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WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON
TUESDAY, April 28, 2026
Call to Order: Mayor Joe DePinto called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Tracey Wood, Joseph Richardson, Griselda Arias, Stephanie Kangiser,
Brian Hess, David Johnstone, and Mayor Joe DePinto.
Excused: Terry Kaminski
Staff Present: City Administrator Todd Stancil, City Clerk Kathy Linnemeyer, Building
Official Chris Vaccaro, Planning & Building Manager Gary Cooper, and
Public Services Director Cody Colt.
APPROVAL OF THE Motion by Tracey Wood to approve the agenda.
Seconded by Stephanie Kangiser
Motion carried 6-0
SPECIAL Mayor DePinto recognized Stephanie Kangiser for earning the AWC
PRESENTATIONS: Certificate of Municipal Leadership.
PUBLIC COMMENT: TJ Johnson with Thurton Conservation District gave a summary of the
2040 and Beyond Strategic Plan and Annual Report.
NEW BUSINESS: Ordinance No. 1145 updating Yelm Municipal Code, Chapter 6.08
Animal Regulations
Motion by Stephanie Kangiser to change 6.08.080 Chapter G and
Chapter J.1 to state 48 hours and to strike 6.08.080 Chapter I
Microchip implantation.
Seconded by Brian Hess
Motion carried 6-0
Motion byJoesph Richardson to approve Ordinance No. 1145 as
amended updating Yelm Municipal Code Chapter 6.08 Animal
Regulations.
Seconded by Griselda Arias
Motion carried 6-0 with a roll call vote.
Ordinance No. 1148 Adoption of 2025-2045 Yelm Comprehensive
Plan
Motion by Tracey Wood to approve Ordinance No. 1148 adopting the
City of Yelm 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan.
Seconded by Joseph Richardson
Motion carried 6-0 with a roll call vote.
Resolution No. 668 Surplus Police Vehicles
Motion by Joseph Richardson to approve Resolution No. 668
declaring certain city -owned personal property as surplus and
authorizing its sale.
Seconded by Stephanie Kangiser
Motion carried 6-0
STANDING COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Services Committee — Councilmember Richardson gave a report of the Public
Services Committee meeting.
General Government Committee —Councilmember Arias gave a report of the General
Government Committee meeting.
MAYOR/CITY ADMINISTRATOR/STAFF REPORTS:
City Administrator—Gave department updates.
Mayor Report — Met with Andrew Barkis regarding regional transportation updates. It was
announced that WSDOT will be putting the Yelm Loop project out to bid next week,
reported that Arbor Day activities were successful and expressed appreciation to all
participants, attended Career Day at Ridgeline Middle School and announced the
retirement of Donna McCann following 35 years of employment.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
Councilmember Arias —Attended the South Thurston Economic Development Initiative
(STEDI) meeting and the Regional Housing Council meeting.
Councilmember Kangiser — Attended TMTL Auction, Chamber of Commerce Spring Expo
and thanked Mayor DePinto for honoring her today.
Councilmember Hess —Attended the Intercity Transit meeting. He announced a fundraiser
to benefit Habitat for Humanity that is being organized by the County Commissioner.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Joseph Richardson to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 PM.
Seconded by Stephanie Kangiser
Motion carried 6-0
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1 f ePinto, Mayor
Kathy Linneme r, City Clerk