Title
Annual Stormwater Management Program Plan Review
Recommended Action
Briefing Only
Report
Issue:
Receive a briefing on the Municipal Stormwater Permit Draft 2026 Stormwater Management Program Plan.
Staff Contact:
Susan McCleary, Stormwater Associate Planner, Public Works Water Resources, 360.570.3794
Presenters:
Susan McCleary, Associate Planner
Kym Foley, Senior Planner
Background and Analysis:
The City's stormwater management program operates under the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (Permit), issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology). The Permit requires annual updates to the Stormwater Management Program Plan (SWMP Plan). Within the current Permit cycle (2024-2029) the City must either complete a new or revise our existing Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP) for a prioritized basin.
Key Updates to the Draft 2026 SWMP Plan include:
* Enhanced public participation opportunities, particularly overburdened and highly impacted communities.
* Integration of community feedback into the SMAP and SWMP Plan through Engage Olympia site survey.
* Strengthen collaboration with community groups and partners to increase accessibility and inclusion.
Staff seek Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) feedback on:
* The revised public involvement approach,
* Effectiveness of outreach methods, and
* Recommendations for future improvement
The 2024-2029 Permit emphasizes creating opportunities for the general public, overburdened communities and highly impacted communities to participate in decision-making processes. This includes the development, implementation and updating of the City's SWMP Plan and SMAP.
Staff have made significant revisions to the Draft 2026 SWMP Plan development process to increase public involvement and accessibility. Staff are eager to receive feedback on this approach and suggestions to further improve engagement.
During this briefing staff will provide an overview of the draft 2026 SWMP ...
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