Rachel Pitzel

The Council discussed several key agenda items, including the approval of budgeted expenditures for payroll and claims. The Mayor provided reports covering weather-related incidents, park closures, park improvements, and potential library relocations. Other business included the appointment of a new member to the Economic Development Advisory Board, a presentation on the Region 5 Hazard Mitigation Plan, and discussions regarding the development review process, the repurchase of government securities, and a new contract for on-call tree removal and mitigation services. Additionally, the Council addressed the introduction of new ordinances concerning junk vehicles and public nuisances.

The City Council meeting included a presentation for a departing councilmember and discussion regarding various administrative items. Key topics addressed were the adoption of ordinances establishing a City Employee Wellness Program, amendments to the 2019 budget, and updates to speeding and traffic enforcement regulations in school zones. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved the 2019 Planning Commission Work Plan, discussed job descriptions for IT department roles, and authorized expenditures for claims and payroll. The council also held an executive session for the purpose of discussing the potential purchase of real estate.

The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters. Key discussions included the approval of February 2020 budgeted expenditures, the declaration of obsolete equipment and automobiles as surplus, and the confirmation of an appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Board. Additionally, the council reviewed and adopted ordinances related to code enforcement, trespass warnings on city property, and the acceptance of land donations from Pierce County.

The council received a presentation from the East Pierce Fire & Rescue department regarding staffing, call volume, and capital facility needs. The agenda included approvals for various budgeted expenditures, such as deferred compensation, payroll, and vendor payments. Council members discussed the segregation of assessments for local improvement districts, economic development strategies, and the memorandum of understanding for the 167 Extension Project. Additionally, the council reviewed pending litigation in an executive session.

The council discussed various business items including a motion to approve budgeted expenditures, the posting of an Associate Planner/Senior Planner position, the publication of a Request for Proposal for the Town Center and Mixed Use Residential planning study, and the adoption of resolutions regarding a Pierce County Public Works road maintenance agreement and the 2020-2025 Transportation Improvement Plan. Additionally, the council deliberated on an ordinance concerning dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs.