Planning Commission
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · January 7, 2019
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes - Final 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
Planning Commission Contact: Stacey Ray
360.753.8046
Monday, January 7, 2019 6:30 PM Room 207
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cunningham called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1.A ROLL CALL
Commissioner Azegami was present via Webex.
Present: 7 - Commissioner Rad Cunningham, Commissioner Tammy Adams, Vice
Chair Kento Azegami, Commissioner Joel Baxter, Commissioner
Travis Burns, Commissioner Paula Ehlers and Commissioner Candi
Millar
Excused: 1 - Chair Carole Richmond
OTHERS PRESENT
City of Olympia Community Planning and Development Staff:
Senior Planner Stacey Ray
Senior Program Assistant Max DeJarnatt
City of Olympia Public Works Staff:
Senior Planner Sophie Stimson
Intercity Transit Staff:
Development Director Eric Phillips
General Manager, Anne Freeman-Manzanares
Planning Manager, Rob LaFontaine
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
19-0028 Approval of December 3, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The December 3, 2018 meeting minutes were approved.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
5. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Ray made announcements.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A 19-0027 Intercity Transit Briefing
Mr. Phillips provided a PowerPoint presentation explaining Intercity Transit’s plan
regarding future service following the November Ballot Measure .
The information was received.
6.B 19-0013 Draft Parking Strategy Briefing
Mr. DeJarnatt provided a PowerPoint presentation and briefed the Commission
regarding the draft Parking Strategy.
The information was received.
6.C 19-0010 Transportation Update
Ms. Stimson provided a PowerPoint presentation and briefed the Commission about two
major projects; the Transportation Master Plan and the Downtown Street Improvement
Project.
The information was received.
7. REPORTS - None
8. OTHER TOPICS
Commissioners discussed officer elections; however; because Vice-Chair Carole
Richmond was not present, opted to postpone the election to the next regularly scheduled
meeting on Monday, February 4.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Upcoming Meetings
The next meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2019.
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Agenda
Meeting Agenda City Hall
601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
Planning Commission
Contact: Stacey Ray
360.753.8046
Monday, January 7, 2019 6:30 PM Room 207
1. CALL TO ORDER
Estimated time for items 1 through 5: 20 minutes
1.A ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
19-0028 Approval of December 3, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Draft December 3, 2018 Meeting Minutes
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
During this portion of the meeting, citizens may address the Advisory Committee or Commission
regarding items related to City business, including items on the Agenda. In order for the Committee or
Commission to maintain impartiality and the appearance of fairness in upcoming matters and to comply
with Public Disclosure Law for political campaigns, speakers will not be permitted to make public
comments before the Committee or Commission in these two areas: (1) on agenda items for which the
Committee or Commission either held a Public Hearing in the last 45 days, or will hold a Public Hearing
within 45 days, or (2) where the speaker promotes or opposes a candidate for public office or a ballot
measure.
5. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
This agenda item is also an opportunity for Commissioners to ask staff about City or Planning
Commission business.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
19-0027 Intercity Transit Briefing
Estimated time: 30 minutes
19-0013 Draft Parking Strategy Briefing
Attachments: Parking Strategy Fact Sheet
Parking Strategy Webpage
Estimated time: 30 minutes
19-0010 Transportation Update
Estimated time: 60 minutes
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7. REPORTS
From Staff, Officers, and Commissioners, and regarding relevant topics.
8. OTHER TOPICS
Selection of Planning Commission Officers for 2019. Positions include Chair, Vice Chair, and Finance
Subcommittee Chair.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Approximately 9:00 PM
Upcoming Meetings
Next regular Commission meeting is Monday, February 4, 2019. See ‘meeting details’ in Legistar for list
of other meetings and events related to Commission activities.
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the delivery of services and resources. If you require accommodation for your attendance at the City
Advisory Committee meeting, please contact the Advisory Committee staff liaison (contact number in the
upper right corner of the agenda) at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. For hearing impaired,
please contact us by dialing the Washington State Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.833.6384.
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