Olympia
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Cultural Access Program Advisory Board
The Cultural Access Program Advisory Board is holding a special meeting and retreat. The board will review proposed improvements for the Inspire Olympia Program, new application guidelines, and the 2026-27 budget.
- Inspire Olympia Program Improvements
- 2026-27 Application Guidelines
- 2026-29 Budget review
Arts Commission
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PBIA Advisory Board
The board will discuss upcoming board nominations and the second phase of the PBIA project. Members will also receive an update regarding recent changes to parking.
- Board nomination discussion
- PBIA Phase 2 discussion
- Update on recent parking changes
Site Plan Review Committee
The committee will conduct a presubmission conference regarding a proposed commercial project at 716 Plum St SE. This meeting serves as an initial review of the preliminary site plan and project narrative.
- Presubmission conference for 716 Plum St SE (Via Susina)
Community Policing Board
The Community Policing Board will hold a special meeting to review business items. The primary focus is the discussion of the Olympia Police and Fire Departments Hyperactive Delirium Protocol.
- Review of 26-0491: Olympia Police and Olympia Fire Departments Hyperactive Delirium Protocol
Land Use & Environment Committee
The committee will receive a briefing on the draft timeline for the Urban Forest Management Plan. Members will also conduct a preliminary discussion regarding upcoming work plans for several city advisory committees.
- Urban Forest Management Plan draft timeline
- Resolution M2708
- 2027 Planning Commission work plan discussion
- Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee work plan discussion
City Council
This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The council will discuss whether a potential quorum is needed for the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting. No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Roll call and standard meeting procedures
- Discussion of potential quorum for Community Livability and Public Safety Committee
- Adjournment
Community Livability and Public Safety Committee
The committee will conduct a meeting with the chairs of council-appointed advisory bodies. The session also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a period for public comment.
- Approval of May 27, 2026, meeting minutes
- Meeting with Council Appointed Advisory Body Chairs
Heritage Commission
The commission will review a briefing regarding the impact of sea level rise on cultural assets. The meeting also includes presentations about saving the Nisqually Delta and student projects from the University of Washington.
- Sea Level Rise and Cultural Assets Briefing
- Janine Gates presentation: Saving the Nisqually Delta
- University of Washington Student Presentations
Site Plan Review Committee
The Site Plan Review Committee will hold a preliminary conference for a proposed unit lot subdivision at 1600 12th Avenue Southeast in the Windom area. This meeting covers early planning discussions rather than final approvals or public hearings. The agenda also includes standard committee review and adjournment.
- Pre-submission conference for Windom 2027 Unit Lot Subdivision at 1600 12th Ave SE
- Review of preliminary site plan, vicinity map, and project narrative
- Standard agenda review and meeting adjournment
City Council
The Olympia City Council will vote on code amendments affecting park impact fees, traffic, building standards, subdivisions, and the Unified Development Code. The council will also approve lease and funding agreements for the Quince Street and Franz Anderson tiny home villages, plus a grant for a multifamily EV charging project. Public hearings will address a master use permit for Ezee Fiber and updates to the city’s federal Community Development Block Grant plans.
- Code amendments to park impact fees (Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.16)
- Lease and funding agreements for Quince Street and Franz Anderson tiny home villages
- Public hearing on Ezee Fiber master use permit and service area
- Public hearings on CDBG Consolidated Plan amendments and 2026 Annual Action Plan
- Right-of-way vacation along Garfield Avenue and West Bay Drive
City Council
The council is meeting for an informal discussion and information sharing event. This agenda consists entirely of a single business item regarding the scheduled dinner.
- City Council Dinner and Information Sharing
Social Justice & Equity Commission
The Social Justice & Equity Commission will elect a chair for 2026 and discuss a draft progress report on reimagining public safety. They may also approve a comment letter on the report.
- Election of 2026 Commission Chair
- Discussion of Draft Reimagining Public Safety Progress Report
- Approval of comment letter on the progress report
- Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
Hearing Examiner
The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider Case 23-3261, Kaiser Woods Park. The proposal involves a development with associated site plans, environmental review, and critical area reports. The examiner will review public comments, applicant responses, and technical studies before making a decision.
- Public hearing for case 23-3261 Kaiser Woods Park
- SEPA determination and environmental review
- Revised site, landscape, and civil plans
- Critical area report and landslide hazard mitigation
- Public comments received as of June 4, 2026
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and informational briefings. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will review updates on the city’s park ranger program and the OPARD Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiative. No public hearings, budget votes, or policy decisions are scheduled.
- Informational presentation on the city Park Ranger Program
- Update on the OPARD Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Program
- Approval of May 21, 2026 committee meeting minutes
Design Review Board
The Design Review Board will hold a concept review for the Briggs Professional Suites project (Case 26-0442). The board will also elect a Design Review Board officer for the upcoming term.
- Concept design review of Briggs Professional Suites (Case 26-0442)
- Design Review Board officer elections (Case 26-0443)
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will consider approving the Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic Register and receive updates on hiring registers for entry-level and firefighter-paramedic positions. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Approval of Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic Register
- Update on Entry Level Register
- Update on Entry-Level Firefighter-Paramedic Register
City Council
The Olympia City Council will consider extending a public health emergency declaration due to insufficient affordable housing supply. They will also vote on ordinances updating park impact fees, vehicle and traffic codes, building codes, and development codes. The consent calendar includes multiple grant applications for park improvements and infrastructure projects, plus contract amendments and change orders for the Fones Road Improvement Project.
- Extend public health emergency for affordable housing (Ordinance 7414)
- First reading of code amendments for park impact fees
- Grant applications for LBA Park Field #3 renovation, Kettle View Park, and Rebecca Howard Park improvements
- Grant applications for Percival Creek Sewer Reroute and Coastal Flood Protection infrastructure
- Change orders (8, 9, 10) for Fones Road Improvement Project with Pivetta Brothers Construction
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will receive briefings on property tax levy history and capital facilities project process. They will also review an update to their 2026 work plan. Public comment is allowed on these topics.
- Briefing on capital facilities project process
- Briefing on property tax levy history, structure, and limitations
- Update on the 2026 Finance Committee Work Plan
- Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Olympia Planning Commission will discuss the Downtown Commercial Vacancy Study. No other substantive business items are on the agenda. Public comment is accepted.
- Discuss the Downtown Commercial Vacancy Study
Land Use & Environment Committee
The Land Use & Environment Committee will discuss the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase (TOP) program, including a work summary, state playbook, and recommendations. This is a discussion session with no votes scheduled.
- Discussion of Tenant Opportunity to Purchase arrangements with supporting documents
City Council
The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the 2027 budget update, focusing on department enhancement items and a property proceeds summary. This is a preliminary discussion before formal budget adoption.
- Discussion of 2027 department enhancement items
- Review of property proceeds summary
Heritage Commission
This is a procedural notice of a possible quorum at a training event for historic preservationists from local Certified Local Governments. No official business will be conducted. The next regular meeting is June 24 at 6pm in Room 207 of Olympia City Hall.
- Training event for historic preservationists from local Certified Local Governments (CLGs)
- Invite-only gathering noticed as a Special Meeting due to possible quorum
- Next regular meeting scheduled for June 24, 6pm, Room 207, Olympia City Hall
Hearing Examiner
The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on the West Bay Yards development (case 21-2854). The agenda includes extensive attachments covering shoreline permits, environmental assessments, traffic studies, and public comments. The examiner may issue a decision on the land use application after hearing testimony.
- Public hearing for West Bay Yards development (21-2854)
- SEPA Determination of Non-Significance issued (Attachment 22)
- Shoreline Master Program consistency and restoration plans reviewed
- Multiple rounds of agency and public comment letters (2021-2026)
- Design Review Board recommendations included
Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative-Executive Committee
The Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative Executive Committee will receive briefings on long-term monitoring and metrics for adaptive management and on the 2027-2028 workplan. They will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and hear public comment.
- Briefing on long-term sea level rise monitoring and metrics for adaptive management
- Briefing on the 2027-2028 Sea Level Rise Collaborative Workplan
- Approval of March 6, 2026 meeting minutes