City Council

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, February 27, 2024 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Online and Via Phone Study Session Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87193897158? pwd=WkxuM3J4dm5oRkRLU2p6K2hrS0w5Zz09 1. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Dontae Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Yến Huỳnh, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman, Councilmember Dani Madrone, Councilmember Lisa Parshley and Councilmember Robert Vanderpool 2. BUSINESS ITEM 2.A 24-0178 Hearing Examiner Report Mayor Payne discussed the agenda for the evening and introduced Deputy Community Planning & Development Director Tim Smith. Mr. Smith shared an overview of the role of the Hearing Examiner. He introduced Hearings Examiner Mark Schiebmeir. Mr. Shebimeir shared an overview of 2023 Hearings. He also discussed safe walking routes and high school students; pace of development in the City; equity issues; and conflicting policies in the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Councilmembers requested the topic of walking routes and high school students be added to the agenda for the upcoming meeting with the Olympia School District Board. The study session was completed. 3. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. City of Olympia Page 1