2026-08-26 - Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

Summary

Built from the official minutes. No video is posted.

Regular meeting, 5:30 PM at Council Chambers with online participation; 3 of 3 expected members present: Chair Dani Madrone, Committee member Kelly Green, and Committee member Yến Huỳnh.
June 24 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee minutes approved.
Youth Council Update: Assistant to City Manager Susan Grisham and Youth Council Chair Donovan Jojola presented update and recommendations for new member appointments and reappointments to Olympia Youth Council for 2026-2027 term; approved 3-0 and forwarded to City Council.
Pedestrian Safety and Tools to Reduce Speeding: Principal Planner Michelle Swanson, AICP, and Police Chief Shelby Parker provided update; Committee requested follow-up in approximately one year.
Inspire Olympia Cultural Access Program Improvements: Program Manager Marygrace Goddu, Senior Program Specialist Amelia Layton, and Public Schools Coordinator Molly Wilmoth presented proposed improvements and updates; discussion completed.

Committee Member Huỳnh moved, seconded by Committee Member Green, to approve the recommended appointments to fill vacancies and reappointments to the Olympia Youth Council for 2026-2027 term and forward the recommendation to City Council; motion passed 3-0.

Principal Planner Swanson and Police Chief Parker provided update on pedestrian safety and tools to reduce speeding.
Committee discussed and asked clarifying questions; members expressed interest in further research of options to understand cost, resource impact, and potential timeline for implementation.
Committee requested follow-up update in approximately one year.

Program Manager Goddu, Senior Program Specialist Layton, and Public Schools Coordinator Wilmoth presented proposed improvements and updates to the Inspire Olympia Cultural Access Program.
Committee discussed and asked clarifying questions; discussion was completed.