Sumner public meetings in 2021

Community Development Committee

The committee will consider ordinances to amend the Special Events Code and add Lucy V. Ryan Park as a city park. Staff will also present a report on permit activity from July through December 2021.

• Ordinance No. 2805 amending Special Events Code SMC 12.52
• Ordinance No. 2806 adding Lucy V. Ryan Park as a City Park
• Permit activity report for July - December 2021

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission meeting includes a discussion regarding park and trail priorities. The commission will also receive an update on Parks Master Plans and review the October 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approval of October 2021 Meeting Minutes
• Park & Trail Priorities Discussion
• Parks Master Plans Update

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the September 2021 meeting minutes and added two tree species to the Approved Street Trees list. They also discussed the Ryan House landscape design and received an update on the Parks Master Plans, with an open house scheduled for Oct 26th.

• Approved September 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved Slender Silhouette Sweetgum for Approved Street Trees list
• Approved Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam for Approved Street Trees list

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review a construction contract for the Sumner Tapps Guardrail Upgrade and consider accepting a PSAR grant. The meeting will also include a Project Management Report.

• Sumner Tapps Guardrail Upgrade – Construction Contract
• PSAR Grant Acceptance
• Project Management Report

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of a construction contract for the Sumner-Tapps Guardrail Upgrade, with the lowest bid from Peterson Brothers at $491,785.67 plus a 10% contingency, totaling $540,964.24. The committee also recommended accepting a $14,641,123 PSAR grant for the White River Restoration project, the largest PSAR grant ever given and the first in Pierce County. Both items are recommendations to the full City Council.

• Recommended approval of Sumner-Tapps Guardrail Upgrade contract to Peterson Brothers for $491,785.67 (plus 10% contingency, total $540,964.24)
• Recommended acceptance of $14,641,123 PSAR grant for White River Restoration project

City Council

The City Council will review amendments to the Mid-Biennial and American Rescue Plan Act budgets. The agenda also includes the adoption of the Main Street Visioning Plan and a municipal court judge appointment.

• $1,617,301.99 in electronic checks and payments
• Ordinance No. 2802 Mid-Biennial Budget Amendment
• Ordinance No. 2803 American Rescue Plan Act Budget Amendment
• Resolution No. 1605 Main Street Visioning Plan Adoption
• Bushore/Eagle Asphalt Asbestos Abatement Change Order

The Sumner City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2802, the 2021/2022 Mid-Biennial Budget Amendment, which adjusts revenues by $2,355,703 and expenditures by $4,775,949 across multiple funds. A motion to divide the question on a $125,000 allocation for Ryan House landscape improvements from the lodging tax fund passed, and the council voted to postpone consideration of that $125,000 to the February 7, 2022 meeting. The council also confirmed Krista Swain as Municipal Court Judge, adopted Ordinance No. 2803 allocating $105,000 in ARPA funds, approved the 2022 Legislative Agenda, and adopted Resolution No. 1605 for the Main Street Visioning Plan.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2802, Mid-Biennial Budget Amendment (voice vote)
• Divided question on $125,000 lodging tax allocation for Ryan House landscape improvements (voice vote)
• Postponed $125,000 Ryan House landscape allocation to February 7, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Confirmed Krista Swain as Municipal Court Judge (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2803, allocating $105,000 in ARPA funds (voice vote)
• Approved 2022 Legislative Agenda (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1605, Main Street Visioning Plan (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,617,301.99 in payments and resolutions (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an update to senior housing regulations. The commission will also discuss senior housing incentives and code revisions. Additionally, the meeting includes elections for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Public hearing: Senior Housing Regulations Update
• Discussion: Senior Housing incentives & code revisions
• Elections: Chair and Vice Chair

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider a motion for the Bushore/Eagle Asphalt Asbestos Abatement Change Order. The committee will also review reports on the FY2020 annual audit status, monthly sales tax, and recruitment updates. Meetings continue to be conducted virtually via Zoom.

• Bushore/Eagle Asphalt Asbestos Abatement Change Order motion
• FY2020 Annual Audit Status report
• Monthly Sales Tax Report
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the surplus and disposition of a 2004 International VacCon truck and a Glock pistol, and recommended a change order for asbestos abatement at the Bushore/Eagle project for the consent agenda. It also recommended renewing the interlocal agreement with Bonney Lake for municipal court services. The FY2020 audit status and sales tax reporting were informational only, with no action required. Staff proposed signing incentives for professional engineers, which the committee supported.

• Approved surplus of 2004 International VacCon (est. $30,000) and Glock pistol (est. $250) for disposition
• Recommended 'Do Pass' for Bushore/Eagle asbestos abatement change order on consent agenda for Dec. 6, 2021
• Recommended 'Do Pass' for renewal of interlocal agreement with Bonney Lake for municipal court services on consent agenda
• Supported staff proposal for signing incentives for professional engineers using salary savings from vacant positions

City Council

The Sumner City Council is holding a study session to receive updates regarding the Main Street Visioning Plan and the American Rescue Plan Act Committee. The meeting also includes a report from the City Administrator and agenda setting for future council meetings.

• Main Street Visioning Plan Update
• American Rescue Plan Act Committee Update

The Sumner City Council met in a study session on November 22, 2021, and discussed two agenda items: the Main Street Visioning Plan Update and the American Rescue Plan Act Committee Update. No formal decisions were made on these items, as the meeting was a study session. The only action taken was a motion to excuse Councilmember Hamilton, which passed by voice vote.

• Excused Councilmember Hamilton from the meeting (moved by Neuman, seconded by Hochstatter, passed by voice vote).
• Discussed the Main Street Visioning Plan Update (no action taken).
• Discussed the American Rescue Plan Act Committee Update (no action taken).

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss the 2022 work plan and conduct elections for Chair and Vice-Chair. The provided agenda contains no other specific projects or items.

• 2022 Work Plan
• Chair and Vice-Chair elections

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly activity reports for the Fire and Police departments. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Puyallup Jail ILA and Therapeutic Court.

• Monthly Fire activity report
• Monthly Police activity report
• Department updates
• Puyallup Jail ILA
• Therapeutic Court

The Public Safety Committee unanimously gave a 'due pass' to a new interlocal agreement with Puyallup for jail services, which resets the base bed rate to $158.28 with annual CPI adjustments. The agreement will go to the City Council for a resolution on the consent agenda December 6, 2021. The committee also agreed to cancel its December 15 meeting due to holidays.

• Gave unanimous 'due pass' to the new Puyallup jail interlocal agreement for a December 6 consent agenda resolution.
• Unanimously agreed to cancel the December 15 committee meeting.
• Noted the fire district's Prop 1 levy failed by less than 700 votes; the board will likely try again in 2023.
• Noted a revised fire department budget was passed with a .72% increase, including new staffing and equipment.

City Council

The council adopted Resolution No. 1600 setting the 2022 property tax levy, after an amendment to lower the increase to 1% passed 4-3. The final resolution passed 6-1. The council also approved the consent agenda and held a public hearing on the mid-biennial budget amendment, with no public comments.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,617,301.99 in payments, meeting minutes, and resolutions on sewer/water interlocal agreement, housing grant, solid waste planning, and guardrail upgrade (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1600 setting 2022 property tax levy as amended (6-1)
• Passed amendment to reduce property tax increase to 1% ($4,258,173 levy) (4-3)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance No. 2802 mid-biennial budget amendment; no action taken, scheduled for December 6

Design Commission

The Design Commission will conduct a design review for the East Sumner Apartments Phase I project. This development includes six apartment buildings totaling 102 units and one recreation building. The project covers 3.936 acres between 160th Ave E and 162nd Ave E.

• Design review for East Sumner Apartments Phase I (PLN-2021-0043)
• Development of six apartment buildings and one recreation building
• Project includes 102 units on 3.936 acres

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2022 legislative agenda and a resolution for the 2022 property tax levy. The session also includes an ordinance regarding the condemnation of 14403 29th Street East.

• Resolution No. 1598: Setting the 2022 Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy
• Ordinance No. 2800: Authorizing condemnation of 14403 29th Street East for an operations facility
• Ordinance No. 2802: Mid-Biennial Budget Amendment
• Review of the 2022 Legislative Agenda

Planning Commission

The Sumner Planning Commission is meeting to discuss senior housing incentives and related code revisions. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the September 16, 2021 meeting.

• Senior Housing Incentives & Code Revisions
• Approval of September 16, 2021 minutes

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Sumner Finance & Personnel Committee will consider a mid-biennial budget amendment via Ordinance No. 2802. The committee is also reviewing an interlocal agreement with Pierce County for waste management planning and discussing updates to purchasing and contract policy.

• Resolution No. XXXX: Interlocal Agreement with Pierce County for waste management planning
• 2022 SMSA Financial Support Agreement
• Ordinance No. 2802 Mid-Biennial Budget Amendment
• Discussion on Purchasing and Contract Policy Update

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss an interlocal agreement with the City of Pacific regarding sewer and water extensions to the Mosby Parcel. The agenda also includes reviews of design and construction management supplements for city facilities and guardrail upgrades.

• Resolution 1599: Interlocal Agreement with City of Pacific for sewer and water extension to Mosby Parcel
• Operations Facility Design Supplement
• Sumner Tapps Guardrail Upgrade Construction Management Supplement

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Pacific to extend sewer and water to a landlocked Mosby Farms parcel, pending both city councils' approval. The committee also recommended design supplements for the Operations Facility and Sumner-Tapps guardrail project. All three items received a do-pass recommendation.

• Recommended Resolution 1599, interlocal agreement with Pacific for Mosby parcel utilities
• Recommended $671,290 Operations Facility design supplement, total $4,666,921
• Recommended $65,382.10 Sumner-Tapps guardrail construction management supplement, total $301,147.20

American Plan Rescue Act Committee

The American Rescue Plan Act Committee is meeting to review options for using and allocating funds. The committee will also address scheduling for upcoming meetings.

• Fund use options and allocation recommendation
• Upcoming meetings

The committee recommended four ARPA funding allocations totaling $210,000 be forwarded to the full council for consideration: $105,000 for facility improvements (cubicle project overage), $10,000 for EOC improvements, $70,000 for EOC hybrid functionality, and $25,000 for homeless outreach via Tacoma Rescue Mission. The committee also discussed potential future uses of ARPA funds, including a commissary kitchen and small business grants, and agreed to cancel the December meeting, scheduling the next for January 4, 2022.

• Recommended $105,000 for facility improvements (cubicle project overage) to full council
• Recommended $10,000 for EOC improvements to address transmission risk
• Recommended $70,000 for EOC hybrid functionality
• Recommended $25,000 for homeless outreach and housing via Tacoma Rescue Mission
• Agreed to cancel December meeting and hold next meeting January 4, 2022

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to discuss the 2022 Work Plan. The commission will also review progress on several 2022 community events including Holiday Downtown Decorating, Chalk Art Festival, Nights on Ryan, and Family Day.

• 2022 Work Plan discussion
• Holiday Downtown Decorating
• Chalk Art Festival 2022
• Nights on Ryan 2022
• Family Day 2022

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will address the Housing Action Plan Implementation Grant. The committee will also review the Bennett Property Park Plan and access options.

• Housing Action Plan Implementation Grant
• Bennett Property Park Plan and Access Options

City Council

The City Council will discuss setting the 2022 Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy and receive a pandemic response update. This meeting is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom.

• Setting the 2022 Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy
• Pandemic Response Update

The Sumner City Council met in a study session on October 25, 2021, to discuss setting the 2022 ad valorem property tax and received a pandemic response update. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 7:18 PM.

Public Safety

This meeting consists of routine monthly activity reports for the fire and police departments. The committee will also receive department updates.

• Monthly activity report - Fire
• Monthly activity report - Police
• Department updates

The Sumner City Council Public Safety Committee received monthly activity reports from the Fire and Police Chiefs, noted the fire department achieved 100% vaccination, and discussed updates on staffing, body cameras, and construction. The committee expressed support for ongoing negotiations with Tacoma Rescue Mission to provide shelter space and outreach for the unsheltered population, with a future presentation to the Council planned. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational.

• Supported pursuing negotiations with Tacoma Rescue Mission for shelter space and outreach
• Noted fire department achieved 100% vaccination requirement
• Acknowledged police body camera implementation delayed to January
• Noted internal candidate for Shelter Assistant did not pass background; position to be recruited externally

City Council

The council will review ordinances regarding building codes and commercial zone regulations. A public hearing is scheduled for the Sumner Highschool Modernization Project rights of way vacation. The agenda also includes budget amendments and various commission appointments.

• Public Hearing: Sumner Highschool Modernization Project Rights of Way Vacation
• Ordinance No. 2797: 2021/2022 Biennial Budget Amendment
• Ordinance No. 2796: Updating International Building and Fire Codes to 2018
• Ordinance No. 2798: Interchange Commercial Zone regulations update
• 166th Ave Widening Improvements - Design Agreement Supplement

The Sumner City Council approved several ordinances, including updating the International Building and Fire Codes to the 2018 editions, amending the 2021/2022 biennial budget, and updating Interchange Commercial Zone regulations to allow limited automotive collision services and boat sales. The council also confirmed appointments to the Planning and Forestry & Parks Commissions, approved a 3-year extension to the Sumner Meadows purchase agreement, and passed a compensation schedule update (3-2).

• Adopted Ordinance 2796 updating building and fire codes to 2018 (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2798 updating Interchange Commercial Zone regulations (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2797 amending 2021/2022 biennial budget (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2799 amending 2021 and adopting 2022 compensation schedule (3-2)
• Authorized mayor to execute 3-year extension to Sumner Meadows purchase agreement (voice vote)
• Confirmed Sharon Fochtman to Planning Commission (roll call vote)
• Confirmed Marty Child to Forestry & Parks Commission (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,429,189.04 in payments (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will discuss an extension for the Sumner Meadows Purchase and Sale Agreement. The council will also review a salary study for non-represented employees.

• Sumner Meadows Purchase and Sale Agreement Extension
• Non-represented Employee Salary Study

The Sumner City Council held a study session on October 11, 2021, and voted to excuse Councilmember Neuman from the meeting. The agenda included discussion of the Sumner Meadows Purchase and Sale Agreement Extension and the Non-represented Employee Salary Schedule, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Excused Councilmember Neuman from the meeting (5-0 voice vote)

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will review the approved street tree list and discuss landscape design for Ryan House. The meeting also includes reports on Parks Master Plans and approval of September 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approval of September 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved Street Tree List: Slender Silhouette Sweetgum and Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam
• Ryan House landscape design discussion
• Parks Master Plans report

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the September 2021 meeting minutes and added two tree species to the Approved Street Trees list. They also discussed the Ryan House landscape design with consultants from MIG and received an update on the Parks Master Plans, including an upcoming open house on Oct 26th.

• Approved September 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved Slender Silhouette Sweetgum for Approved Street Trees list
• Approved Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam for Approved Street Trees list

General

The Sumner Civil Service Commission met to review department updates and hiring status. The commission certified a list of eligible candidates for the rank of Lateral Police Officer.

• Certification of Lateral Police Officer eligibility list including Shyanne Lewis (86.00%)
• Review of Animal Shelter Assistant position
• Department update
• Hiring update

The Sumner Civil Service Commission unanimously approved waiving the civil service recruitment process to promote part-time Animal Care Technician Lacey Pedersen to full-time Animal Shelter Assistant. The commission also certified the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List and approved a promotional assessment center for internal police candidates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Waived Civil Service recruitment process to promote Lacey Pedersen to Animal Shelter Assistant (unanimous)
• Certified Lateral Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Approved promotional recruitment process with third-party assessment center for internal police candidates (unanimous)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review the 2021/2022 biennial budget amendment and the TY2022 property tax levy. Members will also discuss utility billing policies and a consultant design contract for Rainier View Covered Court.

• Justice Assistance Grant acceptance
• Rainier View Covered Court consultant design contract
• TY2022 Property Tax Levy resolution
• 2021/2022 Biennial Budget Amendment ordinance
• Utility billing status and support policy discussion

The Finance & Personnel Committee recommended approval of a consultant contract for the Rainier View Park covered structure design and a Justice Assistance Grant for police video/audio recording equipment. It also forwarded the non-represented staff salary survey and the TY2022 property tax levy options to the full Council, with members split on the increase amount. The committee approved the surplus of a 1999 Ford Ranger and recommended the 3rd quarter budget amendment.

• Consultant contract for Rainier View Park design recommended (Do Pass, consent Oct 18)
• Justice Assistance Grant for police recording system recommended (Do Pass, consent date TBD)
• LTAC recommendations recommended with potential amendment/delay of Ryan House item (New Business Nov 1)
• Non-represented staff salary survey forwarded to full Council (Study Session Oct 11)
• TY2022 property tax levy options forwarded to full Council (Study Session Oct 25)
• 3rd quarter budget amendment recommended (Do Pass, New Business Oct 18)
• 1999 Ford Ranger surplus approved for disposition

City Council

The Sumner City Council meeting includes discussions on police guild collective bargaining and a compensation schedule amendment. The council will also consider a consultant agreement for diversity, equity, and inclusion training. Additionally, the council will review checks and electronic payments totaling $2,151,466.89.

• Diversity Equity and Inclusion Training Consultant Agreement
• Payments totaling $2,151,466.89
• Murrey's Disposal Agreement Amendment
• 2021-2023 Police Guild Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Ordinance No. 2795 - 2021 Compensation Schedule Amendment

The Sumner City Council approved an amendment to the Murrey's Disposal agreement, extending the contract to February 28, 2032, and making minor changes to billing and customer service procedures. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a diversity training consultant agreement, and payments totaling $2,151,466.89. No public hearing or public comment was held.

• Approved Murrey's Disposal agreement amendment extending contract to 2032 (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, DEI training consultant agreement, and $2,151,466.89 in payments (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will discuss Ordinance No. 2794 regarding emergency and transitional housing regulations. The council will also consider an amendment to the Murrey's Disposal agreement.

• Amendment to Murrey's Disposal Agreement
• Ordinance No. 2794 - Emergency and Transitional Housing Regulations

The Sumner City Council met for a study session on September 27, 2021, and discussed two items: an amendment to Murrey's Disposal agreement and Ordinance No. 2794 on emergency and transitional housing regulations. No formal votes or decisions were taken during the session; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 6:56pm.

• Discussed Murrey's Disposal agreement amendment (no action)
• Discussed Ordinance No. 2794 on emergency and transitional housing regulations (no action)

City Council

The Sumner City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2794 regarding emergency and transitional housing zoning code updates. This item relates to ESSHB 1220. The meeting is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom.

• Ordinance No. 2794: Emergency and Transitional Housing Zoning Code Updates (ESSHB 1220)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss updates to interchange commercial regulations and international building and fire codes. The agenda also includes a review of specialized recreation services and a permit activity report.

• Interchange Commercial Regulations Update
• Specialized Recreation Services
• International Building and Fire Codes Update
• Permit Activity Report

The Community Development Committee unanimously approved recommendations for the City Council to adopt amendments allowing automotive collision repair and boat sales in Interchange Commercial zones, enter into a recreation services agreement with Pierce County, and adopt the 2018 International Building and Fire Codes. No decisions were made on permit activity, as the report was deferred.

• Approved recommendation to allow automotive collision repair and boat sales in Interchange Commercial zones (unanimous)
• Approved do pass recommendation for specialized recreation services agreement with Pierce County (unanimous)
• Approved do pass recommendation to adopt 2018 International Building and Fire Codes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding Juneteenth holiday and speed code updates. The agenda also includes a $839,227.42 payment approval and petitions for Houston Road annexation and Sumner High School right of way vacation.

• Ordinance No. 2793 Speed Code Updates
• Houston Road Annexation Petition circulation
• $839,227.42 in checks and electronic payments
• Sumner High School Right of Way Vacation petition
• PSE Agreements - White River Restoration

The Sumner City Council approved Ordinance No. 2792, adding Juneteenth to the list of recognized paid holidays for non-represented staff beginning in 2022. It also adopted Ordinance No. 2793, revising Chapter 10.20 of the city code to eliminate 15 mph speed limits, remove the Public Works Director's authority to set speed limits, and update school zone speed limits. The consent agenda was approved, including checks and payments of $839,227.42, a public hearing date for the Sumner High School right-of-way vacation, and authorization for the Houston Road annexation petition. Councilmember Neuman recused herself from PSE matters due to a potential conflict of interest.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2792 adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday for non-represented staff starting in 2022
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2793 updating speed code, eliminating 15 mph limits and changing school zone speed limits
• Approved consent agenda items 1-4, including minutes, checks totaling $839,227.42, and two resolutions
• Approved consent agenda item 5, PSE Agreements for White River Restoration
• Excused Councilmember Hochstatter from the meeting
• Councilmember Neuman recused herself from PSE matters due to contract work with PSE

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding interchange commercial regulations and emergency housing regulations. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from July 2021.

• Public hearing: Interchange Commercial Regulations
• Public hearing: Emergency Housing Regulations
• Approval of July 2021 meeting minutes

General

The council will review the status of ongoing tourism projects and discuss new ideas. The agenda also includes a financial update and funding recommendations.

• Financial update
• Tourism projects status and new ideas
• Funding recommendations

The Sumner Lodging Tax Advisory Committee unanimously recommended $308,000 in tourism funding allocations, pending approval by the Council Finance Committee and City Council. The recommendations include funding for the Ryan House renovation, Main Street Vision projects, wayfinding signs, and Stay in Sumner. The committee also noted a current balance of $324,808.19 as of September 9.

• Recommended $13,000 for Stay in Sumner (unanimous)
• Recommended $1,000 for Ryan House cost estimate (unanimous)
• Recommended $40,000 for Wayfinding signs (unanimous)
• Recommended $25,000 for Main Street Vision design—Alley Activation (unanimous)
• Recommended $125,000 for Ryan House landscaping (unanimous)
• Recommended $100,000 for Main Street Vision—Heritage Park Design (unanimous)
• Recommended $2,000 for SMSA Itineraries (unanimous)
• Recommended $2,000 for SMSA Light Up Main update (unanimous)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly activity reports for the fire and police departments. The agenda also includes department updates.

• Monthly fire activity report
• Monthly police activity report
• Department updates

The Public Safety Committee heard monthly reports from Fire and Police chiefs. The fire levy failed in the August primary and will be placed on the November general election ballot. Police activity was down in August due to staffing shortages and lower morale following legislative reforms.

• Fire levy failed in August primary, will be on November ballot
• EMS levy passed in August primary
• Police lateral oral boards scheduled for September 27th
• Guild CBA vote set for September 28th, council consideration October 4th
• Police department to transition to 9mm Glocks on October 8th
• Body cams ordered, delivery expected in October, training in November

General

The committee will discuss Pierce County collaboration projects and the Business Accelerator. The agenda also includes a co-working study for business support and an overview of the Utility Assistance Program.

• Pierce County Business Accelerator
• Co-working Study for business support
• Pierce County Collaboration Projects
• Utility Assistance Program Overview
• ARPA Fund Allocation Discussion

The City Council ARPA Committee met virtually and received informational briefings only; no formal votes were taken. The committee expressed support for including a $70,000 proposal to upgrade the Emergency Operations Center with hybrid-capable technology in the next ARPA funding allocation. It also reviewed utility assistance efforts and joint Pierce County ARPA requests, with no action requested.

• Recommended $70K EOC hybrid technology upgrade for next ARPA allocation
• Supported joint Pierce County ARPA asks (no formal action)
• Received info on Pierce County Business Accelerator program
• Discussed coworking study with Puyallup; no action
• Reviewed utility arrearage assistance process

City Council

The Sumner City Council will meet virtually via Zoom for its September 13 meeting. The council will consider a consultant agreement for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training. Additionally, the council will address upcoming meeting calendars.

• Diversity Equity and Inclusion Training Consultant Agreement
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar setting
• Council Committee Meeting Calendar setting

The Sumner City Council met virtually on September 13, 2021, for a study session. The agenda listed a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Training Consultant Agreement, but no action was taken on it. The meeting adjourned at 6:33pm with no substantive decisions recorded.

• No formal decisions were made during the study session.
• The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Training Consultant Agreement was listed but not acted upon.

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry & Parks Commission will review reports regarding Heritage Trees, Ryan House, and the Parks Master Plans Update. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 2021 meeting.

• Approval of August 2021 meeting minutes
• Heritage Trees report
• Ryan House report
• Parks Master Plans Update report

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the minutes from its August 2021 meeting. Staff identified a Copper Beech and Live Oak from the tree nursery for transplanting at Loyalty Park, with outreach planned to former commissioners for a fall planting event. The commission also received updates on the Ryan House vision and parks master planning, and rescheduled the October meeting to Thursday, October 7th at 4:30pm.

• Approved August 2021 meeting minutes
• Identified Copper Beech and Live Oak for transplanting at Loyalty Park
• Scheduled fall planting event with former Commissioners McCaul and Peloli
• Rescheduled October meeting to October 7th at 4:30pm

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing speed code updates under Ordinance 2793. The agenda also covers a right of way vacation petition for the Sumner High School Modernization Project and 166th Ave widening improvements.

• Sumner High School Modernization Project petition
• 166th Ave Widening Improvements design supplement
• Ordinance 2793 speed code updates
• PSE White River Restoration agreements
• WWTF dryer discussion

The Public Works Committee recommended do-pass for four items: vacating three city-owned right-of-way areas for the Sumner High School Modernization project, approving a design agreement supplement for the 166th Ave widening project, updating speed code to eliminate 15 mph limits, and approving PSE agreements for the White River Restoration project. The committee also discussed biosolids at the WWTF but took no action.

• Recommended do-pass for right-of-way vacation petition for Sumner High School project
• Recommended do-pass for 166th Ave design supplement adding $1,420,000 (total $2,092,047)
• Recommended do-pass for Ordinance 2793 updating speed code to remove 15 mph limits
• Recommended do-pass for PSE agreements for White River Restoration design ($155,808.70)

City Council

The Sumner City Council will review items regarding city property, including the surplus of Main Street East properties. The agenda also includes amendments to park rules and lease agreements for the Fryar Avenue Library building.

• Approval of $1,004,475.38 in checks and electronic payments
• Resolution No. 1590 regarding the surplus of Main Street East properties
• Ordinance No. 2787 amending Sumner Municipal Code park rules
• Purchase and sale agreement for the Fryar Avenue Library building
• Restated lease agreement between the City and Pierce County Library

The Sumner City Council approved the surplus and sale of the Main Street East properties to the Pierce County Library for $525,914, with the library taking over environmental cleanup and deeding back its half-interest in the Fryar Avenue building. The council also approved a restated lease allowing the library to continue using the Fryar building for three years at $1 annual rent while the new library is built. Additionally, the council approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking in city parks and trails.

• Approved Resolution No. 1590 surplusing Main Street East properties (voice vote)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for Main Street East properties to Pierce County Library for $525,914 (voice vote)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for library's half-interest in Fryar Avenue building valued at $625,000 (voice vote)
• Approved restated lease agreement with Pierce County Library for Fryar Avenue building (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2787 amending park rules to prohibit smoking in parks and trails (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including checks and payments of $1,004,475.38 (voice vote)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider motions for Deputy City Attorney compensation and surplus approval. The agenda also includes a review of Ordinance 2792 regarding the Juneteenth holiday. Staff reports on salary surveys, sales tax, and recruitment updates are scheduled.

• Deputy City Attorney compensation approval motion
• Surplus approval
• Ordinance 2792 – Juneteenth Holiday
• Salary survey staff report
• Monthly sales tax report

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved hiring a deputy city attorney candidate at step 5 of the DT1 salary band ($11,163), authorized the surplus sale of desk and cubicle parts, and passed an ordinance adding Juneteenth as a city holiday. The Police Guild contract was voted down, and the city will meet with the union on September 2nd. A salary survey was presented for a future study session.

• Approved hiring deputy city attorney at step 5 of DT1 salary band ($11,163) (Do Pass)
• Authorized surplus and sale of miscellaneous desk and cubicle parts (Do Pass)
• Passed Ordinance 2792 adding Juneteenth as a city holiday (Do Pass)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session regarding an annexation request for Houston Road parcels. The council will also review mandatory zoning code updates for emergency and transitional housing. A pandemic policy update is also scheduled for discussion.

• Annexation Request - Houston Road Parcels
• Mandatory Emergency and Transitional Housing Zoning Code Updates (ESSHB 1220)
• Pandemic Policy Update

The Sumner City Council met virtually for a study session on August 23, 2021, and discussed three items: an annexation request for Houston Road parcels, mandatory emergency and transitional housing zoning code updates under ESSHB 1220, and a pandemic policy update. No formal votes or decisions were taken during this session; it was for discussion only.

• No formal decisions made; study session only

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Interchange Commercial Zone allowed uses and emergency housing regulations. Due to pandemic-related closures, public comments are accepted via email or call-in.

• Updating allowed uses in the Interchange Commercial Zone
• Emergency Housing Regulations update

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee received monthly reports from fire and police. The EMS levy passed with over 57% yes, but the fire levy lift failed with 43% yes and will be placed back on the November ballot. The committee also reviewed an ordinance to amend park rules and ban smoking/vaping in parks, which was placed on the September 7th council agenda.

• EMS levy passed with >57% yes vote
• Fire levy lift failed with 43% yes vote; to be re-balloted in November
• Ordinance amending SMC 12.60.040 (park rules, smoking/vaping ban) placed on September 7 RCM

City Council

The Sumner City Council will meet virtually to review various grant agreements, ordinances, and utility amendments. Key items include a public hearing on property for the Sumner Library Branch and the initial allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $1,096,543.89
• Public hearing regarding Main Street East properties for a library branch
• Initial allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Axon Sales Agreement for body worn cameras
• Budget amendment for authorized FTEs

The Sumner City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2790, allocating $1,062,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for pandemic response and infrastructure. The council also approved a budget amendment adding new staff positions, including a records officer and HR generalist, with some costs covered by ARPA funds. All items were passed by voice vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2790 allocating $1,062,000 in ARPA funds (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-5 and 7-12, including checks totaling $1,096,543.89 (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 1594, PSE Energy Conservation Grant Agreement for lighting (voice vote)
• Approved $205,630 amendment to BCRA consultant contract for Alder Kincaid Utility Improvements, total not-to-exceed $512,995 (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2791 amending authorized FTE count in 2021-22 budget (voice vote)

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry & Parks Commission will meet to approve the July 2021 meeting minutes. The agenda includes reports on park reservations, tree removals and plantings, and master plan updates.

• Approval of July 2021 meeting minutes
• Park Reservations summary and discussion
• Trees update regarding removals and plantings
• Master Plans update

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the July 2021 meeting minutes. They recommended a park reservation system with no fees, initially limited to a few locations with proper spacing, and using existing city software. Tree removals and replacements were discussed, and the Cemetery Master Plan is set for committee review with hopes of passing in October.

• Approved July 2021 meeting minutes
• Recommended park reservation system with no fees, starting with a few locations
• Discussed removal of hazardous cottonwoods and a dead maple, with plans to replant heritage trees
• Noted two trees on Valley Ave will be replaced with shrubs due to recurring damage
• Cemetery Master Plan to be reviewed by CD Committee, aiming for October passage

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session regarding a neighborhood traffic calming study at 174th Ave E and 74th St Ct E. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom.

• Neighborhood Traffic Calming Study for 174th Ave E and 74th St Ct E
• Review of Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
• Review of Council Committee Meeting Calendar

The Sumner City Council held a virtual study session on August 9, 2021, and took only one action: excusing Councilmember Brown from the meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda item on the 174th Ave E and 74th St Ct E traffic calming study was listed but not discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 6:59 PM.

• Excused Councilmember Brown from the August 9, 2021 study session (voice vote, passed)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review an Axon sales agreement for body worn cameras and a grant acceptance for Rainier View Park. The committee will also consider the sale of surplus handguns, ammunition, and a vehicle. Additionally, members will discuss HR and Records staffing.

• Axon Sales Agreement for body worn cameras
• Surplus and sale of handguns and ammunition
• Grant acceptance for Rainier View Park
• Surplus and sale of a vehicle
• Discussion regarding HR and Records staffing

The Finance & Personnel Committee recommended approval of several items for the August 16 City Council meeting, including a body-worn camera contract with Axon, a budget amendment adding two staff positions, and the surplus of handguns, ammunition, and a police vehicle. The Police Guild contract was voted down, and the City is considering next steps. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations to the full Council.

• Recommended approval of Axon body-worn camera agreement (Do Pass, consent August 16)
• Recommended approval of surplus and sale of handguns and ammunition (Do Pass)
• Recommended approval of Recreation and Conservation Office grant for Rainier View Park shelter (Do Pass, consent August 16)
• Recommended approval of surplus and disposal of 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (Do Pass)
• Recommended approval of 2021/2022 budget amendment adding 1.0 FTE (Do Pass, new business August 16)
• Noted Police Guild contract was voted down; City considering next steps

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several infrastructure-related items. These include amendments to consultant services, grant agreements, and a deed transfer for Mason St.

• Quit Claim Deed to SBLSD of unperfected Mason St. ROW
• Floodplains by Design Grant Amendment
• Alder Kincaid Utility Improvements Consultant Services Amendment
• PSE Energy Conservation Grant Agreement - Lighting
• Sumner Tapps Highway Resurfacing Consultant Supplement

The Public Works Committee reviewed six items and gave a 'Do-Pass Recommendation' for each, forwarding them to the full City Council. Key actions include amending a flood grant to increase funding from $100,000 to $1,000,000, authorizing a pollution prevention agreement for $80,325, and approving a $205,630 contract amendment for utility design. No final decisions were made; all are recommendations.

• Recommended quit claim deed to SBLSD for unperfected Mason St. ROW
• Recommended Floodplains by Design Grant amendment increasing award to $1,000,000
• Recommended Resolution 1589 PPA interagency agreement for $80,325
• Recommended Alder Kincaid utility design amendment to $512,995
• Recommended PSE energy conservation grant of $7,644 (Neuman recused)
• Recommended Sumner Tapps Highway consultant supplement to $235,765.10

General

The committee will discuss the initial allocation of ARPA funds through Ordinance No. XXXX. The meeting also includes discussion regarding future ARPA Fund allocations and the September meeting schedule.

• Ordinance No. XXXX for initial ARPA Fund allocation
• Future ARPA Fund allocations
• September meeting schedule

The American Rescue Plan Act Committee recommended a do-pass for an initial allocation of $1,062,000 in ARPA funds, covering projects like council technology upgrades, facility improvements, and broadband study. The committee also moved several future allocation items, including Heritage Park design and HR generalist funding, into the initial allocation. The September meeting was rescheduled to September 14th due to the Labor Day holiday.

• Recommended do-pass for $1,062,000 ARPA initial allocation
• Moved Heritage Park design/construction ($250,000) to initial allocation
• Moved HR Generalist funding ($300,000) to initial allocation
• Moved Sports Complex restroom upgrade ($20,000) to initial allocation
• Moved Food Bank support ($35,000) to initial allocation
• Moved Wayfinding signs ($40,000) to initial allocation
• Approved moving September ARPA meeting to September 14th at 6pm

City Council

The Sumner City Council will consider an ordinance to amend the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget. The council will also review a resolution for an interlocal agreement with South Sound Housing Affordability Partners. Additionally, the council is scheduled to approve payments totaling $1,979,541.61.

• Amendment to the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget (Ordinance No. 2786)
• Interlocal Agreement with South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (Resolution No. 1588)
• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $1,979,541.61

The Sumner City Council approved Ordinance No. 2786, a 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment for the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget, which recognizes $2,910,676 in ARPA funds, removes sponsorship for Rhubarb Days, adds an Associate City Engineer, funds legal services, body-worn cameras, and other items. The Council also passed Resolution No. 1588 to authorize the Mayor to enter an interlocal agreement with the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA3P) for affordable housing efforts. Both items passed by voice vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2786 amending 2021/2022 Biennial Budget (voice vote)
• Recognized $2,910,676 in ARPA funds for future programming
• Removed $26,250 SMSA sponsorship and $10,000 event services; reallocated $6,500 to Cultural Arts Commission
• Appropriated $57,809 (2021) and $180,994 (2022) for new Associate City Engineer
• Appropriated $159,000 for legal services related to Sumner Meadows Golf Course sale
• Appropriated $85,000 for body-worn camera program
• Recognized $600,000 FHWA grant for 166th Ave improvements
• Authorized Mayor to enter interlocal agreement with SSHA3P for affordable housing (voice vote)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss an interlocal agreement with EPFR for fire safety inspections. The committee will also review ordinances regarding park rules and changes to the Development Services Director's authority.

• Interlocal agreement with EPFR for fire safety inspections
• Ordinance 2787 amending Sumner Municipal Code 12.60-Park Rules
• Ordinance 2788 regarding Development Services Director authority change
• Pipestem Lot zoning code text amendments

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold a study session to discuss priorities for the Housing Action Plan and the Main Street Visioning Plan. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom.

• Housing Action Plan Prioritization
• Main Street Visioning Plan Priorities
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar setting
• Council Committee Meeting Calendar setting

The Sumner City Council met virtually for a study session on July 26, 2021, to discuss the Housing Action Plan Prioritization and Main Street Visioning Plan Priorities. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 7:04pm.

• No formal decisions made; items were discussed only

General

The Design Commission will discuss the Nemeth Mixed Use Development project. This development includes 105 multifamily units and 7,350 square feet of commercial space.

• Nemeth Mixed Use Development at 15xx Main Street E
• Proposed 105 multifamily units and 7,350sf of commercial space

City Council

The City Council will meet virtually to consider several items, including the approval of over $2.1 million in payments. The agenda also includes an interlocal agreement with the WA State Auditor and Ordinance No. 2785 regarding SMC 3.44 "Funds".

• Approval of checks/electronic payments totaling $2,126,556.74
• Resolution No. 1587 - Interlocal Agreement with WA State Auditor
• Deputy Police Chief Compensation Approval
• Ordinance No. 2785 - Amending SMC 3.44 "Funds"

The Sumner City Council approved Ordinance No. 2785, which updates the municipal code to establish a special revenue fund for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and cleans up obsolete funds. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, checks totaling $2,126,556.74, an interlocal agreement with the WA State Auditor, and Deputy Police Chief compensation. No public hearing, unfinished business, or public comment were held.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2785 amending SMC 3.44 'Funds' (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, checks, Resolution No. 1587, and Deputy Police Chief compensation (voice vote)
• Excused Councilmember Hochstatter from the meeting (voice vote)

General

The Sumner Civil Service Commission met to review certified lists for various public safety positions. The agenda included updates on hiring for police officers, the deputy police chief, and animal control officers. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances were listed in the provided text.

• Review of certified lists for Entry, Exceptional Entry, and Lateral Police Officer positions
• Review of certified list for Deputy Police Chief
• Review of certified list for Animal Control Officer
• Hiring update discussion

City Council

The Sumner City Council is holding a study session to discuss several items. The agenda includes updates on the Pierce County Library and the Main Street Library property, as well as a presentation from the Community Food Bank.

• Community Food Bank Presentation
• Pierce County Library Update
• Main Street Library Property discussion
• Pandemic Response Update

The Sumner City Council met virtually on July 12, 2021, for a study session. The agenda included presentations on the Community Food Bank, Pierce County Library, Main Street Library property, and a pandemic response update. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session.

• No formal actions were taken; the meeting was a study session only.
• The council received a presentation on the Community Food Bank.
• The council received an update from the Pierce County Library.
• The council discussed the Main Street Library property.
• The council received a pandemic response update.

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry & Parks Commission will meet to approve June 2021 meeting minutes and review the draft 2021 Cemetery Master Plan. The commission will also receive updates on Parks Master Plans, the Main Street Vision, and tree removal at the Senior Center.

• Approval of June 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of Draft 2021 Cemetery Master Plan
• Parks Master Plans update
• Main Street Vision report
• Senior Center tree removal report

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the June 2021 meeting minutes. Staff discussed the draft Cemetery Master Plan, which will receive final edits, and the plan will be sent to commissioners for further discussion at the July meeting. The commission also received updates on Parks Master Plans, Main Street Vision, and Senior Center tree removal.

• Approved the June 2021 meeting minutes.
• Discussed the draft Cemetery Master Plan; final edits will be made with pictures/exhibits moved to appropriate places.
• Agreed to send the 2021 Cemetery Master Plan draft to commissioners for review at the July 2021 meeting.
• Heard updates on Parks Master Plans, Main Street Vision, and Senior Center tree removal (five trees removed).
• Discussed a potential reservation system for community locations, including locations and possible costs.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding updates to the code to transfer director authority. The commission will also discuss priorities for the Housing Action Plan.

• Public Hearing: Updating code to transfer director authority
• Housing Action Plan priorities

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will discuss Deputy Police Chief compensation and an interlocal agreement with the WA State Auditor. The meeting includes a review of the 2nd Quarter 2021/2022 Budget Amendment. Staff will also present reports on monthly sales tax and recruitment updates.

• Deputy Police Chief compensation approval
• Interlocal Agreement with WA State Auditor
• 2nd Quarter 2021/2022 Budget Amendment
• Monthly Sales Tax Report
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update

The Finance & Personnel Committee voted to recommend approval of a compensation package for the Deputy Police Chief position, allowing an offer up to step 5 of the salary band. It also recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with the WA State Auditor for data sharing and a 2nd quarter amendment to the 2021/2022 biennial budget. These items will go to the City Council for final action on July 19 and August 2, 2021.

• Approved recommendation to offer up to step 5 of the DT2 salary band for the Deputy Police Chief position (Do Pass, July 19, 2021).
• Approved recommendation to enter into an interlocal agreement with the WA State Auditor for data sharing (Do Pass, July 19, 2021).
• Approved recommendation to adopt the 2nd quarter amendment to the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget (Do Pass, August 2, 2021).
• Noted sales tax reporting as a regular item with no further action required.
• Discussed Police Guild mediation resulting in a three-year contract for Council review on July 19, 2021.
• Discussed current recruitment activity for open positions.
• Agreed to arrange a mechanical inspection of the Kenworth fire engine.

General

The meeting includes a discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures. No other specific agenda items are listed for this session.

• Discussion of ARPA expenditures

The Sumner City Council ARPA committee recommended funding seven projects totaling about $402,000 from the city's $2,910,676 ARPA allocation, including direct response costs, air filtering, facility improvements, a broadband study, cybersecurity measures, and council technology upgrades. Staff will present a budget amendment at the next meeting for council approval. The committee also identified other potential uses—such as park restrooms, police body cameras, and rental assistance—but deferred decisions pending final federal rules and further research.

• Recommended funding $40,000 for direct pandemic response labor costs
• Recommended funding $15,000 for UV air filtering improvements at city facilities
• Recommended funding $65,000 for facility improvements (cubicle barriers, doors, hotel space)
• Recommended funding $20,000 for a broadband study
• Recommended funding $50,000 for cybersecurity audit findings
• Recommended funding $12,000 for cybersecurity pen testing and incident response training
• Recommended funding $200,000 for council chamber technology upgrades for hybrid meetings
• Identified additional potential projects (e.g., park restrooms, police cameras) for further research, but took no action

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold a study session regarding the impact of the 2021 legislative session on policing policies and practices. The council will also receive an update on police body worn cameras.

• Impacts from the 2021 Legislative Session on policing policies and practices
• Police Body Worn Cameras Update

The Sumner City Council met virtually for a study session on June 28, 2021, to discuss impacts from the 2021 Legislative Session on policing policies and practices, and received an update on police body worn cameras. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 8:00pm.

• No formal decisions made; study session only

City Council

The City Council will review a development agreement with the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. The agenda also includes accepting a federal grant for 166th widening and amending retirement benefits and compensation schedules.

• Development Agreement with Sumner-Bonney Lake School District (Ordinance No. 2782)
• Federal Grant Acceptance for 166th Widening
• Amendments to retirement benefits (Ordinance No. 2784)
• Amendments to 2021 Compensation Schedule (Ordinance No. 2783)
• Electronic payments and checks totaling $3,116,482.63

The Council adopted Ordinance No. 2782, approving a 10-year development agreement with the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District for the phased modernization of Sumner High School, which vests certain zoning and impact fee regulations. The Council also accepted $1,219,650 in federal grant funds for the 166th widening project, amended the municipal code for retirement benefits, and updated the 2021 compensation schedule for police guild employees.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2782 approving development agreement with Sumner-Bonney Lake School District (roll call vote)
• Approved acceptance of $1,219,650 FHWA grant for 166th widening project (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2784 amending retirement benefits code (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2783 amending 2021 compensation schedule for police guild employees (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including $3,116,482.63 in payments and Resolution No. 1586 (voice vote)
• Excused Councilmember Hochstatter from the meeting (voice vote)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing monthly activity reports for the Fire and Police departments. The agenda also includes department updates and an update on body worn cameras.

• Monthly Activity Report - Fire
• Monthly Activity Report - Police
• Department Updates
• Body Worn Cameras Update

The Public Safety Committee received monthly activity reports from Fire and Police, discussed staffing updates including the recruitment for Deputy Chief and an Animal Control Officer vacancy, and reviewed the body-worn camera (BWC) program. The committee was favorable of the Axon Core + Plan, which bundles body cameras and tasers at $159 per officer per month, but no formal decision was made. The meeting was informational with no votes or formal actions taken.

• Reviewed May police activity report; activity slightly down from prior months
• Discussed staffing: Deputy Chief recruitment, lateral officer from Florida, and ACO interviews
• Noted ACO Kiel's last day is June 30; one ACO will cover all seven cities temporarily
• Reviewed BWC field trial results: 4 officers, 60+ video files, positive feedback
• Heard update on Axon Core + Plan; committee favorable but no action taken
• Noted no public input received on BWC policy as of meeting date

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session featuring a Main Street Visioning presentation for the spring quarter. The agenda also includes a report from the City Administrator and setting the calendar for upcoming council meetings.

• Main Street Visioning Presentation for Spring Quarter

The Sumner City Council held a study session on June 14, 2021, via Zoom. The only substantive item was a presentation by University of Washington Tacoma students on a Main Street vision for the spring quarter. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the session; the meeting adjourned at 7:02pm.

• Heard Main Street Vision presentation from UWT students (no action taken)

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will discuss the draft Cemetery Master Plan and receive updates on the timing for Seibenthaler Park and Bennett property master plans. The meeting also includes a report on park land donations.

• Cemetery Master Plan summary discussion & draft
• Parks Master Plans update: Seibenthaler Park & Bennett property
• Park land donation report
• Approval of May 2021 meeting minutes

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the May 2021 meeting minutes. Staff presented the Qunell Park land donation, noting the process and that development will be discussed in coming months. The draft 2021 Cemetery Master Plan will be reviewed by commissioners for discussion at the July meeting. Commissioners were asked to visit Seibenthaler and Bennett property sites for future park planning, and a proposal to ban smoking in parks will be forwarded to the CD Director, City Administrator, and Mayor.

• Approved the May 2021 meeting minutes.
• Discussed the Qunell Park land donation; development process to be discussed in coming months.
• Draft 2021 Cemetery Master Plan to be reviewed by commissioners for July 2021 discussion.
• Commissioners asked to visit Seibenthaler and Bennett property sites for park planning.
• Proposal to ban smoking in parks to be presented to CD Director, City Administrator, and Mayor.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Sumner Bonney Lake School District Development Agreement. The council also plans to consider ordinance amendments related to fireworks, animal control, and emergency management. Other items include sidewalk improvement contracts and a land donation for Qunell Park.

• Public hearing: Sumner Bonney Lake School District Development Agreement
• Ordinance No. 2779 regarding fireworks sales and displays
• Resolution No. 1585 for Qunell Park land donation
• Sidewalk Improvements construction contract award
• Amendments to animal control and emergency management codes

The Sumner City Council approved a 2021-2022 collective bargaining agreement with the Police Guild Support Services, accepted a land donation from the Qunell family for a future park, and adopted several ordinances updating municipal codes on emergency management, fireworks, animal control, and East Pierce Fire & Rescue references. All votes were by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

• Approved 2021-2022 collective bargaining agreement with Police Guild Support Services (voice vote)
• Accepted Qunell family land donation for park (Resolution 1585, voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2777 amending emergency management code (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2779 amending firework sales and displays code (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2780 amending animal control code (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2781 amending animal control code on dangerous dogs (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2778 removing outdated East Pierce Fire & Rescue references (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda items including sidewalk construction contract and ESN Salmon Creek consultant agreement (voice votes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a code amendment regarding the transfer of authority from the Community Development Director to the Development Services Director. The commission will also discuss prioritizing strategies for the Housing Action Plan. Additionally, staff will present the draft 2021 Planning Commission calendar.

• Code Amendment: Transfer of authority from Community Development Director to Development Services Director
• Housing Action Plan: Prioritization of strategies
• Approval of April 2021 draft minutes
• Review of Draft 2021 Planning Commission Calendar

Finance & Personnel Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to amend section 2.100.500 of the Sumner Municipal Code regarding retirement benefits. The meeting also includes reports on monthly sales tax and recruitment and negotiation updates.

• Ordinance to amend Sumner Municipal Code section 2.100.500 (Retirement Benefits)
• Monthly Sales Tax Report
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update

The Finance & Personnel Committee voted to pass two ordinance amendments: one to allow recruitment flexibility for applicants opting out of PERS retirement benefits, and another to create a new special revenue fund for ARPA funds. Both will proceed to the City Council as new business. The committee also received updates on sales tax reporting and recruitments, with no further action required.

• Do Pass: Ordinance to amend SMC 2.100.500 Retirement Benefits (new business June 21, 2021)
• Do Pass: Ordinance to amend SMC 3.44 Funds to add ARPA special revenue fund (new business to be scheduled)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review a construction contract award for sidewalk improvements and a consultant agreement for the ESN Salmon Creek Cutover. The committee will also consider accepting a federal grant for 166th widening.

• Sidewalk Improvements construction contract award
• ESN Salmon Creek Cutover design/construction management consultant agreement
• Federal grant acceptance for 166th widening

The Public Works Committee recommended awarding a $1,354,693.17 construction contract to Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc. for the Sidewalk Improvement Project, which includes replacing non-ADA compliant curb ramps and sidewalks citywide and repairing a section in the Rivergrove neighborhood. The committee also recommended approving a consulting agreement with KPG for the ESN Salmon Creek cutover project, with a maximum payable amount of $180,027.64, and accepting a $1,219,650 federal grant for the 166th widening project design, requiring a 13.5% local match. All recommendations are subject to full City Council approval.

• Recommended awarding sidewalk construction contract to Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc. for $1,354,693.17
• Recommended approving KPG consulting agreement for Salmon Creek cutover, max $180,027.64
• Recommended accepting $1,219,650 federal grant for 166th widening design with 13.5% local match

General

The City Council will discuss options regarding the American Rescue Plan Act and conduct a review of the act. The agenda also includes selecting a Select Committee Chair and establishing a meeting schedule.

• Selection of Select Committee Chair
• American Rescue Plan Act review
• Discussion of ARPA options

The City Council's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Committee met virtually and made organizational decisions, including selecting Patrick Reed as chair and scheduling monthly meetings starting August 3, 2021. The committee received an informational overview of ARPA interim rules and Pierce County funding, and discussed priorities for using funds, but took no formal action on fund allocation.

• Patrick Reed unanimously selected as committee chair
• Monthly meetings set for first Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. starting August 3, 2021
• July meeting rescheduled to June 29, 2021 due to conflict with regular council meeting
• No formal action taken on ARPA fund allocation; discussion only

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss items related to the Sumner Pierce County Library. The agenda also includes discussions regarding murals, utility box wraps, and Nights On Ryan.

• Sumner Pierce County Library update
• Murals
• Utility Box Wraps
• Nights On Ryan

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss an ordinance for code cleanup related to East Pierce Fire & Rescue references. The committee will also address a park land donation and review permit activity reports.

• Ordinance for code cleanup regarding East Pierce Fire & Rescue references
• Park land donation
• Permit activity reports

The Community Development Committee unanimously approved recommendations for council to adopt code amendments removing East Pierce Fire & Rescue references and to accept a land donation from the Qunell family for a new pocket park. The committee also received updates on permit activity and code enforcement investigations.

• Approved recommendation to adopt code amendments removing East Pierce Fire & Rescue references (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to accept Qunell family land donation for a new park (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session regarding the Sumner High School Modernization Project. The agenda also includes a discussion of a development agreement with the Sumner Bonney Lake School District.

• Sumner High School Modernization Project presentation
• Sumner Bonney Lake School District Development Agreement
• Legislative Update
• Executive session regarding potential litigation and labor negotiations

The Sumner City Council held a study session where they approved an amended agenda to add labor negotiations to the executive session. They received presentations on the Sumner High School modernization project and a development agreement from the school district, as well as a legislative update. No formal decisions were made on these items during the study session.

• Approved amended agenda adding labor negotiations to executive session (voice vote)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly activity reports for the fire and police departments. The meeting includes discussions on proposed updates to city codes regarding animal control, emergency management, and fireworks.

• Amendments to SMC 6.04 & SMC 6.10 (Animal Control)
• Amendments to SMC 2.76 (Emergency Management)
• Amendments to SMC 8.08 (Fireworks)
• Traffic Safety Taskforce ILA

The Sumner Public Safety Committee reviewed monthly fire and police reports and gave due passes to several ordinances for full council consideration. These include animal control code updates, emergency management changes, fireworks permit amendments, and a DUI task force interlocal agreement. No final decisions were made; all items move to the June 7 or July 6 council meetings.

• Gave due pass to animal control ordinances (SMC 6.04, 6.10) for June 7 RCM
• Gave due pass to emergency management ordinance (SMC 2.76) for June 7 RCM
• Gave due pass to fireworks ordinance (SMC 8.08) for June 7 RCM
• Gave due pass to DUI task force ILA for July 6 RCM

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances related to the 2020 Comprehensive Plan update, including changes to citywide zoning and East Sumner policies. The agenda also includes a property acquisition agreement for the White River Project and updates to park rules.

• Ordinances 2773, 2774, 2775, and 2776 regarding 2020 Comprehensive Plan updates
• White River Project Property Acquisition agreement with Donald Bushore
• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $1,043,216.27
• Park Master Plan Consultant Services Agreement
• Ordinance 2772 regarding Public Facilities and Parks Rules Update

The Sumner City Council adopted the 2020 Comprehensive Plan update through four ordinances (2773-2776), covering map and policy changes, citywide zoning updates, critical areas regulations, and a new Planned Action Ordinance for East Sumner. The council also approved a $169,409 contract for park master plans and updated park rules. All items passed by voice or roll call vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2773, 2020 Comprehensive Plan update (map, policies, East Sumner, EIS) (roll call)
• Adopted Ordinance 2774, citywide zoning and map changes (roll call)
• Adopted Ordinance 2775, critical areas (wetlands) regulations (roll call)
• Adopted Ordinance 2776, Planned Action Ordinance for East Sumner (roll call)
• Approved $169,409 contract with Hough Beck & Baird for park master plans (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance 2772, park rules update (voice vote)
• Approved consent items #2, #3, #4 (checks, property purchase, consultant amendment) (voice vote)
• Removed consent item #1 (minutes) for correction of scrivener's error (voice vote)

Parks & Forestry

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of April 2021 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a welcome presentation and comments from commissioners and staff.

• Approval of April 2021 meeting minutes

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the March 2021 meeting minutes, an updated Approved Street Tree List, and amendments to Sumner Municipal Code sections 12.60.040 and .050. The code updates clarify rules against human waste in parks and change park hours from 6am-10pm to 8am-dusk. All items were approved unanimously by Commissioners Elfers and Tompkins.

• Approved March 2021 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved updated Approved Street Tree List (2-0)
• Approved SMC 12.60.040 & .050 updates clarifying human waste rules and changing park hours to 8am-dusk (2-0)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement regarding a School Resource Officer. The meeting will also include reports on monthly sales tax, Munis implementation, recruitment and negotiation, and a salary survey work plan.

• Amendment to Interlocal Agreement - School Resource Officer
• Monthly Sales Tax Report
• Munis Implementation Update
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update
• Salary Survey Work Plan

The Finance & Personnel Committee voted to recommend the amended Interlocal Agreement with the Sumner Bonney Lake School District for the School Resource Officer, sending it to the consent agenda for June 7, 2021. The amendment addresses Covid-19 cost impacts and extends the term. The committee also moved its regular meeting date to the first Wednesday of the month starting in June 2021. Other items were informational only, including sales tax reporting, the Tyler Technologies Munis conversion update, and recruitment and negotiations updates.

• Approved Resolution No. XXXX (Interlocal Agreement with Sumner Bonney Lake School District) for consent agenda (Do Pass)
• Moved committee meeting date to first Wednesday of the month, effective June 2021

City Council

This study session includes an update from the Sumner Main Street Association Director and a discussion regarding the permit process. The agenda also covers upcoming council meeting and committee calendars.

• Sumner Main Street Association Director Update
• Permit Process Update

The Sumner City Council met for a study session on May 10, 2021, via Zoom due to the Governor's health order. The agenda included updates from the Sumner Main Street Association and a permit process update, but no formal votes or decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:36pm.

Public Works Committee

The Sumner Public Works Committee will review consultant contracts for White River restoration and Parks Master Plans. The agenda also includes a project update on 160th/Elm stormwater repairs and a property acquisition agreement with Donald Bushore.

• Consultant contract amendment for White River Restoration
• Project update for 160th/Elm Stormwater Repair
• Consultant contract for Parks Master Plans
• Property acquisition agreement between the City and Donald Bushore

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of a $125,000 amendment to the White River restoration consultant contract, bringing the total to $475,000. It also recommended approval of a $169,400 contract for park master plans and a $451,880 property purchase for the White River project. An informational update was given on a stormwater project at 160th and Elm.

• Recommended approval of $125,000 contract amendment for Van Ness Feldman (White River restoration), total $475,000
• Recommended approval of $169,400 contract with HBB for Bennett property and Siebenthaler Park master plans
• Recommended approval of $451,880 purchase agreement for property at 14001 16th St E (White River project)

City Council

The Sumner City Council will meet virtually to discuss the 2021 Housing Action Plan and the authorization of body worn cameras. The council will also review Design Commission appointments and approve payments totaling $1,125,058.22.

• Resolution 1582 regarding use of body worn cameras
• Resolution 1583 for the 2021 Housing Action Plan
• Approval of $1,125,058.22 in checks and electronic payments
• Design Commission appointments for Kirsten Martinson and Scott Fletcher
• Fryar Ave Trail consultant supplement

The Sumner City Council approved Resolution No. 1582 authorizing the police department to use body-worn cameras, with the police chief to develop policies and begin procurement. The council also adopted the 2021 Housing Action Plan, appointed two members to the Design Commission, and selected members for the American Rescue Plan committee. All votes were by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

• Approved Resolution No. 1582 authorizing body-worn cameras for police (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1583, the 2021 Housing Action Plan (voice vote)
• Appointed Kristen Martinson to the Design Commission, term ending April 2025 (voice vote)
• Appointed Scott Fletcher to the Design Commission, term ending April 2025 (voice vote)
• Selected Hochstatter, Hayden, and Reed to the American Rescue Plan Council Committee, with Bitetto as alternate (voice vote)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss Ordinance No. 2772, which amends the Sumner Municipal Code regarding park rules. The meeting will also include a permit and development activity report.

• Ordinance No. 2772: Amending Sumner Municipal Code 12.60-Park Rules
• Permit and Development Activity Report

The Community Development Committee unanimously approved a recommendation to adopt Ordinance No. 2772, which amends Sumner Municipal Code 12.60 to prohibit defecating on park property and change park closing time from 'dusk' to 'sunset' for better enforceability. The committee also discussed a permit activity report, with a councilmember raising concerns about maintenance of the old QFC and temporary plant sales at 160th Avenue East and 64th Street East; staff will follow up.

• Unanimously approved recommendation to adopt Ordinance No. 2772 (parks rules amendments)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session and review regular business. The agenda includes an update regarding the city's homeless response.

• Homeless Response Update

The Sumner City Council met for a study session on April 26, 2021, via Zoom due to the Governor's health order. The only agenda item was a Homeless Response Update, but no decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:56pm.

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will review staff and financial reports. The meeting includes discussion regarding the Main & Wood intersection, a Public Art Subcommittee update, and Nights On Ryan.

• Main & Wood Intersection
• Public Art Subcommittee Update
• Nights On Ryan
• Staff Report
• Financial Report

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly activity reports for the fire and police departments. The agenda also includes department updates and a resolution regarding body worn cameras.

• Resolution 1582 authorizing body worn cameras
• Monthly Fire Department activity report
• Monthly Police Department activity report

The Public Safety Committee gave a 'Do Pass' recommendation to Resolution 1582, which would authorize Sumner police to use body-worn cameras and allow the chief to develop policies and begin procurement. The committee also heard updates on fire and police activities, including a rise in wildland fires, homeless-related calls, and staffing issues. No final decisions were made; the resolution will go to the full council on May 3.

• Recommended 'Do Pass' for Resolution 1582 on body-worn cameras
• Noted fire department's new RMS reporting style prevents monthly stats
• Discussed 50 homeless-related calls from Jan-Mar 2021
• Heard update on fire levy lid-lift and EMS renewal for August ballot
• Noted approval of new ILA with City of Sumner by Board of Commissioners

General

This meeting consists of procedural updates for the Civil Service Commission. The agenda includes reviews of department status, hiring progress, and certified list updates.

• Department Update
• Hiring Update
• Certified List Updates

The Sumner Civil Service Commission met virtually and received updates from Police Chief Brad Moericke and Secretary Adrienne McNeilly. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting. The commission noted the separation of a probationary officer and ongoing recruitment efforts.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

City Council

The Sumner City Council will review a quarterly budget amendment and several appointments to local commissions. The agenda also includes interlocal agreements for fire services and an audio/visual upgrade for Council Chambers. Additionally, the council will process payments totaling $1,133,898.10.

• Ordinance No. 2771: Quarterly Budget Amendment
• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $1,133,898.10
• Appointments to Forestry & Parks, Planning, and Cultural Arts commissions
• Interlocal agreements with Bonney Lake and East Pierce Fire and Rescue
• Agreement with Avidex for Council Chambers Audio/Visual Upgrade

The Sumner City Council approved several key items, including an interlocal agreement with Bonney Lake for shared fire permit review services, a revised agreement with East Pierce Fire and Rescue, and a quarterly budget amendment. The council also created a committee to oversee American Rescue Plan funds, with Sumner expected to receive $2,270,241. All votes were by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 3, 4 (voice vote)
• Adopted Sumner-Tapps Resurfacing and Guardrail Design Supplement (6-0, Neuman abstaining)
• Approved 8 appointments/reappointments to Forestry and Parks Commission (voice votes)
• Approved 3 appointments to Planning Commission (voice votes)
• Approved appointment to Cultural Arts Commission (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 1579 for fire permit review ILA with Bonney Lake (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 1580 for revised ILA with East Pierce Fire and Rescue (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 1581 creating American Rescue Plan Committee (voice vote)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review a budget amendment and multiple interlocal agreements. These include agreements involving WSDOT, Bonney Lake fire permit reviews, and East Pierce Fire and Rescue. Staff will also provide updates on sales tax, Munis implementation, and recruitment.

• Ordinance No. XXXX - Budget Amendment
• Resolution No. 1577 - Interlocal Agreement (WSDOT)
• Interlocal Agreement with Bonney Lake for Fire Permit Review Services
• Interlocal Agreement with East Pierce Fire and Rescue
• Agreement with Avidex for Council Chambers A/V Upgrade

The Finance & Personnel Committee voted to pass a first-quarter budget amendment and four resolutions, including interlocal agreements with WSDOT, Bonney Lake, and East Pierce Fire & Rescue, plus an Avidex contract for council chambers AV upgrades. All items were forwarded to the full City Council for action. The committee also received informational updates on sales tax reporting and the Tyler Technologies Munis conversion, with no action required.

• Approved first-quarter budget amendment (Do Pass)
• Approved WSDOT interlocal for police services (Do Pass)
• Approved Bonney Lake interlocal for building/plan review (Do Pass)
• Approved East Pierce Fire & Rescue interlocal (Do Pass)
• Approved Avidex AV upgrade agreement (Do Pass)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss housing initiatives and neighborhood rezoning. The agenda includes reviewing the South Sound Housing Affordability Partnership and the Planning Commission's recommendation on the Housing Action Plan. A presentation regarding Main Street visioning is also scheduled.

• East Sumner Neighborhood - Rezoning
• Housing Action Plan-Planning Commission Recommendation
• South Sound Housing Affordability Partnership
• Main Street Visioning Presentation from Winter Quarter

The Sumner City Council met virtually for a study session on April 12, 2021, to discuss the South Sound Housing Affordability Partnership, a Housing Action Plan recommendation from the Planning Commission, a Main Street visioning presentation, and a proposed rezoning of the East Sumner neighborhood. No formal votes or decisions were taken during the session; the items were presented for discussion only.

• No formal decisions made; study session only

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will review the minutes from the March 11, 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes a review of the Approved Street Tree List and updates to Sumner Municipal Code sections 12.60.040 and 12.60.050.

• Approval of March 11, 2021 minutes
• Review of Approved Street Tree List
• Updates to Sumner Municipal Code 12.60.040 and 12.60.050

The commission approved the February 2021 meeting minutes. The Approved Street Tree List was discussed, with commissioners requesting reductions and reorganization; a revised list will be brought for recommendation at the April meeting. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved the February 2021 meeting minutes.
• Deferred further action on the Approved Street Tree List to the April meeting, pending commissioner and staff review.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several infrastructure project updates. This includes amendments to stormwater basin planning and consultant supplements for the Fryar Ave Trail.

• Stormwater CIP Basin Planning Amendment
• Fryar Ave Trail Consultant Supplement
• Stewart Road funding and access rights
• Academy Street Bicycle Lanes project update
• Sumner-Tapps Resurfacing and Guardrail Design Supplement

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of a $400,950 supplement for the Fryar Ave Trail design, bringing the total contract to $579,828. It also recommended an interlocal agreement with Pacific to assign up to $700,000 in TIFs to Pacific's widening project, and a $4,439 supplement for Sumner-Tapps guardrail design. Other items were informational only.

• Recommended $400,950 supplement for Fryar Ave Trail design (total $579,828)
• Recommended ILA with Pacific for up to $700,000 TIF assignment
• Recommended $4,439 supplement for Sumner-Tapps guardrail design (total $228,266.78)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program annual update. The meeting includes consideration of several ordinance amendments regarding drugs, impoundment, and fence regulations. Additionally, the council will address committee appointments and approve payments totaling $1,652,739.49.

• Resolution No. 1576: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Annual Update
• Ordinance No. 2766: Amendments regarding race attendance and racing areas
• Ordinances No. 2768 and 2769: Amendments regarding drugs and drug paraphernalia
• Ordinance No. 2767: Amendment regarding impoundment without prior notice
• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $1,652,739.49

The Sumner City Council adopted the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, which prioritizes street, sidewalk, and trail projects, including the White River Bridge replacement. They also passed several ordinances to combat illegal racing, including expanding no-racing zones, allowing impoundment of vehicles of drivers arrested for racing, and updating drug possession and paraphernalia codes to comply with a state Supreme Court ruling. Additionally, the council approved appointments to the Civil Service Commission and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and renamed the Arts Commission to the Sumner Cultural Arts Commission.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1576, the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2766, expanding no-racing zones and updating the definition of unlawful race events.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2767, allowing impoundment of vehicles of drivers arrested for racing/reckless driving.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2768, amending drug possession code to comply with State v. Blake (5-1 vote).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2769, prohibiting knowing possession of drug paraphernalia per State v. Blake.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2770, updating fence regulations for commercial and industrial zones.
• Reconsidered and re-adopted Ordinance No. 2767 (5-1 vote).
• Approved Ordinance No. 2765, renaming the Arts Commission to the Sumner Cultural Arts Commission.

Planning Commission

The Sumner Planning Commission will hold further discussions and provide recommendations regarding the Housing Action Plan. Due to a Stay at Home Order, public comments are being accepted via email only.

• Housing Action Plan discussion and recommendations

The Sumner Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Housing Action Plan, conditioned on a prioritization effort of its strategies being held before the Commission. The meeting also included approval of the March 4, 2021 minutes and recognition of Commissioner Bush's departure.

• Approved March 4, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of Housing Action Plan with condition of prioritization effort (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss Ordinance No. 2765 regarding renaming the Arts Commission. The meeting also includes a report on permit and development activity.

• Ordinance No. 2765 to rename the Arts Commission
• Permit and Development Activity Report

City Council

The council will discuss Main Street visioning and the 2020 Comprehensive Plan update. The agenda includes an update on the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Family Center. Additionally, the council will address Covid-19 emergency declaration rules and the American Rescue Plan.

• Main Street Visioning discussion
• Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Family Center update
• 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update discussion
• Covid-19 Emergency Declaration rules confirmation
• American Rescue Plan

The Sumner City Council met virtually for a study session on March 22, 2021, and took only one formal action: excusing Councilmember Bitetto from the meeting. The agenda included discussions on Main Street Visioning, a school district family center update, the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, and the American Rescue Plan, but no decisions were recorded on these items. The meeting adjourned at 7:38pm.

• Excused Councilmember Bitetto from the meeting (moved by Hayden, seconded by Hochstatter, passed by voice vote).

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly activity reports for the fire and police departments. The meeting also includes discussions regarding proposed amendments to several sections of the municipal code.

• Monthly Fire activity report
• Monthly Police activity report
• Proposed Drug Code updates
• Proposed amendments to SMC 9.46 & 9.47
• Amendment to SMC 10.68.020

The Public Safety Committee unanimously passed four proposed municipal code amendments and moved them to the April 5th council meeting for adoption. The amendments add a 'knowledge' requirement to drug paraphernalia and dangerous drug possession laws, expand unlawful race event definitions and no-racing zones, and allow (not mandate) vehicle impoundment for racing/reckless driving arrests. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included routine updates on fire and police activity, bond projects, and department staffing.

• Approved amendment to SMC 9.20 adding a 'knowledge' requirement for drug paraphernalia possession and removing mandatory minimum fine and jail sentence.
• Approved amendment to SMC 9.16.045 adding a 'knowingly' element to dangerous drug possession and removing the sale/distribution section.
• Approved amendments to SMC 9.46 and 9.47 expanding 'unlawful race event' definitions and no-racing zones, and removing the need to prove knowledge of a no-racing zone.
• Approved amendment to SMC 10.68.020 allowing (not mandating) vehicle impoundment if the driver is arrested for racing/reckless driving.
• Moved all four approved ordinances to the April 5th regular council meeting for adoption.

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Annual Update. The council also plans to consider council rules of procedure and the acceptance of a PSE Energy Savings Grant.

• Public hearing for 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program update
• Approval of $688,294.45 in checks and electronic payments
• Resolution No. 1575 regarding Council Rules of Procedure
• Acceptance of PSE Energy Savings Grant

The Council repealed Resolution 1518 and adopted Resolution 1575, updating its rules of procedure, after voting to strike Section 15.3, which would have required councilmembers to present certain written communications to the full Council before publication. The Council also authorized the Mayor to accept up to $18,242 in Puget Sound Energy grant funds for conservation measures at the wastewater treatment facility. The consent agenda, including approval of minutes and $688,294.45 in payments, was approved.

• Approved amended agenda (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including $688,294.45 in payments (voice vote)
• Struck Section 15.3 from Resolution 1575 (4-3)
• Adopted Resolution 1575 as amended (voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to accept up to $18,242 PSE grant (roll call vote)

City Council

This special study session is dedicated to CivicClerk training for Councilmembers. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• CivicClerk training for Councilmembers

The Sumner City Council held a special study session virtually on March 15, 2021, due to the Governor's COVID-19 order. Deputy Mayor Kathy Hayden presided. The meeting included a training item on CivicClerk, a city administrator report, and agenda setting, but no formal decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 6:58pm.

• No formal decisions were made during this study session.

Parks & Forestry

The Sumner Forestry Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from the February 11, 2021, meeting. The commission will also take action on an update to the Approved Street Tree List.

• Action on Approved Street Tree List Update
• Approval of February 11, 2021, meeting minutes

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the January 2021 meeting minutes. They discussed the Street Tree Code, addressing a typo and making the approved street tree list available electronically. No public comments were made. The commission also discussed a resident's street tree at 1214 Sumner Ave and plans for Arbor Day 2021.

• Approved the January 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussed Street Tree Code, including a typo correction and electronic availability of the approved tree list
• Opened and closed public comment with no participants
• Agreed to look into contractor outreach for education on code changes
• Discussed cabling a resident's street tree at 1214 Sumner Ave; staff to investigate costs
• Noted Arbor Day 2021 will be April 24th with Covid-19 protocols

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider a motion to approve surplus. The meeting includes updates on Covid-19, utility billing, and monthly sales tax. Staff will also provide reports on Munis implementation and recruitment and negotiation efforts.

• Motion to approve surplus
• Covid-19 & utility billing update
• Monthly sales tax report
• Munis implementation update
• Recruitment & negotiation update

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the surplus and disposition of a Tiger 7740 Brush Mower, estimated at $10,000 in salvage value. Other items were informational only, including sales tax reporting, Covid-19 impacts on utility billing, and the Tyler Technologies Munis conversion. The committee also received updates on Guild negotiations and recruitments, including filling the Communications Coordinator position.

• Approved surplus and disposition of Tiger 7740 Brush Mower (estimated salvage $10,000)
• Took no action on sales tax reporting; informational only
• Took no action on utility billing Covid-19 impacts; informational only
• Took no action on Tyler Technologies Munis conversion; informational only

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several municipal updates. Topics include the Sound Transit Realignment, the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, and police body worn cameras.

• Sound Transit Realignment Update
• 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Annual Update
• Police Department Body Worn Camera Discussion
• Financial 2020 Year in Review

The Sumner City Council held a virtual study session on March 8, 2021, with all seven councilmembers present. The agenda included updates on Sound Transit realignment, the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, a body-worn camera discussion for the police department, and a financial 2020 year-in-review. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this study session.

• No formal decisions were made during the study session.

Planning Commission

The Sumner Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a fence regulations update and the Housing Action Plan. Due to the Stay at Home Order, public comments are being accepted via email.

• Fence Regulations Update public hearing
• Housing Action Plan public hearing

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee discussed three items and passed recommendations on two: accepting a Puget Sound Energy energy savings grant (with Councilmember Neuman recused) and adding LDC, Inc. to the 2021-2022 on-call consultant contracts. The committee also reviewed the new WWTF discharge permit, effective March 1, 2021, which adds Bonney Lake as a contributing jurisdiction and delegates pretreatment program authority.

• Recommended accepting the PSE Energy Savings Grant, allowing collection of $2K of the $18K total.
• Recommended adding LDC, Inc. to the 2021-2022 On Call Consultant Services contracts.
• Discussed the new WWTF NPDES permit, effective March 1, 2021, with no formal action taken.

City Council

The City Council will discuss proposed amendments to the street tree and sidewalk codes. The council also plans to approve recent meeting minutes and electronic payments totaling $1,288,817.32.

• Ordinance No. 2763: Street Tree Code Amendments
• Ordinance No. 2764: Sidewalk Code Amendments
• Approval of checks and electronic payments in the amount of $1,288,817.32

The Sumner City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2763, amending the street tree code (SMC 12.42), and Ordinance No. 2764, amending the sidewalk code (SMC 12.20 and 12.32). Both ordinances clarify the responsibilities of property owners versus the City regarding tree care and sidewalk maintenance. The consent agenda, including approval of minutes and payments totaling $1,288,817.32, was also approved.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from February 16 and February 22, 2021, and checks/electronic payments of $1,288,817.32.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2763, amending the street tree code (SMC 12.42) to clarify tree care responsibilities and establish an enforcement process.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2764, amending the sidewalk code (SMC 12.20 and 12.32) to clarify repair responsibilities and update the violation process.

Cultural Arts Commission

The Sumner Cultural Arts Commission is reviewing financial and staff reports. The agenda includes updates on community events, murals, and utility box wraps. New business involves the Wood & Main intersection design.

• Music off Main 2021
• Nights On Ryan 2021
• Murals and Utility Box Wraps
• Wood & Main Intersection Design
• Sponsorship Sub-Committee Update

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will consider appointing Councilmember Josh Hamilton to the committee. The agenda includes reviewing Ordinance No. 2765 to rename the Arts Commission and discussing Sumner Cemetery price adjustments. A permit and development activity report will also be presented.

• Appointment of Councilmember Josh Hamilton to the CD Committee
• Ordinance No. 2765: Renaming the Arts Commission
• Sumner Cemetery price adjustments
• Permit and Development Activity Report

The Community Development Committee unanimously approved a Do Pass recommendation to rename the Sumner Arts Commission to the Cultural Arts Commission and adjust cemetery fees based on inflation and market conditions. The committee also unanimously approved Josh Hamilton's appointment to the committee. No other substantive decisions were made; the permit activity report was discussed only.

• Approved Josh Hamilton's appointment to the CD Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Do Pass recommendation for Ordinance No. 2765 renaming Arts Commission to Cultural Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Do Pass recommendation for cemetery fee adjustments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review amendments to the street tree and sidewalk codes. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding council rules of procedure.

• Ordinance No. 2763: Street Tree Code Amendments (SMC 12.42)
• Ordinance No. 2764: Sidewalk Code Amendments (SMC 12.20 and 12.32)
• Resolution No. 1575: Council Rules of Procedure

The Sumner City Council met virtually for a study session on February 22, 2021. The agenda included discussions on street tree code amendments, sidewalk code amendments, and council rules of procedure, but no formal votes or decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:53pm.

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will select a new committee chair and review monthly activity reports from the Fire and Police departments. The meeting also includes discussions on hiring updates, access audits, and racing zone regulations.

• Selection of new Committee Chair
• Monthly Activity Report - Fire
• Monthly Activity Report - Police
• Discussion regarding No Racing Zones (SMC 9.46 & SOAR 9.47)
• Discussion regarding Body Cam

The committee elected Barbara Bitetto as chair and received monthly activity reports from fire and police chiefs. No policy decisions were made; updates covered staffing, equipment, and upcoming council items.

• Elected Barbara Bitetto as committee chair (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update. The agenda includes ordinances for parking code text amendments and a park development budget amendment. Council members will also review consultant contracts and a detour agreement for State Route 167.

• Ordinance No. 2762: Budget Amendment (Park Development)
• Ordinance No. 2761: Parking Code Text Amendments
• Approval of $2,592,719.79 in electronic payments and checks
• Public hearing for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update
• State Route 167 WSDOT Detour Agreement

The Sumner City Council held a public hearing and approved the 2020 Comprehensive Plan update, which includes zoning map and code amendments. The council also approved a budget amendment for park development, a contract amendment for the Operations Facility design, parking code text amendments, and accepted a $10,000 Amazon donation for the Toy Box program.

• Approved 2020 Comprehensive Plan update (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2762 transferring $135,000 for park development (roll call vote)
• Authorized $3,682,814 contract amendment for Operations Facility design (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2761 amending parking code (roll call vote)
• Accepted $10,000 Amazon donation for Toy Box program (roll call vote)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,592,719.79 in payments (voice vote)

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry & Parks Commission is meeting to discuss an ordinance regarding a Street Tree Code Amendment. The commission will also review and approve minutes from the January 14, 2021, meeting.

• Street Tree Code Amendment (Ordinance No. XXXX)
• Approval of January 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the December 2020 meeting minutes and continued discussions on the street tree code update, focusing on sidewalk code and public outreach. Chair Theresa Haase was reappointed as Chair. Staff will send the updated draft code to commissioners and work on advertising open commission spots.

• Approved December 2020 meeting minutes (motion by Bridges, second by Haase)
• Reappointed Theresa Haase as Chair (motion by Bridges, second by Haase)
• Continued tree code update discussion; staff to send draft to commissioners by 1/22/2021

Finance & Personnel Committee

The committee will consider a budget amendment for park development and an interlocal agreement with East Pierce Fire & Rescue. The meeting also includes discussions on debt management policy and reports regarding sales tax and utility billing.

• Park Development budget amendment ordinance
• Interlocal Agreement with East Pierce Fire & Rescue resolution
• Debt Management policy discussion
• Motion to approve surplus
• Monthly Sales Tax Report

The Finance & Personnel Committee recommended passage of two ordinances: a budget amendment for preliminary development of the property at 4811 E Valley Highway, and an interlocal agreement with East Pierce Fire & Rescue. The committee also approved the surplus and disposition of a John Deere mower. Other items were informational or administrative, with no further action required.

• Recommended passage of budget amendment for Parks Development at 4811 E Valley Highway
• Recommended passage of interlocal agreement with East Pierce Fire & Rescue
• Approved surplus and disposition of John Deere 1997 Z 777 mower (est. salvage $1,500)

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss updates to the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and the East Sumner Neighborhood Plan. The meeting also includes reports from the City Administrator and agenda setting for future council meetings.

• 2020 Comprehensive Plan and East Sumner Neighborhood Plan Update

The Sumner City Council met virtually on February 8, 2021, for a study session. The agenda included a 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update, but no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 7:26pm.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several consultant contract awards and amendments. The agenda includes items regarding the Operations Facility and Academy Street bicycle lanes. The committee will also address a detour agreement for SR 167.

• Operations Facility consultant contract amendment
• 2021-2022 On Call Consultant Services Contracts Award
• SR 167 WSDOT Detour Agreement
• Academy Street Bicycle Lanes final design supplement

City Council

The Sumner City Council will consider a refuse rate increase and amendments to refuse collection ordinances. The council will also discuss allocating proceeds from the golf course sale toward an operations center and White River restoration. Joshua Hamilton will be sworn into office.

• Resolution No. 1574 regarding a refuse rate increase
• Ordinance No. 2761 amending SMC 13.12 Refuse Collection
• Resolutions for allocating golf course sale proceeds to an operations center and White River restoration
• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $5,443,386.26

The Sumner City Council approved three resolutions: a 2021 refuse rate increase for Murrey's Disposal, an ordinance amending the refuse collection code, and two resolutions expressing intent to allocate $10 million from the golf course sale to the Operations Center and $20 million to the White River Restoration Project. An amendment to the Operations Center resolution to allow flexibility in the allocation failed. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and a $5.4 million payment approval.

• Approved Resolution 1574 adopting 2021 Murrey's Disposal rate increase (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance 2761 amending SMC 13.12 Refuse Collection (roll call vote)
• Adopted Resolution 1573 expressing intent to allocate $10M of golf course sale proceeds to Operations Center (roll call vote)
• Adopted Resolution 1572 expressing intent to allocate $20M of golf course sale proceeds to White River Restoration Project (roll call vote)
• Amendment to Resolution 1573 to allow flexibility in allocation failed (3-3)
• Approved consent agenda items 2 and 3 (Stewart Road design supplement, $5,443,386.26 in payments) by voice vote
• Approved consent agenda item 1 (minutes) by voice vote after removal and separate motion

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss proposed changes to the parking code and electric fence regulations. The agenda also includes a budget amendment for parks development and an agreement with East Pierce Fire & Rescue. A report on permit and development activity is scheduled.

• Ordinance No. 2761 - Parking Code Text Amendments
• Budget Amendment - Parks Development
• Electric Fence Amendments
• Interlocal Agreement with East Pierce Fire & Rescue
• Permit and Development Activity Report

The Community Development Committee directed staff to prepare a zoning code text amendment allowing 10-foot electric security fences in industrial and Interchange Commercial zones, with standards for setbacks and landscaping. The committee also unanimously recommended a $135,000 budget amendment for a future park at 4811 East Valley Highway and parking code text amendments (Ordinance No. 2761) to the City Council. An interlocal agreement with East Pierce Fire & Rescue was discussed with consensus, to be considered by Council in March.

• Directed staff to draft zoning amendment for 10-ft electric fences in industrial and Interchange Commercial zones
• Recommended $135,000 budget transfer for park development at 4811 East Valley Highway (unanimous)
• Recommended parking code amendments including 4-hour downtown lot limits and 3-hour on-street parking (unanimous)
• Reached consensus on draft interlocal agreement with East Pierce Fire & Rescue

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss a refuse rate increase and Ordinance No. 2761 regarding refuse collection. The agenda also includes the Sumner Tapps Channelization.

• Refuse Rate Increase
• Ordinance No. 2761 - Amending SMC 13.12 Refuse Collection
• Sumner Tapps Channelization

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will discuss the city's Tree Code and address park planning and development. The meeting also includes a review of commissioner terms and vacancies.

• Tree Code discussion
• Park Planning & Development
• Review of Commissioner terms and vacancies
• Approval of December 2020 minutes

The Parks & Forestry Commission confirmed a priority list for allocating impact fees, with adding new parks as the highest priority, followed by expanding and improving existing parks. They also discussed plans for a temporary dog park at Seibenthaler in 2021 and updated cemetery fees to be sent to the Council.

• Confirmed impact fee priority list: new parks first, then expansion/improvement of existing parks
• Identified 29th Street area as highest priority for new park (gap in service)
• Recommended adding property for park access to priority list when available
• Set Rivergrove Community Pedestrian Bridge as highest trail priority
• Planned temporary dog park at Seibenthaler for 2021 with public outreach
• Updated cemetery fees with comp analysis; new rates to be sent to Council

Design Commission

The Design Commission will conduct a design review for a commercial building at 13607 24th Street East. The project includes site improvements such as landscaping, parking, and pedestrian space.

• Design review for Triad Machinery at 13607 24th Street East

City Council

This study session includes updates regarding the Operations Center and discussions about using golf course sale proceeds for White River Restoration and the Operations Center. The council will also discuss the Seed Internship Program.

• Degrees of Change, Seed Internship Program
• Operations Center Update
• Golf Course Sale Proceeds—White River Restoration
• Golf Course Sale Proceeds—Operations Center

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss recommendations for the 2020 Annual Comprehensive Plan and the East Sumner Neighborhood Plan update. Due to the Stay at Home Order, public comments are being accepted via email.

• Recommendations for the 2020 Annual Comprehensive Plan and East Sumner Neighborhood Plan update
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

General

The Civil Service Commission will conduct 2021 chairperson elections. The meeting also includes department and hiring updates, as well as reviews of certified lists.

• 2021 Chairperson Elections
• Department Update
• Hiring Update
• Certified Lists

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review a motion to accept a donation from Amazon and discuss a budget amendment for Parks Development. The agenda also includes updates on utility billing COVID-19 impacts and the FY19 audit.

• Motion accepting Amazon donation
• Budget amendment for Parks Development
• Ordinance amending SMC 13.12 Refuse Collection
• FY19 Audit update
• Utility billing COVID-19 impacts

Public Works Committee

The Sumner Public Works Committee will review a consultant supplement for the Stewart Road Final Design. The meeting also includes an update on the Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

• Stewart Road Final Design - Consultant Supplement
• Stormwater CIP Update
• Project Management Report

City Council

The City Council will conduct an election for Deputy Mayor and consider an appointment to the Rainier Cable Commission. The agenda also includes a contract amendment for Biosolids Dewatering Construction Management Services.

• Election of Deputy Mayor
• Rainier Cable Commission Appointment
• Biosolids Dewatering Construction Management Services Contract Amendment