City Council Meeting of June 15, 2026

The City Council meeting of Lakewood on June 15, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions, most notably regarding a proposed facility use agreement with the West Coast Baseball League. The council reviewed a $3.2 million capital investment plan to upgrade Fort Steilacoom Park's baseball facilities to accommodate 1,200 to 1,300 attendees per game, with the city owning the assets and the baseball group responsible for event operations and maintenance during their use. The agreement includes rent payments, utility cost coverage, and provisions for future capital improvements, with discussions about risk sharing, parking, noise mitigation, and community benefits. Additionally, the council considered a $180,000 down payment assistance loan to Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing development, funded from the Home Affordable Housing Fund. The meeting also addressed an ordinance updating the Shoreline Master Program and included public comments on environmental concerns, particularly regarding the protection of Garry oak trees and parkland development. Several motions were passed, including approval of contracts for elevator repairs and amendments to advisory board work plans.