Lacey meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Lacey Council Agendas Show Road Contract, CDBG Plan; Minutes Pending

Lacey's recent government meetings are currently on the record only by agenda, as minutes have not yet been published for the sessions held over the past two weeks. Because of this, no official decisions, votes, or outcomes can be reported. The agendas indicate the City Council was scheduled to consider a road project contract and review a federal housing plan.

City Council

On July 7, the City Council was scheduled to vote on a contract award for the Madrona Connection to the 337 road project (PW2023-01). The agenda also listed Resolution 1182, which would grant a franchise agreement to Lightcurve Telecommunications. Other scheduled items included the annual Lacey Parks report presented by the Parks Director, approval of the 2027 budget calendar, and payment of claims, wages, and transfers for May 26 - June 26, 2026. A separate informational dinner meeting held the same day included only procedural items and general discussion, with no concrete action items listed.

On July 14, the council held a worksession to discuss the draft 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan, presented by Human Services Coordinator Michelle Chavez. The CDBG plan guides how federal housing and community development funds are allocated. The council was also scheduled to receive a briefing from Thurston Conservation District Executive Director Sarah Moorehead and consider an official newspaper designation for city legal notices by City Clerk Elissa Fontaine. This designation determines where the city publishes legally required public notices.

LEOFF I Board

The LEOFF I Disability Board met on July 9. The agenda shows the board was scheduled to review and approve pending claims, discuss the city's dental coverage requirement, and receive updates on LEOFF 1 legislative matters. Minutes are not yet available to confirm what was approved or discussed.

Coming up

• **City Council, July 21:** The council will consider Ordinance 1704, which updates infill residential development regulations and LMC amendments for child care centers, parking, and building conversion. These regulations affect how new housing and child care facilities can be built within the city. The agenda also includes Resolution 1184 for the 2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, which outlines planned road projects over the next six years. The council will also vote on approval of the 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan, Ordinance 1703 and Resolution 1183 regarding official newspaper designation, and the reappointment of Andrew Shin to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
• **Planning Commission, July 22:** The commission will hold a public hearing on the draft Stormwater Strategic Plan, a required update for 2026 that addresses how the city manages runoff and water quality. The commission will consider a formal recommendation to the City Council following the hearing. Briefings are also scheduled on the Urban Forest Management Plan update, draft LMC 14.32 Tree Regulation Amendments, and a private request to amend the Comprehensive Plan and rezone a parcel near Willamette Drive NE and 31st Avenue NE.

Lacey council to weigh road contract and telecom franchise; human services grants under review

Lacey's recent government meetings focused heavily on human services funding, with the City Council also scheduled to take up a road project contract and a telecommunications franchise agreement. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, only agenda items can be reported — no vote tallies or final outcomes are available.

Human Services Grant Program applications presented

The Lacey Human Services Commission held two meetings in early July centered on the 2026 Human Services Grant Program.

On July 1, the commission heard presentations from 16 organizations seeking 2026 grant funding. No decisions were scheduled. Applicants listed on the agenda included Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington (Site-Based Mentoring), Ground Zero Outreach (Bridge to Stability and Mobile Outreach), Rebuilding Together Thurston County (Critical Home Repair), Community Youth Services (Haven House Crisis Residential Center), and Senior Services for South Sound (Home Share). Public comment was accepted in person, by Zoom, or in writing.

On July 2, the commission held a public hearing on the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Annual Action Plan. Additional grant applicant presentations were scheduled, including Lacey Housing Services, Garden-Raised Bounty Youth Program, and Homes First Affordable Housing. A Director's Report on timeline updates for both the Human Services Grant Program and the CDBG was also on the agenda.

City Council: Madrona Connection contract and Lightcurve franchise

The Lacey City Council met on July 7. The agenda included a contract award for the Madrona Connection to the 337 road project (PW2023-01) and Resolution 1182, which would grant a franchise agreement to Lightcurve Telecommunications. The council was also scheduled to receive the Lacey Parks Annual Report from the Parks Director, approve the 2027 budget calendar, and authorize payment of claims, wages, and transfers for May 26 through June 26, 2026.

A separate July 7 council informational dinner meeting included only procedural items and general discussion on local and regional matters. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes were listed.

Because minutes are not yet published, the outcomes of the contract vote, the franchise resolution, and other agenda items cannot be confirmed.

LEOFF I Disability Board reviews claims

On July 9, the LEOFF I Disability Board met to review and approve pending claims, discuss the city's dental coverage requirement, and receive updates on LEOFF 1 legislative matters. No further detail is available from the agenda.

Coming up

City Council — July 14: A worksession is scheduled to discuss the draft 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan, presented by Human Services Coordinator Michelle Chavez. The council will also receive a Thurston Conservation District program briefing from Executive Director Sarah Moorehead and consider an official newspaper designation for city legal notices, presented by City Clerk Elissa Fontaine. Council member reports are also scheduled. Public comment will be accepted.

*Note: All recent meeting summaries are based on agendas only; minutes have not been published. Outcomes, vote tallies, and final dollar amounts will be confirmed when minutes become available.*