{ "city": "Olympia", "state": "WA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/olympia/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Design Review Board", "headline": "Design Review Board to review Hands On Children's Museum expansion", "summary": "The Design Review Board is meeting to review the conceptual design for the Hands On Children's Museum expansion (case 26-0631). This is the main project review item on the agenda. The board will discuss the staff report and applicant narrative for the project.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7006_A_Design_Review_Board_26-08-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7006&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee", "headline": "Parks committee to review 2027 Capital Facilities Plan and asset management briefing", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the June 18, 2026 minutes and receive a briefing on the Parks Capital Facilities Plan and Capital Asset Management Program for 2027. The agenda includes public comment, announcements, and reports from the Olympia Metropolitan Parks Advisory Board. No votes on substantive items are listed beyond the minutes approval.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7242_A_Parks_and_Recreation_Advisory_Committee_26-08-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7242&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-21", "body": "Lodging Tax Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee continues 2027 lodging tax funding application process discussion", "summary": "The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to continue its discussion of the 2027 Lodging Tax funding application process. The agenda includes public comment, announcements, and reports, but the only substantive business item is the continued discussion of the application process. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7268_A_Lodging_Tax_Advisory_Committee_26-08-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7268&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-26", "body": "Site Plan Review Committee", "headline": "Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project site plan review set for Aug. 26", "summary": "The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee will hold a presubmission conference for the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project at 501 5th Ave SW PRKG. The committee will review the preliminary site plan, vicinity map, narrative description, and presubmission details for this project. No other substantive items are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/6949_A_Site_Plan_Review_Committee_26-08-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6949&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Youth Council", "headline": "Youth Council plans update presentation and onboarding retreat", "summary": "The Olympia Youth Council is meeting to plan two business items: an update presentation and an onboarding retreat. No minutes are scheduled for approval, and the agenda contains no substantive policy decisions or public hearings.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7275_A_Youth_Council_26-08-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7275&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Site Plan Review Committee", "headline": "Site Plan Review Committee to discuss 1607 Union Ave SE triplex proposal", "summary": "The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee is meeting to review a presubmission conference for a proposed triplex at 1607 Union Ave SE (case 26-0628). The agenda includes only this presubmission discussion and standard agenda review and adjournment items. No final decisions are scheduled; this is an early-stage review.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/6948_A_Site_Plan_Review_Committee_26-08-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/6948_M_Site_Plan_Review_Committee_26-08-19_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6948&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Civil Service Commission", "headline": "Civil Service Commission to expire Fire Lieutenant Register, review hiring lists", "summary": "The Olympia Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the expiration of the Fire Lieutenant promotional register, which would end its use for future hiring. The commission will also receive updates on several hiring registers for police and fire positions, and will consider approving the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes. Public comment is allowed on city business items, but not on political campaigns or ballot measures.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7274_A_Civil_Service_Commission_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7274_M_Civil_Service_Commission_26-08-18_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7274&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss waste resources; evaluate city manager in closed session", "summary": "The Olympia City Council is holding a study session with one business item: a briefing and discussion on waste resources. The council will also hold an executive session to evaluate the city manager's performance, which is a personnel matter. No formal votes are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7122_A_City_Council_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7122&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7166_A_Finance_Committee_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7166&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearing on home-based business code amendments", "summary": "The Olympia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed code amendments for home-based businesses, followed by a briefing on the preliminary 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7063_A_Planning_Commission_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7063&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-14", "body": "Lodging Tax Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to review 2027 lodging tax funding application process", "summary": "The Olympia Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss the 2027 lodging tax funding application process, including draft guidelines. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the funding application process.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7267_A_Lodging_Tax_Advisory_Committee_26-08-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7267&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Arts Commission", "headline": "Arts Commission to review traffic box wrap designs and Percival Plinth award", "summary": "The Olympia Arts Commission will review and recommend designs for 10 traffic box wraps, discuss the 2026 Percival Plinth Project Peoples' Choice Award, and consider upcoming jury opportunities. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings and a community print meet-and-greet item.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7261_A_Arts_Commission_26-08-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7261&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss housing incentives for affordable projects", "summary": "The Olympia City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine consent items, including approval of minutes, bills, and a resolution to reject and re-advertise bids for a seismic valve installation project. They will also consider second and first readings of ordinances for a budget amendment and a master use permit for Ezee Fiber. Notable discussions include the Marj Yung Park public art concept, funding for a local food systems plan, and housing incentives to encourage affordable housing.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7121_A_City_Council_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7121&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Cultural Access Program Advisory Board", "headline": "Cultural Access Program Advisory Board to review Inspire Olympia improvements", "summary": "The Olympia Cultural Access Program Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from July 9, 2026, and to discuss business item 26-0604, which concerns improvements to the Inspire Olympia program. Public comment is allowed, but speakers cannot promote or oppose candidates or ballot measures. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive discussion item.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7265_A_Cultural_Access_Program_Advisory_Board_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7265&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "LEOFF I Disability Board", "headline": "LEOFF I Disability Board to approve three disability cases and policy updates", "summary": "The LEOFF I Disability Board is meeting to approve minutes from July 13, 2026, and to decide on three disability benefit cases (vision, medical, dental) and a staff recommendation to update policy. The agenda is routine and contains no public hearings or major financial contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/8/7273_A_LEOFF_I_Disability_Board_26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7273&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Community Policing Board ", "headline": "Board to review officer-involved incident investigation process and consider public comment changes", "summary": "The Community Policing Board will receive a briefing on the Police Officer-Involved Critical Incident Investigation Process, including review of use-of-force policies and the role of the Civilian Police Auditor. The board will also consider a proposal to add in-person public comment to its meeting agendas. Procedural items include approval of minutes from March and June 2026 meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7257_A_Community_Policing_Board__26-07-30_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7257&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council holds joint meeting with Olympia School District Board", "summary": "The City Council is holding a special joint meeting with the Olympia School District Board. No specific discussion topics or decisions are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7259_A_City_Council_26-07-30_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7259&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to meet with Olympia School Board for dinner discussion", "summary": "The Olympia City Council will hold a dinner meeting with the Olympia School District Board. The event is listed as a business item and no formal decisions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7264_A_City_Council_26-07-30_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7264&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Site Plan Review Committee", "headline": "Site Plan Review Committee holds presubmission conferences for three projects", "summary": "The committee is conducting presubmission conferences for three different site plans. These meetings are used to review preliminary plans and project details before formal submission.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/6945_A_Site_Plan_Review_Committee_26-07-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/6945_M_Site_Plan_Review_Committee_26-07-29_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6945&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to introduce second-quarter budget amendment, approve grant agreement", "summary": "The Olympia City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance amending the second-quarter budget and vote on several consent calendar items, including a resolution authorizing a Youth Climate Action Fund grant with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. A proclamation recognizing Parks and Recreation Month will be presented, and the council will receive updates on the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project, proposed 2026 Traffic Box Wrap Designs, and a quarterly financial report.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7118_A_City_Council_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7118&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Civil Service Commission", "headline": "Civil Service Commission approves police and firefighter hiring registers", "summary": "The Civil Service Commission will approve the entry-level and lateral police officer registers and update the firefighter-Paramedic and police lieutenant hiring lists. The meeting will also include the approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7258_A_Civil_Service_Commission_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7258_M_Civil_Service_Commission_26-07-28_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7258&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council holds dinner and information sharing session", "summary": "This is a procedural meeting with only one business item: a dinner and information sharing discussion among council members. No votes or substantive actions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7117_A_City_Council_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7117&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Heritage Commission", "headline": "Heritage Review Committee to consider window replacement for Ossian Anderson House", "summary": "The Heritage Review Committee is meeting to discuss a window replacement case. The body will review permit 26-3098 and related preservation and restoration standards.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7262_A_Heritage_Commission_26-07-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7262&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Land Use & Environment Committee", "headline": "Committee will discuss tenant purchase options and short‑term rental permitting", "summary": "The Land Use & Environment Committee will approve the June 25, 2026 meeting minutes. It will discuss the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Arrangements, including related project briefings. The committee will also receive a briefing on short‑term rental permitting and enforcement.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7176_A_Land_Use___Environment_Committee_26-07-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7176&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Site Plan Review Committee", "headline": "Site Plan Review Committee to discuss 2711 Pacific Ave SE", "summary": "The committee is meeting to conduct a presubmission conference for a project at 2711 Pacific Ave SE. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/6944_A_Site_Plan_Review_Committee_26-07-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/6944_M_Site_Plan_Review_Committee_26-07-22_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6944&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Heritage Commission", "headline": "Heritage Commission to hold hearing on Sandman Tugboat removal", "summary": "The Heritage Commission will meet to discuss the removal of the Sandman Tugboat from the Olympia Heritage Register. The meeting includes a public hearing on this item.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7082_A_Heritage_Commission_26-07-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7082&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to discuss sidewalk repair policy and public safety updates", "summary": "The City Council will hold a study session to discuss a sidewalk repair policy and the implementation of the Reimagining Public Safety progress report. The body will also review recommendations for City Council appointed advisory bodies.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7116_A_City_Council_26-07-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7116&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission reviews Home Based Businesses code amendment briefing", "summary": "The commission will hold a briefing on draft amendments to the Home Based Businesses code and accept public comment. Staff will also discuss selecting a Finance Subcommittee for the Capital Facilities Plan. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and a public comment period.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7060_A_Planning_Commission_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7060_M_Planning_Commission_26-07-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7060&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review debt, investments, and audit updates", "summary": "The Olympia Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and receive briefings on city-wide debt, investments, and the 2025 financial audit. The meeting will also include a presentation on the Washington Center funding strategy.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/olympia/meetings/2026/7/7165_A_Finance_Committee_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://olympia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=7165&GID=218&G=19510D34-31FB-48B8-9C02-4D026953451C" } ] }