Buckley public meetings in 2021

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no specific items listed. The only action is the availability of the complete city council agenda packet for the December 14, 2021 meeting.

The Buckley City Council approved a 2021 budget amendment, rejected bids for a multi-use sports court, and approved interlocal agreements for the Foothills Trail and police services with Carbonado. It also accepted the 2020 utilities project, approved an interim city administrator agreement, and canceled the December 28 meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved ORD No. 18-21 amending the 2021 budget
• Rejected bids for the Multi-Use Sports Court
• Approved Foothills Trail Interlocal Agreement and Maintenance and Use Agreement
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Police Services with Town of Carbonado
• Approved Final Acceptance of 2020 Consolidated Utilities Project
• Approved Professional Services agreement with Dave Schmidt as Interim City Administrator
• Canceled December 28, 2021 City Council meeting
• Approved consent agenda including six sets of meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will meet to debrief the November 15 Comprehensive Plan Update Open House, review a design for 790 Main St, continue updates to the sign code (BMC 19.30), and discuss the 2022 work plan, including a joint meeting with the City Council. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Design review for 790 Main St
• Continue updates to BMC 19.30 sign code
• Debrief of 11/15 Comprehensive Plan Update Open House
• Discuss January joint Council-Planning Commission Special Meeting
• 2022 work plan and long-range priorities

City Council

This agenda contains only a reference to the complete city council agenda packet for the November 23, 2021 meeting. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text, so the meeting's content is not detailed here.

The City Council approved the 2022 city budget (ORD 16-21) on a 5/2 vote, along with the 2022 property tax levy (ORD 13-21, 6/1), EMS levy (ORD 14-21, 7/0), and fire station bond levy (ORD 15-21, 7/0). The council also approved the 2022 employee salary scale (5/2), a stormwater management action plan, the Prairie Creek Farms final plat, and the appointment of Dave Schmidt as temporary interim city administrator. A motion to remove item 6 from the agenda failed.

• Approved ORD 16-21 adopting the 2022 City Budget (5/2).
• Approved ORD 13-21 adopting the 2022 Property Tax Levy (6/1).
• Approved ORD 14-21 adopting the 2022 EMS Tax Levy (7/0).
• Approved ORD 15-21 setting the 2022 levy for voter-approved fire station bonds (7/0).
• Approved ORD 17-21 adopting the 2022 City Employee Salary Scale (5/2).
• Approved the Engineering Proposal for the Stormwater Management Action Plan.
• Approved the Prairie Creek Farms Final Plat, as conditioned.
• Approved the appointment of Dave Schmidt as Temporary Interim City Administrator.

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a design review recommendation for the proposed Ellison Townhomes at 451 SR 410 S, continue updates to the city's sign code (BMC 19.30), and receive a status update on the Comprehensive Plan, including a visioning survey and 2022 planning priorities. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and a staffing update.

• Design review recommendation for Ellison Townhomes at 451 SR 410 S, Parcel #0619031006
• Continue updates to BMC 19.30 sign code
• Comprehensive Plan update: visioning survey status, business survey finalization, fall open house planning
• 2022 schedule and priorities for Comprehensive Plan update
• Planning Department status and staffing update

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is holding a visioning open house during its regular meeting to gather public input for the city's Comprehensive Plan update. The agenda includes a staff presentation, an interactive visioning activity, preliminary survey results, and open public feedback. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Interactive visioning activity for Comprehensive Plan
• Visioning survey preliminary results presentation
• Open forum for public feedback and Q&A
• Virtual meeting option via Zoom and phone

The Planning Commission held its first Comprehensive Plan workshop, which included an overview of the update process and an interactive visioning activity with staff and the audience. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Held first Comprehensive Plan workshop (no vote)
• Conducted interactive visioning activity (no vote)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Buckley City Council meeting on November 9, 2021. The only listed item is the meeting material, which is a complete agenda packet in PDF form. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Complete City Council agenda packet for 11-9-2021

The City Council approved the Emmons Glen Final Plat as conditioned. A public hearing on the 2022 proposed budget was held, with one resident praising the finance director's work and suggesting changes to the exempt salary grid. The council also administered the oath of office to Officer Erich Huntley and scheduled a special study session on council rules for November 16, 2021.

• Approved Emmons Glen Final Plat as conditioned (motion carried)
• Administered oath of office to Officer Erich Huntley
• Scheduled special study session on council rules for Nov 16, 2021
• Held public hearing on 2022 proposed budget (no vote taken)

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will meet to review design proposals for signage at 753 and 873 Main St., continue updates to the BMC 19.30 sign code, and plan a Comprehensive Plan visioning open house scheduled for November 15. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and discussing future meeting topics.

• Design reviews for Main Street signage at 753 and 873 Main St.
• Continued updates to BMC 19.30 sign code
• Planning for Comprehensive Plan Open House on 11/15/21
• Potential next meeting agenda topics for 11/15/2021

The Planning Commission approved design reviews for signage at 873 and 753 Main St., including a variance for a larger projecting sign at 873 Main St. The commission also discussed updates to the sign code and plans for a Comprehensive Plan open house workshop.

• Approved design review for 873 Main St. with variance to 12.5 sq ft per side (motion carried)
• Approved design review for 753 Main St. window graphics (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 meeting (motion carried)

City Council

This agenda contains only a reference to a complete city council agenda packet PDF, with no specific items listed. The meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2021, but the provided text is purely procedural and lacks details on decisions or discussions.

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will continue its updates to the sign code (BMC 19.15), focusing on temporary signage, and will discuss the Comprehensive Plan update, including confirming the visioning open house date and finalizing a business survey. The commission will also look ahead to the 2022 schedule and priorities. This is a working session with no final decisions expected.

• Continue updates to BMC 19.15 sign code, priority on temporary signage
• Confirm date and details for visioning public open house
• Review final draft of business survey before distribution
• Discuss 2022 schedule and priorities for Comprehensive Plan update
• Potential next meeting topics: design reviews, sign code updates, 2024 Comprehensive Plan update

The Planning Commission reviewed the full updated sign code, including changes to temporary sign rules prompted by Reed v. Gilbert. No formal decision was made on the code; a public hearing was discussed for December 6, 2021, but may be pushed to January if a Council study session is needed. The Commission also discussed the upcoming Comprehensive Plan Open House scheduled for November 15, 2021.

• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed updated sign code; no vote taken
• Discussed scheduling public hearing for sign code; no decision made
• Discussed Comprehensive Plan Open House for November 15, 2021

City Council

The provided document contains only the meeting material cover page and does not list specific agenda items or discussions.

The City Council approved the Food Truck Pilot Program Guidelines (ORD No. 12-21) unanimously, and approved ARPA funding guidelines (RES No. 21-16) for distributing coronavirus relief funds. They also extended Resolution 20-18 through December 31, 2021, and approved the Ellison Townhomes design review with conditions. The consent agenda, including payroll and claims, was approved.

• Approved ORD No. 12-21 Food Truck Pilot Program Guidelines (7-0)
• Approved RES No. 21-16 ARPA Funding Guidelines and Distribution
• Approved RES No. 21-17 extending Resolution 20-18 through December 31, 2021 (as amended)
• Approved Ellison Townhomes Design Review with conditions
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claims

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will continue updates to the sign code (BMC 19.50), focusing on temporary signage, and review the Comprehensive Plan update status, including confirming a visioning open house date and finalizing a business survey. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and setting future agenda topics.

• Continue updates to BMC 19.50 sign code, priority on temporary signage
• Confirm date and details for visioning public open house
• Review final draft of business survey before distribution
• Look ahead to 2022 schedule and priorities for Comprehensive Plan update
• Potential next meeting topics: design reviews, sign code updates, 2024 Comprehensive Plan update

City Council

The agenda consists solely of a reference to the complete city council agenda packet for the September 28, 2021 meeting. No specific items are listed in the provided text, making this a procedural placeholder.

The Buckley City Council approved several agreements, including a state historic preservation grant, a communications network access deal with Pierce Transit, an interlocal agreement for inmate housing in Enumclaw, and an amendment to an inmate housing agreement with SCORE. The meeting was adjourned early due to a Zoom failure, with no other action taken.

• Approved grant agreement with WA State Dept. of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
• Approved system access and use agreement with Pierce Transit-Pierce County Combined Communications Network
• Approved interlocal agreement with Enumclaw for inmate housing in Enumclaw City Jail
• Approved amendment to inmate housing agreement with SCORE
• Approved interlocal agreement with DSHS/Rainier RHC for campus patrol and security

City Council

The Buckley City Council is holding a regular meeting on September 14, 2021. The agenda consists solely of a reference to a complete agenda packet PDF, with no individual items listed in the provided text. The specific decisions or discussions are contained in that packet, which is not included here.

• Complete City Council agenda packet for 9-14-2021 referenced

The City Council approved the Johansen rezone (ORD No. 10-21) unanimously, adopting the hearing examiner's recommendation to allow the company to expand its yard. Council also approved an amendment to the 2021 city budget (ORD No. 11-21) and adopted the 2021 Traffic Impact Fee Rate Study. The council held an executive session on real property acquisition and potential litigation, and heard citizen concerns about the Buckley Athletic Complex and the Johansen rezone.

• Approved Johansen rezone ORD No. 10-21 (7-0)
• Approved 2021 budget amendment ORD No. 11-21 (7-0)
• Adopted Traffic Impact Fee Rate Study 2021 Update

City Council

The City Council approved the Downtown Revitalization Strategy (RES No. 21-15) and the design review for the Buckley Multi-Use Sports Court, as conditioned. A proposed rezone of Parcel #0619043013 from Neighborhood Mixed Use to Light Industrial (ORD No. 10-21) failed on a roll call vote, and the Food Truck Pilot Program Guidelines (ORD No. 11-21) failed for lack of a second. The council also approved Supplement #2 for the River Avenue Improvement Project and the consent agenda.

• Approved RES No. 21-15 adopting the Downtown Revitalization Strategy.
• Approved the Design Review for the Buckley Multi-Use Sports Court, as conditioned.
• Approved Supplement #2 for the River Avenue (Main to Jefferson) Improvement Project.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including payroll and claims totaling $294,420.86.
• Denied ORD No. 10-21 rezone of Parcel #0619043013 to Light Industrial (motion failed).
• Denied ORD No. 11-21 Food Truck Pilot Program Guidelines (no second).
• Moved agenda item six to a Study Session.
• Excused Council members Burbank and Rose from the meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a recommendation to the Council to adopt the Downtown Revitalization Strategy. The meeting also includes a discussion on a potential historic preservation ordinance and updates to the sign code.

• Public Hearing: Downtown Revitalization Strategy recommendation to Council
• Discussion on potential historic preservation ordinance with WA Main St. Program
• Design Review: Buckley Multi-Use Sports Court in Rainier Gateway District
• Continuation of updates to BMC 19.30 sign code

The Planning Commission voted to forward the Downtown Revitalization Strategy to the City Council with a recommendation of approval. The commission also approved the design review for a new multi-use sports court in the Rainier Gateway District, subject to conditions in the staff report. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the strategy.

• Approved minutes of August 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded Downtown Revitalization Strategy to City Council with recommendation of approval (unanimous)
• Approved design review for multi-use sports court subject to staff report conditions (unanimous)
• Agreed to add a second meeting on September 13, 2021

City Council

The City Council denied Ordinance No. 10-21, which would have adopted a zoning code text amendment for single-family detached condos, with a unanimous 0-6 vote. The council approved the consent agenda, including payroll and claims totaling $627,330.27. A proclamation recognizing the Pierce County Library System's 75 years of service was read. Council member Green was agreed upon to serve on the Pierce County Regional Council as the Mayor's alternative.

• Denied Ord No. 10-21: Zoning Code Text Amendment for Single-Family Detached Condos (0-6)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claims totaling $627,330.27
• Read proclamation recognizing Pierce County Library System's 75 years of service
• Agreed Council member Green to serve on Pierce County Regional Council as Mayor's alternative

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to refine the Downtown Revitalization Strategy ahead of an August 16 public hearing, and to begin discussing a Historic Preservation Ordinance as a first step toward Certified Local Government status. The commission will also continue updating the sign code (BMC 19.30) and set the agenda for the next meeting.

• Downtown Revitalization Strategy refinement before 8/16/21 public hearing
• Status update from Downtown Revitalization Advisory Committee
• Historic Preservation Ordinance discussion for Certified Local Government through WA Main Street Program
• Continue updates to BMC 19.30 sign code
• Next meeting (8/16/21): public hearing on downtown strategy, possible design reviews, sign code updates

The Planning Commission reviewed the updated Downtown Revitalization Strategy, which incorporates changes from prior meetings and potential federal stimulus funding, and agreed to send it to a public hearing on August 16, 2021. The commission also discussed the Historic Preservation Ordinance and the Certified Local Government application process, and began reviewing sign code updates, focusing on prohibited signs and other sections. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approving the July 19, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 Planning Commission meeting (motion by O'Neill, seconded by Mickelson, carried)
• Advanced Downtown Revitalization Strategy to public hearing on August 16, 2021
• Discussed Historic Preservation Ordinance and Certified Local Government application process
• Began sign code updates review, starting with prohibited signs and other sections

City Council

The Buckley City Council is meeting on July 27, 2021, with the agenda consisting solely of a reference to the complete city council agenda packet for that date. No specific action items, resolutions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda item: Meeting Material
• Reference to COMPLETE_CITY_COUNCIL_AGENDA_PACKET_7.27.2021.PDF

The City Council adopted the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) via Resolution No. 21-14. The council also approved a roadway striping bid, a facility use agreement with the American Red Cross, a SEEK subcontractor agreement, and final acceptance of the Short-Term Telemetry Project. The Food Trucks Pilot Program was removed from the agenda for discussion at an August study session. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution No. 21-14, the 2022-2027 STIP (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for City Roadway Striping to Apply-A-Line for $17,943.12 (unanimous)
• Approved Facility Use Agreement with American Red Cross (unanimous)
• Approved SEEK Subcontractor Agreement for Buckley Youth Activities Center (unanimous)
• Approved Final Acceptance of Short-Term Telemetry Project (unanimous)
• Removed Food Trucks Pilot Program from agenda for August study session (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes and payroll/claims (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to consider a recommendation to the City Council on adopting a Food Trucks Pilot Program, and to discuss updates and implementation of the Downtown Revitalization Strategy. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and planning future meeting topics.

• Public hearing and recommendation on Food Trucks Pilot Program
• Updates to draft Downtown Revitalization Strategy
• Discussion of implementation opportunities for revitalization actions
• Potential future agenda items: design reviews, sign code update, Comprehensive Plan update
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom and in person at 811 Main Street

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Food Trucks Pilot Program to the City Council, with amendments and track changes as presented. They also voted to sign a letter supporting a grant application for a half-time Executive Director for the Buckley Downtown Association, with the city funding $10,000 and the Chamber $5,000. No public comment was received during the public hearing on the food truck program.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 meeting
• Recommended approval of Food Trucks Pilot Program to City Council (unanimous)
• Signed letter of support for Washington Main Street Affiliate Capacity Building Grant Program (unanimous)

City Council

This is a procedural-only agenda with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings. The sole item is the meeting material packet, indicating the council will likely address routine business or administrative matters.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond the meeting material packet

The City Council approved the first amendment to the DM Disposal franchise agreement, final acceptance of the River Avenue improvement project, a forestland response agreement with the state DNR, a facilities use agreement with The Summit church, and an engineering services proposal for a sewer rate study. All motions passed unanimously, with one recusal on the church agreement. The council also approved the consent agenda, including payroll and claims totaling over $649,000.

• Approved ORD No. 09-21, first amendment to the DM Disposal franchise agreement (7-0).
• Approved final acceptance of the River Avenue Improvement Project, Main St. to Jefferson Ave.
• Approved the Forestland Response Agreement with Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
• Approved the Facilities Use Agreement with The Summit an Evangelical Free Church (Council member Smith recused).
• Approved the Engineering Services Proposal with Gray & Osborne, Inc., for a Sewer Rate Study.
• Approved the consent agenda, including payroll and claims totaling $649,278.06.
• Agreed to hold a Special Study Session on July 21, 2021, to discuss ARPA funding.

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to continue work on a Food Trucks Pilot Program ahead of a July 19 public hearing, and to review updates to the Downtown Revitalization Strategy. The commission will also discuss a draft visioning survey for local businesses and introduce two new members.

• Additional review of Food Trucks Pilot Program before 7/19 public hearing
• Recap of 6/29 Downtown Advisory Committee meeting and strategy updates
• Review and discussion of draft Visioning Survey for Buckley Businesses
• Introduction of two new Planning Commissioners
• Potential 7/19 agenda includes public hearing on food trucks and downtown strategy

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the June 21, 2021 meeting. They reviewed and discussed changes to the food truck pilot program, which will be sent to the City Attorney for review before a public hearing on July 19, 2021. The commission also discussed the Downtown Revitalization Strategy and a new Business Visioning Survey, deciding to include questions about both top attributes and areas needing improvement.

• Approved the minutes of the June 21, 2021 Planning Commission meeting.
• Reviewed changes to the food truck pilot program and directed them to the City Attorney for review.
• Scheduled a public hearing on the food truck pilot program for July 19, 2021.
• Discussed the Downtown Revitalization Strategy and agreed to address longer-range items in batches at future meetings.
• Decided to include questions in the Business Visioning Survey about both top attributes of Buckley and areas needing improvement.

City Council

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive agenda items listed. The only item is the agenda packet itself, so no decisions or discussions are specified.

The Buckley City Council approved several items, including an ordinance amending the 2021 employee salary scale (4-3) and acceptance of $1,411,930 in federal coronavirus recovery funds. The council also approved a design review for the Rainier Creamery, a lease with Let's Roll Buckley LLC for bike rental space, and a utility billing audit agreement with Berry Dunn. A first reading of a franchise agreement amendment with DM Disposal was held with no vote.

• Approved ORD No. 08-21 amending 2021 employee salary scale (4-3)
• Approved first reading of ORD No. 09-21 franchise agreement amendment with DM Disposal (no vote)
• Approved RES No. 21-11 authorizing council member to serve as volunteer firefighter
• Approved RES No. 21-12 utility billing audit agreement with Berry Dunn
• Approved RES No. 21-13 copier lease with Xerox Financing
• Approved Rainier Creamery design review as conditioned
• Approved terms and conditions for $1,411,930 in federal recovery funds
• Approved lease agreement with Let's Roll Buckley LLC for bike rental space

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including a design review for a sign at 28002 Hwy 410, development of a food truck pilot program, a draft visioning survey for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, and a status update on the Downtown Revitalization Strategy. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Design review for sign at 28002 Hwy 410
• Food Trucks Pilot Program Development
• Draft Visioning Survey for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Downtown Revitalization Strategy – Status Update

The Planning Commission approved the design review for a wall-mounted sign at Lost Woods Brewery, 28002 Highway #410, based on staff recommendation and conditions of approval. The commission also discussed a draft food truck pilot program and a visioning survey for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, with no final decisions made on those items.

• Approved Lost Woods Brewery sign design review (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2021 meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the design review for a food retail establishment at 287 Hwy 410 and the development of a food trucks code. The body will also review the visioning survey for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update and receive a status report from the Planning Department. No final votes or binding decisions are listed on this draft agenda.

• Design Review for Food Retail Establishment at 287 Hwy 410
• Food Trucks Code Development
• Visioning Survey for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update

The Planning Commission approved the design review for a retail food establishment called Rainier Creamery at 287 Highway #410, forwarding it to the City Council with conditions including a permanent pole sign. They also agreed to handle minor design reviews, like the repainting at 832 Main Street, administratively in the future. The Commission decided to pursue a food truck pilot program modeled after the City of Burien, with staff to bring a recommendation to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included procedural approvals and updates.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved design review for Rainier Creamery at 287 Highway #410, forwarded to City Council with pole sign condition (unanimous)
• Agreed minor design reviews like repainting at 832 Main Street can be handled administratively
• Decided to develop a food truck pilot program based on City of Burien model
• Tentatively scheduled a second meeting on July 12, 2021

City Council

This agenda contains only a single reference to a complete city council agenda packet PDF. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the attached packet.

• Complete City Council agenda packet for May 25, 2021

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will meet virtually to discuss and provide input on several planning items. They will review a draft downtown revitalization strategy, introduce initial ideas for food truck code development, and review a draft outline for a visioning survey supporting the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and setting future agenda topics.

• Downtown Revitalization Strategy report-out and discussion
• Food Trucks Code Development initial ideas and priorities
• Visioning Survey for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update draft outline
• Future agenda topics include design reviews, food truck code, survey, and sign code updates

The Planning Commission discussed a draft food truck code and agreed to bring it back for further discussion, with input from the Police Chief. They also agreed to fast-track a zoning code amendment to enforce low-income senior housing restrictions, targeting a public hearing on June 21. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only vote was to approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of May 3, 2021 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed draft food truck code; will revisit with Police Chief comments
• Agreed to draft zoning code amendment for low-income senior housing enforcement
• Targeted June 21 public hearing for senior housing zoning amendment

City Council

The Buckley City Council is holding a regular meeting on May 11, 2021. The agenda consists solely of a reference to the complete agenda packet, with no specific items listed in the provided text.

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will hold three public hearings on zoning code amendments for single-family detached condominiums, corrections to BMC Title 19 and 20, and a Public Participation Plan for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. They will also review a design for a proposed Starbucks at 29290 Hwy 410 and discuss interim 2044 population and housing growth targets.

• Public Hearing #1: Zoning code text amendment for single family detached condominiums
• Public Hearing #2: Correction of BMC Title 19 and Title 20 code anomalies
• Public Hearing #3: Public Participation Plan for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Design Review: Proposed Starbucks at 29290 Hwy 410
• Year 2044 Growth Targets: Review and discussion on interim population and housing growth targets

The Planning Commission voted to forward a zoning code text amendment allowing single-family detached condominiums to the City Council with a recommendation of approval, including conditions clarifying lot size requirements. It also forwarded corrections to BMC Titles 19 and 20, a Public Participation Plan for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, and a recommendation to approve a Starbucks design with two deviations. All votes were unanimous.

• Forwarded zoning text amendment for single-family detached condominiums to City Council with approval recommendation (unanimous)
• Forwarded BMC Title 19 and 20 code anomaly corrections to City Council with approval recommendation (unanimous)
• Forwarded Public Participation Plan for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update to City Council with approval recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved design review for proposed Starbucks at 29290 Highway 410, including two deviations, and forwarded to City Council (unanimous; McPhail recused)

City Council

The agenda contains only a reference to the complete city council agenda packet for the April 27, 2021 meeting. No specific items are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the packet.

The council approved resolutions establishing sole-source providers for SeamlessDocs and GovOffice, an agricultural land sublease with Ken Carel DBA Flying K Bar C Livestock, an interlocal agreement for fire/EMS with DSHS, and an MOU with Pierce County for a mass notification system. The consent agenda, including minutes and payroll/claims, was also approved. No citizen participation occurred.

• Approved RES No. 21-07 for SeamlessDocs sole-source purchase
• Approved RES No. 21-08 for GovOffice service and license agreement
• Approved agricultural land sublease with Ken Carel DBA Flying K Bar C Livestock
• Approved interlocal agreement for fire protection and EMS with DSHS
• Approved MOU with Pierce County for mass notification system
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and payroll/claims

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is holding a workshop to gather public and business feedback on updating the city's sign code (BMC Chapter 19.30). The meeting also includes a design review for a skate park mural and administrative items. Future meetings will include public hearings on zoning text amendments, code corrections, and a public participation plan.

• Sign Code Workshop to gather feedback on updating BMC Chapter 19.30
• Design Review – Skate Park Mural
• Upcoming public hearings on zoning text amendment for Single Family Detached Condos, code anomaly corrections, and Public Participation Plan for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Food Trucks Code topic to be introduced at future meeting

The Planning Commission held a workshop on the sign code update process and discussed a proposed mural for the skate park, which was found compliant with design guidelines. No formal decisions were made; the mural will return for further discussion with more information. The commission also reviewed upcoming public hearings and agenda items for the May 3 meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 5, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda entry contains only a link to the full meeting packet PDF for the April 13, 2021 Buckley City Council meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text, so the substance of the meeting is not available here.

• Full agenda packet available as PDF: COMPLETE_CITY_COUNCIL_AGENDA_PACKET_4-13-2021.PDF

The Buckley City Council approved several ordinances and agreements at its April 13, 2021 meeting. It adopted the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Fire Code with state amendments, approved a partial rezone of a city cemetery parcel, and ratified a collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 302 for 2021-2023. The council also awarded a $84,323.85 contract for the Buckley Hall refresh, approved a professional services agreement for ambulance billing, and declared Council Position #7 vacant to begin the appointment process.

• Approved ORD No. 04-21 adopting 2018 International Building Code (5-0)
• Approved ORD No. 05-21 adopting 2018 International Fire Code (5-0)
• Approved ORD No. 06-21 partial rezone of city cemetery parcel (5-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 302 for 2021-2023
• Awarded Buckley Hall Refresh bid to Trinity Remodel and Excavating LLC for $84,323.85
• Approved professional services agreement with System Design West for ambulance billing
• Approved employment agreement for Finance Director Sandi Hines
• Declared Council Position #7 vacant and directed staff to begin appointment process

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the design review for a sign at 11107 Mundy Loss Rd E as presented. The public hearing for the Code Anomaly Corrections was rescheduled to May 3, 2021, and the Public Participation Plan for the Comprehensive Plan Update was discussed and will also go to a public hearing on that date. The commission discussed whether the Zoning Code Text Amendment should go straight to a public hearing after City Council review, with the chair favoring that if council recommends changes and the applicant agrees. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the minutes of the March 15, 2021 Planning Commission meeting.
• Approved the design review for a sign at 11107 Mundy Loss Rd E as presented.
• Rescheduled the Code Anomaly Corrections public hearing to May 3, 2021.
• Discussed the Public Participation Plan for the Comprehensive Plan Update; it will go to a public hearing on May 3, 2021.
• Discussed the Zoning Code Text Amendment; no final decision made on whether it goes straight to public hearing.

City Council

The agenda contains only a reference to a complete city council agenda packet PDF for the March 23, 2021 meeting. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text, so the meeting's decisions or discussions are not detailed here.

• No specific items listed in the provided agenda text

The Buckley City Council approved Ordinance 03-21, adding Section 11.55 to the municipal code to require helmets for bicycles and other wheeled recreational devices, with a 4-2 vote. The council also approved the third addendum to the Museum Services Agreement and the consent agenda, which included payroll payments. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a proclamation and committee reports.

• Approved ORD No. 03-21 adding helmet requirement for bicycles and wheeled devices (4-2)
• Approved Third Addendum to Museum Services Agreement
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes and payroll checks totaling $26,057.37

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting virtually to review final updates to code anomaly corrections before a public hearing on April 5, 2021, and to discuss a draft Public Participation Plan for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update. They will also discuss the status of a sign code workshop scheduled for April 19. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and setting future agenda topics.

• Review final code anomaly corrections before 4/5/21 public hearing
• Discuss draft Public Participation Plan for 2024 Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussion on 4/19 sign code workshop status
• Next meeting (4/5/21) includes public hearing on code corrections and possible design reviews

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting. They discussed updates to the Code Anomaly Corrections, which are scheduled for a public hearing on April 5, 2021. The Commission reviewed the Public Participation Plan for the Comprehensive Plan Update, with a member suggesting adding outreach via the Senior Center meal delivery program. They also agreed to send a survey to business owners before the April 19 sign code workshop.

• Approved the minutes of the March 1, 2021 Planning Commission meeting.
• Discussed Code Anomaly Corrections, scheduled for a public hearing on April 5, 2021.
• Reviewed the Public Participation Plan for the Comprehensive Plan Update; no formal action taken.
• Agreed to send a survey to business owners before the April 19 sign code workshop.
• Noted upcoming dates: April 5 public hearing, April 19 sign code workshop, May 3 tentative public hearing for zoning text amendment.

City Council

The agenda consists solely of a reference to the complete city council agenda packet for the March 9, 2021 meeting. No specific items are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the packet.

The City Council approved the 2021 Stormwater Management Program ordinance on a 6-1 vote. It also approved engineering services for a street resurfacing project, a reader board sign lease with the Chamber of Commerce, and a physician advisory services contract. A request was made to draft a code amendment requiring helmets at the skate park.

• Approved ORD No. 02-21 adopting the 2021 Stormwater Management Program (6-1)
• Approved engineering proposal for 112th Street resurfacing project from SR165 to Mundy Loss Rd
• Approved lease agreement with Buckley Chamber of Commerce for the Reader Board Sign
• Approved consultant services contract with Paul Satterlee, M.D. for Fire Department physician advisory
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claims totaling $437,469.75
• Reappointed Mel Garland to the Planning Commission
• Requested staff draft a code amendment to require helmets at the skate park
• Requested staff look into a helmet lending program at the Youth Activity Center

Planning Commission

The provided document contains only meeting materials and does not list any specific proposals, discussions, or decisions for the Buckley Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission voted to forward a zoning code text amendment for new single-family detached condos to a Council study session, scheduled for April 6, 2021. It also voted to forward code anomaly corrections to a public hearing on April 5, 2021, and scheduled a sign code workshop for April 19, 2021. Committee volunteers were confirmed for the Comprehensive Plan Update and Downtown Revitalization committees.

• Approved minutes of the February 1, 2021 meeting.
• Confirmed Mel as volunteer for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update Core Team.
• Confirmed Richard O'Neill as volunteer for the Downtown Revitalization Committee, with Alisha Yonan as alternate.
• Moved zoning code text amendment for single-family detached condos to a Council Study Session on April 6, 2021.
• Moved Code Anomaly Corrections to a Planning Commission Public Hearing on April 5, 2021.
• Scheduled a sign code public workshop for April 19, 2021.

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items; the only item is the meeting material packet. The council is meeting but the agenda provides no specific decisions or discussions.

• Meeting material packet only

The City Council approved an ordinance updating the municipal code's maximum punishment for a gross misdemeanor, and a resolution updating the City Taxes, Rates and Fees Schedule (Revision #33). It also approved engineering services proposals for a risk and resiliency assessment and emergency response plan, and for design of the 2021 utilities project. The council awarded the River Avenue project (Jefferson Ave. to Main St.) Schedules A, B, C2 & D to Pacific Civil & Infrastructure, Inc. for $447,691.82, and approved final acceptance of the Slow Sand WTP Re-sanding Project. The consent agenda, including payroll and claims totaling $269,090.76, was approved.

• Approved ORD No. 01-21 updating BMC Section 1.04.020 regarding maximum punishment for a gross misdemeanor.
• Approved RES No. 21-06 updating the City Taxes, Rates and Fees Schedule Revision #33.
• Approved Engineering Services Proposal for Risk and Resiliency Assessment and Emergency Response Plan.
• Approved Engineering Services Proposal for Design of 2021 Utilities Project.
• Awarded Bid Schedules A, B, C2 & D of River Avenue project to Pacific Civil & Infrastructure, Inc. for $447,691.82.
• Approved Final Acceptance of the Slow Sand WTP Re-sanding Project.
• Approved Consent Agenda including payroll and claims totaling $269,090.76.

City Council

This agenda contains only a single item: the complete city council agenda packet for the February 9, 2021 meeting. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the attached PDF.

• Complete City Council agenda packet (PDF) for 2-9-2021

Planning Commission

This is a draft agenda for the Buckley Planning Commission meeting on February 1, 2021. The only listed item is 'Meeting Materials,' which includes a single document reference. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are identified in the agenda text.

• Meeting date: February 1, 2021
• Agenda is marked as draft
• Only item: Meeting Materials

City Council

The Buckley City Council is meeting to review its complete agenda packet, which contains all supporting documents for the session. The agenda itself lists only the packet as the single item, indicating the meeting will focus on discussion and decisions based on that material. No specific action items are detailed in the agenda text.

• Review of complete city council agenda packet

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Buckley City Council meeting on January 12, 2021. The only listed item is a reference to the complete agenda packet, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Complete agenda packet for 1-12-2021 meeting

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only a reference to meeting materials and a draft agenda PDF. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Planning Commission held its first Comprehensive Plan workshop, which included an overview of the update process and an interactive visioning activity with staff and the audience. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

• Held first Comprehensive Plan workshop (informational)
• Conducted interactive visioning activity with attendees
• Received update on returned surveys