added)
• Approved August 4, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Tabled Middle Housing Code Amendments with revisions – motion passed
• Tabled Olympia 2045 Housing Chapter update – motion passed

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2024 financial and single audit and provide updates on the 2025 budget status and 2026 budget process. The committee will also review the development of a priority based budget briefing.

• 2024 Financial and Single Audit budget snapshot
• 2025 Budget Status and 2026 Budget Process Update
• Development of a Priority Based Budget Briefing

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the July 21, 2025 Finance Committee minutes. No other actions, approvals, or resolutions were taken during the meeting. The session included informational briefings on the 2024 audit, 2025 budget status, and a priority‑based budgeting process.

• Approved agenda
• Approved July 21, 2025 Finance Committee minutes

Arts Commission

The Olympia Arts Commission will meet to discuss an update on the OPARD Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Program and to review and make a recommendation for the Percival Plinth Project Peoples' Choice Award. Public comment will be taken on city business items.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• OPARD Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Program Update
• Review and recommendation of Percival Plinth Project Peoples’ Choice Award

The Arts Commission approved its agenda and the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted to recommend that the City Council purchase "Crane Study #47" by Travis Pond for the public art collection. No vote counts were recorded for the recommendation.

• Agenda approved (no changes noted)
• July 10, 2025 minutes approved (no changes noted)
• Recommendation to purchase "Crane Study #47" approved

Site Plan Review Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct presubmission conferences for two development projects. These sessions are used to review preliminary site plans and project narratives.

• Presubmission conference for RJ Apartments Palomino at 1525 Palomino Dr SE
• Presubmission conference for Club Zephyr at 120 Phoenix St NE

The Site Plan Review Committee held a virtual meeting and recorded that information was provided for the RJ Apartments Palomino project (25‑0675) and the Club Zephyr project (25‑0676). No approvals, denials, or other actions were taken on these items.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a second-quarter budget amendment and the acceptance of the Economic Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review agreements for fire protection services and pedestrian safety improvements.

• Second Quarter Budget Amendment (Ordinance 7428)
• Bid award for 4th Avenue and Plum Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Project
• Federal grant funds for Martin Way Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project
• Economic Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance amending Municipal Code regarding Massage and Reflexology Businesses

The City Council adopted the consent calendar unanimously, approving several resolutions and contracts. Council members also approved the Cultural Access Advisory Board’s recommended adjustments to the Inspire Olympia Grant Funding Strategy with a 7‑0 vote. An ordinance amending oversight of massage and reflexology businesses was approved on first reading, and a resolution for the Economic Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan was postponed.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (7‑aye, 0‑no)
• Approved adjustments to Inspire Olympia Grant Funding Strategy (7‑aye, 0‑no)
• Approved bid award for 4th Avenue and Plum Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Project (7‑aye, 0‑no)
• Approved ordinance amending Ordinance 7428 (Budget Amendment) on second reading (7‑aye, 0‑no)
• Approved ordinance amending Massage and Reflexology Businesses code on first reading (7‑aye, 0‑no)
• Approved resolution accepting Transportation Benefit District 2024 Annual Report (7‑aye, 0‑no)
• Approved interlocal agreements with Washington Technology Solutions and Washington State Dept. of Enterprise Services for fire protection services (7‑aye, 0‑no)
• Postponed resolution accepting Economic Chapter of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan

LEOFF I Disability Board

The LEOFF I Disability Board will consider approving Case #25-7 for long-term care benefits and approve minutes from the July 14 meeting. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Approval of July 14, 2025 LEOFF Board Minutes (25-0703)
• Approval of Case #25-7 Long Term Care (25-0704)

PBIA Advisory Board

The PBIA Advisory Board will approve minutes from a June meeting and discuss election updates, budget matters, and the next steps for the Parking and Business Improvement Area structure.

• Approval of June 4, 2025 PBIA Board Meeting Minutes
• Election Update
• Budget Update
• Next Steps for PBIA Structure

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. Boardmember Landis moved, and was seconded by herself, to approve Ms. Machado and staff to draft a request for proposal to evaluate the PBIA. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved drafting RFP to evaluate PBIA (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the Olympia 2045 Climate Element. The body will also review sidewalk condition inventory results and deliberate on updates to the Land Use & Urban Design Chapter.

• Public hearing for Olympia 2045 Climate Element
• Review of Sidewalk Condition Inventory results
• Deliberations on Olympia 2045 Land Use & Urban Design Chapter update

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from July 12 and July 21, 2025. It unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the Olympia 2045 Climate Element as proposed. The commission also unanimously removed a previous question from the table and recommended approval of the Olympia 2045 Land Use & Urban Design Chapter with revisions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2025 retreat minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve the Olympia 2045 Climate Element as proposed (unanimous)
• Removed previous question from the table (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of the Olympia 2045 Land Use & Urban Design Chapter with revisions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a second quarter budget amendment and the appointment of committees for the Local Voters’ Pamphlet regarding Initiative Proposition 1. The body will also review a lease amendment for the Hands On Children’s Museum expansion.

• Ordinance 25-0631: Second Quarter Budget Amendment
• Resolution 25-0672: Appointment of committees for Local Voters’ Pamphlet statements on Initiative Proposition 1 (Workers’ Bill of Rights)
• Resolution 25-0665: Amendment No. 1 to the lease agreement for Hands On Children’s Museum expansion
• Proclamation 25-0663: Recognizing 2025 as the Year of Cooperatives

The council adopted the consent calendar, including approvals of several past meeting minutes. It approved a resolution amending the lease agreement with the Hands On Children’s Museum to secure site control for the museum’s expansion. The council also approved a resolution to appoint committees for preparing voters’ pamphlet statements on Initiative Proposition 1 and gave first reading approval to an ordinance amending Ordinance 7428 (Second Quarter Budget Amendment).

• Agenda approved
• Proclamation recognizing 2025 as Year of Cooperatives received
• Consent calendar adopted (motion carried 6‑aye)
• Approved July 17 2025, July 22 2025, and July 29 2015 meeting minutes
• Approved lease amendment resolution for Hands On Children’s Museum expansion
• Approved resolution appointing committees for Initiative Proposition 1 pamphlet statements
• First reading of ordinance amending Ordinance 7428 (Second Quarter Budget Amendment) approved and moved to second reading

Salary Commission

The Salary Commission will receive a briefing from the City Attorney on its responsibilities and duties, as outlined in Ordinance 7089 and RCW 35.21.015. The commission will also elect officers and hear public comment. The meeting is procedural, with no salary adjustments or dollar amounts on the agenda.

• Briefing by City Attorney on Salary Commission responsibilities and duties (Ordinance 7089)
• Selection of commission officers

The Salary Commission approved its agenda with three votes in favor and two members absent. Commissioners nominated and approved Commissioner Messmer as Chair and Commissioner Klika as Vice Chair. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Agenda approved (3 aye, 2 absent)
• Commissioner Messmer nominated and approved as Chair
• Commissioner Klika nominated and approved as Vice Chair

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss updates to the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Members will review proposed changes to the transportation and public safety chapters and receive a briefing on rent stabilization legislation.

• Update to the Transportation Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Reconsideration of the Public Safety Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
• Briefing on Rent Stabilization Legislation and the existing Rental Housing Code (OMC 5.82)

The council met on July 29, 2025 for a study session. They reviewed updates to the Olympia 2045 Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, the Public Safety Chapter update, and a briefing on rent stabilization legislation and existing rental housing code. The council asked that the rent‑stabilization topic return to the Land Use Executive Committee for additional review and a future recommendation. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Social Justice & Equity Commission

The Social Justice & Equity Commission will discuss the Olympia 2045 Community Values and Vision Update. The body is considering the approval of draft letters regarding the comprehensive plan's values, climate element, and housing chapter.

• Olympia 2045 Community Values and Vision Update
• Approval of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Community Values & Vision Chapter Draft Letter
• Approval of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Climate Element Draft Letter
• Approval of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Housing Chapter Draft Letter

The Social Justice & Equity Commission approved draft letters for the Community Values & Vision chapter, the Climate element, and the Housing chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Each motion was moved and seconded by commissioners and passed with eight ayes and one excused member. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Community Values & Vision chapter draft letter (8 ayes, 1 excused)
• Approved Climate element draft letter (8 ayes, 1 excused)
• Approved Housing chapter draft letter (8 ayes, 1 excused)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission is meeting to conduct a heritage design consultation for a property located at 1611 Capitol Way S. The commission will also review and approve minutes from the June 30, 2025, meeting.

• Heritage Design Consultation for 1611 Capitol Way S
• Approval of June 30, 2025 Heritage Review Committee Meeting Minutes

Land Use & Environment Committee

The Land Use & Environment Committee will approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear public comment on the Middle Housing Code Amendments and updates to the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approval of May 22, 2025 Land Use & Environment Committee minutes
• Public hearing on Middle Housing Code Amendments
• Discussion on updating the Comprehensive Plan Introduction Chapter
• Discussion on updating the Comprehensive Plan Community Values and Vision Chapter

The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved. The committee unanimously accepted the Planning Commission's recommendation to forward the Introduction Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan to a City Council study session. It also unanimously moved to forward the Community Values and Vision Chapter to the full City Council after review by the Social Justice and Equity committee.

• Agenda approved
• May 22, 2025 minutes approved
• Accepted Planning Commission recommendation for Introduction Chapter; forwarded to City Council study session (3‑aye)
• Forwarded Community Values and Vision Chapter to City Council after Social Justice and Equity review (3‑aye)

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will hold a presubmission conference to consider the Spee Property Subdivision at 1411 Middle St SE (case 25-0580). The committee will also review the St. Michael School Expansion at 1208 11th Ave SE (case 25-0617). Both items include preliminary site plans, vicinity maps, narrative descriptions, and presubmission details. No final decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for review and discussion.

• Presubmission conference for Spee Property Subdivision (25-0580) at 1411 Middle St SE – includes preliminary site plan, vicinity map, narrative description, and presubmission details.
• Presubmission conference for St. Michael School Expansion (25-0617) at 1208 11th Ave SE – includes preliminary site plan, vicinity map, narrative description, and presubmission details.

The Site Plan Review Committee held a virtual meeting and received information for the Spee Property Subdivision at 1411 Middle St SE and the St. Michael School Expansion at 1208 11th Ave SE. No approvals, denials, or other actions were taken on these items.

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will consider a single business item: a Window Workshop Overview. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and public comment.

• Window Workshop Overview (Item 6.A)

The commission approved its agenda and the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes. A window workshop overview was presented for information. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Agenda approved
• May 28, 2025 minutes approved
• Window workshop overview information provided

Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee will consider approval of the 2025 Fire Department Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover, approval of the Cultural Access Advisory Board's recommendation to adjust Inspire Olympia funding, and discuss Inspire Olympia and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee programs. No public comment is scheduled.

• Approval of 2025 Olympia Fire Department Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover (Item 6.A)
• Approval of Cultural Access Advisory Board's recommendation to adjust Inspire Olympia Funding Strategy (Item 6.B)
• Discussion of Inspire Olympia and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Programs (Item 6.C)

The committee approved the 2025 Olympia Fire Department Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover recommendation and will forward it to the full City Council. It also approved the Cultural Access Advisory Board’s recommendation to adjust the Inspire Olympia Funding Strategy and will forward that to the council. Agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

• Approved 2025 Olympia Fire Department Community Risk Assessment recommendation (2 ayes, 1 excused)
• Approved Cultural Access Advisory Board recommendation to adjust Inspire Olympia Funding Strategy (2 ayes, 1 excused)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Olympia City Council's July 22, 2025 meeting consists solely of a dinner and information sharing session. No legislative items, public hearings, or votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled. The meeting is essentially procedural.

• 25-0646 City Council Dinner and Information Sharing

The council reviewed and completed discussion of the logistics for the upcoming 6:00 p.m. council meeting. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council will consider several routine approvals on the consent calendar, including meeting minutes, payroll certification, and a real‑estate purchase for the Port of Olympia. The primary agenda item is an ordinance authorizing up to $28,600,000 in tax‑exempt bonds to fund a community park, renovate the Armory building, and related capital improvements. A resolution on the Workers’ Bill of Rights initiative will also be voted on.

• Approve July 15, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (Item 4.A).
• Approve bills (May 29–June 10, 2025) and payroll certification (May 31–June 15, 2025) (Item 4.B).
• Approve a resolution authorizing the Port of Olympia to purchase real estate for expanding the Hands On Children’s Museum (Item 4.C).
• Approve Ordinance 7433 authorizing up to $28,600,000 in tax‑exempt bonds for a community park, Armory renovations, and related capital projects (Item 4.E).
• Approve a resolution concerning council action on the Workers’ Bill of Rights initiative ordinance (Item 6.A).

The council approved an ordinance authorizing up to $28,600,000 in tax‑exempt bonds to fund a community park and renovations of the Armory Building. It adopted a resolution to purchase Port of Olympia real estate for expanding the Hands On Children’s Museum. The council appointed Ann Campbell and Jeff Line to the Capital Area Regional Public Facilities Board. A resolution to enact the Workers’ Bill of Rights Initiative Ordinance failed 3‑4, while a motion to place the initiative on the November 2025 general‑election ballot passed unanimously.

• Approved $28.6 M bond ordinance for park and armory (first & final reading)
• Adopted resolution to purchase Port of Olympia land for Hands On Children’s Museum
• Appointed Ann Campbell and Jeff Line to Capital Area Regional Public Facilities Board
• Adopted consent calendar (7‑0 unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 council minutes (adopted)
• Approved payroll and bills certification (adopted)
• Workers’ Bill of Rights Initiative Ordinance resolution failed 3‑4
• Motion to send Workers’ Bill of Rights Initiative to November ballot passed 7‑0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the agenda and the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Olympia 2045 Land Use & Urban Design Chapter update, including review of a Social Justice and Equity Commission letter. The meeting will also select members for the CFP Finance Subcommittee and allow a brief public comment period.

• Approval of the June 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (Item 3.A)
• Public hearing on Olympia 2045 Land Use & Urban Design Chapter update (Item 6.A)
• Review of Social Justice and Equity Commission letter attached to Item 6.A
• Selection of members for the CFP Finance Subcommittee (Item 8.A)
• Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker (Item 4)

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes. A public hearing on the Olympia 2045 land‑use update was tabled until the August 4, 2025 meeting. Commissioners voted unanimously to create a finance subcommittee chaired by Vice Chair D. Garcia to review the 2026‑2031 Capital Facilities Plan.

• Agenda approved
• June 16, 2025 minutes approved
• Public hearing on Olympia 2045 land‑use update tabled (unanimous)
• Finance subcommittee formed to review 2026‑2031 Capital Facilities Plan (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the May 19 and June 16, 2025 meetings. It will allow up to two minutes of public comment. The committee will receive a briefing on the 2026-2031 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of May 19, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes (Item 5.A 25-0649)
• Approval of June 16, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes (Item 5.B 25-0650)
• Briefing on the 2026-2031 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan (Item 6.A 25-0638)
• Public comment (up to two minutes per speaker)
• Approval of agenda

The committee approved its meeting agenda. It then approved the May 19, 2025 and June 16, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. A briefing on the 2026‑2031 Capital Facilities Plan was presented, but no decisions were made on the projects discussed.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will receive an update on the OPARD Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Program (item 6.A, 25-0577). It will also hear a policy briefing on a proposed memorial tree and bench program for city parks (item 6.B, 25-0616). No formal decisions are listed; the items are informational updates and proposals.

• OPARD Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Program update (item 6.A, 25-0577)
• Memorials in Parks policy briefing, including proposed memorial tree and bench program (item 6.B, 25-0616)
• Public comment period (item 4) limited to three minutes per speaker

City Council

The Olympia City Council will hold a briefing on the Workers’ Bill of Rights Initiative (Item 2.A 25-0624). The council will also enter an executive session to discuss litigation and potential litigation matters (Item 3.A 25-0623) under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational and confidential.

• Briefing on Workers’ Bill of Rights Initiative (Item 2.A 25-0624)
• Executive session on litigation and potential litigation (Item 3.A 25-0623)

The council briefed on the Workers’ Bill of Rights Initiative but took no action. An executive session was held for litigation matters, and no decisions were made there either. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will discuss proposed updates to the 2025 Engineering Design & Development Standards (EDDS) and receive a briefing on the preliminary 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan. Other business includes a work plan discussion and a group photo update. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• 25-0620: Proposed updates to Chapter 4, Transportation of the 2025 EDDS
• 25-0619: Briefing on the Preliminary 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and method of review and comment
• 25-0621: Work Plan Discussion
• 25-0622: BPAC Group Photo Update
• 25-0484: Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the appointment of three members—LeMay, Moline, and Miller—to a new subcommittee. It also approved a request for staff to work with the Communications Department to create a collage group photo, passing the motion 7‑1 with one member excused. No other decisions were made.

• Appointed LeMay, Moline, and Miller to subcommittee (motion passed)
• Approved staff liaison to create committee collage (7 aye, 1 nay, 1 excused)

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will hold a presubmission conference for a proposed NCAA soccer field at South Puget Sound Community College. The committee will review preliminary site plans and vicinity maps for the project located at 2011 Mottman Rd SW.

• Presubmission conference for South Puget Sound Community College soccer field
• Review of preliminary site plan and vicinity map
• Review of narrative description and presubmission details

City Council

The Olympia City Council will consider approving 2025 Traffic Box Wrap Designs, receive state and federal legislative updates, and hear a briefing from the LOTT Clean Water Alliance. A special recognition will honor the outgoing and incoming Poet Laureate. No ordinances or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of 2025 Traffic Box Wrap Designs (6.A)
• State Legislative Update on 2025 agenda (6.B)
• Federal Legislative Update on 2025 agenda (6.C)
• State of LOTT Clean Water Alliance Briefing (6.D)
• Special Recognition for Outgoing and Incoming Poet Laureate (2.A)

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to approve the top ten designs for the 2025 Traffic Box Wrap Public Art Project was carried unanimously. The council also received a special recognition of outgoing Poet Laureate Kathleen Byrd and incoming Poet Laureate Ocean.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• July 8, 2025 meeting minutes adopted (unanimous)
• Approved top ten 2025 traffic box wrap designs (7‑0)
• Special recognition of Poet Laureate Kathleen Byrd and incoming Ocean received

LEOFF I Disability Board

The LEOFF I Disability Board will consider approving Case #25-5 (Dental) and Case #25-6 (Long Term Care). No other substantive business is scheduled. The meeting also includes routine approval of agenda and minutes.

• Approval of Case #25-5 Dental
• Approval of Case #25-6 Long Term Care

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting for an organizational retreat. The agenda consists of procedural items and the retreat session.

• Olympia Planning Commission Organizational Retreat (Item 25-0599)

The commission approved the meeting agenda. Commissioners discussed broad land‑use topics during a retreat, but no actions or votes on specific items were taken. The meeting adjourned at 1:46 p.m.

• Approved agenda

Cultural Access Program Advisory Board

The board will conduct an annual retreat and review the Cultural Access Program. Discussions will include 2024-25 funding highlights, the 2024-26 cohort summary, and the 2025 budget.

• Annual Board Retreat
• 2024-25 funding year highlights
• 2024-26 Cohort Summary
• 2025 Budget review

Arts Commission

The Olympia Arts Commission will receive an update on the Olympia Music History Project and review equity, inclusion and belonging efforts in arts programming. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting, and a public comment period.

• 25-0601 Update on Olympia Music History Project
• 25-0603 Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (EIB) efforts in arts programming
• 25-0602 Approval of June 12, 2025 Arts Commission meeting minutes

The commission approved its meeting agenda. The commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion by Garcia, seconded by Hoag)
• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (motion by Garcia, seconded by Hoag)

Site Plan Review Committee

The committee will conduct presubmission conferences for two proposed developments. These meetings are used to review preliminary site plans and project details.

• Presubmission conference for 1515 Division St Plat (1515 Division St NW)
• Presubmission conference for Martin Way Heights (2640 Martin Way E)

The Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on July 9, 2025. Information was provided for the 1515 Division St plat and the Martin Way Heights project. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the finance plan for issuing tax‑exempt bonds to fund capital improvements at the Hands On Children’s Museum. It will then vote on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds not to exceed $25,000,000 for that museum expansion. Additional items include a proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month and routine consent‑calendar approvals.

• Public hearing (Item 3.A) on the finance plan for issuing bonds to fund Hands On Children’s Museum capital improvements
• First and final reading approval (Item 5.K) of an ordinance authorizing up to $25,000,000 in tax‑exempt bonds for the museum expansion
• Special Recognition (Item 2.A) proclamation for July as Parks and Recreation Month
• Consent calendar approvals of June meeting minutes and collective bargaining agreements (Items 5.A‑5.F)
• Resolution (Item 6.A) authorizing an interlocal agreement with Thurston County for judicial services

The Olympia City Council adopted an ordinance to issue up to $25 million in tax‑exempt bonds for the Hands On Children’s Museum expansion. It also approved a $26.57 million debt issuance for Yelm Highway Community Park Phase I and the Armory Arts Center Phase I renovations. Several contracts and resolutions, including collective bargaining agreements and an interlocal judicial services agreement, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-0597 authorizing up to $25,000,000 in bonds for Hands On Children’s Museum expansion (first and final reading)
• Approved Resolution 25-0594 to issue $26.57 M debt for Yelm Highway Community Park Phase I and Armory Arts Center Phase I renovations (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Union Local 252 (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Olympia Police Lieutenants’ Association (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-0598 authorizing interlocal agreement with Thurston County for judicial services (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-0572 appointing Ocean as Poet Laureate for 2025‑2027 (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-0574 authorizing NEA grant application for Art Crossings Public Art Project (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-0583 appointing Parfait Bassalé and Karen Messmer to Independent Salary Commission (6‑0 vote)

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will hold presubmission conferences for two development projects: a new warehouse for the Port of Olympia at 915 Washington St NE and a short plat at 1909 Olympia Ave NE. No formal decisions are made at this stage; the committee discusses preliminary site plans and provides feedback.

• Port of Olympia New Warehouse Construction Project, 915 Washington St NE
• Olympia Ave Short Plat, 1909 Olympia Ave NE
• Preliminary site plans and narrative descriptions attached for both projects

The committee held a presubmission conference. Information was provided for the Port of Olympia New Warehouse Construction Project (25-0569) at 915 Washington St NE. Information was also provided for the Olympia Ave Short Plat (25-0563) at 1909 Olympia Ave NE. No decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

PBIA Advisory Board

The PBIA Advisory Board will consider alleyway lighting, a budget update with fund transfer, an election update, and an advisory committee update. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Alleyway lighting discussion (item 25-0588)
• Budget update and fund transfer (item 25-0591)
• 2025 election update (item 25-0592)
• Advisory committee update (item 25-0593)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will consider a heritage design review permit (25-0575) for an accessory dwelling unit at 1622 Franklin St SE. The agenda includes a historic inventory report for the Reder House and proposed architectural plans. The commission will also hold a public comment period and make routine announcements.

• Heritage Design Review of Permit 25-0575 for an ADU at 1622 Franklin St SE (Reder House) – includes historic inventory report and architectural plans

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a project review for the B&B Apartments (case 25-0565), considering the conceptual design plans, staff report, and design checklists. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Project review of B&B Apartments conceptual design (case 25-0565)

The Design Review Board voted to recommend approval of the B&B Apartments conceptual design, subject to two conditions regarding active elements and landscaping. The motion passed with six board members voting aye and no votes against. Two members were excused and one was absent.

• Recommended approval of B&B Apartments conceptual design with conditions (6‑0)

Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee will hold a special meeting with the chairs of the city’s advisory bodies. The agenda item is to discuss the 2025 work plan priorities for each advisory group, including the Arts Commission, BPAC, CAAB, Heritage, OMPD, Planning, PRAC, SJEC, and UAC. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2025 Arts Commission Work Plan
• 2025 BPAC Work Plan
• 2025 CAAB Work Plan
• 2025 Heritage Work Plan
• 2025 OMPD Work Plan

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee met with chairs, vice chairs, and liaisons of the city's advisory bodies. The group discussed topics to gather input on what is working well and where improvements are needed. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will convene as a potential quorum for a Community Livability and Public Safety Committee special meeting of the advisory committee chairs. No substantive legislation or public hearings are listed; the agenda consists solely of that single business item and adjournment.

• 2.A 25-0570 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee Special Meeting of the Advisory Committee Chairs (no details provided in agenda)

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee met on June 25, 2025. The committee received information from the Advisory Committee Chairs (item 3.A 25-0570). No motions were made, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a briefing and discussion on reparations for the descendants of enslaved African people. It will also review the Olympia 2045 Housing Element chapter and related housing displacement analysis. A presentation on budget sustainability and the 2026 operating budget will be discussed. An executive closed session will address labor negotiations under RCW 42.30.140 (4)(b).

• 2.A 25-0566 Briefing and Discussion on Reparations for the Descendants of Enslaved African People
• 2.B 25-0551 Olympia 2045 Housing Element Chapter update with Housing Displacement Analysis
• 2.C 25-0573 Presentation on Budget Sustainability and balancing the 2026 Operating Budget
• 3.A 25-0568 Closed Session on Labor Negotiations (RCW 42.30.140 (4)(b))

The council conducted three study sessions covering municipal reparations for descendants of enslaved African people, the Olympia 2045 Housing Element displacement analysis, and budget sustainability for the 2026 operating budget. A closed session on labor negotiations was held, during which no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m.

Social Justice & Equity Commission

The Social Justice & Equity Commission will receive briefings on the Comprehensive Plan Climate Element and the Olympia 2045 Housing Element, including a housing displacement analysis. The commission will also consider approving a draft letter on the Land Use and Urban Design Chapter. These items are part of the city's comprehensive plan update and directly affect equity in housing and climate policy.

• Briefing on Comprehensive Plan Climate Element with public comment summary
• Review of Housing Displacement Analysis for Olympia 2045 Housing Element
• Approval of draft letter on Comprehensive Land Use and Urban Design Chapter

The Social Justice & Equity Commission approved the agenda and the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to approve a draft letter for the Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Urban Design chapter was presented, but no vote outcome was recorded. Briefings on the Climate and Housing Elements of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan were informational only. No public comments were received.

• Agenda approved
• May 19, 2025 minutes approved

City Council

The Olympia City Council will hold a roll call, then consider Business Item 2.A, identified as 25-0553, which concerns a council dinner and information sharing session. No other substantive matters are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Business Item 2.A (25-0553): City Council dinner and information sharing

The council met at 4:30 p.m. with five members present and two excused. The only business item was a discussion on the City Council Dinner and Information Sharing, which was completed. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Olympia City Council will consider several consent items including the purchase of two properties, agreements with Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm for accessory dwelling unit plans, and multiple lease and funding agreements for tiny home villages operated by Catholic Community Services and Valeo Vocation. A public hearing is scheduled for the Program Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. The council will also discuss funding strategy for Hands On Children's Museum and accept the Capital Facilities Plan and Utilities chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approval of resolution authorizing purchase of property at 510 5th Ave SE and 424 Jefferson St SE from Ronald Healy
• Approval of resolution for purchase of property at 518 5th Ave SE from Paul and Lori Devlin
• Approval of lease and funding agreements with Catholic Community Services for Quince Street Tiny Home Village
• Approval of lease and funding agreements with Valeo Vocation for Franz Anderson Tiny Home Village
• Acceptance of Capital Facilities Plan and Utilities chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan

The council unanimously approved the City Manager and Finance Committee’s funding strategy recommendation and bond sale to expand the Hands On Children’s Museum. The consent calendar was adopted, including several real‑estate purchase and tiny‑home village agreements. Ordinance 7419 (Year‑End Budget) was amended and the Capital Facilities and Utilities chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan were accepted.

• Adopted June 10, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of real estate at 510 5th Ave SE & 424 Jefferson St SE (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of real estate at 518 5th Ave SE (5‑0)
• Approved lease and funding agreements for Quince Street Tiny Home Village (5‑0)
• Approved lease and funding agreements for Valeo Vocation Franz Anderson Tiny Home Village (5‑0)
• Approved interlocal agreement amendment with LOTT Clean Water Alliance (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance amending Ordinance 7419 (Year‑End Budget) (5‑0)
• Approved funding strategy recommendation and bond sale for Hands On Children’s Museum expansion (5‑0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider approving three hiring registers: lateral police officers, entry-level firefighter-paramedics, and lateral firefighter-paramedics. These are standard business items to certify eligibility lists for public safety positions.

• Approval of Lateral Police Officer Register
• Approval of Entry-Level Firefighter-Paramedic Register
• Approval of Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic Register

The commission approved the Lateral Police Officer Register, the Entry-Level Firefighter‑Paramedic Register, and the Lateral Firefighter‑Paramedic Register. Each item was moved and seconded by Commissioners and passed with all members voting aye. No public comment was received and the meeting adjourned at 8:43 a.m.

• Approved Lateral Police Officer Register (all voted aye)
• Approved Entry-Level Firefighter‑Paramedic Register (all voted aye)
• Approved Lateral Firefighter‑Paramedic Register (all voted aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two draft chapters of the Olympia 2045 comprehensive plan update: the Introduction chapter and the Community Values and Vision chapter. After the hearings, commissioners will consider selecting members for a Capital Facilities Plan Finance Subcommittee, discuss a housing displacement analysis, and plan a retreat. No other formal decisions are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Olympia 2045 Introduction Chapter draft
• Public hearing on Olympia 2045 Community Values and Vision Chapter draft
• Capital Facilities Plan Finance Subcommittee selection discussion
• Housing displacement analysis discussion
• Planning Commission retreat planning (special meeting July 12)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the June 2, 2025 minutes. It then unanimously approved the Olympia 2045 Introduction Chapter as introduced and the Community Values and Vision Chapter with revisions. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Olympia 2045 Introduction Chapter as introduced (unanimous)
• Approved Olympia 2045 Community Values and Vision Chapter with revisions (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2026 budget process and the Economy Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update. The committee will also consider recommendations on issuing debt for two specific construction and renovation projects.

• Recommendation on issuing debt for Yelm Highway Community Park Phase I Construction
• Recommendation on issuing debt for Armory Arts Center Phase I Renovations
• 2026 Budget Process Briefing
• Olympia 2045 - Economy Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Update

The Finance Committee voted 3‑aye to recommend that the draft Olympia 2045 Economy Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan be sent to the full City Council for consideration. The Committee also voted 3‑aye to recommend issuing debt to fund Phase I construction of Yelm Highway Community Park and Phase I renovations of the Armory Arts Center, and to forward those recommendations to the full City Council. The agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

• Recommend acceptance of draft Olympia 2045 Economy Chapter – approved (3‑aye)
• Recommend issuing debt for Yelm Highway Community Park Phase I – approved (3‑aye)
• Recommend issuing debt for Armory Arts Center Phase I renovations – approved (3‑aye)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special mid-year retreat session on Friday, June 13, 2025. The agenda contains only the retreat business item with no specific action items, ordinances, or public hearings listed.

• Council discussion of mid-year priorities and operations (no detailed agenda available)

The council convened a special mid-year retreat and received briefings, training, and budget preparation updates. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken during the session. The subsequent executive session also resulted in no decisions.

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will approve the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss an update on the Inspire Olympia website. It will review recommended designs for ten traffic‑box wraps and consider the city’s recommendation for the 2025‑2027 Poet Laureate. Public comment will be offered after agenda items.

• Approve April 10, 2025 Arts Commission meeting minutes (Item 25‑0511)
• Inspire Olympia website update (Item 25‑0512)
• 2025‑2027 Poet Laureate recommendation (Item 25‑0515)
• Recommended designs for 10 traffic box wraps (Item 25‑0514)

The Arts Commission approved moving the selection committee's recommendation of Ocean as the 2025‑2027 Olympia Poet Laureate to the City Council for final approval. It also approved forwarding the ten public‑voted traffic‑box designs to the City Council. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved as routine items.

• Approved agenda (no changes reported)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved forwarding Poet Laureate recommendation of Ocean to City Council
• Approved forwarding ten traffic‑box wrap designs to City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the potential transition of the municipal court and related programs to Thurston County. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Discuss potential transition of Municipal Court and related programs to Thurston County

The council held a special study session to review options for the municipal court, including keeping it at 108 State Street or entering an interlocal agreement with Thurston County. Municipal Court Judge Pam Nogueira favored keeping the court at the current location. Council members expressed support for moving forward with negotiations for an interlocal agreement. No formal vote or decision was recorded.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the acceptance of two chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The body is also considering an ordinance to amend the year-end budget.

• Acceptance of the Natural Environment Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Acceptance of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance 25-0516 to amend Ordinance 7419 (Year-End Budget Amendment)

Council members approved the agenda and the consent calendar. They adopted a first‑reading amendment to Ordinance 7419 for the year‑end budget. The council approved resolutions accepting both the Natural Environment and the Parks, Arts & Recreation chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 7419 amendment (Year‑End Budget) (6-0)
• Approved payroll and bill certifications for April‑May 2025 (6-0)
• Approved resolution accepting Natural Environment Chapter of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan (6-0)
• Approved resolution accepting Parks, Arts & Recreation Chapter of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan (6-0)

LEOFF I Disability Board

The LEOFF I Disability Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review two specific disability cases. Board members will also provide a report on the WSLEA 2025 conference.

• Approval of Case #25-3 Long Term Care
• Approval of Case #25-4 Dental
• Approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative-Executive Committee

The Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative‑Executive Committee will review a briefing on the FEMA levee accreditation process. They will also discuss potential amendments to the collaborative’s interlocal agreement and bylaws. The meeting includes standard approvals of agenda, minutes, and a public comment period.

• Briefing on FEMA Levee Accreditation Process (Agenda item 6.A)
• Briefing on potential amendments to the Olympia Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative ILA and bylaws (Agenda item 6.B)
• Approval of March 7, 2025 meeting minutes (Agenda item 3.A)
• Public comment period for community input

The Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative‑Executive Committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 7, 2025 minutes. Members received briefings on the FEMA levee accreditation process and potential amendments to the collaborative’s ILA and by‑laws. Staff reported on the sea‑level‑rise adaptive‑management RFP, port erosion monitoring, and wastewater infrastructure projects. The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

• Agenda approved (no vote tally provided)
• March 7, 2025 minutes approved (no vote tally provided)
• Committee supported waiting on pursuing FEMA accreditation (no vote tally provided)
• Committee supported ability to cancel meetings under by‑law amendments (no vote tally provided)

Land Use & Environment Committee

The Land Use & Environment Committee is meeting for the Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative Executive Committee. The agenda consists of a roll call and a single business item regarding the collaborative.

• Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative-Executive Committee Meeting (Item 25-0505)

The Land Use & Environment Committee met online, recorded attendance of Councilmember Dani Madrone and Councilmember Robert Vanderpool, and adjourned at 1:00 p.m. No motions, votes, or approvals were made.

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee will hear updates on two business items: affordable housing programs supported by utility revenues (including GFC fees and discount applicant projects) and drinking water utility seismic reservoir upgrades. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approval of the agenda and minutes, and public comment.

• Update on affordable housing programs supported with utility revenues (GFC fees and discount applicant projects)
• Drinking water utility seismic reservoir upgrades

The committee reviewed updates on affordable housing programs and drinking water seismic reservoir upgrades. No actions were taken; the items were informational only. The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

City Council

The Olympia City Council is holding a special joint meeting with the Squaxin Island Tribal Council. The agenda consists of a single business item for the annual joint meeting.

• Annual Joint Meeting with the Squaxin Island Tribal Council (Item 2.A 25-0508)

The council met with the Squaxin Island Tribal Council to discuss legislative work on the estuary, a possible sale of 900 Plum Street, and potential joint projects. Council members asked clarifying questions. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will hold a presubmission conference for the proposed Olympia Crisis Stabilization Center at 509 Mcphee Rd SW. This is a preliminary review of the site plan before a formal application is submitted. No decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Presubmission conference for project 25-0480: Olympia Crisis Stabilization Center at 509 Mcphee Rd SW

The committee reviewed the agenda, held a presubmission conference, and noted that information for the Olympia Crisis Stabilization Center project (25-0480, 509 McPhee Rd SW) was provided. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

PBIA Advisory Board

The PBIA Advisory Board will discuss and provide feedback on a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Parking Business Improvement Area. They will also discuss and give direction on the consultant selection process. The board will receive an update on the Election Committee and plan the next agenda.

• Approval of May 7, 2025 PBIA Board meeting minutes
• Election Committee status update
• Discussion and feedback on PBIA RFP draft
• Discussion and direction on consultant selection process
• Next agenda discussion

The PBIA Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided; remaining items were discussed without resolution. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved May 7, 2025 PBIA minutes

City Council

The Olympia City Council will hold second readings of two ordinances related to the Capital Mall Triangle subarea: one adopting engineering design and development standards (amending Chapter 12.02) and another establishing a planned action (amending Titles 14 and 18). The council will also consider consent items including a contract with Gray & Osborne Inc. for transmission main seismic valves assessment, an agreement amendment with South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity for energy assistance program administration, and approval of the mid-year retreat agenda. Other business includes an update on the Citywide Wayfinding Master Plan, the Civilian Police Auditor's 2024 annual report, and funding recommendations for Inspire Olympia cultural contracts.

• Second reading of ordinance adopting 2025 Capital Mall Triangle Engineering Design and Development Standards (amending Chapter 12.02 OMC)
• Second reading of ordinance establishing Planned Action for Capital Mall Triangle Subarea (amending Titles 14 and 18 OMC)
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Gray & Osborne Inc. for Transmission Main Seismic Valves and Condition Assessment Project
• Resolution authorizing amendment to Municipal Services Agreement with South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity for Energize Thurston 2025 Subsidized Pathway Program Administration
• Presentation and discussion of Civilian Police Auditor 2024 Annual Report

The council adopted the consent calendar, which included four resolutions, and passed two ordinances amending the municipal code for the Capital Mall Triangle area. It also approved the wayfinding signage design concept, funding for the 2025‑2026 Inspire Olympia contracts, and the job description for the Assistant to the City Council. All motions were carried with votes of either 6‑0 or 5‑0‑1.

• Adopted Consent Calendar items (May 20 minutes, Gray & Osborne agreement, Habitat for Humanity amendment, Council retreat agenda) – 6 aye
• Adopted Ordinance 25-0452 adopting 2025 Capital Mall Triangle engineering standards and amending Chapter 12.02 – 5 aye, 1 abstain
• Adopted Ordinance 25-0453 amending Code Titles 14 & 18 and establishing Planned Action for Capital Mall Triangle Subarea – 5 aye, 1 abstain
• Approved Wayfinding signage design concept 4 for citywide Wayfinding Master Plan – 6 aye
• Approved Resolution authorizing funding recommendation for 2025‑2026 Inspire Olympia contracts – 6 aye
• Approved job description for Assistant to the City Council position – 6 aye

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive briefings on two chapters of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan: the Community Values and Vision chapter and the Climate Element. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational. Public comment is accepted on any city business except matters already in hearing. The meeting is conducted online only.

• Briefing on Olympia 2045 Community Values and Vision Chapter (Item 6.A)
• Briefing on Comprehensive Plan Climate Element (Item 6.B)
• Public comment period for community members (3 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2025 meeting (Item 3.A)

The commission approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 19, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. No other actions were taken; briefings on the Olympia 2045 Community Values Vision and the Comprehensive Plan Climate Element were received but not acted upon. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will review and approve the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting (item 25-0479). The commission will receive Certified Local Government (CLG) training (item 6.A) and Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) training (item 6.B). No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of April 23, 2025 Heritage Commission meeting minutes (item 25-0479)
• Certified Local Government (CLG) training (item 6.A)
• Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) training (item 6.B)

The commission approved its agenda and the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes. Training overviews for Certified Local Government and the Open Public Meetings Act were presented and recorded as received. Staff announced they will circulate a poll to reschedule the July Heritage Commission meeting. No other decisions were made.

• Agenda approved
• April 23, 2025 minutes approved
• Certified Local Government training information received
• Open Public Meetings Act training information received
• Staff to send scheduling poll for July meeting

Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee will vote on three items: approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations for Program Year 2025, approval of the Inspire Olympia funding recommendations for 2025-2026, and reconsideration of the Public Safety chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan Allocations Recommendation (25-0467)
• Approval of 2025-2026 Inspire Olympia Funding Recommendation (25-0465)
• Approval of Reconsideration of the Public Safety Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (25-0451)
• Public comment period (up to 2 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of May 14, 2025 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting minutes (25-0463)

The committee approved the agenda and the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program allocations and the 2025‑2026 Inspire Olympia funding recommendations, sending both to the City Council. Finally, the committee approved the revised Public Safety Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan and forwarded it to the City Council for consideration.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan allocations recommendation, forwarded to City Council (3‑aye)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Inspire Olympia funding recommendation, forwarded to City Council (3‑aye)
• Approved revised Public Safety Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, forwarded to City Council (3‑aye)

Land Use & Environment Committee

The Land Use & Environment Committee will discuss three major items: an update to the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan's Land Use and Urban Design chapter, options for tenant screening policies, and a proposed development code update to support urban agriculture. The committee may vote to approve the urban agriculture code amendments.

• 25-0519 Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Urban Design Chapter Update – draft chapter for discussion
• 25-0403 Tenant Screening Policy Options – discussion of sample policies and HUD guidance on fair housing and criminal records
• 25-0441 Approval of Development Code Update Recommendations to Support Urban Agriculture – draft amendments with Planning Commission recommendation

The Land Use & Environment Committee approved the development code update recommendations to support urban agriculture. The motion was moved by Committee member Robert Vanderpool, seconded by Chair Dani Madrone, and passed with two Ayes and one member excused. No other actions were taken.

• Approved development code update recommendation for urban agriculture (2 Ayes, 1 excused)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss sidewalk conditions and safety improvements for Pacific & State. The meeting is held online via Zoom.

• Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Pacific & State pedestrian and bike safety improvements
• Review of sidewalk condition inventory results
• Safe Schools Funding Steering Committee report

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken; business items were discussed and reports were received but no formal decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes

Youth Council

The Youth Council will consider approving the April 16 meeting minutes and then discuss two business items: the Housing Element chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan update and a draft letter regarding the Climate Element. No final decisions on the plan itself are made; the council provides input.

• Approval of April 16, 2025 Youth Council meeting minutes
• Discussion of Olympia 2045 Housing Element Chapter
• Review of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan Climate Element draft letter
• Team building activity

The council approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. They also approved, as amended, the Climate Element draft letter for the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan, with a vote of 10 aye and 6 members excused. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda
• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Climate Element draft letter (10 aye, 6 excused)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a dinner and information sharing session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a single business item regarding information sharing.

• Item 2.A: 25-0458 City Council Dinner and Information Sharing

The council met on May 20, 2025, for a dinner and information sharing. The discussion on item 2.A 25-0458 was completed. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting the 2025 Capital Mall Triangle Engineering Design and Development Standards. Additionally, they will consider an ordinance establishing a Planned Action for the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea and a proposal for Affordable Housing Emergency Ordinance permit fee grants. The consent calendar includes approval of meeting minutes, participation in a cooperative purchasing program, and a collective bargaining agreement.

• Public hearing on ordinance adopting 2025 Capital Mall Triangle Engineering Design and Development Standards and amending Chapter 12.02
• Ordinance amending Titles 14 and 18 to establish a Planned Action for the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea
• Approval of Affordable Housing Emergency Ordinance Permit Fee Grant Program funding proposal (item 6.B)
• Resolution authorizing participation in OMNIA Partners Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Program (consent)
• Collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 618-0 (consent)

The council approved the agenda and adopted the consent calendar, which included approvals of prior meeting minutes, participation in the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing program, and a collective bargaining agreement. The council approved on first reading and sent to second reading an ordinance adopting the 2025 Capital Mall Triangle Engineering Design and Development Standards and amending Chapter 12.02 of the municipal code. The council also approved on first reading and sent to second reading an ordinance amending Municipal Code Titles 14 and 18 and establishing a Planned Action for the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea. Finally, the council approved funding for the Affordable Housing Emergency Ordinance Permit Fee Grant Program.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar approving May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar approving May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar authorizing participation in OMNIA Partners Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Program (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar approving collective bargaining agreement with Washington State ACSSCM Employees Local 618-0 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance adopting 2025 Capital Mall Triangle Engineering Design and Development Standards, forwarding to second reading (6‑0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance amending Municipal Code Titles 14 and 18, establishing Planned Action for Capital Mall Triangle Subarea, forwarding to second reading (6‑0)
• Approved funding for Affordable Housing Emergency Ordinance Permit Fee Grant Program (6‑0)

Planning Commission

The Olympia Planning Commission will meet online to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the Housing Element Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Approval of May 5, 2025, Planning Commission minutes
• Discussion of Olympia 2045 Housing Element Chapter
• Public comment period available during the meeting

The commission approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 5, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. No other actions or votes were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda (no vote tally provided)
• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss budget allocations, investment policies, and a funding strategy for the Hands On Children’s Museum. The meeting also includes a briefing on the City Council's mid-year retreat budget topics.

• Approval of April 21, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
• Budget Snapshot: Cost Allocations presentation
• Briefing on City Investments and Investment Policy
• Consideration of Hands On Children’s Museum Funding Strategy
• Discussion on City Council Mid-Year Retreat Budget Sustainability

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It adopted the recommended investment policy and draft ethical investment statement and will forward them to the City Council. It also approved the funding strategy recommendation and bond sale to expand the Hands On Children's Museum, sending the plan to the full City Council. All motions passed with two ayes and one member excused.

• Approved agenda
• Approved April 21, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes
• Approved investment policy recommendation and draft ethical investment statement; forwarded to City Council (2 ayes)
• Approved Funding Strategy Recommendation and bond sale for Hands On Children's Museum expansion; forwarded to City Council (2 ayes)

Social Justice & Equity Commission

The Social Justice & Equity Commission will consider an update to the Olympia 2045 Land Use & Urban Design Chapter, including a draft chapter and public comment. The commission will also elect a chair for 2025. Previous meeting minutes from April 12 and April 28 are up for approval. Public comment is open for items on the agenda.

• 25-0445 Olympia 2045 - Land Use & Urban Design Chapter Update with draft chapter and public comment
• 25-0444 Social Justice and Equity Commission Chair Election 2025
• 25-0442 Approval of April 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• 25-0443 Approval of April 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for community members

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 12 and April 28 meetings. Commissioners elected Robin Rosen‑Evans as Chair and Marianne Ozmun‑Wells as Vice Chair, with the motion passing 7‑0 while two members were excused. No public comments were received and no other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Robin Rosen‑Evans as Chair (7‑0)
• Elected Marianne Ozmun‑Wells as Vice Chair (7‑0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will hear briefings on a draft Climate Chapter for the Comprehensive Plan and the Rebecca Howard Park Development Plan. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are informational presentations. The committee will also approve minutes from its April meeting and receive a report from the Olympia Metropolitan Parks Advisory Board.

• Briefing on Draft Climate Chapter of Comprehensive Plan (6.A)
• Briefing on Rebecca Howard Park Development Plan (6.B)
• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (3.A)
• Report from Olympia Metropolitan Parks Advisory Board (7.A)

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 17, 2025 minutes. No other decisions or actions were taken; the remaining items were informational briefings.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• April 17, 2025 minutes approved unanimously

Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

This special meeting of the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee includes a discussion on an analysis of council-appointed advisory bodies. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Discuss an analysis on the effectiveness of council-appointed advisory bodies (item 6.A)

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. It directed staff to implement the recommendation that council‑appointed advisory bodies meet only as needed based on their work plans. Staff were also tasked with gathering bylaws and researching the resource impact of advisory body liaisons for future options.

• Approved agenda (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Directed staff to move forward with recommendation that advisory bodies meet only as needed
• Directed staff to gather bylaws and assess resource impact for advisory bodies

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss budget sustainability and the 2026 operating budget. The meeting also includes a closed session for labor negotiations.

• Discussion of Budget Sustainability and the City’s 2026 Operating Budget (25-0435)
• Closed Session for Labor Negotiations (25-0436)

The council held a study session to discuss budget sustainability and the 2026 operating budget, including updates on revenues, taxes, parks funding, and priority budgeting. An executive session was convened to discuss labor negotiations, and the mayor announced that no decisions would be made. The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to conduct routine business and review personnel records. The primary action item is the approval of a voluntary demotion register for the Fire department.

• Approval of Fire Voluntary Demotion Register (Item 25-0332)
• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 15, 2025 minutes. It also approved the Voluntary Demotion Register after a staff report review. An announcement was made that Police Lieutenant Ray Brady has been hired.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Voluntary Demotion Register (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider a project review for Fieldstone Apartments (Case 25-0430). The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and approval of the prior agenda before the main item. No other substantive items are listed.

• Project review for Fieldstone Apartments (Case 25-0430)

The board approved the conceptual design review for the Fieldstone Apartments project, adding specific conditions for the context plan, preliminary site & landscape, and preliminary building design. The motion passed with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The board also agreed to forward the Awards of Merit language to the City Council for further action.

• Approved conceptual design review for Fieldstone Apartments with conditions (7-0)
• Moved Awards of Merit language to City Council

Site Plan Review Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct a presubmission conference regarding a project for the Western WA Corp of Seventh-Day Adventist. The session will review a preliminary site plan and narrative description for Parcel 35300000100.

• Presubmission conference for Western WA Corp of Seventh-Day Adventist (Parcel 35300000100)

The committee reviewed the agenda and held a presubmission conference. For item 2.A (project 25-0399 by Western WA Corp of Seventh-Day Adventist, Parcel 35300000100, 25-1276), the requested information was provided. No votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned.

PBIA Advisory Board

The PBIA Advisory Board will consider approving the December 4, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss board appointments. They will also authorize the 2025 election process and hold a round table discussion. The meeting includes public comment and planning for the next agenda.

• Approval of December 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Board appointments
• Authorization of 2025 election process
• Round table discussion
• Discussion of next PBIA meeting agenda topics

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting. It appointed Jacob David and Alden Davis to vacant board terms ending December 31, 2025 and named them co‑chairs. The board also authorized a 2025 election process to engage community businesses, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Jacob David and Alden Davis to board terms ending Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized 2025 election process to seek community business interest (unanimous)
• Approved Alden Davis and Jacob David as co‑chairs of the PBIA board (unanimous)

Metropolitan Park District Advisory Committee

The committee will elect a chair and vice chair, discuss a draft annual compliance report on 2024 funding levels, and receive a briefing on a debt package for Yelm Highway Community Park Phase I and Armory Arts Center Phase I renovations. They will also receive Open Public Meetings Act training.

• Election of OMPD Advisory Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Prepare draft annual compliance report on 2024 funding levels for OMPD Board and City Council
• Briefing on debt package for Yelm Highway Community Park Phase I construction
• Briefing on debt package for Armory Arts Center Phase I renovations
• Receive Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) training

The advisory committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting. Members unanimously elected James Reddick as Chair and Jamie Gerken as Vice Chair. The committee also authorized the Chair to prepare a draft annual compliance report letter to the OMPD Board and City Council regarding 2024 funding levels.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected James Reddick as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jamie Gerken as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to prepare draft compliance report letter (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a first-quarter budget amendment and an agreement for civilian police auditor services. The body is also deciding on a contract for the Mottman Road Improvements Project and an employment agreement amendment for the City Manager.

• Ordinance 7418: First Quarter Budget Amendment
• Agreement with OIR Group for Civilian Police Auditor Services
• Agreement with Psomas Inc. for the Mottman Road Improvements Project
• Amendment No. 5 to City Manager Steven J. (“Jay”) Burney's employment agreement
• Proclamations for Jewish American Heritage Month and AANHPI Heritage Month

The council adopted the April 29, 2025 meeting minutes and certified payroll and claim expenditures for March 2025. It approved Amendment No. 5 to the City Manager’s employment agreement, authorized a road‑improvement contract with Psomas Inc., and adopted a budget amendment ordinance. Finally, the council approved a resolution to contract OIR Group for civilian police auditor services.

• Adopted April 29, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Certified payroll (Mar 15‑31, 2025) $4,361,473.42 and claim expenditures (Mar 13‑Apr 23, 2025) $15,427,960.02 (5‑0)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 to City Manager Steven J. “Jay” Burney’s employment agreement (5‑0)
• Authorized agreement with Psomas Inc. for Mottman Road Improvements Project (5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Ordinance 7418 (First Quarter Budget Amendment) (5‑0)
• Approved resolution authorizing agreement with OIR Group for civilian police auditor services (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss updates to the Development Code regarding urban agriculture. The body will also receive a briefing on the Thurston Regional Transportation Plan update.

• Public hearing on Development Code updates to support urban agriculture
• Briefing on the Thurston Regional Transportation Plan update

The commission approved its agenda and the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes. A public hearing on urban agriculture received no comments. The commission voted unanimously to approve the urban agriculture development‑code updates. A briefing on the Thurston Regional Transportation Plan was received.

• Approved agenda (no vote recorded)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (no vote recorded)
• Approved urban agriculture development code updates (unanimous)
• Received Thurston Regional Transportation Plan briefing

Public Meeting

The City of Olympia holds a public meeting to discuss the 2024 Draft Police Auditor Year End Report. The agenda includes only this single business item, with no decisions or votes scheduled, only discussion. Public comments may be taken.

• Discussion of the 2024 Draft Police Auditor Year End Report (Item 3.A, 25-0408)

Cultural Access Program Advisory Board

The Cultural Access Program Advisory Board will approve its agenda and the minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting. It will hear public comments and make announcements. The board will review the Inspire Olympia funding recommendations for the 2025‑2026 period.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of January 9, 2025 meeting minutes (item 25‑0396)
• Review of Inspire Olympia funding recommendations for 2025‑2026 (item 25‑0391)

The board unanimously voted to exclude three applications that lacked required matching funds. It then approved a $355,000 allocation for the CAPS program and $1,292,123 in Impact funding for the 2025‑26 cycle, using a tiered distribution based on application scores. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Exclude three applications without required matching funds (unanimous)
• Allocate $355,000 for CAPS program (unanimous)
• Award $1,292,123 Impact funding using score‑based tiers (unanimous)

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee will discuss the first quarter 2025 utilities financial update, a briefing on the climate element of the Comprehensive Plan, and an update on utility assistance programs. They will also approve the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Approval of April 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Utilities Financial Update: First Quarter 2025
• Comprehensive Plan: Climate Element Briefing with draft goals and policies
• Utility Assistance Programs Update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. No formal actions were taken on any of the business items; each was presented as an informational briefing. Members voiced support for staff proposals to adjust eligibility documentation for the Lifeline Rate Program and the Helping Neighbors Program, but no vote or formal decision was recorded.

• Approved agenda (no vote recorded)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
• No action taken on Utilities Financial Update (information only)
• No action taken on Comprehensive Plan Climate Element briefing (information only)
• No action taken on Utility Assistance Programs update (information only)

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will hold a presubmission conference for a project at 2255 Carriage Lp SW, presented by John Manuel of HHJ Architects. This is a preliminary discussion before a formal application; no decisions are being made.

• Presubmission conference (25-0377) for a site plan at 2255 Carriage Lp SW, with attached preliminary site plan and narrative description

The committee reviewed the agenda and held a presubmission conference for project 25-0377 by John Manuel of HHJ Architects at 2255 Carriage Loop SW. The committee noted that the requested information was provided. No votes or formal approvals were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee will meet on April 30, 2025. It will approve the minutes from the April 16 meeting and provide a public comment period. The committee will discuss an analysis of the effectiveness of council‑appointed advisory bodies. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of April 16, 2025 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting minutes (Item 5.A 25-0366)
• Discussion of analysis on the effectiveness of council‑appointed advisory bodies (Item 6.A 25-0380)
• Public comment period (up to two minutes per speaker)
• Approval of agenda
• Roll call and call to order

Committee of the Chairs

The Committee of the Chairs will meet to discuss preparations for the Mid-Year Retreat (item 3.A). The meeting will be held online and via phone.

• Mid-Year Retreat Preparations (25-0343)
• Committee of the Chairs meeting
• Online and phone attendance available

The Committee of the Chairs met online on April 30, 2025. Members talked about possible agenda items, locations, facilitators and topics for the 2025 City Council Mid-Year Retreat. No motions were voted on or approved. The meeting adjourned at noon.

Metropolitan Park District Board

The Olympia Metropolitan Park District Board will consider routine administrative items including election of officers, appointment of a community advisory committee member, and approval of the 2025 advisory committee work plan. No major policy changes or expenditures are on the agenda.

• Election of OMPD Board officers
• Appointment of a Community Advisory Committee member
• Approval of the 2025 OMPD Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Approval of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. The board unanimously reappointed Jim Cooper as President and Robert Vanderpool as Vice President. The board appointed Randy Gunderson and Caroline Mellor to the Community Advisory Committee by a 7‑aye vote. The board approved the 2025 Advisory Committee Work Plan by a 7‑aye vote.

• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed President Jim Cooper (unanimous)
• Reappointed Vice President Robert Vanderpool (unanimous)
• Appointed Randy Gunderson and Caroline Mellor to Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Advisory Committee Work Plan (7-0)

City Council

This meeting will consider a first reading of a budget amendment (Ordinance 7418) to adjust the first quarter budget, and approve the 2025 Neighborhood Matching Grant Allocation. The consent calendar includes agreements for post-hospitalization supportive care benefits via CARES and a smart camera recycling education project with Recycling Partnership, Inc. The council will also approve advisory committee work plans and hold executive sessions on labor negotiations, litigation, and the city manager's performance evaluation.

• First reading of ordinance amending Ordinance 7418 (first quarter budget amendment)
• Approval of 2025 Neighborhood Matching Grant Allocation
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Olympia and Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging on behalf of CARES for post-hospitalization supportive care benefits
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Recycling Partnership, Inc. for smart camera project for recycling education
• Approval of 2025 advisory committee work plans (Arts Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, etc.)

The City Council approved the agenda as amended and adopted a series of consent‑calendar items, including resolutions for post‑hospitalization care, a recycling education camera project, and advisory committee work plans. An ordinance amending the first‑quarter budget was approved on first reading and sent to second reading. The council also approved the 2025 Neighborhood Matching Grant allocations.

• Agenda approved as amended (vote not recorded)
• Adopted resolution authorizing CARES post‑hospitalization support agreement
• Adopted resolution authorizing Smart Camera recycling education project
• Adopted 2025 Advisory Committee Work Plans
• Approved ordinance amending Ordinance 7418 (First Quarter Budget Amendment) – first reading
• Approved 2025 Neighborhood Matching Grant Allocation (7‑aye vote)
• Adopted minutes from April 22, 2025 council meeting
• Approved ordinance amending Ordinance 7418 moved to second reading

Social Justice & Equity Commission

The Social Justice & Equity Commission will hold a briefing and discussion regarding reparations for the descendants of enslaved African people. The body will also consider approving a draft introduction letter for the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Briefing and discussion on reparations for the descendants of enslaved African people
• Approval of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan introduction chapter draft letter
• Approval of March 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved its agenda and the March 24 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted 8‑0 to approve the draft letter introducing the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan chapter. A briefing on reparations for descendants of enslaved African people was presented and discussed.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft letter for Comprehensive Plan introduction chapter (8-0)

Land Use & Environment Committee

The Land Use & Environment Committee will approve the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a briefing on the sidewalk condition assessment. It will accept the proposed 2025 engineering design and development standards updates. The committee will also be briefed on the Olympia 2045 Neighborhood Centers strategy and the Land Use and Urban Design chapter update.

• Approval of March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (Item 6.A)
• Briefing on sidewalk condition assessment results (Item 6.B)
• Acceptance of proposed 2025 engineering design and development standards updates (Item 6.C)
• Briefing on Olympia 2045 Neighborhood Centers and Land Use and Urban Design chapter update (Item 6.D)

Heritage Commission

The Olympia Heritage Commission will discuss a briefing on middle housing, which may affect how heritage considerations intersect with new housing types. The commission also will consider appointments for new commissioners and approve minutes from prior meetings. Public comment is open.

• Middle Housing Briefing (item 6.B)
• New Heritage Commissioner Appointments (item 6.A)
• Approval of December 7, 2024 retreat minutes (item 3.A)
• Approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (item 3.B)
• Upcoming events discussion (item 6.C)

The commission approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 7, 2024 retreat and the February 26, 2025 meeting. No votes were recorded for these approvals. The board discussed new commissioner appointments, received a briefing on middle housing, and talked about upcoming Arts Walk and Heritage Month events. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved
• December 7, 2024 retreat minutes approved
• February 26, 2025 meeting minutes approved

Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee will consider approving a job description for a Council Support Position. The meeting also includes call to order, roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• 25-0360 Approval of Council Support Position Job Description

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution directing staff to negotiate an interlocal agreement with Thurston County for judicial, jail alternatives, and supervised probation services. The council will also receive a briefing on budget sustainability efforts. Consent items include approval of a labor agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 612 and an interlocal with the Washington State Police for academy facility use. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

• Resolution to negotiate interlocal agreement with Thurston County for judicial, jail alternatives, and supervised probation services
• Briefing on budget sustainability efforts
• Approval of labor agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 612
• Approval of interlocal agreement with Washington State Police for academy facility use
• Approval of adjustment to petty cash and change fund levels

The council adopted the consent calendar, which included approval of a labor agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 612, a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Police for academy facility use, and a resolution adjusting petty cash and change fund levels. The council also approved a resolution directing staff to negotiate an interlocal agreement with Thurston County for judicial, jail alternatives, and supervised probation services. All motions passed with a unanimous 7‑aye vote.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (including labor agreement, police interlocal, petty cash adjustment) – 7 aye
• Approved Labor Agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 612 – 7 aye
• Adopted Resolution authorizing Interlocal Agreement with Washington State Police for Academy Facility Use – 7 aye
• Adopted Resolution adjusting Petty Cash and Change Fund levels – 7 aye
• Approved resolution directing staff to negotiate Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for judicial, jail alternatives, and supervised probation services – 7 aye
• Approved April 8, 2025 City Council meeting minutes – 7 aye
• Approved April 15, 2025 City Council meeting minutes – 7 aye