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Olympia City Council — April 8, 2025: property sale approved; commute plan and energy audit grant adopted

OlympiaApr 8, 20253 min read

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Council (7 present) met April 8, 2025. Council adopted the consent calendar including approval of the March 25 minutes, a Commute Trip Reduction Plan Update, a grant agreement for building energy audits, and continued participation in SourceWell. Council approved sale of 900 Plum Street SE to Island Enterprises, Inc. (Squaxin Island Tribe). An ordinance amending rental screening practices (OMC 5.82) was postponed. Recognitions for Earth Month and Fair Housing Month were received. An executive session on litigation was held with no decisions.

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Adopted March 25, 2025 City Council meeting minutes.
Adopted a resolution adopting Olympia’s Commute Trip Reduction Plan Update.
Adopted a resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Association of Washington Cities for building energy audits.
Adopted a resolution authorizing continued participation in the SourceWell cooperative purchasing program.
Approved a resolution authorizing the sale of City-owned real property at 900 Plum Street SE to Island Enterprises, Inc., a wholly owned enterprise of the Squaxin Island Tribe, and authorized the City Manager to sign the purchase and sale agreement.
Postponed Ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code 5.82 relating to rental housing (income-to-rent ratio screening practices).
Received proclamations recognizing April 2025 as Earth Month and recognizing Fair Housing Month.
Held an executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) regarding litigation and potential litigation; no decisions were made.

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Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers, Online and Via Phonescheduled

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ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing April 2025 as Earth Month
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Fair Housing Month
PUBLIC COMMENT
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (Optional)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of March 25, 2025 Olympia City Council Meeting Minutes
Approval of a Resolution Adopting Olympia’s Commute Trip Reduction Plan Update
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Association of Washington Cities for Building Energy Audits
Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Continued Participation in the SourceWell Cooperative Purchasing Program
SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None
FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - None
PUBLIC HEARING - None
OTHER BUSINESS
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sale of City Owned Real Property Located at 900 Plum Street SE to Island Enterprises, Inc., a Wholly Owned Enterprise of the Squaxin Island Tribe, a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe
Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code 5.82 Relating to Rental Housing to Address Income to Rent Ratio Screening Practices
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - None
COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS - None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); Litigation and Potential Litigation
ADJOURNMENT
Approval of the Consent Agenda

Olympia City Council — April 8, 2025: property sale approved; commute plan and energy audit grant adopted

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