Sumner public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023/2024 biennial budget ordinance. The agenda also includes consideration of intersection improvements and a police officer wellness grant award.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2838 (2023/2024 Biennial Budget)
• Construction contract award for Main and Wood Intersection Improvements
• Approval of $2,004,523.98 in checks and electronic payments
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Sumner Police Guild
• Ordinance No. 2844 regarding vacating Riverwalk Trail

The City Council approved the 2023/2024 Biennial Budget and a final amendment to the 2021/2022 budget. Other actions included authorizing a micro-transit pilot program and vacating a public trail. The council also approved a new compensation schedule for 2023.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2838 – 2023/2024 Biennial Budget (Passed by roll call vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2844 – Vacating Riverwalk Trail back to the HOA (6-0, Councilmember Cole recused)
• Authorized agreement with Busup, Inc. for micro-transit pilot program (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2841 – 2021/2022 Biennial Budget Final Amendment (Passed by roll call vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2854 – 2023 Compensation Schedule (Passed by roll call vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2023 Legislative Agenda and $2,004,523.98 in payments (Voice vote)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Sumner Police Guild (Voice vote)
• Awarded construction contract for Main and Wood Intersection Improvements (Voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Sumner Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Short Subdivisions and Pipestem Lots Code. The commission will also consider a zoning code text amendment regarding parking in Medium-Density Residential and East Sumner Urban Village areas.

• Short Subdivisions and Pipestem Lots Code Update
• Zoning Code Text Amendment for parking in Medium-Density Residential/East Sumner Urban Village
• Approval of September 1, 2022 minutes

Community Development Committee

The Committee issued a "Do Pass" recommendation for a consultant contract to update the city's comprehensive plan. It also voted to forward a proposed zoning amendment regarding metal storage containers at utility facilities to the Planning Commission.

• Recommended "Do Pass" for BERK Consulting, Inc. contract not to exceed $500,000 for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Voted unanimously to forward proposed Zoning Code Text Amendment for metal storage containers at utility facilities to the Planning Commission

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will discuss Ordinance 2845, which establishes the 2023 compensation schedule. The committee is also scheduled to review a monthly sales tax report.

• Ordinance 2845 (2023 Compensation Schedule)
• Monthly Sales Tax Report

The Finance & Personnel Committee reviewed and recommended the 2023 employee compensation schedule for City Council adoption. The schedule includes wage increases for union and non-represented employees. The committee also reviewed monthly sales tax analysis.

• Recommended 'Do Pass' for Ordinance No. 2845 (2023 Compensation Schedule)
• Reviewed monthly sales tax analysis; no further action required

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a construction contract award for the Main and Wood intersection improvements. The meeting includes discussions on Ordinance No. 2840 and Dig Once Ordinance No. 2843. Members will also receive an update on the Stormwater NPDES Permit.

• Construction contract award for Main and Wood intersection improvements
• Ordinance No. 2840 (updating SMC 13.36.060)
• Dig Once Ordinance No. 2843
• Stormwater NPDES Permit update
• Small Works Projects close out and discussion

The Public Works Committee issued do-pass recommendations for a construction contract, a stormwater code update, and a 'dig once' ordinance. The committee also received informational briefings on NPDES permits and small works projects.

• Do-Pass recommendation for Main & Wood intersection contract awarded to R. W. Scott Construction, Co. for $2,084,552.19
• Do-Pass recommendation for Ordinance No. 2840 to update SMC 13.36.060 regarding stormwater discounts
• Do-Pass recommendation for Dig Once Ordinance No. 2843

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss amendments to the 2021/2022 biennial budget and updates to the Sumner Municipal Code regarding zero lot line subdivisions. The agenda also includes a resolution for a police officer wellness grant award.

• Ordinance No. 2841: 2021/2022 Biennial Budget Final Amendment
• Ordinance No. 2842: Sumner Municipal Code Update - Zero Lot Line Subdivisions
• Resolution No. 1645: WSCJTC Police Officer Wellness Grant Award

The City Council conducted a study session to review a budget amendment, municipal code updates for zero lot line subdivisions, and a police wellness grant. No formal votes or decisions were recorded for these items; the meeting included a brief executive session regarding labor negotiations.

• Excused Councilmember Cole (Passed by voice vote)

City Council

This study session includes discussions regarding the 2023-24 biennial budget and the 2023 legislative agenda. The council will also receive an overview of South Sound 911.

• South Sound 911 overview
• 2023 legislative agenda discussion
• 2023-24 biennial budget discussion

The City Council held a study session to review a South Sound 911 overview, the 2023 legislative agenda, and the 2023-24 biennial budget. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry & Parks Commission will receive updates regarding the Heritage Park Master Plan and Alley Activation. The meeting also includes reports on general parks and cemeteries, and the approval of September 2022 minutes.

• Approval of September 2022 Forestry & Parks Commission minutes
• Heritage Park Master Plan & Alley Activation updates
• General Parks & Cemetery updates

The commission approved the minutes from the September 2022 meeting. Staff provided updates on the Heritage Park Master Plan, cemetery staffing, and the procurement of a green burial processional cart.

• Approved September 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2023/2024 biennial budget and the Riverwalk Trail vacation. The council also plans to consider terminating the Covid-19 emergency proclamation, appointing a Cultural Arts Commissioner, and approving several service agreements.

• Public hearing: 2023/2024 Biennial Budget (Ordinance No. 2838)
• Termination of Covid-19 Emergency Proclamation (Resolution No. 1641)
• Nisqually Jail Services Agreement (Resolution No. 1642)
• Riverwalk Trail Vacation public hearing
• Appointment of Cultural Arts Commissioner

City Council

The Sumner City Council is holding a study session to discuss the 2023-24 budget and receive an update regarding Main Street fire matters. This meeting is for discussion purposes only.

• Main Street Fire Update
• 2023-24 Budget Discussion

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will elect a new chair and consider terminating the Covid-19 emergency proclamation. The meeting also includes reviews of the accounts receivable policy and monthly sales tax reports.

• Election of Chair
• Resolution 1641 (Terminating Covid-19 Emergency Proclamation)
• Accounts Receivable Policy review
• Monthly Sales Tax Report
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update

The Finance & Personnel Committee recommended the termination of the Covid-19 Emergency Proclamation. The committee also accepted a monetary donation for animal services and cancelled its December 2022 meeting.

• Do Pass Resolution No. 1641 to terminate Covid-19 Emergency Proclamation
• Approved acceptance of $2,500.00 donation from Crystal Haigh for Metro Animal Services
• Cancelled December 2022 meeting
• Appointed Councilmember Cole as committee chair

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss Ordinance No. 2839 regarding pretreatment regulation updates and a construction management services agreement for Main and Wood intersection improvements. The agenda also includes an ADA transition plan update and grant acceptance for roadway safety.

• Ordinance No. 2839 Pretreatment Regulations Code Update
• Main and Wood Intersection Improvements Construction Management Services Agreement
• ADA Transition Plan Update
• Stewart Road Bridge Easement Acquisition: Potelco
• Grant Acceptance: Systemic Horizontal Curve and Roadway Safety Improvements

The Committee issued 'Do-Pass' recommendations for a construction contract for intersection improvements, a stormwater discount code update, and a new 'dig once' policy. Other items regarding NPDES permits and small works projects were presented for information only.

• Recommended approval of $2,084,552.19 contract to R. W. Scott Construction, Co. for Main & Wood intersection improvements
• Recommended passing Ordinance No. 2840 to clarify stormwater discounts for businesses with valid NPDES permits
• Recommended passing Ordinance No. 2843 to establish a 'dig once' policy for franchise utility installations

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee unanimously voted to accept a $125,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The funds will be used to update the city's comprehensive plan and development regulations to comply with the Growth Management Act by December 31, 2024.

• Approved Resolution No. 1643 to accept $125,000 Department of Commerce grant (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to begin the 2024 Sumner Comprehensive Plan update cycle. The council will also conduct a review of the 2023-24 budget.

• 2024 Sumner Comprehensive Plan Update - Cycle Opening
• 2023-24 Budget Review

The meeting was a study session only; no votes or formal decisions were taken. Council discussed the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update cycle and reviewed departmental budgets for 2023-24.

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will receive monthly reports from the Fire and Police departments. The committee will also address an action item regarding the Nisqually Jail Services Agreement.

• Nisqually Jail Services Agreement
• Fire department updates
• Police department updates

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold a public hearing regarding 2023 property taxes. The council also plans to consider updates to utility rates and the biennial budget. Other items include reservoir maintenance contracts and design work for Town Center utilities.

• Public hearing for 2023 Ad Valorem Property Tax (Resolution No. 1640)
• Ordinance No. 2836 regarding 2023 utility rates
• Construction contract award for Sumner Springs Reservoir Recoat
• Purchase and sale agreement for Nordyke Acquisition at 16602 64th ST E
• Amendment to the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget (Ordinance No. 2837)

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2836 setting 2023 water, sewer, and stormwater utility rate adjustments and approved Ordinance No. 2837 amending the 2021/2022 biennial budget, both by roll call votes. Council also selected Councilmember Neuman as the Pierce County Regional Council representative with Deputy Mayor Hochstatter as alternate, and approved committee assignment changes. A $122,222 amendment to the Sumner Texaco Heritage Park remediation contract was approved, and the consent agenda including several items was passed by voice vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2836 – 2023 water, sewer, and stormwater utility rate adjustments (roll call vote).
• Approved Ordinance No. 2837 amending the 2021/2022 biennial budget (roll call vote).
• Selected Councilmember Neuman as Pierce County Regional Council representative; Deputy Mayor Hochstatter as alternate (5-1 vote).
• Approved committee assignment changes: Stuard to Finance & Personnel, Neuman to Public Safety, Bitetto to ARPA Committee (roll call vote).
• Approved $122,222 amendment to PBS consultant contract for Sumner Texaco Heritage Park remediation, total not-to-exceed $226,995 (roll call vote).
• Approved consent agenda including stormwater grant acceptance, reservoir recoat contract, two PSE design agreements, public hearing resolution for trail vacation, Nordyke acquisition purchase agreement, and prior meeting minutes (voice vote).
• Excused Councilmember Reed from the meeting (motion passed).
• Held public hearing on Resolution No. 1640 – Tax Year 2023 property tax; no decision recorded.

City Council

The Sumner City Council is conducting a study session regarding 2023-24 departmental budget reviews. This meeting follows a hybrid model for in-person and virtual attendance.

• 2023-24 Departmental Budget Reviews

The Sumner City Council held a special study session on October 17, 2022, to receive 2023-24 departmental budget presentations. Councilmember Reed was excused by a voice vote. No votes on budget items or other ordinances were taken; the meeting was procedural only.

• Excused Councilmember Reed from the meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold discussions regarding the 2023-24 departmental budgets. The agenda also includes an update on Heritage Park remediation and a review of Resolution No. 1640 for the 2023 Ad Valorem Property Tax.

• 2023-24 Departmental Budget Discussions
• Heritage Park Remediation Update
• Resolution No. 1640 - Tax Year 2023 Ad Valorem Property Tax

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review Resolution No. 1640 regarding the 2023 Ad Valorem Property Tax. The committee will also discuss a Purchase and Sale agreement for the Nordyke acquisition at 16602 64th ST E. Staff will provide updates on monthly sales tax and recruitment negotiations.

• Resolution No. 1640 regarding 2023 Ad Valorem Property Tax
• P&S Agreement for Nordyke Acquisition at 16602 64th ST E
• Monthly Sales Tax Report
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update

The Finance & Personnel Committee concurred with a purchase and sale agreement for the Nordyke property and a consultant amendment for Heritage Park remediation, both to be forwarded as budget amendments. The committee also approved surplus of two Glock 34 pistols for trade-in. No final votes were taken; items will go to the full City Council.

• Concurred with Nordyke purchase and sale agreement (to be budget amendment, consent agenda Oct 17)
• Concurred with Heritage Park remediation consultant amendment (to be budget amendment, regular business Oct 17)
• Approved surplus of two Glock 34 Gen 4 9mm pistols (estimated value $250 each) for trade-in

Public Works Committee

The Sumner Public Works Committee is meeting to review infrastructure contracts and utility design work. The agenda includes a construction contract award for the Sumner Springs Reservoir Recoat and consultant amendments for the Texaco Heritage Park remediation. Additionally, the committee will address utility design work and a public hearing regarding the Riverwalk Trail vacation.

• Construction contract award for Sumner Springs Reservoir Recoat
• Consultant services amendment for Sumner Texaco Heritage Park Remediation
• Public hearing setting for Riverwalk Trail Vacation (Resolution 1639)
• PSE Agreement Schedule 74 Design Work for Utility & Woonerf
• P&S Agreement for the Nordyke Acquisition at 16602 64th ST E

The Public Works Committee recommended setting a public hearing for November 7 to vacate a trail section adjacent to Riverwalk Condominiums back to the HOA, reserving a public access easement. The committee also recommended accepting a $50,000 stormwater capacity grant, awarding a $741,732 contract for the Sumner Springs Reservoir recoat, and approving several other agreements. All recommendations were 'Do-Pass' and will go to the full council.

• Recommended setting public hearing for Riverwalk Trail vacation (Nov 7)
• Recommended accepting $50,000 stormwater capacity grant (to be amended to $75,000)
• Recommended awarding $741,732 contract to Coatings Unlimited for Sumner Springs Reservoir recoat
• Recommended approving $122,222 amendment to PBS Engineering for pilot test at Texaco Heritage Park
• Recommended approving $4,962.03 payment to PSE for utility design work (Town Center Woonerf)
• Recommended approving $5,662.60 payment to PSE for utility design work (Main and Wood)
• Recommended approving $455,000 purchase of 16602 64th St E for 166th Widening project

General

The Civil Service Commission will receive a department update and a hiring update. The meeting also includes a review of the Animal Control Officer Certified List.

• Department Update
• Hiring Update
• Animal Control Officer Certified List

City Council

The Sumner City Council will consider an ARPA budget amendment and a written reprimand for Councilmember Reed. The agenda also includes the approval of payments totaling $1,123,969.18.

• Approval of electronic checks and payments in the amount of $1,123,969.18
• BusUp Master Services Agreement - MIC Transit
• Written Reprimand for Councilmember Reed Conduct Violation
• Ordinance No. 2835 - ARPA Budget Amendment

The council voted 4-3 to issue Councilmember Patrick Reed a written reprimand and remove him from all committee assignments until the end of his term, following disclosure that he sent a racist meme at his workplace. The council also tabled a proposed micro-transit agreement with BusUp, Inc. to discuss it during the budget process, and approved an ordinance amending the 2021/2022 biennial budget to allocate $50,000 for a restaurant grant and parklet.

• Issued written reprimand to Councilmember Reed and removed him from all committees until end of term (4-3, with mayor breaking tie)
• Tabled BusUp Master Services Agreement for micro-transit pilot program to discuss during budget process
• Approved Ordinance No. 2835 amending 2021/2022 budget to allocate $50,000 for restaurant grant and parklet
• Approved consent agenda including $1,123,969.18 in electronic checks/payments and minutes from prior meetings

City Council

The Sumner City Council held a special study session to review departmental budget presentations. The meeting was conducted using a hybrid model for in-person and virtual attendance.

• Departmental budget presentations

The Sumner City Council met for a special study session on October 3, 2022, to review department budget presentations. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session.

• No decisions or votes recorded; session was informational only

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will review its financial report and sub-committee structures. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2023 event calendars and utility box wraps.

• Financial report
• Sub-committee review
• 2023 event calendars
• Utility box wraps

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss a section vacation for the Riverwalk Trail. The committee will also review the Permit Activity Report for August 2022.

• Riverwalk Trail Section Vacation
• August 2022 Permit Activity Report

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold a study session and discuss departmental budgets. The meeting also includes reports from the City Administrator and agenda setting for future meetings.

• Departmental budget discussion

The Sumner City Council held a study session on September 26, 2022, with no formal votes on substantive items. The agenda was amended to add a discussion on council conduct. The meeting included a departmental budget discussion and agenda setting for future meetings.

• Amended agenda to add council conduct discussion (voice vote)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports and department updates from the fire and police departments. No specific decisions or new items are listed on this agenda.

• Fire department monthly reports
• Police department monthly reports

The committee received updates from Fire Chief Parkinson and Police Chief Moericke. No action items were voted on. The most significant news was that East Pierce Fire & Rescue was awarded a $5,267,328 SAFER grant to fund 12 new firefighters for three years with no local match required.

• No action items were voted on at this meeting

City Council

The Sumner City Council will consider amendments to the 2021-2022 biennial budget and ARPA funds. The agenda also includes a resolution for a utility bill assistance program and several consultant contracts.

• Ordinance No. 2833: Amending the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget
• Ordinance No. 2834: Amending the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget (ARPA)
• Resolution No. 1638: Utility Bill Assistance Program
• Heritage Park Masterplan, Alley Design, and Wayfinding Signage consultant contract
• Salmon Creek Culverts consultant contract

The Sumner City Council approved two ordinances amending the 2021/2022 biennial budget, including one allowing $55,000 in ARPA funds to assist residents with delinquent utility accounts due to COVID-19. A related resolution established a utility customer assistance program using ARPA funds to pay outstanding balances on accounts with COVID-19 payment plans. The council also confirmed two appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission and approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for Heritage Park masterplan and Salmon Creek culverts.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2833 amending the 2021/2022 biennial budget (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2834 amending the 2021/2022 biennial budget to allow $55,000 in ARPA funds for delinquent utility accounts (roll call vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 1638 establishing a utility customer assistance program using ARPA funds (roll call vote)
• Confirmed mayoral appointment of Lateefah Johnson to Cultural Arts Commission through April 2026 (voice vote)
• Confirmed mayoral appointment of Paula Johnson to Cultural Arts Commission through April 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including Heritage Park masterplan consultant contract, Salmon Creek culverts consultant contract, and Resolution No. 1637 accepting a Local Records Grant (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session regarding the BusUp Master Services Agreement with MIC Transit. The meeting also includes presentations on department budgets.

• BusUp Master Services Agreement - MIC Transit
• Department Budget Presentations

The City Council held a special study session on September 19, 2022, where they received a Master Services Agreement with BusUp USA Mobility Inc. for a last-mile shuttle service connecting workers to the Sumner Sounder Station. No formal vote or decision was recorded on the agreement. Councilmember Bitetto also shared suggestions on funding Community Partners, but no action was taken.

• Received BusUp Master Services Agreement for shuttle service (no vote taken)
• Councilmember Bitetto shared suggestions on Community Partners funding (no action taken)

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss a processing error regarding restaurant grants. Members will also address the topic of parklets and review the meeting schedule.

• Restaurant grants processing error
• Parklets
• Meeting schedule

The committee recommended allocating $60,000 in ARPA funds to Eternal Soul Bowl, a restaurant grant application that was accidentally not processed earlier. To offset the cost, they recommended defunding a $20,000 allocation for Sports Complex restroom improvements. They also recommended replacing a damaged parklet and adding one more for $15,000, with $10,000 from ARPA. Future meetings will be held as needed.

• Recommended $60,000 ARPA grant to Eternal Soul Bowl (unanimous)
• Recommended defunding $20,000 Sports Complex restroom improvements (unanimous)
• Recommended replacing damaged parklet and adding one more for $15,000 (unanimous)
• Agreed to meet on an as-needed basis (unanimous)

City Council

During this study session, the Council will discuss the Community Services Budget and review the 2023-24 budget process. The agenda also includes department budget presentations.

• Community Services Budget discussion
• 2023-24 Budget Process Overview
• Department Budget Presentations

The Sumner City Council held a study session on September 12, 2022, to discuss the 2023-2024 budget process and receive department budget presentations. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a voice vote to excuse Councilmember Reed from the meeting.

• Excused Councilmember Reed from the study session (voice vote)

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will review May 2022 meeting minutes and discuss the Adopt-A-Trail Program. The agenda also includes updates on parks and cemeteries.

• Approval of May 2022 Meeting Minutes
• Adopt-A-Trail Program discussion
• Parks updates report
• Cemetery updates report

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the May 2022 meeting minutes and placed the Adopt-A-Trail program on hold pending a policy meeting in early 2023. Staff provided updates on grants, Heritage Park planning, staffing, and security improvements at Bill Heath Sports Complex. Commissioners discussed replacement of downed trees along Puyallup Street and the timeline for trail work related to the White River Restoration Project.

• Approved May 2022 meeting minutes
• Adopt-A-Trail program placed on hold until policy meeting in early 2023

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review resolutions for a utility bill assistance program and a Washington State Archives grant. The meeting also includes a discussion on PW Engineering staffing. Staff will present reports on monthly sales tax and recruitment updates.

• Resolution No. 1638 - Utility Bill Assistance Program
• Motion to Approve Surplus - Parks Aerator
• Resolution No. 1637 - Acceptance of Local Records Grant
• PW Engineering Staffing Discussion
• Monthly Sales Tax Report

The Finance & Personnel Committee concurred with a recommendation to add three full-time positions to Public Works/Engineering, which will be brought forward as a budget amendment. The committee also advanced a resolution to use up to $53,000 in ARPA funds to pay off remaining delinquent utility balances for 56 residential accounts on payment plans. Both items are scheduled for City Council action on September 19, 2022.

• Concurred with adding three FTEs to Public Works/Engineering; to be brought forward as budget amendment
• Advanced Resolution No. 1638 to use up to $53,000 in ARPA funds for utility bill assistance (Consent Agenda)
• Approved surplus of Toro Greens Aerator, estimated value $600
• Advanced Resolution No. 1637 to accept Local Records Grant from Washington State Archives (Consent Agenda)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review consultant services contracts for Salmon Creek Culverts and the Heritage Park masterplan. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding engineering staffing and a project management report.

• Consultant services contract for Salmon Creek Culverts
• Consultant services contract for Heritage Park Masterplan, Alley Design, and Wayfinding Signage
• Discussion of PW Engineering Staffing

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of a $472,985 consultant contract for design of salmon creek culvert replacements and stream restoration. It also recommended a $215,000 contract for Heritage Park master plan, alley design, and wayfinding signage. Staff discussed plans to hire two assistant engineers instead of one senior engineer to better manage workload.

• Recommended approval of $472,985 consultant contract for salmon creek culvert design (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $215,000 contract for Heritage Park master plan, alley design, and wayfinding signage (unanimous)
• Discussed hiring two assistant engineers instead of one senior engineer; no formal vote taken

City Council

The Sumner City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2832 regarding the Houston Road annexation. The council will also review budget reserves for Seibenthaler Park and Bennett Property development. Additionally, a master services agreement with MIC Transit is on the agenda.

• Houston Road Annexation approval (Ordinance No. 2832)
• Seibenthaler Park Phase 1 Spray Park budget reserves
• Bennett Property acquisition and development budget reserves
• Electronic checks and payments totaling $1,786,212.12
• BusUp Master Services Agreement with MIC Transit

The council approved Ordinance No. 2832 for the Houston Road annexation by roll call vote. A motion to authorize a micro-transit service agreement with BusUp, Inc. was postponed and sent back to study session for further discussion, passing 5-2. The consent agenda, including approval of minutes, finance specialist compensation, park and property budget reserves, and electronic payments of $1,786,212.12, was passed by voice vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2832 – Houston Road Annexation (roll call vote)
• Postponed BusUp Master Services Agreement for micro-transit pilot program, sent to study session (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance specialist compensation, Seibenthaler Park spray park budget reserve, Bennett Property acquisition budget reserve, and electronic payments of $1,786,212.12 (voice vote)

General

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review a financial update and discuss funding recommendations. The meeting agenda is limited to these two items of committee business.

• Financial update
• Funding recommendations

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend $75,000 for a strategic tourism plan, with the option to join Pierce County's contract with MMGY NextFactor. The remaining $50,000 in available funds was held for future recommendations, as members preferred to see project needs next year.

• Recommended $75,000 for strategic tourism plan (unanimous)
• Held $50,000 for future funding recommendations

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session on August 29, 2022. The agenda is limited to a tour of the Senior Center and the watershed.

• Tour of Senior Center and Watershed

The Sumner City Council met for a special study session on August 29, 2022, but took no formal votes or decisions. The agenda included a tour of the Senior Center and Watershed, a report from the City Administrator, and setting future meeting calendars. The meeting adjourned at 7:53pm.

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will review a recap of summer events. New business items for discussion include utility box art wraps, social media, and concrete stamps.

• Summer Event Recap
• Utility Box Art Wraps
• Social Media
• Concrete Stamps

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss budget reserves for Seibenthaler Park and the Bennett Property. The agenda also includes a contract amendment for 902 Kincaid and a transit services agreement. A July 2022 permit activity report will be presented.

• Seibenthaler Park Phase 1 Spray Park budget reserve
• Bennett Property acquisition and development budget reserve
• Contract amendment for 902 Kincaid right-of-way relocation services
• BusUp Master Services Agreement with MIC Transit
• Finance Specialist compensation approval

The Community Development Committee unanimously recommended approval of a Finance Specialist hire above Step 3, two park improvement projects funded partly by grants, and a contract amendment for relocation services. It also voted 2-1 to recommend a micro-transit pilot with BusUp, with Deputy Mayor Hochstatter dissenting. All items move to the full Council.

• Approved Do Pass for Finance Specialist compensation above Step 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Do Pass for Seibenthaler Park Phase 1 spray park budget reserve (unanimous)
• Approved Do Pass for Bennett Property acquisition and Phase 1 development budget reserve (unanimous)
• Approved Do Pass for contract amendment with Tierra Right of Way Services (unanimous)
• Approved Do Pass for BusUp micro-transit pilot (2-1, Hochstatter no)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a study session featuring a tour of the wastewater treatment facility and surrounding area. The meeting also includes agenda setting for upcoming council and committee meetings.

• Tour of Wastewater Treatment Facility and area
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar setting
• Council Committee Meeting Calendar setting

The Sumner City Council held a study session on August 22, 2022, which consisted of a tour of the wastewater treatment facility, the new parks department office, and the Sumner Links Trail. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was solely for informational purposes.

• Excused Councilmember Hochstatter from the meeting (motion by Reed, second by Neuman, passed by voice vote).

City Council

The Council will consider ordinances regarding electronic reader boards and accessory dwelling units. The agenda also includes a grant acceptance for the Pacific Point Bar acquisition and various contract amendments.

• Ordinance No. 2823: Electronic Reader Board and Digital Message Signs text amendments
• Ordinance No. 2830: Accessory Dwelling Units Code Update
• Resolution No. 1636: Pacific Point Bar acquisition grant acceptance
• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $1,351,258.63
• 902 Kincaid Lease Agreement for Shades Salon

The council approved Ordinance No. 2823, amending electronic reader board and digital message sign regulations, with a 5-2 vote after adopting an amendment to Section 9. Ordinance No. 2830, updating accessory dwelling unit codes, also passed by roll call vote. The consent agenda, including several resolutions and contracts, was approved by voice vote. Michael Dobb was appointed to the Civil Service Commission for a term ending April 2023.

• Approved consent agenda including 902 Kincaid lease, YMCA service amendments, solid waste plan, capital facilities extension, grant acceptance, Microsoft 365 contract, and $1,351,258.63 in payments (voice vote)
• Appointed Michael Dobb to Civil Service Commission through April 2023 (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2823 amending electronic reader board and digital message sign regulations, as amended (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2830 updating accessory dwelling unit codes (roll call vote)

General

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will discuss a financial update and funding recommendations. The meeting is being held in a hybrid format for in-person or virtual attendance.

• Financial update
• Funding recommendations

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to address the Utility Assistance Program. No other business items are listed on this agenda.

• Utility Assistance Program

The ARPA Committee recommended using ARPA funds to eliminate outstanding utility payment plan balances and provide five $250 grants to customers who already paid off their plans. Staff will bring a budget amendment to the September 6, 2022 meeting to appropriate up to $55,000 for direct utility assistance.

• Recommended ARPA-funded program to eliminate utility payment plan balances
• Approved five individual grants of up to $250 for customers who paid off payment plans early
• Directed staff to develop targeted mailing to notify customers of the one-time program
• Scheduled budget amendment for September 6, 2022 meeting to appropriate up to $55,000

City Council

This study session includes an update from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee. The City Administrator will provide a report, and the Council will set upcoming meeting calendars.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee Update
• City Administrator Report
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar setting
• Council Committee Meeting Calendar setting

The Sumner City Council study session on August 8, 2022, was largely procedural. The only action taken was a motion to excuse Councilmember Brown's absence, which passed by voice vote. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda included a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Committee update, a city administrator report, and agenda setting for future meetings.

• Excused Councilmember Brown's absence (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Sumner Planning Commission will discuss Zero Lot Line Homes and Unit Lot Subdivisions during this meeting. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes and a period for public comment.

• Zero Lot Line Homes / Unit Lot Subdivisions

Finance & Personnel Committee

The committee will discuss extending the 2015 Capital Facilities Plan through 2024. Members will also consider adopting a regional waste management plan and approving a Microsoft 365 contract. The agenda includes reviewing an RCO grant for the Pacific Point Bar acquisition.

• Resolution No. 1634: Extending Capital Facilities Plan to 2024
• Motion to approve Microsoft 365 contract
• RCO Grant acceptance for Pacific Point Bar acquisition
• Resolution No. 1635: Adopting regional waste management plan
• Surplus authorization

The Finance & Personnel Committee recommended several items for approval by the full City Council, including extending the 2015 Capital Facilities Plan to 2024, approving a Microsoft 365 contract, accepting a state grant for property acquisition at Pacific Point Bar, and adopting the 2021 Tacoma-Pierce County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The committee also approved the surplus of two city vehicles and received updates on sales tax reporting, labor negotiations, and recruitment. No final decisions were made; all actions are recommendations for the regular council meeting.

• Recommended Resolution No. 1634 extending the 2015 Capital Facilities Plan to 2024 for consent agenda
• Recommended approval of Microsoft 365 contract for consent agenda
• Recommended Resolution accepting RCO grant for Pacific Point Bar property acquisition for consent agenda
• Recommended Resolution No. 1635 adopting 2021 Tacoma-Pierce County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan for consent agenda
• Approved surplus of TCM 25 Forklift (estimated value $3,500) and Toro 3000 Bunker Rake (estimated value $500)

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider the acceptance of an RCO grant regarding the Pacific Point Bar acquisition. A project management report will also be presented.

• RCO Grant Acceptance - Pacific Point Bar Acquisition

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Houston Road annexation and a cyber security performance audit. The council also plans to address an ARPA budget amendment and an employee retention payment program.

• Public hearing for Houston Road annexation (Ordinance No. 2832)
• Public hearing for Cyber Security Performance Audit
• ARPA budget amendment (Ordinance No. 2831)
• Employee Retention Payment Program (Resolution No. 1632)
• Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Tacoma regarding Ryan House

The Sumner City Council approved the Comcast franchise renewal, allocated ARPA funds for a police retention program, and adopted an employee retention payment program. It also appointed Georgia Lomax to the Civil Service Commission and approved the consent agenda, which included an interlocal agreement with the Port of Tacoma. Two public hearings were held on a cybersecurity audit and the Houston Road annexation, but no action was taken on those items.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2827 – Comcast Franchise Renewal (roll call vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2831 – ARPA funds for police retention program (roll call vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1632 – Employee Retention Payment Program (roll call vote)
• Appointed Georgia Lomax to Civil Service Commission, term ending April 2024 (roll call vote)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 1633 – Interlocal Agreement with Port of Tacoma (voice vote)
• Excused Councilmembers Brown and Neuman (voice vote)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss a lease agreement for Shades Salon at 902 Kincaid. The committee will also receive an overview and update on countywide planning policies. Additionally, the June 2022 permit report and year-to-date data will be reviewed.

• 902 Kincaid Lease Agreement - Shades Salon
• Countywide Planning Policies overview and update
• June 2022 Permit Report and Year-to-Date

The Community Development Committee unanimously approved a lease-back agreement with Shades Salon, allowing the salon to remain at 902 Kincaid through October 5, 2022, after the city acquired the building for the Heritage Park project. The committee also voted to forgo formal council action on the Countywide Planning Policies, letting the 180-day ratification period expire, which counts as an automatic 'yes' vote.

• Approved lease-back agreement with Shades Salon at 902 Kincaid (unanimous)
• Voted to allow 180-day ratification period for Countywide Planning Policies to expire, resulting in automatic approval

City Council

The City Council is conducting a study session to discuss several topics. This includes an update to the Accessory Dwelling Units code and amendments to YMCA service agreements. The council will also review transit in the Manufacturing/Industrial Center.

• Ordinance No. 2830: Accessory Dwelling Units Code Update
• Amendments to YMCA Service Agreements
• Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) Transit
• YMCA Annual Update Presentation

The City Council held a study session with no formal votes. They received a YMCA annual update, discussed a YMCA service agreement amendment, reviewed Ordinance No. 2830 on accessory dwelling units, and discussed Manufacturing/Industrial Center transit. No decisions were made; items were for discussion only.

• No formal actions taken; study session only

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive monthly department updates from Fire and Police. No specific action items or discussion topics are detailed in the agenda.

• Monthly Fire Department updates
• Monthly Police Department updates

The committee received monthly reports from Fire Chief Parkinson and Police Chief Moericke. No formal action items were taken. The next meeting was cancelled in favor of a tour of the MAS shelter.

• Cancelled August 17 meeting in favor of MAS shelter tour (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a retention incentive for Police Guild personnel and review recommendations for business grant awards.

• Retention Incentive for Police Guild Personnel
• Business Grant Award Recommendations

The ARPA Committee recommended a one-time employee retention incentive of $1,500 for non-police and $3,000 for police personnel, funded partly by ARPA ($39,000). It also approved six business grants totaling $320,000, including a conditional $100,000 commissary kitchen grant, and discussed utility assistance research.

• Approved employee retention incentive: $1,500 non-police, $3,000 police (do-pass recommendation)
• Approved $20,000 downtown tenant improvement grant for Ashley's Room Consignment
• Approved $20,000 downtown tenant improvement grant for My Big Sister's Shoes
• Approved $60,000 restaurant development grant for Oxbow Kitchen
• Approved $60,000 restaurant development grant for Sumner Taphouse
• Approved $60,000 restaurant development grant for Valley Social Wine Bar
• Approved $100,000 commissary kitchen grant for South Sound Commissary Kitchen, contingent on securing a location within six months
• Denied conditional $5,000 grant for Emmanuela Acupuncture

City Council

The Sumner City Council will review several ordinance amendments regarding density descriptions, electronic signs, and gas stations. The agenda also includes utility relocation agreements and the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement.

• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $1,198,576.91
• Ordinance No. 2821: Expanding Multifamily Tax Exemption Residential Target Areas
• Zoning code amendments for electronic reader boards and gas stations
• White River Restoration Project transmission relocation agreements
• Teamsters 2022-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Sumner City Council approved several ordinances, including expanding multifamily tax exemption target areas for affordable housing, amending the comprehensive plan density descriptions, updating zoning code for gas stations, approving parking code amendments, and adopting the 2022 compensation schedule. The council also removed an electronic reader board ordinance from the agenda and held a first reading of a Comcast franchise renewal, which will return for a vote on August 1, 2022.

• Approved Ordinance 2821 expanding multifamily tax exemption residential target areas (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance 2822 comprehensive plan amendments for density descriptions (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance 2824 zoning code text amendments for gas stations (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance 2828 parking code amendments (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance 2829 2022 compensation schedule amendment (roll call vote)
• Removed Ordinance 2823 electronic reader board from agenda (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,198,576.91 in payments and Teamsters CBA (voice vote)
• Conducted first reading of Ordinance 2827 Comcast franchise renewal; no vote, returns August 1

Parks & Forestry

The commission will review the May 2022 meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding recreation and conservation grants, school district volunteers, and updates on parks and cemeteries.

• Approval of May 2022 Meeting Minutes
• Recreation & Conservation Futures Office grants discussion
• Sumner Bonney Lake School District volunteer report
• Parks and cemetery updates

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session featuring a Sound Transit presentation on a parking garage. The agenda includes the City Administrator report and setting future meeting calendars. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation, employee performance, and labor negotiations.

• Sound Transit parking garage presentation
• City Administrator report
• Council meeting and committee calendar setting
• Executive session regarding litigation, employee performance, and labor negotiations

The Sumner City Council met in study session on July 11, 2022, and took only procedural actions. Councilmember Stuard was excused by voice vote. The meeting included an executive session on legal and personnel matters, but no formal decisions or votes on policy items occurred.

• Excused Councilmember Stuard (voice vote)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider resolutions regarding the paper of record and petty cash funds. The agenda also includes an interlocal agreement with the Port of Tacoma for Ryan House and updates on recruitment and negotiations.

• Resolution No. 1631 - Paper of Record
• Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Tacoma (Ryan House)
• Resolution No. 1629 - Petty Cash & Change Funds
• Monthly Sales Tax Report
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update

The Finance & Personnel Committee reviewed and recommended passage of three resolutions: naming the Courier Herald as the official paper of record, an interlocal agreement with the Port of Tacoma providing $7,500 for the Ryan House project, and updating petty cash and change fund amounts. All were forwarded to the consent agenda for upcoming council meetings. The committee also received updates on sales tax reporting and recruitment, including Teamsters' ratification of a new contract.

• Recommended Resolution No. 1631 (paper of record) for consent agenda July 18
• Recommended interlocal agreement with Port of Tacoma ($7,500 for Ryan House) for consent agenda August 1
• Recommended Resolution No. 1629 (petty cash and change funds) for consent agenda July 18
• Noted Teamsters ratified new contract; terms to be discussed in executive session July 18

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss a consultant contract amendment for water rights and several PSE transmission relocation agreements. The agenda also includes gas utility relocation items on 24th St E.

• Water Rights Consultant Contract Amendment (Tom Pors)
• Alderton 115kv Construction Agreement for PSE Transmission Relocation
• Alpac 115kv Construction Agreement for PSE Transmission Relocation
• Alderton 230kv Construction Agreement for PSE Transmission Relocation
• 24th St E Utility Relocation gas reimbursement and easements

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of a $130,000 increase to the water rights legal services contract, raising it to $280,000, to support the Central Well water rights application. It also recommended approval of several agreements related to the White River Restoration Project, including reimbursements to Puget Sound Energy for transmission relocations and easements. All recommendations were passed by the committee.

• Recommended $130K increase to water rights legal contract (total $280K)
• Recommended PSE Alderton 115kv relocation reimbursement ($1,644,082.34)
• Recommended PSE Alpac 115kv relocation reimbursement ($2,040,720.32)
• Recommended PSE Alderton 230kv relocation reimbursement ($1,291,504)
• Recommended gas reimbursement agreement with PSE ($76,258.36)
• Recommended easement from City to PSE Gas ($17,848)
• Recommended easement from PSE Gas to City ($20,800)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a consultant amendment regarding the Town Center Utility & Woonerf Project. No other business items are listed on this agenda.

• Consultant amendment for the Town Center Utility & Woonerf Project

The Sumner City Council held a special meeting on June 27, 2022, and approved a consultant amendment for construction management services for the Town Center Utility & Woonerf Project. The motion was made by Councilmember Stuard, seconded by Bitetto, and passed by voice vote. No other substantive business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.

• Approved Town Center Utility & Woonerf Project consultant amendment for CM services (voice vote)
• Excused Deputy Mayor Hochstatter from the meeting (voice vote)

City Council

This study session includes discussions regarding the Comcast franchise renewal and the 2023/2024 budget process. The council will also review budget survey results and annual amendments to the 2022 Comprehensive Plan.

• Comcast Franchise Renewal
• Budget Survey Results
• 2023/2024 Budget Process & Calendar
• 2022 Comprehensive Plan Annual Amendments

The Sumner City Council met in a study session and discussed four topics: Comcast franchise renewal, budget survey results, the 2023/2024 budget process and calendar, and 2022 Comprehensive Plan annual amendments. No formal decisions or votes were taken during this session; it was informational only.

• Discussed Comcast franchise renewal (no action)
• Reviewed budget survey results (no action)
• Discussed 2023/2024 budget process and calendar (no action)
• Discussed 2022 Comprehensive Plan annual amendments (no action)

Cultural Arts Commission

The commission will discuss budget requests and the work plan for 2023-2024. The meeting includes updates on summer events such as Nights on Ryan, Music off Main, and the Chalk Art Festival. Discussion is also scheduled regarding murals, graffiti, and utility box wraps.

• 2023-2024 budget requests and work plan
• Updates on summer events: Nights on Ryan, Music off Main, and Chalk Art Festival
• Discussion of murals and graffiti
• Utility box wraps

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is scheduled to review Ordinance No. 2828 regarding parking code amendments. The meeting also includes a report on permit activity from May 2022.

• Ordinance No. 2828 - Parking Code Amendments
• May 2022 Permit Activity Report

The Community Development Committee unanimously approved a 'do pass' recommendation to the City Council for Ordinance No. 2828, which amends the parking code to allow school bus parking on the south side of Mason Street and removes the RPZ 1 designation due to the new Sumner High School expansion. The ordinance also prohibits parking on the south side of 45th Street East for 350 feet east of Tacoma Avenue to improve truck maneuverability and safety. The committee also received the May 2022 permit activity report.

• Approved 'do pass' recommendation for Ordinance No. 2828 (unanimous)
• Ordinance allows school bus parking on south side of Mason Street
• Ordinance removes RPZ 1 designation for Sumner High School expansion
• Ordinance prohibits parking on south side of 45th Street East (350 ft east of Tacoma Ave)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to consider an amendment to consultant services for the Town Center Utility and Woonerf Project. This is the only item listed on the agenda.

• Consultant amendment for the Town Center Utility & Woonerf Project

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of a $490,234.75 supplement to KPG-Psomas for construction management services on the Town Center: Utility & Woonerf Project (TCUW), bringing the total contract to $665,015.75. The recommendation was made after the original consultant, BCRA, could not provide a qualified construction inspector. The committee issued a 'Do Pass Recommendation' for the amendment.

• Recommended approval of $490,234.75 supplement to KPG-Psomas for construction management (Do Pass Recommendation)
• Total contract amount for TCUW construction management set at $665,015.75

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on expanding residential target areas for multifamily tax exemptions. The agenda also includes updates to the stormwater source control code and manual. Additionally, members will consider budget amendments and various utility contracts.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2821 regarding multifamily tax exemption areas
• Approval of $1,151,742.71 in checks and electronic payments
• Updates to the Stormwater Source Control Code and Manual (Ordinances 2825 and 2826)
• Construction contract award for the Town Center Utility & Woonerf Project
• Partial acquisition of 1313 Main St for the Main and Wood Intersection Project

The Sumner City Council approved a $7,195,490 construction contract with Reed Trucking & Excavating, Inc. for the Town Center Utility & Woonerf Project. The council also adopted two stormwater code updates and amended the 2021/2022 biennial budget. A public hearing was held on expanding the multifamily tax exemption residential target areas, but no vote was taken on that item.

• Approved $7,195,490 construction contract for Town Center Utility & Woonerf Project (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2825, Stormwater Source Control Code Update (roll call vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2826, Stormwater Manual Adoption (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2820, Amending 2021/2022 Biennial Budget
• Approved consent agenda including $1,151,742.71 in checks and electronic payments
• Set public hearing for Houston Road Annexation (Resolution No. 1630)
• Rejected all bids for CIP 21-08: Salmon Creek Channel Realignment (Resolution No. 1628)

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss budget amendments and the 2022 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Family Center.

• Ordinance No. 2820 amending the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget
• Town Center Utility Woonerf Project
• 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Family Center Update

The Sumner City Council held a study session with no final votes on substantive items. They approved an amended agenda to switch items 1 and 2, and excused Councilmember Cole. A presentation on the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Family Center was given, but no decisions were made on the listed ordinances or comprehensive plan amendments.

• Approved amended agenda to switch items 1 and 2 (voice vote)
• Excused Councilmember Cole (voice vote)

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will review the May 2022 meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding Recreation & Conservation Futures Office grants and a request for information for PSE Community Solar Phase 2. Reports on cemetery updates and school district volunteers are also scheduled.

• Approval of May 2022 meeting minutes
• Recreation & Conservation Futures Office grants discussion
• PSE Community Solar Phase 2 Request for Information
• Sumner Bonney Lake School District volunteer report
• Cemetery update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an Accessory Dwelling Units code update. The meeting also includes training on hybrid meetings and the election of a Vice Chair.

• Accessory Dwelling Units – Code Update Public Hearing
• Election of Vice Chair
• Training on Council Chambers hybrid meetings

Public Works Committee

The Sumner Public Works Committee will discuss updates regarding business grants and employee retention incentives. No specific project details or dollar amounts were provided in the agenda.

• Business Grant Update
• Employee Retention Incentives

The ARPA committee discussed 13 business grant applications and supported using ARPA funds for police retention incentives. No formal votes were taken; final decisions will be made by the full council.

• Supported using ARPA funds for police retention incentives (~$50,000)
• Discussed 13 business grant applications; scoring committee to meet next week

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing updates to the Stormwater Source Control Code and manual. The agenda also includes construction contract awards for Town Center and 24th St projects, as well as a property acquisition at 1313 Main St.

• Ordinance No. 2825 - Stormwater Source Control Code Update
• Construction contract awards for Town Center and 24th St utility projects
• Partial acquisition of 1313 Main St (Day and Night Grocery) for the Main and Wood Project
• Utility Rate Analysis

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of several construction contracts and consultant agreements, including a $6.54M water main project and a $4.47M sewer/water relocation. It also recommended rejecting all bids for the Salmon Creek realignment due to cost overruns. All items are recommendations to the full City Council.

• Recommended Ordinance 2825 (stormwater source control) do pass
• Recommended Ordinance 2826 (stormwater manual adoption) do pass
• Recommended $450,478 CM supplement for Town Center project
• Recommended $6,541,360.63 construction award to Reed Trucking & Excavating
• Recommended $413,263.71 CM agreement with Akana for 24th St relocation
• Recommended $4,470,748.06 construction award to Johansen Construction
• Recommended $104,773 consultant agreement with PBS Engineering for Texaco cleanup
• Recommended rejecting all bids for Salmon Creek realignment

City Council

The City Council will review a purchase and sale agreement for 902 Kincaid Avenue and electronic payments totaling $906,162.46. The agenda also includes appointments to the Sumner Planning Commission and presentations on utility billing and alerts.

• Purchase and sale agreement for 902 Kincaid Avenue acquisition
• Electronic checks and payments totaling $906,162.46
• Puget Sound Energy - Energy Conservation Grant Agreement (Ammonia Sensors)
• Appointments to the Sumner Planning Commission

The Sumner City Council approved the consent agenda, including a $906,162.46 payment approval and a purchase agreement for 902 Kincaid Avenue. Three new Planning Commission members were appointed: William Moody, Vincent Stoneking, and Barry Walden (4-2). No public hearings or public comments were held.

• Approved consent agenda including $906,162.46 in electronic checks and payments
• Approved 902 Kincaid Avenue acquisition purchase and sale agreement
• Approved Puget Sound Energy Energy Conservation Grant Agreement (Ammonia Sensors)
• Appointed William Moody to Planning Commission (term ending 2026)
• Appointed Vincent Stoneking to Planning Commission (term ending 2026)
• Appointed Barry Walden to Planning Commission (4-2, term ending 2026)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider an ordinance to amend the 2021/2022 biennial budget. The committee will also review a resolution for an interlocal agreement with WSDOT regarding Gateway Funding. Staff will present reports on the upcoming budget calendar, monthly sales tax, and recruitment updates.

• Ordinance No. 2820 amending the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget
• Resolution No. 1627 regarding an interlocal agreement with WSDOT for Gateway Funding
• 2023/2024 Biennial Budget Calendar report
• Monthly Sales Tax Report
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update

The Finance & Personnel Committee recommended approval of Resolution No. 1627, an interlocal agreement with WSDOT for Gateway funding, and Ordinance No. 1627, amending the 2021/2022 biennial budget. Both will go to the City Council on June 21, 2022. The committee also discussed the 2023/2024 budget calendar and received updates on sales tax reporting, negotiations, and recruitments.

• Recommended approval of Resolution No. 1627 (Gateway funding interlocal agreement) for consent agenda
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 1627 (budget amendment) for regular business
• Discussed 2023/2024 budget calendar, no action required
• Received sales tax reporting update, no action required

Cultural Arts Commission

The meeting agenda consists of sub-committee reports under old business. No specific new business items are listed for discussion.

• Sub-committee reports

Community Development Committee

The committee will discuss a purchase and sale agreement regarding the acquisition of 902 Kincaid Avenue. Staff will also present the 2022 Permit Activity Report.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 902 Kincaid Avenue
• 2022 Permit Activity Report

The Community Development Committee approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire the property at 902 Kincaid Avenue for $1,000,000 from John Ester (Sumner Property, LLC). The purchase supports the 2021 Main Street Visioning Plan and future expansion of Reuben A. Knoblauch Heritage Park. Funding comes from the General Fund and Real Estate Excise Tax (REET), and may be used as match for future RCO grant applications. The motion passed with Brown moving and Hochstatter seconding.

• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement for 902 Kincaid Avenue at $1,000,000 (motion by Brown, second by Hochstatter)

City Council

This study session includes discussions regarding transit in Sumner and the selection of AWC Conference voting delegates. The council will also review upcoming meeting and committee calendars.

• Transit in Sumner discussion
• AWC Conference voting delegates

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the fire and police departments. The meeting includes a discussion regarding drone grant funds.

• Monthly Fire Department updates
• Monthly Police Department updates
• Discussion of Drone Grant Funds

The Public Safety Committee heard monthly reports from fire and police chiefs and discussed a grant opportunity for an Unmanned Aircraft System (drone). Members expressed support for the grant, which would fund drone technology for multiple departments. No formal action items were taken.

• Committee members expressed support for pursuing the Pierce County DEM drone grant

City Council

The Sumner City Council is holding a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2821 to expand Multifamily Tax Exemption Residential Target Areas, which could affect housing development incentives. The council will also consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, a PSE energy conservation grant agreement for ammonia sensors, and approval of electronic checks and payments totaling $906,162.46. The meeting includes public comment and reports from council, the city administrator, and the mayor.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2821 - Expanding Multifamily Tax Exemption Residential Target Areas
• Approval of electronic checks and payments in the amount of $906,162.46
• PSE Energy Conservation Grant Agreement - Ammonia Sensors
• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2022 regular meeting and May 9, 2022 study session

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry & Parks Commission will consider a recommendation regarding the Bennett Property park name and theme. The meeting also includes reports on Arbor Day, graffiti, and the fall tree planting plan.

• Bennett Property park name and theme recommendation
• Arbor Day summary report
• Graffiti update
• Fall tree planting plan
• Approval of April 2022 meeting minutes

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the April 2022 meeting minutes and discussed several items, but made no final decisions on substantive matters. The naming and theme for the Bennett property was put on hold to consider feedback from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Other discussions included a fall tree planting and graffiti trends, with no formal actions taken.

• Approved April 2022 meeting minutes
• Bennett property park name/theme put on hold pending tribal feedback

City Council

This study session includes an update on the Sumner Community Food Bank and a review of the 2022 legislative recap. The council will also undergo training for council chamber technology.

• Council Chamber Technology Training
• Sumner Community Food Bank Update
• 2022 Legislative Recap

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Amendments. The commission will also discuss the draft approach and code for Accessory Dwelling Units.

• Public hearing for 2022 Comp Plan/Zoning Code Amendments
• Draft approach and code for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Discussion and recommendations for 2022 Comp Plan/Zoning Code Amendments

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will meet to consider a motion to surplus. The agenda also includes a demonstration of the Sumner Resident Access utility billing portal and updates on recruitment, negotiations, and monthly sales tax.

• Motion to Surplus
• Sumner Resident Access (Utility Billing Portal) demonstration
• Monthly Sales Tax Report
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the surplus of two police vehicles: a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria and a 2014 Chevrolet Impala, with estimated values of $4,000 and $2,000 respectively. The 2014 Impala's replacement was accelerated from 2023 to 2022 due to mechanical issues. The committee also reviewed the utility billing portal demonstration and sales tax reporting, but took no further action on those items. The Teamsters union voted down a proposed contract, and staff will meet to discuss next steps.

• Approved surplus of 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (est. $4,000) and 2014 Chevrolet Impala (est. $2,000)
• Accelerated replacement of 2014 Chevrolet Impala from 2023 to 2022
• Noted utility billing portal demonstration scheduled for June 6, 2022 Council meeting
• Reviewed monthly sales tax reporting; no action required
• Acknowledged Teamsters contract rejection; staff to meet on next steps

City Council

The City Council will consider amending dog license fees and a memorandum of understanding regarding opioid settlement funds. The agenda also includes the approval of $3,786,210.49 in checks and electronic payments.

• Amendment to dog license fees via Ordinance No. 2819
• Memorandum of Understanding regarding opioid settlement funds (Resolution No. 1623)
• Approval of $3,786,210.49 in checks and electronic payments
• Presentation by Chief Parkinson of East Pierce Fire and Rescue
• Appointment of a Hearing Examiner

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss updates regarding several 2022 summer programs. These include Library Summer Events, Music Off Main, and Nights On Ryan.

• Library Summer Events update
• Music Off Main 2022 events update
• Nights On Ryan 2022 events update

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training. The meeting also includes setting the calendar for upcoming council and committee meetings.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
• Council Committee Meeting Calendar

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly updates from the fire and police departments. The committee will also consider a resolution regarding opioid settlement funds and an ordinance to amend dog license fees.

• Resolution 1623 MOU - Opioid Settlement Funds
• Ordinance 2819 amending SMC 6.04 Dog License Fees
• Monthly reports from the fire and police departments

General

The Civil Service Commission will address commissioner appointments and the Animal Control Officer certified list. The agenda contains only these procedural items.

• Commissioner Appointments
• Animal Control Officer Certified List

City Council

The council will review appointments to several local advisory committees and commissions. The meeting also includes discussions on kennel license definitions and electronic signature updates. A presentation regarding the Sumner Senior Center is also scheduled.

• Resolution No. 1619: Park Master Plan Approval (Seibenthaler Park and Bennett Property)
• Ordinance No. 2816: Kennel License Definitions and Requirements
• Ordinance No. 2817: Updating Electronic Signatures
• 160th Pervious Sidewalks construction contract
• Heritage Capital Projects Application Submittal

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry & Parks Commission will discuss names and themes for the Bennett Property. The meeting also includes updates on Arbor Day, cemetery trees, and parks master plans.

• Bennett Property name and themes discussion
• Arbor Day event from 63rd St Ct E to 152nd Ave E
• Graffiti and vandalism update
• Cemetery trees report
• Parks Master Plans update

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the March 2022 meeting minutes. The Commission discussed naming the Bennett Property park, with a vote on top names to be held over the next month before a recommendation to the Mayor and Council. No final decision was made on the park name.

• Approved March 2022 meeting minutes
• Deferred park name recommendation for Bennett Property to next month's vote
• Noted Arbor Day planting scheduled for April 23rd
• Discussed graffiti wall concept but took no action
• Noted cemetery tree damage from April 4th wind event, likely removal needed

City Council

This study session includes updates on development services and parks facilities. The council will also review the Council Code of Conduct resolution and strategic priorities.

• Resolution No. 1624 - Council Code of Conduct
• Development Services Update
• Parks Facility Update
• Council Strategic Priorities

The Sumner City Council met in a study session on April 25, 2022, with all members present. The only item on the agenda was a discussion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review docket items for the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The commission will also conduct an evaluation of these amendments as part of old business.

• 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Docket Items
• 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Evaluation
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider Ordinance No. 2817 regarding electronic signatures and the appointment of a Hearing Examiner. The committee will also review authorization to surplus and receive reports on monthly sales tax and recruitment updates.

• Ordinance No. 2817 - Updating Electronic Signatures
• Appointment of Hearing Examiner
• Authorization to Surplus
• Monthly Sales Tax Report
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a construction contract for 160th Pervious Sidewalks. The meeting also includes a review of the PSE Grant for ammonia sensors and a Project Management Report.

• 160th Pervious Sidewalks construction contract
• PSE Grant - Ammonia Sensors
• Project Management Report

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of a contract for sidewalk and stormwater work on 160th Street, with the lowest bid at $425,289.25. It also recommended accepting a $33,849 PSE grant for ammonia sensors at the wastewater plant. Both items were forwarded as 'Do Pass' recommendations.

• Recommended approval of RS Underground, Inc. bid for 160th sidewalks ($425,289.25)
• Recommended acceptance of PSE Energy Conservation Grant for ammonia sensors ($33,849)

City Council

The Sumner City Council will review an update to the 2023/2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. The agenda also includes a budget amendment for the American Rescue Plan Act and several commission reappointments. Additionally, the council will consider grant authorizations for park developments.

• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $1,594,580.76
• Update to the 2023/2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• American Rescue Plan Act budget amendment (Ordinance No. 2818)
• Grant authorization for Bennett Property acquisition and Phase 1 development
• Grant authorization for Seibenthaler Park Phase 1 Spray Park

City Council

The City Council will review the Cultural Arts Commission 2022 Work Plan and Budget. The agenda also includes Ordinance No. 2818 regarding an American Rescue Plan Act budget amendment and discussions on multifamily tax exemptions for affordable housing.

• Cultural Arts Commission 2022 Work Plan and Budget
• Ordinance No. 2818 - American Rescue Plan Act Budget Amendment
• Multifamily Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing

The Sumner City Council held a study session on March 28, 2022, and voted 6-0 to excuse Councilmember Stuard's absence. The council discussed the Cultural Arts Commission 2022 work plan and budget, Ordinance No. 2818 (American Rescue Plan Act budget amendment), and a multifamily tax exemption for affordable housing, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Excused Councilmember Stuard's absence (6-0)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee voted 3-0 to recommend Council reject all bids for the Bill Heath Sports Complex access doors project, as the sole responsive bid exceeded the $20,000 budget by more than $22,000. The committee also voted 3-0 to recommend Council approve grant authorizations for the Bennett Property and Seibenthaler Park spray park, and to approve the Parks Master Plans for both sites. A graffiti wall proposal at the skate park was discussed favorably but no vote was taken.

• Recommended rejecting all bids for Bill Heath Sports Complex access doors (3-0)
• Recommended authorizing RCO grant application for Bennett Property acquisition and Phase 1 development (3-0)
• Recommended authorizing RCO grant application for Seibenthaler Park Phase 1 spray park (3-0)
• Recommended approving Parks Master Plans for Seibenthaler Park and Bennett Property (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a biennial budget amendment and an update to the compensation schedule. A public hearing is scheduled for the 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program annual update. The council will also continue discussions regarding affordable senior housing regulations.

• Ordinance No. 2815: 2021/2022 Biennial Budget Amendment
• Resolution No. 1618: 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Annual Update
• Ordinance No. 2812: Affordable Senior Housing Regulations
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 14009 16th St E White River Restoration
• Maple Street Pedestrian Signal / Backplates Consultant Services Agreement

The Sumner City Council approved Ordinance No. 2812, updating zoning to increase incentives for affordable senior housing, with an amendment allowing up to 50 dwelling units per acre in low-density residential zones through a planned residential development. The council also approved Ordinance No. 2815, amending the 2021/2022 biennial budget to transfer funds for park, street, and building projects, and Ordinance No. 2814, updating the 2022 compensation schedule to include temporary and seasonal pay grades. A proposed amendment to exclude multifamily senior housing from low-density residential zones failed 3-4.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and agreements (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2812, affordable senior housing regulations, as amended (6-1)
• Amendment to allow up to 50 du/ac senior housing density in low-density zones passed (5-2)
• Amendment to exclude multifamily senior housing from low-density zones failed (3-4)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2815, 2021/2022 budget amendment (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2814, 2022 compensation schedule update (roll call vote)

General

This study session consists of a single item for council training. The session covers the Public Records Act and the Open Public Meetings Act.

• Council training on the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act

Public Safety

The committee will review monthly activity reports from the Fire and Police departments. Members will discuss a cost-sharing memorandum with Puyallup for the Salvation Army shelter and evaluate current pet license fees. An amendment to SMC 6.04 regarding kennel licenses is presented as an action item.

• Amendment to SMC 6.04 regarding Kennel License Definitions and Requirements
• Memorandum of Understanding with Puyallup for Salvation Army shelter cost share
• Evaluation of current pet license fees
• Fire Department monthly activity reports
• Police Department monthly activity reports

The Public Safety Committee gave a 'do pass' recommendation to Ordinance 2816, which amends the kennel license definition in Sumner Municipal Code 6.04, sending it to the full council for a vote. The committee also supported raising dog license fees to $20 for altered dogs and $10 for seniors, with the police chief to draft an ordinance for April. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily updates and discussion.

• Gave 'do pass' to Ordinance 2816 amending kennel license definition (unanimous)
• Supported increasing dog license fees to $20 altered, $10 senior (unanimous)

General

The Civil Service Commission will review the Sergeant Certified List. The agenda is limited to this single substantive item and adjournment.

• Sergeant Certified List

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold a study session to receive several departmental updates. The agenda includes briefings on the Lahar Evacuation Drill and police body-worn cameras. The council will also review an annual update to the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.

• Lahar Evacuation Drill Briefing
• Police Body Worn Camera Update
• Resolution No. 1618: 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Annual Update
• Public Works Project Update

The Sumner City Council met in a study session on March 14, 2022, with four members present. They excused three absent councilmembers and approved a motion to switch agenda items 3 and 4. The session included briefings on the Epic Update/Lahar Evacuation Drill and Police Body Worn Camera, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Excused Deputy Mayor Hochstatter (4-0)
• Excused Councilmember Neuman (4-0)
• Excused Councilmember Reed (4-0)
• Approved motion to switch agenda items 3 and 4 (4-0)

General

The Sumner City Council is conducting a retreat to review city budget fundamentals and strategic priorities. The agenda includes a financial review of revenue sources and a five-to-ten year forecast. The council will also discuss a budget engagement plan.

• Review of 2021 year-end financials
• Discussion of Council strategic priorities
• Presentation on city budget fundamentals
• Review of revenue sources and long-term financial forecasts
• Discussion of a budget engagement plan

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry & Parks Commission will review the February 10, 2022 meeting minutes. The commission will also discuss a park name and theme for the Bennett property. Additional reports include updates on Arbor Day, trail flooding, and graffiti.

• Bennett property park name and theme
• Arbor Day location and tree updates
• Trail flooding report
• Graffiti report
• Parks master plans and grants update

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the February 2022 meeting minutes. They discussed naming and theming the Bennett Property, with a nature-based focus and input from local groups. Arbor Day planting is set for April 23rd, and trail flood repairs were reported complete.

• Approved February 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussed Bennett Property park name and theme, to compile names with DVE and library
• Scheduled Arbor Day planting for April 23rd, 9am, along 63rd to 152nd
• Reported trail flood repairs completed
• Discussed graffiti solutions, including a possible graffiti wall near Sk8 Park

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The agenda includes discussions regarding business grants, utility projects, and park restrooms.

• Business Grants
• ARPA Eligible Utility Projects
• Park Restrooms
• General discussion on fund use

The ARPA Act Committee recommended allocating $1 million for the Kincaid/Cherry Utility Project, $420,000 for business grants, and $500,000 for two Portland Loo restrooms. These recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The committee also discussed grant program details and requested updates for the April meeting.

• Recommended $1M for Kincaid/Cherry Utility Project (water and storm utilities)
• Recommended $100,000 for Commissary Kitchen Establishment grants
• Recommended $100,000 for Tenant Improvements grants
• Recommended $120,000 for Restaurant Establishment grants
• Recommended $500,000 for two Portland Loo restrooms (Loyalty and Rainier View Park)
• Requested April meeting update on Business Grants and Loyalty Park restroom plan

Design Commission

The Sumner Design Commission is reviewing development applications for several local projects. These include expansions for a private auto club and new construction for a YMCA sports complex and an adult residential care facility.

• Speed Shop: 17,000sf addition and 9,000sf remodel at 16008 60th St E
• YMCA: New sports field and buildings at 6109-6029 160th Ave E
• Kinsman Care: New 40-bedroom adult residential care facility at 5019 Valley Hwy E

City Council

The Sumner City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2800 to authorize condemnation for a new Public Works Operations Facility. The council will also review a purchase and sale agreement for 14415 29th Street East. Additionally, the agenda includes approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $2,219,763.29.

• Ordinance No. 2800 regarding condemnation for a new Public Works Operations Facility
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 14415 29th Street East (Buck)
• Approval of checks and electronic payments in the amount of $2,219,763.29

The Sumner City Council approved Ordinance No. 2800, authorizing the city to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire 14403 29th St. E for the new Public Works Operations Facility. The motion passed 5-2, with Councilmembers Neuman and Cole voting no. The consent agenda, including approval of checks and payments totaling $2,219,763.29, was also approved by voice vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2800 authorizing condemnation of 14403 29th St. E (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,219,763.29 in checks and electronic payments
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2022 regular meeting and February 28 study session
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 14415 29th Street East

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session regarding affordable housing topics. The session includes discussions on multifamily tax exemptions and regulations for affordable senior housing.

• Multifamily Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing
• Affordable Senior Housing Regulations

The Sumner City Council met in a special study session to discuss two agenda items: the Multifamily Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing and Affordable Senior Housing Regulations. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned at 8:04pm.

• No formal decisions made; study session only

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review updates to the 2022 compensation schedule and the 2021/2022 biennial budget amendment. The committee will also receive a monthly sales tax report and an update regarding recruitment and negotiations.

• 2022 Compensation Schedule Update
• 2021/2022 Biennial Budget Amendment
• Monthly Sales Tax Report
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update

The Finance & Personnel Committee reviewed and recommended passage of two ordinances: one amending the 2022 compensation schedule to add seasonal and temporary classifications, and another amending the 2021/2022 biennial budget for the first quarter. Both will go to the regular City Council meeting on March 21, 2022. The committee also received a routine sales tax reporting update and discussed ongoing Teamsters negotiations and recruitment activity, with no further action required.

• Recommended passage of Ordinance No. 2814 (2022 compensation schedule amendment) to full council
• Recommended passage of Ordinance No. 2815 (2021/2022 biennial budget amendment) to full council
• No action taken on sales tax reporting; noted as regular reporting item
• No action taken on Teamsters negotiations; update only

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing purchase and sale agreements for two properties in Sumner. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Maple Street signal services and the Heritage Park remediation investigation.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement: 14415 29th St. E Operations Facility Property
• Purchase and Sale Agreement: 14009 16th St E White River Restoration
• Consultant Services Agreement for Maple Street Ped Signal/Backplates
• Heritage Park Remediation Investigation

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to review a fiber study and an update on the White River Project. The session also includes discussion regarding the Parks Master Plan for Seibenthaler Park and the old Bennett property.

• Fiber Study
• White River Project Update
• Parks Master Plan (Seibenthaler Park and the old Bennett property)

City Council

The City Council will review several items including utility billing amendments and a parks improvement plan. They will also consider a purchase and sale agreement for the parking area at 1312 Main St. Additionally, the council will address updates to contract approval authority and parking codes.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1312 Main St (NAPA) parking area
• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $5,014,867.09
• Ordinance No. 2811 amending utility billing code
• Resolution No. 1613 regarding the Parks Improvement Plan
• Agreement with Pierce County for water assistance program services

The Sumner City Council approved four ordinances and a parks improvement plan, all by voice vote. The ordinances amend the municipal code for contract approval authority, utility billing, and parking restrictions on 136th Avenue Court East. The council also adopted the 2022-2027 Parks Improvement Plan. No public comment or public hearing was held.

• Approved consent agenda including $5,014,867.09 in checks and payments (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2807 amending contract approval authority (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2811 requiring residential utilities under owner's name (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2810 prohibiting truck parking on 136th Avenue Court East (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 1613 establishing 2022-2027 Parks Improvement Plan (voice vote)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the fire and police departments. The agenda includes discussions regarding street racing and the feeding of non-domesticated wildlife. No action items are listed for this meeting.

• Monthly Fire Department updates
• Monthly Police Department updates
• Discussion on street racing
• Discussion on feeding non-domesticated wildlife

The Public Safety Committee received monthly reports from the fire and police chiefs. Fire Chief Parkinson reported East Pierce has applied for a $5,267,328 federal SAFER grant to fund 12 firefighters for 3 years, which would staff the new Station 117 in Tehaleh. Police Chief Moericke reported on January 2022 statistics, staffing updates, and discussed street racing and a rabbit-feeding issue in southwest Sumner. No action items were taken; the committee did not recommend an ordinance on feeding non-domesticated animals but asked staff to explore providing resident education.

• Received monthly activity reports from Fire Chief Parkinson and Police Chief Moericke
• Noted East Pierce's SAFER grant application for $5,267,328 to fund 12 firefighters for 3 years for Station 117 in Tehaleh
• Discussed unlawful street racing and police follow-up with property owners on securing parking lots
• Discussed non-domestic rabbit issue in Rivergrove/River Park; no ordinance recommended
• Asked staff to look at providing residents more information and education on non-domesticated animal feeding
• No action items were taken at this meeting

General

The commission will conduct an election for the 2022 Chair. The meeting also includes department and hiring updates, as well as reviews of certified lists for police officers and an animal shelter assistant.

• 2022 Chair Election
• Certified list: Lateral Police Officer
• Certified list: Entry Level Police Officer
• Certified list: Animal Shelter Assistant

City Council

The Sumner City Council is conducting a study session to discuss several municipal topics. Discussion items include affordable senior housing code revisions and multifamily tax exemptions for affordable housing. The council will also review the 2022 Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle, utility billing, and pandemic policy updates.

• Affordable Senior Housing Code Revisions
• Multifamily Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing
• 2022 Comprehensive Plan Annual Amendment Cycle
• Utility Billing Update
• Pandemic Policy Update

Parks & Forestry

The commission will review January 2022 meeting minutes and discuss Arbor Day 2022. Members will also consider approving preferred concepts for Parks Master Plans and discuss naming a park at the Bennett property.

• Approval of January 2022 meeting minutes
• Arbor Day 2022 discussion
• Parks Master Plans preferred concept approval
• Park naming discussion for the Bennett property

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the January 2022 meeting minutes. They scheduled Arbor Day for April 23, 2022, with a suggested location at Rivergrove Drive featuring hornbeam trees. The commission discussed preferred concepts for the Parks Master Plan, including phased approaches and fundraising ideas, and began a naming discussion for the Bennett property park.

• Approved January 2022 meeting minutes
• Scheduled Arbor Day for April 23, 2022
• Discussed Parks Master Plan preferred concepts and phased approaches
• Discussed Bennett property park naming themes

City Council

The Sumner City Council will consider ordinances regarding parking codes and a biennial budget amendment. The agenda also includes adding Lucy V. Ryan Park as a city park and reviewing 2022 refuse and recycling rates. Additionally, the council will review several interlocal agreements for municipal services.

• Ordinance No. 2806: Adding Lucy V. Ryan Park as a City Park
• Ordinance No. 2808: Amending parking municipal code
• Resolution No. 1612: 2022 refuse and recycling rates
• Ordinance No. 2813: 2021/2022 biennial budget amendment
• Interlocal agreements with Bonney Lake and East Pierce Fire and Rescue

The Sumner City Council approved Ordinance No. 2806 adding Lucy V. Ryan Park to the city's municipal code, and approved Resolution No. 1612 setting 2022 refuse and recycling rates with an average residential increase of 4.69%. They also adopted Resolution No. 1608 for a community court interlocal agreement with Bonney Lake, approved Ordinance No. 2808 amending parking rules, and passed Ordinance No. 2813 amending the biennial budget. An ordinance authorizing condemnation for a new public works facility was removed from the agenda.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2806 adding Lucy V. Ryan Park to city code (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1612 setting 2022 refuse and recycling rates (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1608 for community court interlocal agreement with Bonney Lake (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2808 amending parking code to prohibit parking near mailboxes and in bike lanes (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2813 amending 2021/2022 biennial budget (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including interlocal agreements and design contract supplement (voice vote)
• Removed Ordinance No. 2800 (condemnation for public works facility) from agenda (voice vote)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review an interlocal agreement with Pierce County regarding a LIHWAP vendor. The committee will also discuss amendments to contract authority and utility billing ordinances.

• Resolution No. 1611: Interlocal Agreement with Pierce County (LIHWAP Vendor)
• Ordinance No. 2807: Amending SMC 2.112 Contract Authority
• Ordinance No. 2811: Amending SMC 13.08 Utility Billing
• Local Improvement District Annual Status Report (2021)

The Finance & Personnel Committee reviewed and recommended passage of three items to the full City Council: an interlocal agreement with Pierce County for LIHWAP utility assistance, amendments to contract authority rules, and changes to utility billing. No final decisions were made; all are scheduled for the Feb. 22 regular meeting. The committee also received updates on utility billing, LID collections, sales tax reporting, and recruitment/negotiations, with no further action required.

• Recommended passage of Resolution 1611 (LIHWAP interlocal agreement) to full council
• Recommended passage of Ordinance 2807 (contract authority amendments) to full council
• Recommended passage of Ordinance 2811 (utility billing amendments) to full council
• No action on utility billing update; report to council study session Feb. 14
• No action on LID 2021 update; no delinquent accounts
• No action on sales tax reporting; regular item
• No action on recruitment/negotiations update

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review infrastructure projects and property acquisitions. The agenda includes an ordinance for condemning properties on 29th Street East and the acceptance of the Bridge Street Bridge project.

• Ordinance No. 2800: Condemnation of 14403 and 14415 29th Street East for a new Public Works Operations Facility
• Project acceptance for Bridge Street Bridge
• Discussion regarding crosswalk treatment at Main and Wood
• Purchase and sale agreement for the parking area of 1312 Main St (NAPA)
• Review of updated WSDOT Right-of-Way procedures

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2800 authorizing condemnation of two separately owned parcels at 14403 and 14415 29th Street E for the new Public Works Operations, with the petition only filed if necessary. The committee also recommended accepting the Bridge Street Bridge replacement project as complete, with a final contract amount of $12,404,609.29. Additionally, they recommended updating right-of-way procedures and approved a purchase and sale agreement for parking at 1312 Main St for $162,100. The committee discussed but did not formally vote on the Main and Wood crosswalk treatment, favoring an all-way scramble design.

• Recommended Ordinance No. 2800 authorizing condemnation of two parcels (do-pass)
• Recommended updating WSDOT right-of-way procedures (do-pass)
• Recommended accepting Bridge Street Bridge project as complete (do-pass)
• Recommended purchase and sale agreement for 1312 Main St parking for $162,100 (do-pass, consent)

General

This special study session includes an overview and update regarding the Ryan House Renovation project. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom.

• Overview and update of the Ryan House Renovation project

The Sumner City Council held a special study session on January 31, 2022, with the sole agenda item being an overview and update of the Ryan House Renovation project. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the session; it was informational only. The meeting adjourned at 7:14pm.

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission met virtually to address new business. The agenda focused on the presentation of the 2022 Work Plan.

• 2022 Work Plan

Community Development Committee

The committee will discuss chair elections and meeting times. It will also consider an agreement with Bonney Lake for building inspection services and ordinances regarding park additions and parking code amendments.

• Ordinance No. 2806: Adding Lucy V. Ryan Park as a City Park
• Ordinance No. 2810: Parking Code Amendments—136th Ave CT E
• Interlocal Agreement with Bonney Lake for Building Inspection Services
• One-way Streets—Ryan and Sumner Avenues

The Community Development Committee elected Cindi Hochstatter as chair and voted 3-0 to recommend a 'Do Pass' on an interlocal agreement with Bonney Lake to continue building inspection services. They also recommended ordinances to designate Lucy V. Ryan Park and to prohibit truck parking on a section of 136th Avenue Court East. The committee decided to keep its meeting time and referred a one-way street proposal to the Public Works Committee.

• Elected Cindi Hochstatter as committee chair
• Kept meeting time as 4th Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
• Recommended 'Do Pass' on ILA with Bonney Lake for building inspection services (3-0)
• Recommended 'Do Pass' on Ordinance No. 2806 adding Lucy V. Ryan Park (2-1)
• Recommended 'Do Pass' on Ordinance No. 2810 prohibiting truck parking on 136th Ave CT E (3-0)
• Referred one-way street idea for Ryan and Sumner Avenues to Public Works Committee

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2022-2027 Parks Improvement Plan and Seibenthaler Park. The session also includes reviewing resolutions for annual refuse and recycling rate adjustments.

• Resolution No. 1612: Annual Refuse and Recycling Rate Adjustment
• Resolution No. 1613: Establishing the 2022-2027 Parks Improvement Plan
• Discussion regarding Seibenthaler Park and the Bennett property

The Sumner City Council held a study session on January 24, 2022, discussing Resolution No. 1612 on annual refuse and recycling rate adjustments, Resolution No. 1612 on the 2022-2027 Parks Improvement Plan, and the Parks Master Plan for Seibenthaler Park and Bennett Property. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session; items were only discussed.

• Discussed Resolution No. 1612 – Annual refuse and recycling rate adjustment (no action)
• Discussed Resolution No. 1612 – Establishing the 2022-2027 Parks Improvement Plan (no action)
• Discussed Parks Master Plan – Seibenthaler Park and Bennett Property (no action)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will select a new chair and receive updates from the fire and police departments. The agenda includes reviewing interlocal agreements with East Pierce Fire & Rescue and the City of Bonney Lake. The committee will also discuss ordinance amendments regarding parking near bike lanes.

• Selection of Committee Chair
• Interlocal Agreement with East Pierce Fire & Rescue for investigative services
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Bonney Lake for therapeutic court grant
• Ordinance amendments prohibiting parking within 10 feet of bike lanes

The Sumner Public Safety Committee voted to recommend three items to the full council: an interlocal agreement with East Pierce Fire & Rescue for fire investigation services, an interlocal agreement with Bonney Lake for community therapeutic courts, and an ordinance banning parking in bike lanes and near mailboxes. All received 'do pass' recommendations for the February 7 council meeting.

• Recommended 'do pass' for interlocal agreement with East Pierce Fire & Rescue for fire investigation services
• Recommended 'do pass' for Resolution 1608 with Bonney Lake for Community Therapeutic Courts
• Recommended 'do pass' for Ordinance 2808 banning parking in bike lanes and within 10 feet of mailboxes
• Nominated Barbara Bitetto as committee chair

City Council

The Sumner City Council approved a $14,641,123 state grant for the White River Restoration Project, the largest grant ever awarded by the PSAR program. The council also passed a $70,000+ budget amendment for fleet vehicles and updated the public records code. All items passed by roll call or voice vote.

• Approved Resolution 1610 accepting $14,641,123 PSAR grant for White River Restoration (roll call)
• Approved Ordinance 2804 amending 2021/2022 biennial budget for fleet vehicles (roll call)
• Approved Ordinance 2809 amending Municipal Code 1.18 on public records (roll call)
• Approved consent agenda including $987,571.99 in checks and payments (voice vote)
• Accepted Pierce County LTAC grants for Stay in Sumner campaign and Main Street Design Project (consent)
• Approved consultant agreements for WWTF biosolids equipment and Water Rights Pilot Project (consent)

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will discuss priorities for the Parks & Trail Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes a Parks Master Plans update and the approval of October 2021 items.

• Parks & Trail Improvement Plan priorities discussion
• Parks Master Plans update
• Approval of October 2021

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the minutes from the October 2021 meeting, which had been carried over from the cancelled December 2021 meeting. The commission also discussed priorities for the Parks & Trails Improvement Plan and reviewed preferred concepts for the Parks Master Plan, including specific discussions about Seibenthaler Park and the Bennett property. No formal decisions were made on these latter items.

• Approved October 2021 meeting minutes (carried over from cancelled December 2021 meeting)

Design Commission

The Commission will conduct a design review for a 54-unit apartment project at the east corner of 162nd Ave E and 60th Street. The meeting also includes the election of a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Design review for East Sumner Apartment Phase II
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair

City Council

This study session includes an update on the Operation Facility and a discussion regarding the Council Code of Conduct. The council will also review upcoming meeting and committee calendars.

• Operation Facility Update
• Council Code of Conduct

The Sumner City Council met in a study session on January 10, 2022, to discuss an operations facility update and a council code of conduct. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 7:33pm.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will elect a new Vice Chair following the resignation of Suznevich. The commission will also continue discussions regarding senior housing incentives and code revisions.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Senior Housing Incentives and Code Revisions
• Approval of November 2021 minutes

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider ordinances regarding the Public Records Code and the 2021/2022 biennial budget. The committee will also review resolutions to accept two Pierce County LTAC grants. Additionally, staff will provide updates on recruitment and monthly sales tax.

• Ordinance No. 2607 amending SMC 8.2 Public Records Code
• Resolution to accept Pierce County LTAC Grant (Stay in Sumner Campaign)
• Resolution to accept Pierce County LTAC Grant (Sumner Main Street Design Project)
• Motion for Associate Engineer compensation approval
• Ordinance No. 2804 2021/2022 Biennial Budget Amendment

The Finance & Personnel Committee met virtually and advanced several items to the January 18 City Council meeting, including a public records ordinance, two Pierce County LTAC grant resolutions, a compensation agreement for an associate engineer, and a budget amendment for fleet purchases. The committee also elected Patrick Reed as chair and affirmed its monthly meeting schedule. No final decisions were made; all items were recommended for council action.

• Elected Patrick Reed as committee chair (motion passed)
• Affirmed meeting date/time: 1st Wednesday monthly at 5:30 PM PST
• Recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 2607 (public records) to council
• Recommended Do Pass for Resolution accepting LTAC grant (Stay in Sumner Campaign)
• Recommended Do Pass for Resolution accepting LTAC grant (Sumner Main Street Design Project)
• Recommended Do Pass for compensation approval (associate engineer) to consent agenda
• Recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 2804 (budget amendment for fleet purchases)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review a consultant services agreement for WWTF biosolids equipment modernization and an amendment to the Water Rights Pilot Project. The meeting also includes a Project Management Report.

• WWTF Biosolids Equipment Modernization Consultant Services Agreement
• Water Rights Pilot Project Consultant Amendment
• Project Management Report

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of a $79,600 consulting contract with Gray and Osborne Inc. for biosolids equipment modernization at the wastewater treatment plant, and a $15,052 amendment to the Robinson Noble water rights contract, bringing it to $237,172. Both items were given 'Do-Pass' recommendations to the full Council. No final decisions were made; the committee only discussed and recommended.

• Recommended approval of $79,600 biosolids modernization consulting contract with Gray and Osborne Inc.
• Recommended approval of $15,052 amendment to Robinson Noble water rights contract, total $237,172
• Selected Earle Stuard as PWC Chair

American Plan Rescue Act Committee

The American Rescue Plan Act Committee will meet to select a committee chair and establish a meeting schedule. The committee will also review the American Rescue Plan Act and discuss potential fund use options, including grants for business and a commissary kitchen.

• Selection of Committee Chair
• Review of American Rescue Plan Act
• ARPA Business and Commissary Kitchen Grants
• Discussion of Fund Use Options

The committee selected Councilmember Reed as chair and set monthly meetings. It reviewed proposals for a commissary kitchen grant and business location grants but deferred all funding decisions, citing uncertainty about pandemic impacts. It supported staff developing an employee vaccine incentive program using ARPA funds.

• Selected Councilmember Reed as committee chair
• Set monthly meetings on second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
• Deferred all ARPA funding recommendations, including commissary kitchen and business grants
• Supported staff developing employee vaccine incentive program with ARPA funds

City Council

The Sumner City Council will meet to conduct several appointments for 2022, including the Deputy Mayor and various committee roles. The agenda also includes proposed ordinances regarding the Special Events Code and park additions.

• Approval of $1,535,464.23 in checks and electronic payments
• Sumner Tapps Guardrail Upgrade construction contract
• Selection of 2022 Deputy Mayor
• Ordinance No. 2805 - Amending Special Events Code
• Ordinance No. 2806 - Adding Lucy V. Ryan Park as a City Park

The Sumner City Council made several appointments and decisions. Councilmember Hochstatter was unanimously elected Deputy Mayor for 2022. Councilmember Reed was selected to represent Sumner on the Pierce County Regional Council, with Neuman as alternate. The council also adopted Ordinance 2805 amending the special events code, referred the Principles of Conduct to a study session, and sent Ordinance 2806 (adding Lucy V. Ryan Park) back to committee.

• Elected Hochstatter as Deputy Mayor for one-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Reed to Pierce County Regional Council (4-3)
• Appointed Neuman as alternate to Pierce County Regional Council
• Adopted Ordinance 2805 amending special events code
• Referred Principles of Conduct to study session
• Returned Ordinance 2806 (Lucy V. Ryan Park) to committee
• Approved consent agenda including $1,535,464.23 in payments
• Appointed Cole to Rainier Cable Commission