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File #: 25-0885    Version: 1
Type: study session Status: Study Session
File created: 10/7/2025 In control: City Council
Agenda date: 10/14/2025 Final action:
Title: Discussion of the Olympia 2045 - Climate Action and Resilience Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Update
Attachments: 1. Draft Chapter, 2. Planning Commission Recommendation, 3. Social Justice and Equity Commission Letter, 4. Youth Council Letter, 5. Project Webpage, 6. Phase 1 Community Engagement Summary, 7. Phase 2 Public Comments, 8. Phase 3 Public Comments, 9. Public Comments Received since July 26, 2025
Title
Discussion of the Olympia 2045 - Climate Action and Resilience Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Update

Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed the draft Olympia 2045 - Climate Action and Resilience Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan and suggested minor revisions. The Committee recommended the chapter be forwarded to the full City Council for discussion at a Study Session.

City Manager Recommendation:
Review and discuss the Climate Action and Resilience Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.

Report
Issue:
Review and discuss the Climate Action and Resilience Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.

Staff Contact:
Pamela Braff, PhD, Director of Climate Programs, City Manager's Office, Climate Program, 360.753.8249

Presenter(s):
Pamela Braff, PhD, Director of Climate Programs
Natalie Weiss, Climate Resilience Coordinator

Background and Analysis:
Climate Element: Description and State Requirements
The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) (RCW 36.70A) guides and directs local government planning in Washington State. It requires cities and counties to adopt and update a comprehensive plan every 10 years, to accommodate 20 years of growth. The Comprehensive Plan also establishes the primary goals and policies that guide all City actions. Planning for climate change and resiliency was added as the 14th goal to the GMA in 2023, by adoption of House Bill 1181 (Chapter 228, Laws of 2023).

The new Climate Action & Resilience chapter will address both climate mitigation (the reduction of greenhouse gases) and resiliency (the ability to adapt to our changing climate). The overarching goals of this chapter are to:
* Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
* Reduce vehicle miles traveled.
* Improve climate preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
* Maximize co-benefits and prioritize environmental justice in the development of policies/programs to achieve these goals.

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