Land Use & Environment Committee

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 Land Use & Environment Committee Information: 360.753.8244 Thursday, June 16, 2022 5:30 PM Council Chambers/Online and Via Phone Register to Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ebInYd9aQ3-5yc3nw3kPuQ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Madrone called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: 2 - Chair Dani Madrone and Committee member Clark Gilman Excused: 1 - Committee member Jim Cooper 2.A OTHERS PRESENT Community Planning and Development Staff: Deputy Director Tim Smith Climate Program Manager Pamela Braff Building Official Erik Jensen Lead Code Enforcement Officer John Mahone 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item 6.A was moved to 6.C. The agenda was approved as amended. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke: Benjamin Silesky, Tony Usibelli and Thad Curtz. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.A 22-0589 Approval of May 19, 2022 Land Use & Environment Committee Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. 6. COMMITTEE BUSINESS City of Olympia Page 1 Land Use & Environment Committee Meeting Minutes June 16, 2022 6.A 22-0568 Review of City Regulations and Fees to Reduce Effects on Housing Costs Update Mr. Smith provided an update on the status of the review of City regulations and fees to reduce the effects on housing. The Committee noted that work on information and communication will need to continue, focusing on first time users of permits and their understanding of the permit process. The report was received. 6.B 22-0571 Vacant Properties Registration Draft Ordinance Recommendation Mr. Mahone provided a presentation. Chair Madrone moved, seconded by Committee member Gilman, to recommend approval of the draft ordinance establishing a vacant properties registration program to the full City Council. The motion carried as follows: Aye: 2 - Chair Madrone and Committee member Gilman Excused: 1 - Committee member Cooper 6.C 22-0572 Electric Vehicle Charging and Solar-Ready Development Dr. Braff provided a briefing on policies to support electric vehicle (EV) charging and solar readiness in new buildings. The Committee asked several questions regarding commercial energy code updates and residential code updates for solar ready development anticipated in June 2023. The Committee discussed next steps for EV charging that will include engagement with the building community. The discussion was completed. 7. REPORTS AND UPDATES - None 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. City of Olympia Page 2