City Council meeting minutes — April 14, 2026: Consent calendar approved; PBIA evaluation and neighborhood grants advanced
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The Olympia City Council met April 14, 2026 (Council Chambers, online/phone). Six members were present (one excused). Council read proclamations recognizing Fair Housing Month and Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, adopted the Consent Calendar (including multiple intergovernmental agreements and grant authorizations), approved a residential energy performance rating ordinance on second reading, authorized Phase Two implementation of the Parking and Business Improvement Area evaluation, and approved Neighborhood Matching Grant allocations totaling $32,544. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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- Adopted the Consent Calendar, including approval of the March 24, 2026 City Council meeting minutes.
- Approved bills and payroll certification (Payroll periods Feb 15–Mar 31, 2026: $10,633,260.72; Claims Feb 5–Mar 25, 2026: $17,093,969.27).
- Approved City Council appointed advisory body 2026 work plans.
- Approved the 2026 Civilian Police Auditor Work Plan.
- Adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with Thurston County Emergency Services for emergency management services.
- Adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Patrol for access to the Traffic and Criminal Software System.
- Adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with Mark Scheibmeir for Hearing Examiner services.
- Adopted a resolution authorizing an easement agreement with the City of Lacey for utility purposes.
- Adopted a resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for a stormwater retrofit project.
- Adopted a resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the Urban Forest Management Plan project.
- Adopted Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Thurston County for judicial services.
- Adopted an ordinance on second reading establishing a Residential Energy Performance Rating and Disclosure Policy.
- Approved the Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) evaluation recommendations and authorized proceeding with the Phase Two roadmap (additional planning and stakeholder engagement).
- Approved the 2026 Neighborhood Matching Grant allocations (11 recommended proposals) and authorized completion of contracts; staff recommended awarding a total of $32,544.
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Agenda
- ROLL CALL
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
- SPECIAL RECOGNITION
- Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Fair Housing Month
- Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (Optional)
- CONSENT CALENDAR
- Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Thurston County Emergency Services for Emergency Management Services
- Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the Washington State Patrol for Access to the Traffic and Criminal Software System
- Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Mark Scheibmeir for Hearing Examiner Services
- Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Easement Agreement with City of Lacey for Utility Purposes
- Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for a Stormwater Retrofit Project
- Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the Urban Forest Management Plan Project
- Approval of Bills (February 5, 2026 - March 25, 2026) and Payroll (February 15, 2026 - March 31, 2026) Certification
- Approval of the 2026 Civilian Police Auditor Work Plan
- Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to an Agreement with Thurston County for Judicial Services
- Approval of City Council Appointed Advisory Body 2026 Work Plans
- Approval of March 24, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
- SECOND READINGS (Ordinances)
- Approval of an Ordinance Adopting a Residential Energy Performance Rating and Disclosure Policy
- FIRST READINGS (Ordinances) - None
- PUBLIC HEARING - None
- OTHER BUSINESS
- Approval of the Parking and Business Improvement Area Evaluation Recommendations
- Approval of the 2026 Neighborhood Matching Grant Allocation
- CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT
- COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REFERRALS
- CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND REFERRALS
- ADJOURNMENT
- Approval of the Consent Agenda
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