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Olympia City Council (March 24, 2026) — Police Chief sworn in; Rebecca Howard Park plan approved; residential energy rating ordinance advanced

OlympiaMar 24, 20262 min read

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City Manager Burney swore in Police Chief Shelby Parker. Council adopted the Consent Calendar (including investment policy updates, grant and lease amendments, a cleanup grant for the Solid Wood Site, a climate planning grant, and a collective bargaining agreement). Council approved the Rebecca Howard Park Development Plan and approved on first reading — forwarding to second reading — an ordinance to adopt a Residential Energy Performance Rating and Disclosure Policy. Multiple community members provided public comment.

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City Manager swore in Shelby Parker as Police Chief.
Approved March 17, 2026 City Council meeting minutes.
Adopted City of Olympia Investment Policy updates.
Authorized a grant agreement with the Department of Ecology for cleanup work associated with the Solid Wood Site (West Bay Park).
Authorized Amendment No. 2 to the lease with the Hands On Children’s Museum to incorporate newly acquired property.
Authorized the 2026–2028 International Association of Fire Fighters - Assistant Chiefs’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Authorized an agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce for a Climate Planning Grant.
Authorized an amendment with Berger Partnership to complete Phase 1 design services at Yelm Highway Community Park.
Approved the Rebecca Howard Park Development Plan and directed prioritization of its development.
Approved on first reading and forwarded to second reading an ordinance adopting a Residential Energy Performance Rating and Disclosure Policy.

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Mar 24, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers, Online and Via Phonescheduled

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ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Outgoing Members of City Council Appointed Advisory Bodies
Special Recognition - Swearing-In of Police Chief Shelby Parker
PUBLIC COMMENT
COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (Optional)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Agreement with Department of Ecology for Cleanup Work Associated with the Solid Wood Site (West Bay Park)
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the Lease Agreement between the City of Olympia and the Hands On Children’s Museum by Incorporating Property Recently Acquired for Expansion of the Museum into the Lease Agreement Terms
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the 2026-2028 International Association of Fire Fighters - Assistant Chiefs’ Collective Bargaining Agreement
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce for a Climate Planning Grant
Approval of March 17, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approval of Recommended Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Council Appointed Advisory Bodies
Approval of City of Olympia Investment Policy Updates
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to an Agreement with Berger Partnership to Complete Phase 1 Design Services at Yelm Highway Community Park
Approval of Individuals for Reappointment to Council Appointed Advisory Bodies
SECOND READINGS (Ordinances) - None
FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - None
PUBLIC HEARING - None
OTHER BUSINESS
Approval of an Ordinance Adopting a Residential Energy Performance Rating and Disclosure Policy
Approval of the Rebecca Howard Park Development Plan
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT
COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
ADJOURNMENT
Approval of the Consent Agenda

Olympia City Council (March 24, 2026) — Police Chief sworn in; Rebecca Howard Park plan approved; residential energy rating ordinance advanced

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