City Council 08/18/2026 07:00 PM Online via Zoom and In Person at Tumwater City Hall, Council Chambers, 555 Israel Rd. SW, Tumwater, WA 98501

1.Call to Order

2.Roll Call

3.Flag Salute

4.Special Items:

  1. a.Proclamation: International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, 2026

  2. b.Presentation from Thurston Conservation District (Executive Department)

5.Public Comment: (for discussion of items not having a public hearing on tonight's agenda)

6.Consent Calendar:

  1. a.Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting, July 21, 2026

  2. b.Approval of Minutes: City Council Joint Planning Commission and Tree Board Tour, July 28, 2026

  3. c.Payment of Vouchers (Finance Department)

  4. d.Ordinance No. O2026-016, Parking Lot Lighting (General Government Committee)

  5. e.Resolution R2026-008 Charitable Partnerships (Budget & Finance Committee)

  6. f.Resolution No. R2026-012, Council Rules and Procedures (City Council)

  7. g.Data share agreement with the Secretary of State for the Combined Fund Drive (Budget & Finance Committee)

  8. h.Reappointment of David Bills, Brian Reynolds and Satpal Sohal to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (Executive Department)

7.Council Considerations:

  1. a.2026 Drought Briefing and Public Outreach (Water Resources & Sustainability Department)

8.Mayor/City Administrator's Report

9.Councilmember Reports

10.Executive Session:
a. Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)

11.Any Other Business

12.Adjourn


Hybrid Meeting Information
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Post Meeting
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Accommodations
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