Lacey City Council Meeting - July 21, 2026

The City of Lacey held its regular City Council meeting on July 21, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of Resolution 1184, adopting the 2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which outlines capital transportation projects funded by federal and state grants, including updates to the College Street Phase 3 project and adjustments to traffic mitigation fees. The council also approved Ordinance 1704, which implements state-mandated amendments to the municipal code related to residential infill development, accessory dwelling units, parking regulations, childcare centers, and building conversions. This ordinance affects development standards and parking requirements, including capping parking stall requirements for new developments, which is expected to influence housing affordability. Additionally, the council received reports on transit authority contract approvals for hydrogen fuel projects and discussed potential impacts of federal grant management changes. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but several policy and budget-related items affecting future procurement and capital projects were addressed.