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Regular Meeting

Olympia, WA · June 21, 2021

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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 Planning Commission Contact: Cari Hornbein 360.753.8048 Monday, June 21, 2021 6:30 PM Online and via phone 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Sauerhoff called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1.A ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Chair Candi Millar, Vice Chair Aaron Sauerhoff, Commissioner Paula Ehlers, Commissioner Rad Cunningham, Commissioner Carole Richmond, Commissioner Zainab Nejati, Commissioner Tracey Carlos and Commissioner Greg Quetin Absent: 1 - Commissioner Tammy Adams 1.B OTHERS PRESENT Community Planning and Development Staff: Director Leonard Bauer Senior Planner Cari Hornbein Principal Planner Joyce Phillips Economic Development Director Mike Reid 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.A 21-0622 Approval of June 7, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Larry Dzieza spoke. 5. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Hornbein and Mr. Bauer made announcements. City of Olympia Page 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 21, 2021 6. BUSINESS ITEMS 6.A 21-0606 Economic Development Update Mr. Reid shared a Powerpoint presentation on the Economic Development Update, including a video prepared by Thurston Strong. The discussion was completed. 6.B 21-0593 2021 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Briefing Ms. Phillips shared a Powerpoint presentation regarding 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The information was received. 7. REPORTS Commissioner Cunningham reported the Department of Commerce is working on guidance for addressing climate change in Comprehensive Plan updates. 8. OTHER TOPICS Ms. Hornbein shared information regarding meeting format and requested Commissioners provide feedback as to their preference for in-person or virtual meetings. Updated Planning Commission Handbooks will be sent to all Commissioners. She stated orientation for new Commissioners will be held in July. Ms. Hornbein noted the Capital Facility Plan process will begin in August. Vice Chair Sauerhoff invited new Commissioners to introduce themselves and provide their interest in serving on the Planning Commission; all Commissioners present participated. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. City of Olympia Page 2

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Meeting Agenda City Hall 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 Planning Commission Contact: Cari Hornbein 360.753.8048 Monday, June 21, 2021 6:30 PM Online and via phone Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X6Z7yF0UQbGudJjEwYGyzg 1. CALL TO ORDER Estimated time for items 1-5: 20 minutes 1.A ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.A 21-0622 Approval of June 7, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Attachments: Draft Minutes 06072021 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 the 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. Individual comments are limited three (3) minutes or less. REMOTE MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS: Live public comment will be taken during the meeting but advance registration is required. The link to register is at the top of the agenda. You will be given the choice to comment during the registration process. After you complete the registration form, you will receive a link by email to log onto or call into Zoom for use at the meeting day and time. If you plan on calling into the meeting, you will need to provide your phone number at registration so you can be recognized during the meeting. Once connected to the meeting you will be auto-muted. At the start of the public comment period, the Chair will call participants by name to speak in the order they signed up. When it is your turn to speak, your microphone will be unmuted. 5. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS This agenda item is also an opportunity for Commissioners to ask staff about City or Planning Commission business. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS City of Olympia Page 1 Printed on 6/15/2021 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda June 21, 2021 6.A 21-0606 Economic Development Update Estimated time: 45 minutes 6.B 21-0593 2021 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Briefing Attachments: Webpage Application Materials Public Comments Review Response Estimated time: 45 minutes 7. REPORTS From Staff, Officers, and Commissioners, and regarding relevant topics. 8. OTHER TOPICS - None 9. ADJOURNMENT Approximately 9:00 p.m. Upcoming Next regular Commission meeting is July 19, 2021. See 'meeting details' in Legistar for list of other meetings and events related to Commission activities. Accommodations The City of Olympia is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons in employment and 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. City of Olympia Page 2 Printed on 6/15/2021

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