Olympia, WA

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a briefing on draft amendments to the Neighborhood Scale Commercial Code. The body will also discuss infrastructure policy related to middle housing.

• Neighborhood Scale Commercial Code Amendments briefing
• Middle Housing Infrastructure Policy discussion
• Work Plan discussion

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Review Committee will evaluate an application to add the Evergreen Inn to the Olympia Heritage Register. The committee will also review a special tax valuation application for the same property.

• Heritage Register nomination review for the Evergreen Inn at 2402 Lakeridge Way SW
• Special Tax Valuation application review for the Evergreen Inn

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to conduct project reviews for two specific cases. The board will evaluate design reports and plans for a bank and a multifamily residential development.

• Project review for WaFd Bank (Case 24-6458, Detail Permit 26-5420)
• Project review for Western Trails Multifamily (Case 26-4694)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve several eligibility registers for police and fire department positions. These registers include both entry-level hires and promotional lists for leadership roles.

• Approval of Entry Level and Lateral Police Officer Registers
• Approval of Police Sergeant Register
• Approval of Entry-Level Firefighter and Firefighter-Paramedic Registers
• Approval of Fire Lieutenant Register
• Approval of Fire Assistant Chief Register

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to discuss its work plan and review a recap of the PLACES Conference. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 23, 2026 meeting.

• Review and discussion of the Q4 Work Plan
• PLACES Conference recap
• Approval of September 23, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a dinner and information sharing discussion. The agenda contains no other business items or decisions.

• City Council Dinner and Information Sharing (Item 26-0521)

Metropolitan Park District Board

The Metropolitan Park District Board will hold public hearings regarding the 2027 preliminary budget and the 2027 ad valorem tax. The Board will also receive a report on 2025 funding level compliance.

• Public hearing on the 2027 Preliminary Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Budget
• Public hearing on the 2027 Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Ad Valorem Tax
• Presentation of the OMPD Advisory Committee’s annual report on 2025 funding compliance

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2027 Preliminary Operating Budget, the 2027-2032 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan, and the Transportation Improvement Program. The body will also consider ordinances for a third quarter budget amendment and changes to community advisory board rules.

• Public hearing on the 2027 Preliminary Operating Budget
• Public hearing on the Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan, 2027-2032 Financial Plan
• Public hearing on the Transportation Improvement Program
• Resolution for the Police Guild Collective Bargaining Agreement contract extension
• Resolution for a Memorandum of Agreement with the Hands On Children’s Museum for a new building

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to review proposals for 2027 lodging tax funding for tourism services. The meeting includes time for public comment and standard procedural items.

• Review of 2027 Lodging Tax Funding Tourism Service Proposals (Item 26-0829)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to review proposals for tourism services funded by the 2027 lodging tax. The committee will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from October 15, 2026.

• Review of 2027 Lodging Tax Funding Tourism Service Proposals

Land Use & Environment Committee

The Land Use & Environment Committee will discuss recommendations for updating the Critical Areas Ordinance. The body will also hold discussions regarding the Urban Forest Management Plan and tree protection measures.

• Critical Areas Ordinance Periodic Update Recommendation (26-0794)
• Urban Forest Management Plan Discussion (26-0775)
• Tree Protection Measures Discussion (26-0809)

Youth Council

The Youth Council will meet to elect and approve leadership positions for the 2026-2027 term. The body will also hold a discussion regarding third places in Olympia.

• Election and approval of 2026-2027 Youth Council leadership positions
• Discussion on Third Places in Olympia
• Approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes

Site Plan Review Committee

The Site Plan Review Committee will hold a presubmission conference for a project at 1217 Cooper Point Rd SW #1. The meeting will cover the preliminary site plan and narrative description for the pharmacy drive-through.

• Presubmission conference for Cooper Point Pharmacy Drive-Through (26-0756) at 1217 Cooper Point Rd SW #1

The committee conducted presubmission conferences for two projects. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Presubmission conference held for Cooper Point Pharmacy Drive-Through (26-0756)
• Presubmission conference held for project 26-5942

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2027 Legislative Agenda and a 2027 budget update regarding building decarbonization and resilience funding. The body is also considering a resolution to sunset three advisory boards and restructure the Social Justice and Equity Commission.

• Approval of the 2027 City of Olympia Legislative Agenda
• Resolution to sunset three advisory boards and restructure the Social Justice and Equity Commission
• 2027 Budget Update regarding Building Decarb and Resilience Funding Proposal
• Proclamation recognizing Hindu Heritage Month
• Recognition of 45 Year Anniversary Delegation Visit to Sister City Kato, Japan

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the Washington Center for the Performing Arts Annual Report and a budget snapshot for property taxes. The committee will also discuss a 2027 budget update regarding a Building Decarb and Resilience Funding Proposal.

• Washington Center for the Performing Arts Annual Report
• Property Tax Budget Snapshot
• 2027 Budget Update: Building Decarb and Resilience Funding Proposal

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the minimum parking requirements code. The body will also discuss the Urban Forest Management Plan.

• Public hearing on Minimum Parking Requirements Code Amendments (26-0808)
• Discussion of the Urban Forest Management Plan (26-0801)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to review proposals for 2027 lodging tax funding for tourism services. The meeting includes time for public comment and reports.

• Review of 2027 Lodging Tax Funding Tourism Service Proposals (26-0806)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will receive a briefing on the summer camp recreation program. The committee is also scheduled to approve a work plan update for the City Council.

• Recreation Program - Summer Camp Briefing
• Approval of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) Work Plan Update for City Council

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to review tourism service proposals for 2027 funding. The committee will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from August 14 and August 21, 2026.

• Review of 2027 Lodging Tax Funding Tourism Service Proposals

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to receive briefings on two items. The meeting includes a review of the community events permitting process and an update on the One Community Plan.

• Briefing on the Community Events Permitting Process and Resource Review
• One Community Plan Update and Progress Report Matrix

Social Justice & Equity Commission

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

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

Cultural Access Program Advisory Board

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

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

PBIA Advisory Board

The PBIA Advisory Board will meet to discuss PBIA Phase 2. The board will also review and approve minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion of PBIA Phase 2 (Item 26-0790)
• Approval of September 2, 2026 meeting minutes (Item 26-0791)

Metropolitan Park District Advisory Committee

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

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

City Council

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt proposed amendments to the Critical Area Ordinance. The commission also received a briefing on minimum parking requirements code amendments.

• Approved recommendation for City Council to adopt Critical Area Ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved September 12, 2026, retreat minutes
• Approved September 21, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved the meeting agenda

Utility Advisory Committee

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

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

Site Plan Review Committee

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

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

The Site Plan Review Committee met on September 30, 2026 and reviewed two presubmission conference items: a multifamily project at 909-919 Prospect (parcel 34700300700, file 26-5506) and the Swantown Boatworks Yard Expansion at 915 Washington St NE (file 26-5305). For both items the minutes state only that "the information was provided." No approvals, denials, votes, or other substantive decisions are recorded; the meeting then adjourned.

• No substantive decisions recorded — presubmission conference only
• 909-919 Prospect Multifamily (26-5506): information provided, no action taken
• Swantown Boatworks Yard Expansion, 915 Washington St NE (26-5305): information provided, no action taken
• Meeting adjourned

Hearing Examiner

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

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

Community Policing Board

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

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

Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

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

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

Salary Commission

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

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

Heritage Commission

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

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