Pierce County public meetings in 2021

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to review leave without pay requests exceeding 30 days for various employees. The agenda also includes new business and scheduling the next regular meeting for January 11, 2022.

• Review of leave without pay over 30 days for various sheriff employees
• New business discussion
• Next regular meeting scheduled for January 11, 2022

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission approved leave without pay over 30 days for two Sheriff's employees: Mental Health Evaluation Specialist D. Prather (leave from June 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022) and Deputy Sheriff M. Klein Jr. (leave from November 14, 2021 to February 3, 2022). The motion was made by Commissioner Herling, seconded by Commissioner Wallace Lonergan, and approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the commission discussed an ordinance but took no action.

• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for D. Prather (June 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022)
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for M. Klein Jr. (November 14, 2021 – February 3, 2022)

Emergency Management-Combined Communications Network

The Pierce County Emergency Management-Combined Communications Network Board will meet to consider R2021-001, a resolution to dissolve the CCN. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment, but the main action is the proposed dissolution.

• R2021-001: Dissolution of the Combined Communications Network
• Approval of 09/08/21 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from November 10, 2021. They will receive a report from the Hearing Officer on Complaint 2021-05, appoint a Hearing Officer for 2021, and elect a Commission Chairperson for 2021. The meeting also includes time for public input and an executive session.

• Report on Complaint 2021-05
• Appointment of Hearing Officer for 2021
• Election of Commission Chairperson for 2021
• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2021

The Pierce County Ethics Commission approved its agenda and November minutes, then closed complaint 2021-05 with a finding of no violation. It reappointed Judge Ronald Culpepper as hearing officer and elected Peter Donor as chair for 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as corrected (2022 New Business items)
• Approved November 10, 2021 minutes as presented
• Closed complaint 2021-05 with no violation determination
• Reappointed Judge Ronald Culpepper as hearing officer for 2022
• Elected Peter Donor as chair for 2022

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board has cancelled its December 8, 2021 meeting because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2022, at 5pm in the Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, or via Teams.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: January 12, 2022, 5pm, Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to receive a report from the Hearing Officer regarding Complaint 2021-05. The meeting also includes time for public input and possible discussion of mail, informal inquiries, and advisory opinions. This is a routine administrative meeting with one substantive item of old business.

• Report from Hearing Officer regarding Complaint 2021-05
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2021 meeting
• Public input period
• Possible executive session

The Pierce County Ethics Commission met virtually and approved its agenda and the corrected minutes from October 13, 2021. No substantive decisions were made; the only business was a report on an ongoing investigation into complaint 2021-05 and a discussion about future in-person meeting options. The meeting was procedural only.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved October 13, 2021 minutes with two corrections (meeting date and Mike Stewart's attendance)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board has cancelled its November 10, 2021 meeting because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 5pm in the Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, located at 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, Washington 98409 or via Teams.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: December 8, 2021, 5pm, at 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 or via Teams

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, consider a request to extend a deputy's probationary period, and hear a reclassification appeal from K. Beutell. The commission will also vote on approving leave without pay for three deputies on medical leave.

• Reclassification appeal hearing for K. Beutell
• Request to extend probationary period for Deputy Sheriff G. Bond
• Approval of leave without pay for deputies A. Aguilar, C. Kirsch, and J. Reveira
• Approval of minutes from September 14 and October 12, 2021 meetings

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees met on November 9, 2021, and approved the minutes from September and October. It approved leave without pay for three deputies and extended Deputy Garett Bond's probationary period. The Commission also heard an appeal from Kaprisha Beutell regarding her denied reclassification from Office Assistant 2 to Office Assistant 3, and affirmed the Chief Examiner's decision to deny the reclassification, while instructing the Chief Examiner to provide further explanation and update job descriptions.

• Approved minutes of September 14 and October 12, 2021 meetings
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for Deputies A. Aguilar, C. Kirsch, and J. Reveira
• Extended Deputy Garett Bond's probationary period by eight weeks until January 20, 2022
• Affirmed Chief Examiner's denial of Kaprisha Beutell's reclassification to Office Assistant 3
• Instructed Chief Examiner to provide further explanation to Beutell and update job descriptions

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from August 2021. The main new item is two complaints received by mail, with the hearing officer beginning investigations. The meeting is largely procedural, with no decisions or votes listed on specific cases.

• Two new complaints received; hearing officer starting investigations
• Approval of August 11, 2021 meeting minutes (September meeting cancelled for lack of quorum)
• Public input period scheduled
• Next meeting set for November 10, 2021

The Pierce County Ethics Commission approved the agenda and minutes, then closed two complaints (2021-03 and 2021-04) due to lack of jurisdiction and lack of response, respectively. A new complaint (2021-05) was received and is under investigation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2021 meeting
• Closed complaint 2021-03 (school board, not under jurisdiction)
• Closed complaint 2021-04 (no named person, no response from complainant)
• Opened investigation into new complaint 2021-05

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board's October 13, 2021 meeting is cancelled because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the Tacoma Mall Office Building, Suite 200, 2nd Floor Conference Room or via Teams.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: November 10, 2021, 5:00 p.m., Tacoma Mall Office Building, Suite 200

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Pierce County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting on October 13, 2021, contains only a link to a PDF agenda and a return link. No substantive items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are not included in this text.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to take action on a leave-without-pay request exceeding 30 days for I. Carpenter, and to receive a training session on the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act. The agenda also includes new business and scheduling the next meeting.

• Action on leave without pay over 30 days for I. Carpenter
• Training session on Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act
• Next regular meeting set for November 9, 2021

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees approved a request for leave without pay over 30 days for Deputy I. Carpenter, who is on medical leave. The commission also received mandatory training on the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act. No other business was conducted.

• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for Deputy I. Carpenter (unanimous)

Pierce County Regional Council

The Pierce County Regional Council is meeting to review the Countywide Planning Policies, as indicated by the agenda packet and accompanying PowerPoint presentation. The agenda contains only these two items, both related to the planning policies review, with no other substantive business listed.

• Review of Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) via agenda packet and PowerPoint presentation

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to consider several personnel actions, including approving a new Accountant 1 classification and hearing an employee's appeal of a denied reclassification. The meeting will also cover approval of minutes, a study session on the reclassification process, leave requests, and a change to minimum requirements for lateral deputy sheriff hires.

• Approve Accountant 1 classification (reclassifies Accounting Assistant 3 to Accountant 1)
• Hear appeal of reclassification decision by Ms. Beutell under Rule 5.7
• Study session on reclassification process
• Leave without pay over 30 days for various employees
• Request to change minimum requirements for Lateral Deputy Sheriff

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission approved changes to the minimum requirements for lateral Deputy Sheriff applicants, removing the need for current law enforcement employment and the one-year/probation requirement for in-state applicants. The commission also approved a reclassification of an employee to Accountant 1, set procedures for a reclassification appeal, approved leave without pay for three employees, and reinstated a former Corrections Deputy contingent on passing exams.

• Approved Accountant 1 classification for Carmen Brown (unanimous)
• Adopted abuse-of-discretion review process for Beutell reclassification appeal (unanimous)
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for Lynam, Mills, Peckham (unanimous)
• Approved changes to in-state and out-of-state lateral deputy requirements (unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement of Steven Owen to Corrections Deputy pending polygraph and psych exam (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The main new item is two complaints received by mail, with the hearing officer beginning investigations. The meeting is largely procedural, with no decisions listed on the agenda.

• Two new complaints received; hearing officer beginning investigations
• Approval of August 11, 2021 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 13, 2021

Emergency Management-Combined Communications Network

The Emergency Management-Combined Communications Network Executive Board is meeting to review a single county-wide communications system. The board will also address the decommission of UHF.

• Decommission of UHF
• Single County-Wide Communications System Briefing
• Approval of 02/10/21 meeting minutes

The board approved the agenda and the February 10, 2021 meeting minutes. The Executive Director briefed the board on Pierce Transit's planned exit from the Combined Communications Network (CCN) by December 31, 2021, including asset transfers, maintenance contracts, site leases, UHF decommissioning, and frequency license transfers. The board discussed the timing of a Pierce County Council resolution to dissolve the partnership, with Council Chair Young suggesting December if needed. No formal action was taken on the exit plan.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Approved the February 10, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Discussed Pierce Transit's exit from CCN with target completion by Dec 31, 2021.
• Noted that joint Board/Council action to dissolve the partnership is not necessary.
• Discussed potential December County Council resolution for dissolution.

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The September 8, 2021 meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: October 13, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in Tacoma Mall Office Building, Suite 200, 2nd Floor Conference Room or via Teams

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials has canceled its August 25, 2021 meeting due to lack of business. The next scheduled meeting is June 22, 2022. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business
• Next scheduled meeting: June 22, 2022

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from July 14, 2021. The main new item is two complaints received by mail, with the hearing officer beginning investigations. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Two new complaints received; hearing officer beginning investigations
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2021 meeting
• Public input period
• Next meeting scheduled for September 8, 2021

The Pierce County Ethics Commission held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. The commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting. Two new complaints were received via USPS, and the Hearing Officer is beginning investigations. No other business, public input, or executive session occurred.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2021 meeting as presented
• Noted two new complaints received via USPS; investigations beginning

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board has cancelled its August 11, 2021 meeting because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the Tacoma Mall Office Building, Suite 200, 2nd Floor Conference Room or via Teams.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: September 8, 2021, 5:00 p.m., Tacoma Mall Office Building, Suite 200, 2nd Floor Conference Room or via Teams

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees canceled its regular meeting scheduled for August 10, 2021, citing a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is set for September 14, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. This notice is procedural only, with no decisions or discussions on the agenda.

• Regular meeting of August 10, 2021 canceled due to lack of business items
• Next regular meeting scheduled for September 14, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials will discuss updated comparable salary data and make a recommendation on 2022 and 2023 salaries for elected officials. The meeting includes public testimony and adoption of a proposal. This is a regular business meeting, not a final decision by the council.

• Discussion of updated comparable salary information from Human Resources staff
• Recommendation on 2022 and 2023 salaries for elected officials
• Public testimony period
• Adoption of salary proposal
• Approval of June 23, 2021 minutes

The Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials unanimously recommended a 7% salary increase for the Sheriff in 2022 and 3% in 2023, and 3% increases for the Auditor, Assessor-Treasurer, and Executive in both years. The 2022 meeting schedule was also adopted. No public testimony was given.

• Approved 7% Sheriff salary increase for 2022 and 3% for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 3% salary increases for Auditor, Assessor-Treasurer, and Executive for 2022 and 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule (fourth Wednesday, 5:45 p.m., Tacoma Mall Office Building and Zoom)

Pierce County Regional Council

The agenda includes a PowerPoint presentation regarding SSHAP and a memo from the Town of Steilacoom concerning the CPP Environment Chapter. The provided text consists of document links and meeting times without detailed action items.

• PowerPoint Presentation - SSHAP
• Town Of Steilacoom Memo regarding CPP Environment Chapter

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Commission will review a report from the Legal Advisor regarding an amendment to the Ethics Code. The meeting also includes a review of mail received for informal inquiries and advisory opinions.

• Report on Amendment to the Ethics Code
• Review of Mail Received-Informal Inquiries-Advisory Opinions

The Pierce County Ethics Commission met virtually and approved its agenda and the June 9, 2021 minutes with a spelling correction. The legal advisor reported that the current Ethics Code lacks a confidentiality provision, and complaints will be held in confidence until investigation completion, with findings filed with the County Executive's office. No new mail, informal inquiries, or advisory opinions were received; one email requesting findings on complaint 2020-04 was forwarded to the County Executive's office. The meeting adjourned without public input or executive session.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes with one misspelling revision.
• Noted no new USPS mail; forwarded an email request for complaint 2020-04 findings to the County Executive's office.
• Reported no informal inquiries or advisory opinions.
• Adjourned at 4:47 PM; next meeting set for August 11, 2021 via Zoom.

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The July 14, 2021 meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: August 11, 2021, 5:00 p.m. at Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Commission will meet via Zoom to conduct regular business. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a discussion regarding leave without pay exceeding 30 days.

• Approval of April 13, 2021, meeting minutes
• Leave without pay over 30 days

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission approved leave without pay over 30 days for three employees (Corrections Deputy Desilet, Corrections Deputy Hersey, and Animal Control Officer Page) due to medical issues. The commission also scheduled a reclassification appeal hearing for September 14, 2021, and approved the minutes from the April 13, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 regular meeting
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for Corrections Deputy Desilet (May 22, 2021 – April 2, 2022, intermittent)
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for Corrections Deputy Hersey (July 6 – September 1, 2021)
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for Animal Control Officer Page (April 29 – July 3, 2021)
• Scheduled reclassification appeal hearing for September 14, 2021

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is meeting to hear presentations from two elected officials — the Assessor-Treasurer and the Sheriff — as part of its salary-setting process. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and take public testimony. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan at 5:50 p.m.
• Presentation by Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer at 6:20 p.m.
• Approval of May 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Human Resources staff information
• Public testimony period

The Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials met virtually and heard presentations from Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan and Sheriff Ed Troyer, who answered six questions each about their roles and compensation. No salary decisions were made; the commission approved the May 26, 2021 minutes and requested Captain pay scales for review before the next meeting. The meeting adjourned without public testimony or formal action on salaries.

• Approved the May 26, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
• Heard presentations from Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan and Sheriff Ed Troyer on their responsibilities and compensation
• Requested Human Resources provide Captain pay scales for review before the next meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m. with no salary recommendations made

Pierce County Regional Council

The Pierce County Regional Council is meeting to discuss an update to the Countywide Planning Policies, as introduced in a PowerPoint presentation. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and review of the 2021 legislative priorities brochure.

• Countywide Planning Policies Update introduction
• 2021 PCRC Legislative Priorities Brochure
• Approval of June 17, 2021 minutes

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Pierce County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting contains only administrative information: a link to the agenda PDF and a draft meeting summary pending approval. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

• Draft meeting summary from a prior meeting is pending approval

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from May 12, 2021. They will receive reports on Complaint 2021-02 and a proposed amendment to the Ethics Code, and may take public input. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Report on Complaint 2021-02
• Report on amendment to the Ethics Code
• Approval of May 12, 2021 minutes

The Pierce County Ethics Commission approved its agenda and prior minutes, and heard reports. The investigation into Complaint 2021-02 was completed with findings of no probable cause for an Ethics Code violation; the Hearing Officer will file findings and notify the complainant. The Commission also noted the reappointment of Lisa Petorak and appointment of Michael Stewart to new terms.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2021 meeting
• Closed Complaint 2021-02 with no probable cause finding

Emergency Management-Combined Communications Network

The Emergency Management-Combined Communications Network Executive Board is meeting to conduct general business. The agenda includes a briefing on a single county-wide communications system and a report from the Executive Director.

• Briefing on Single County-Wide Communications System
• Executive Director Briefing

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The June 9, 2021 meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: July 14, 2021, 5:00 p.m., Conference Room D, Pierce County Public Services Building, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for June 8, 2021, due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is set for July 13, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom.

• Meeting cancellation due to lack of business items
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is meeting to discuss and potentially set salaries for elected officials. The agenda includes presentations from the Pierce County Executive and Auditor, followed by discussion of information from Human Resources staff and public testimony.

• Presentation by County Executive Bruce Dammeier at 6:00 p.m.
• Presentation by County Auditor Julie Anderson at 6:30 p.m.
• Discussion of information provided by Human Resources staff
• Public testimony on salaries for elected officials

The Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials met virtually and heard presentations from County Executive Bruce Dammeier and County Auditor Julie Anderson, who answered six questions about their roles and compensation. Both officials stated they believe their current compensation is fair. The commission approved the April 28, 2021 minutes unanimously and discussed salary comparisons with other counties, but took no formal action on salary adjustments.

• Approved April 28, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Heard presentation from County Executive Bruce Dammeier on responsibilities and compensation
• Heard presentation from County Auditor Julie Anderson on responsibilities and compensation
• Discussed salary comparisons with King, Spokane, and Snohomish counties

Pierce County Regional Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Pierce County Regional Council. The agenda includes approval of minutes and a public comment letter from Friends of Pierce County regarding a Comprehensive Plan Update. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond these routine items.

• Public comment letter from Friends of Pierce County on Comprehensive Plan Update
• Approval of PCRC minutes for 05/20/2021

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board has cancelled its May 12, 2021 meeting because there is no new business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, at 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: June 9, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 S. 35th St., Tacoma

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Pierce County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) is meeting to discuss its agenda and review the draft summary from the previous meeting on April 14, 2021. The agenda includes a presentation document and a draft meeting summary, which will be subject to approval at the next meeting. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the provided text.

• Review of 4.14.21 draft meeting summary
• Presentation document SWAC_051221.pdf
• Agenda PDF (5.12 Agenda.pdf)

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will meet to receive reports on Complaint 2021-02 and a proposed amendment to the Ethics Code. The commission will also consider the reappointment of Lisa Petorak and the appointment of Michael Stewart to new terms. The agenda includes no new business items, such as mail, inquiries, or advisory opinions.

• Report on Complaint 2021-02
• Report on Ethics Code amendment
• Lisa Petorak reappointment
• Michael Stewart 3-year appointment
• Approval of April 14, 2021 minutes

The Pierce County Ethics Commission met virtually and approved its agenda and prior minutes. It tabled Complaint 2021-02 until the June meeting and discussed a potential amendment to the ethics code regarding public records access after investigations close. The commission noted the reappointment of Lisa Petorak and the appointment of Michael Stewart to three-year terms.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2021 meeting
• Tabled Complaint 2021-02 until June meeting
• Noted Lisa Petorak's reappointment to second 3-year term
• Noted Michael Stewart's appointment to 3-year term

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for May 11, 2021, due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is set for June 8, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business items
• Next meeting: June 8, 2021, 5:00 p.m. via Zoom

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is meeting to discuss information from Human Resources staff and review questions for elected officials. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public testimony. No specific salary decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of March 24, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of information provided by Human Resources staff
• Review of questions for Elected Officials
• Public testimony

The Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials met virtually and approved the March 23, 2021 minutes unanimously. They discussed the timeline for determining 2022-2023 cost of living increases for county employees and decided to reuse the same historical questions for elected officials, with an update to question 5 for the Sheriff to focus on vision. No public testimony was given, and no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and question update.

• Approved March 23, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to use same historical questions for elected officials, with question 5 updated for Sheriff

Pierce County Regional Council

The Pierce County Regional Council is meeting to discuss an update to the Countywide Planning Policies, as presented in a PowerPoint. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and approval of previous meeting minutes. No formal decisions are listed beyond these items.

• Countywide Planning Policies update presentation
• PSRC 101 regional planning overview presentation
• Approval of April 15, 2021 meeting minutes

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will meet to receive a report from the Hearing Officer on Complaint 2021-01, reappoint Lisa Petorak to another term as commissioner, and handle any public input. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Report on Complaint 2021-01 from Hearing Officer
• Reappointment of Lisa Petorak as commissioner
• Approval of February 10, 2021 minutes (March meeting cancelled)
• Public input period

The Pierce County Ethics Commission met virtually on April 14, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting. The commission closed Complaint 2021-01 after the complainant failed to respond, and tabled the reappointment of Lisa Petorak until May 12. A new complaint (2021-02) was reported as preliminary, and an informal inquiry about the Sheriff was directed to the Ethics web pages.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2021 meeting
• Closed Complaint 2021-01 (complainant unresponsive)
• Tabled reappointment of Lisa Petorak until May 12

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The April 14, 2021 meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: May 12, 2021, 5:00 p.m., Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Pierce County Solid Waste Advisory Committee is meeting to review presentations on a lifecycle analysis and a sustainability plan. The agenda contains only these two presentation items and no other substantive business.

• Lifecycle Analysis Presentation
• Sustainability Plan Presentation

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The commission will vote on approving the January 12, 2021 minutes and on leave without pay requests over 30 days for D. Godsoe and T. Dolan. New business will be discussed as an information item.

• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2021 regular meeting
• Leave without pay over 30 days for D. Godsoe and T. Dolan
• New business discussion
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 11, 2021

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees approved leave without pay over 30 days for Deputy Sheriff D. Godsoe and Deputy Sheriff T. Dolan, both on Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave. The commission also reviewed the Corrections Deputy Training Schedule and requested a comparison chart of the new 10-week Corrections Officer Training Academy versus the current 4-week academy. Minutes from the January 12, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of January 12, 2021 regular meeting
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for D. Godsoe and T. Dolan

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials will meet via Zoom to elect a chair and vice-chair for 2021, approve prior minutes, and receive an update on the Council's action regarding the 2020 salary recommendation. The commission will also review its duties under Chapter 2.100, discuss rules of procedure and the salary-setting timeline, and may propose changes. Meeting dates for 2021 will be set.

• Election of 2021 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of July 22, 2020 minutes
• Update on Council action on 2020 salary recommendation
• Review of Chapter 2.100 duties and rules of procedure
• Set 2021 meeting dates

The Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials elected Sean Morrow as Chair and Orval Warren as Vice Chair for 2021, both unanimously. The commission unanimously approved the July 22, 2020 minutes and set 2021 meeting dates. No substantive salary decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, including reviews of council action, commission duties, and rules of procedure.

• Elected Sean Morrow as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Orval Warren as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 meeting dates (unanimous)

Pierce County Regional Council

The Pierce County Regional Council is meeting to discuss and review the Countywide Planning Policies, as indicated by the agenda and accompanying PowerPoint presentation. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the provided text.

• Review of Countywide Planning Policies
• Approval of March 18, 2021 meeting minutes

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Pierce County Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The agenda includes a draft meeting summary from the previous meeting, which will be considered for approval, and presentations. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

• Draft meeting summary from February 10, 2021, to be approved
• Presentation scheduled for the meeting

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board is meeting to elect a chair, approve minutes from 2019, adopt its 2021 meeting schedule, and consider a proposed amendment to its rules of procedure. The meeting is being held via Teams. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2021.

• Election of Personnel Board Chair
• Approval of April 10, 2019, Minutes
• Adopt Meeting Schedule for 2021
• Proposed Amendment to the rules of procedure

The Pierce County Personnel Board held a brief procedural meeting, electing Cory Ragan as Chair for 2021 and approving the minutes from April 10, 2019. The Board also adopted its 2021 meeting schedule (every second Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.) and an amendment to its Rules of Procedure regarding holiday scheduling. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Elected Cory Ragan as 2021 Chair (moved by Hensley, seconded by Bobadilla)
• Approved minutes of April 10, 2019 meeting (moved by Bobadilla, seconded by Hensley)
• Adopted 2021 meeting schedule: 5:00 p.m. every second Wednesday unless no business (moved by Hensley, seconded by Bobadilla)
• Adopted amendment to Rules of Procedure: if holiday falls on second Wednesday, meeting moves to next business day (moved by Bobadilla, seconded by Hensley)

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from December 2020, and receiving a report from the Hearing Officer on Complaint 2021-01. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Report from Hearing Officer regarding Complaint 2021-01
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2020 meeting
• Approval of agenda
• Public input period
• Executive session

Emergency Management-Combined Communications Network

The Pierce County Emergency Management-Combined Communications Network Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comment, and receive briefings from the Executive Director and on the Single County-Wide Communications System. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Executive Director Briefing
• Single County-Wide Communications System Briefing
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for March 9, 2021, due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom.

• Meeting cancellation due to lack of business items
• Next meeting scheduled for April 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom

Pierce County Regional Council

The Pierce County Regional Council is holding a general assembly meeting. The agenda includes a Healthy Communities Award presentation and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Healthy Communities Award presentation
• Approval of February 18, 2021 minutes

Emergency Management-Combined Communications Network

The Combined Communications Network Executive Board is holding a special meeting to address board seat delegations and leadership elections. The board will also review a letter of intent from Pierce Transit to withdraw from the network.

• Pierce Transit’s Letter of Intent to Withdrawl
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair (M2021-001)
• Decommission of UHF
• Pierce Transit and Pierce County CCN Board Seat Delegation
• Single County-Wide Communications System Briefing

The board approved new members, elected officers, and discussed Pierce Transit's plan to withdraw from the Combined Communications Network (CCN), transferring its ownership to Pierce County. The withdrawal is planned by end of 2021, with asset transfer workplan expected by end of Q3. No public comment was made, and the meeting was procedural with approvals of agenda, minutes, and new members.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new board members Kristina Walker and Derek Young (unanimous)
• Elected Gary Robinson as Chair for 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Kristina Walker as Vice Chair for 2021 (unanimous)
• Discussed Pierce Transit's letter of intent to withdraw from CCN (no vote)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The February 10, 2021 meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. and will be held virtually in response to the Governor's order.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: March 10, 2021, 5:00 p.m., virtual

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Pierce County Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The agenda includes reviewing the meeting agenda, a presentation, and a draft meeting summary that will be approved at a future meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review of meeting agenda
• Review of presentation document
• Review of draft meeting summary

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission canceled its regular meeting scheduled for February 9, 2021, due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is set for March 9, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom.

• Meeting cancellation due to lack of business items
• Next meeting scheduled for March 9, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom

Pierce County Regional Council

The Pierce County Regional Council is meeting to review presentations from GMCC and PSRC on Countywide Planning Policies, and to approve the minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda consists of these review and approval items.

• Review of GMCC presentation on Countywide Planning Policies
• Review of PSRC presentation on Countywide Planning Policies
• Approval of January 21, 2021 meeting minutes

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board has cancelled its January 13, 2021 meeting because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, at 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: February 10, 2021, 5:00 p.m., Conference Room D, Public Services Building, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting via Zoom. The main action item is a request from the Deputy Sheriffs' Independent Guild to amend the definition of Continuous Service to include Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave as a non-deductible circumstance, which was tabled at the last meeting. The commission will also elect a chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss a leave-without-pay matter.

• Vote on rule change adding Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave to Continuous Service definition
• Election of Civil Service Commission Chair
• Approval of minutes from Nov 30, 2020 special meeting and Dec 8, 2020 regular meeting
• Discussion of leave without pay over 30 days for J. Paukert
• Next regular meeting scheduled for February 9, 2021