Buckley public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Buckley City Council is holding a regular meeting on December 12, 2023. The agenda consists solely of a reference to the complete city council agenda packet for that date, with no specific items listed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be a standard procedural session.

City Council

This agenda contains only a single item: a link to the complete City Council study session agenda packet for December 5, 2023. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text, so the meeting's substance is not detailed here.

• Complete City Council study session agenda packet for 12.5.2023

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the Project Development Map, and take public comment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision.

• Project Development Map review
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes and absences
• New/old business and potential next meeting topics

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The only document is the complete city council agenda packet for the November 28, 2023 meeting. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are identified in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed

City Council

This agenda contains only a reference to a PDF for a special city council study session. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or preparatory in nature.

City Council

The agenda contains only a single item: a link to the complete city council agenda packet PDF for the Nov. 14, 2023 meeting. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the agenda text itself.

• Complete City Council agenda packet (PDF) for 11.14.2023

Citizen Advisory Commission

The provided agenda contains only meeting materials. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the document.

City Council

This agenda is minimal and procedural, containing only a reference to a study session agenda PDF. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to review a presentation on existing land use conditions, including buildable lands analysis, zoning, and future land use designations, as part of the Comprehensive Plan update. The commission will also discuss potential zoning changes to address housing needs, including accessory dwelling units and residential development standards. Public comment and new/old business are also on the agenda.

• Presentation on Buckley Land Use Existing Conditions by Jeff Arango of Framework Consulting
• Discussion of discrepancies between existing zoning and adopted Future Land Use Map, including neighborhood mixed use and industrial along SR 410
• Review of buildable lands analysis showing capacity for 1,450 dwelling units and 1,510 jobs
• Potential to consolidate residential zones and align code with new ADU requirements
• Future Land Use Map designations include Downtown Residential, Multifamily Residential, and East Buckley Mixed Use

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting for Buckley, WA. The agenda consists solely of a reference to the complete agenda packet for October 24, 2023, with no specific items listed in the provided text.

City Council

The agenda contains only a single item: a link to the complete city council study session packet for October 17, 2023. No specific decisions or discussion topics are listed in the agenda text itself.

• Complete City Council Study Session Packet - 10.17.2023 (PDF)

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a presentation regarding Buckley's land use existing conditions. The presentation covers buildable lands, zoning discrepancies, and housing and job capacity projections.

• Presentation on Buckley Land Use Existing Conditions by Jeff Arango of Framework Consulting
• Discussion on potential consolidation of residential zones
• Discussion on aligning code with accessory dwelling unit (ADU) requirements
• Review of residential development standards to meet housing needs
• Introduction of new Senior Planner, Chris Farnsworth

City Council

The agenda contains only a reference to the meeting materials packet, with no specific items listed. This appears to be a procedural placeholder, and no decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

City Council

This agenda contains only a reference to a study session packet for the October 3, 2023 City Council meeting. No specific agenda items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or focused on reviewing materials.

City Council

This agenda entry contains only a link to a PDF packet for the September 26, 2023 City Council meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text, so the meeting's substantive content is not available here.

• Meeting packet PDF referenced but not summarized

Citizen Advisory Commission

This meeting agenda contains only a reference to a meeting materials packet (SEPT.18.23_CAC_PACKET.PDF) and no listed agenda items. The commission is not shown to be deciding or discussing any specific topics at this meeting.

• Agenda lists only 'Meeting Materials' with a single PDF packet

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will hear a presentation on the final draft of the city's Housing Action Plan, which outlines strategies to expand housing diversity, improve affordability, and increase access. The plan, funded by a state grant, will inform the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element. The commission will also welcome new members and handle routine business.

• Final draft Housing Action Plan presentation
• Welcome of new commissioners Robert Wohlfiel and Ashley Fererro
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes and excusing absences

City Council

The agenda contains only a reference to a complete agenda packet PDF, with no specific items listed in the provided text. The council is meeting, but the details of what will be decided or discussed are not included here.

City Council

This is a study session agenda for the Buckley City Council. The only listed item is a meeting materials packet, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics provided. The meeting appears to be procedural or informational in nature.

• Meeting materials packet (9.5.2023_STUDY_SESSION_FULL_PACKET.PDF)

The City Council reviewed options to address a projected deficit for 2024 and the following six years. Members agreed to seek a further draft of a scenario that uses existing options and remaining ARPA funds instead of new taxes, while maintaining support for an EMS levy.

• Requested further draft of budget scenario 4 to offset deficit without new taxes
• Expressed support for adding an EMS levy for voter approval

City Council

This agenda contains only a single item: the complete city council agenda packet for the August 22, 2023 meeting. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the text provided, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive content is contained in the attached PDF.

• Complete City Council Agenda Packet - August 22, 2023 (PDF)

The City Council approved an amendment to the City Taxes, Rates, and Fees Schedule and filled vacancies on the Planning Commission and Senior Citizen Advisory Commission. A proposal for a City Hall addition design contract was denied. Residents expressed opposition to a potential B&O tax during public comment.

• Appointed Charles Martin to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission
• Appointed Robert Wohfeil and Ashley Fererro to the Planning Commission
• Approved RES No. 23-11 Amending the City Taxes, Rates, and Fees Schedule (Revision #36)
• Denied Design Contract for the Second Addition of City Hall not to exceed $100,000
• Approved Engineering Services Proposal for Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Outfall Mixing Zone Study
• Approved claim and payroll checks totaling $750,582.32

City Council

This agenda contains only a single document: the special city council study session packet for August 15, 2023. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be a procedural study session with details contained in the packet.

• Special city council study session packet (8.15.2023)

City Council

The agenda contains only a reference to a PDF document and no specific items. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing minutes from four previous sessions. Council members discussed the City Hall remodel and the proposed Urban Growth Area (UGA), but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved the meeting agenda as amended
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes from Feb 7, Feb 28, March 7, and April 25, 2023

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan, which will guide future park and trail development. The agenda includes a presentation on the PROS Plan schedule, goals, and preliminary focus areas, along with a community survey. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond approving the June 5, 2023 minutes.

• Approve minutes from June 5, 2023 meeting
• Discuss PROS Plan, including park priorities, level of service updates, and comprehensive plan compliance
• Review preliminary focus areas: Miller Park playground redesign, Thunderbird Park totem pole replacement, Foothills Trail signage, Riverfront Park vision
• Community park survey on activities, improvements, and facility priorities

The commission reviewed the goals and deliverables for the 2024 PRO’s Plan, including updates to the Comprehensive Plan Park Element. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will hear a staff report and discuss the city's revised urban growth area (UGA) request, including analysis and recommendations from Framework Consulting. The discussion follows a June 29 meeting with Pierce County and Bonney Lake, and the county has asked for a revised UGA map and justification by July 17. The commission will also review comprehensive plan checklists and consider next steps.

• Discussion of UGA request along SR-410 between Buckley and Bonney Lake
• Review of 2018 UGA request and county's alternative proposal
• County request for revised UGA map and changed circumstances by July 17
• Potential need to rezone rural land to urban to accommodate UGA
• Capacity analysis shows housing target ratio of 115% and jobs target ratio of 140%

The commission reviewed a proposal to partner with Pierce County for an Urban Growth Area (UGA) but followed a recommendation to hold off on a formal request. The body also reviewed checklists from the Department of Commerce regarding required state law updates to the Comprehensive Plan.

• Deferred formal request for Urban Growth Area (UGA) based on consultant recommendation
• Identified land use element as the first priority for Comprehensive Plan updates

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no specific items listed; the council will review the complete agenda packet for the July 25, 2023 meeting.

The City Council approved an ordinance to amend the 2023 City Budget. Mayor Burkett also administered the Oath of Office to new Council member Milt Tremblay.

• Approved ORD No. 14-23, Amending the 2023 City Budget (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda

City Council

The City Council held a study session to receive updates on the Foothills Rails to Trails Pavilion and the Parks Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS) Plan. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed draft MOU for Foothills Trail Pavilion construction and gifting to the City
• Reviewed PROS Plan presentation and project schedule from Framework Consulting
• Discussed proposal to convert a fountain water hazard into a planter

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to interview four applicants for a vacant seat. Following an executive session, the Council voted to appoint Milt Tremblay to the position.

• Voted to appoint Milt Tremblay to fill the vacant Council seat

City Council

City Council approved a shared stormwater facility maintenance agreement with Meadow Mountain Circle. The council also passed a consent agenda including grant acceptance and the payment of June and July claims. Discussions were held regarding a Urban Growth Area (UGA) application and a Comcast franchise agreement renewal.

• Approved Shared Stormwater Facility Maintenance Agreement between Meadow Mountain Circle and City of Buckley
• Approved claim check numbers 66261 through 66340 totaling $214,041.46
• Approved Pierce County Expanded Learning Opportunity Fund Grant Acceptance
• Approved contract with AOC for Reimbursements Qualified under the State vs. Blake Decision
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council rejected all bids for the City Hall Addition and Modernization Project and denied a proposal to vacate a portion of Jefferson Avenue. The Council also approved a consent agenda including the Hinkleman Road Rehabilitation Project and payroll payments.

• Approved RES No. 23-10 to reject City Hall Addition and Modernization Project bids
• Rejected proposal to vacate Jefferson Avenue between 410 and South River Avenue
• Approved Hinkleman Road Rehabilitation Project bid award
• Approved Consultant Supplemental Agreement 1 for Hinkleman Road project management
• Approved final acceptance of the Multi-Use Sports Court
• Approved payroll and claim checks totaling $757,100.02
• Scheduled special meeting for July 12 at 6:00 PM to interview vacant Council seat candidates

City Council

The City Council approved a new six-year transportation plan and established a city-wide mission and vision statement. The council also updated personnel policies and union contracts to include Juneteenth as a legal holiday.

• Approved RES No. 23-07: 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Plan
• Approved RES No. 23-08: City Council Goals, Priorities, Mission and Vision Statement
• Approved RES No. 23-09: Amending Personnel Policy section 6.02 regarding Legal Holidays
• Approved amendment to Local 302 Union Contract to add Juneteenth as a holiday
• Approved Consent Agenda including February 7, 2023 Study Session minutes and payroll
• Agreed to keep Jefferson Street closed from June to September

City Council

Council members agreed that Jefferson Street should be closed seasonally from May to October rather than fully vacated. The session included updates on advisory commission recruitment and current development projects. No formal votes were recorded.

• Agreed to seasonal closure of Jefferson Street (May-October) instead of full vacation

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving a departmental staff report, and discussing new or old business. The main substantive item is a discussion of the Housing Action Plan, and the commission will also decide whether to cancel or reschedule the July 3rd meeting.

• Discussion of Housing Action Plan
• Decision on canceling or rescheduling July 3rd meeting
• Moment of Silence for Commissioner Gibson
• Approval of minutes and absences
• Departmental Staff Report

City Council

This agenda contains only a link to a complete city council agenda packet PDF for the May 23, 2023 meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text, so the meeting's content is not discernible from this document alone.

• Complete City Council agenda packet PDF for May 23, 2023

The City Council approved ordinances regarding lodging excise taxes and downtown traffic impact fees. The council also declared a vacancy for Council Position #6 and rejected bids for the Hinkleman Road Rehabilitation Project.

• Approved ORD No. 12-23 regarding Lodging Excise Tax (5-0)
• Approved ORD No. 13-23 to eliminate Traffic Impact Fees in the Downtown Design District for Qualified Uses (5-0)
• Declared Council Position #6 vacant and initiated the appointment process
• Adopted RES No. 23-06 to reject bids for the Hinkleman Road Rehabilitation Project
• Approved RES No. 23-05 setting a public hearing date for Jefferson Street Vacation
• Approved Interlocal Agreement between DSHS and Buckley Fire and EMS
• Approved January 3, 2023, City Council Study Session Minutes

City Council

The Buckley City Council is holding a regular meeting on May 9, 2023. The agenda consists solely of a reference to the complete city council agenda packet for that date, with no individual items listed in the provided text. The meeting's specific decisions or discussions are not detailed here.

• Complete city council agenda packet for May 9, 2023

The City Council approved an amendment to the 2023 City Employee Salary Scale. The council also approved a consent agenda including various service agreements and payroll. Public hearings were held regarding transportation impact fees and the Jefferson Street vacation, but no decisions were recorded for those items.

• Approved ORD No. 11-23 amending the 2023 City Employee Salary Scale (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Museum Services Agreement 4th Addendum
• Approved Distribution Agreement with Pierce County
• Approved Change Order for Restroom Site Prep and Utilities
• Approved On-call Planning Services Contract — Framework
• Approved December 13, 2023 City Council Meeting minutes
• Approved claims and payroll for April 25 through May 8, 2023 in the amount of $949,919.35

City Council

This agenda contains only a single document reference for a study session packet, with no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be a procedural study session with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed

The council held a study session with no formal votes. They reviewed a proposed staff restructuring that would replace a retiring engineer with a management analyst and a utility worker, saving enough to cover both new positions. They also heard presentations on the 911 dispatch service and council goals, and were informed of an addendum to the agreement with the Foothills Historical Society for Buckley Hall.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion-only

City Council

The City Council approved the Consent Agenda, which included a contract for on-call planning services and the approval of three sets of previous meeting minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff reports and committee updates.

• Approved SCJ Alliance On Call Planning Services Contract
• Approved Minutes of November 1, 2022, City Council Study Session
• Approved Minutes of January 10, 2023, City Council Meeting
• Approved Minutes of January 24, 2023, City Council Meeting

City Council

The Buckley City Council is meeting to discuss a six-year financial forecast. The agenda contains only this one item, which appears to be a review of the document.

• Review of six-year financial forecast

The City Council held a study session to review a six-year budget forecast. Finance Director Hines and City Administrator Brunell discussed a 2023 budget deficit and presented options to increase revenue and redistribute costs for 2024 and beyond. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Housing Action Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Housing Element, and to consider canceling or rescheduling the July 3rd meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and opening remarks. No final decisions are listed; the main items are discussion topics.

• Discussion of Housing Action Plan and Comprehensive Plan Housing Element
• Consideration to cancel or reschedule July 3rd meeting
• Approve minutes and excuse absences

The Commission approved the April 3, 2023 meeting minutes. Director Terrell presented population targets for 2044 and discussed the impact of three House Bills regarding affordable housing and ADUs. No final decisions were made on housing strategies or code updates.

• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

This agenda contains only a single item: a link to the complete city council agenda packet PDF. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

The City Council approved amendments to the 2023 employee salary scale and changed the date for a public hearing regarding the Jefferson Avenue vacation. The council also approved a consent agenda including several ordinances and a payment of claims and payroll.

• Approved ORD No. 10-23 Amending the 2023 City Employee Salary Scale (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-04 changing the date for the Jefferson Avenue Vacation Public Hearing
• Approved Buckley Senior Citizens Cooperative Agreement
• Approved Bevio Street Improvements Professional Services Contract
• Approved City Hall Design Review
• Approved Ordinance 08-23: Formation of Citizens Advisory Board
• Approved Ordinance 09-23: Amending BMC Park Hours
• Approved claim checks 65880 through 65933 totaling $124,561.49

City Council

The City Council held a study session to review several proposals and updates. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed projected costs and public comments regarding a Pickleball MOU
• Reviewed draft ordinance to eliminate traffic impact fees in the Downtown Design District
• Reviewed a proposed cooperative agreement with the Buckley Senior Citizen non-profit
• Discussed aligning municipal code park hours with the city noise ordinance

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several planning items, including a design review for the City Hall remodel, a draft Housing Action Plan, an Urban Growth Area discussion, and a draft code for wildlife habitats and transfer of development rights (TDR) strategies. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and setting future meeting topics.

• City Hall Remodel Design Review (CHAMP)
• Draft Housing Action Plan Presentation
• Urban Growth Area Discussion
• Draft Code for Wildlife Habitats and TDR Strategies

City Council

The agenda contains only a reference to a complete city council agenda packet PDF, with no specific items listed. This appears to be a procedural placeholder rather than a detailed agenda.

• No specific items listed in the provided text

The City Council approved a stormwater management plan and set a public hearing to initiate the vacation of Jefferson Street. The meeting included a town hall where residents expressed conflicting views on a proposed pickleball court.

• Approved ORD No. 07-23: Stormwater Management Plan
• Approved RES No. 23-03: Set Public Hearing to initiate Jefferson Street Vacation
• Approved October 18, 2022, City Council Study Session minutes

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will discuss several planning items, including an introduction to the Utilities Comprehensive Plan Element, a traffic impact fee waiver in the downtown district, Housing Action Plan strategies, a draft code for Transfer of Development Rights, and an introduction to the Urban Growth Area. The meeting also includes a presentation on Planning Commission roles by City Administrator Brunell and a design review for CHAMP. No final decisions are noted on the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Utilities Comprehensive Plan Element introduction
• Traffic Impact Fee Waiver in Downtown District
• Housing Action Plan strategies
• Draft Code for Transfer of Development Rights
• Urban Growth Area introduction

The Planning Commission approved minutes from January and February 2023. Members discussed a proposed traffic impact fee waiver for the downtown district and reviewed draft codes for the transfer of development rights and the Urban Growth Area.

• Approved minutes of January 23, 2023 and February 6, 2023 meetings
• Scheduled public hearing for traffic impact fee waiver for April 17, 2023

City Council

This agenda contains only a link to the full meeting packet PDF, with no specific agenda items listed in the text provided. The council is meeting, but the substantive items are contained in the attached document.

• Full agenda packet PDF available for review

The City Council approved the replacement of Fire Vehicle 35 via the consent agenda. Council members discussed a proposed indoor pickleball facility but took no action, noting a need for more information and a dedicated study session.

• Approved Fire Vehicle 35 Replacement
• Approved the meeting agenda

City Council

This agenda contains only a single document: the complete City Council study session packet for March 7, 2023. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the text provided, so the meeting appears to be procedural or materials-only.

• Complete City Council study session packet (PDF) provided as the only agenda item

The Council held a study session to review project updates and administrative reports. No formal votes were taken during this session; items discussed included the City Hall remodel budget and the formation of advisory committees.

• Discussed City Hall remodel cost increase from $1,550,000 to $1,773,000
• Reviewed bid alternatives to reduce City Hall remodel cost to $1,637,000
• Discussed formation of a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee required by RCW
• Reviewed Sageland Strategic report on Council goals and strategies
• Discussed timing for creating Citizens Advisory and Senior Advisory Commissions
• Introduced potential vacation of Jefferson St.

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting. The agenda consists solely of a link to a complete agenda packet PDF, with no individual items listed in the provided text. The specific decisions or discussions are not detailed here.

• Complete City Council agenda packet for 2/28/2023

City Council approved three ordinances to repeal and replace the sign code, amend the parking code for the downtown area, and delegate permitting decisions to the hearing examiner and city staff. The council also approved a consent agenda including an engineering proposal for the Foothills Trail crossing.

• Approved ORD No. 04-23 to repeal and replace the Sign Code (7-0)
• Approved ORD No. 05-23 to delegate permitting decisions to the Hearing Examiner and City Staff (6-1)
• Approved ORD No. 06-23 to amend the Parking Code in the Historic Commercial Zone and Downtown Design District (7-0)
• Approved Engineering Services Proposal for Foothills Trail Crossing at Main Street
• Approved minutes from September 13, September 20, and October 4, 2022 meetings
• Agreed to hold two public hearings in March regarding pickleball court locations

City Council

This agenda contains only a single item: a link to the complete city council agenda packet PDF for the February 14, 2023 meeting. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

• Complete City Council agenda packet (PDF) for 2.14.2023

The City Council approved three ordinances to replace the sign code, amend the parking code for the downtown area, and delegate permitting decisions to the hearing examiner and city staff. The council also approved an engineering services proposal for the Foothills Trail crossing.

• Approved ORD No. 04-23 to repeal and replace the Sign Code (7-0)
• Approved ORD No. 05-23 to delegate permitting decisions to the Hearing Examiner and City Staff (6-1)
• Approved ORD No. 06-23 to amend the Parking Code in the Historic Commercial Zone and Downtown Design District (7-0)
• Approved Engineering Services Proposal for Foothills Trail Crossing at Main Street
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2022, September 20, 2022, and October 4, 2022
• Agreed to hold two public hearings in March regarding pickleball court locations

City Council

The agenda contains only a single document: the complete city council study session packet for the Feb. 7, 2023 meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Complete City Council Study Session Packet (PDF)

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a parking ordinance and discuss code amendments for quasi-judicial reviews and the sign ordinance. The commission will also consider its 2023 work plan for presentation to the City Council on February 28, 2023.

• Public hearing for parking ordinance
• Code amendment – options for quasi-judicial reviews
• Code amendment – sign ordinance
• 2023 work plan presentation to Council on February 28

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the approval of a parking ordinance, a sign ordinance, and a code amendment regarding quasi-judicial reviews to the City Council.

• Recommended approval of Parking Ordinance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Code Amendment for Quasi-Judicial Reviews (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Sign Ordinance (unanimous)

City Council

The agenda contains only a reference to a meeting materials packet, with no specific items listed. This appears to be a procedural placeholder rather than a detailed agenda.

The City Council approved a controlled substances and drug paraphernalia ordinance and a professional services contract for the Foothills Trail Parking Lot project. The council also accepted the final Water Transmission Main Access Repair and approved payroll and claims totaling $1,456,147.17.

• Approved ORD No. 03-23 amending BMC 10.68 regarding Controlled Substances and Drug Paraphernalia
• Approved Revised Engineering Services Proposal for Foothills Trail Parking Lot Project
• Approved Conflict Public Defender Contract
• Approved Final Acceptance of WTM Emergency Road Access Repair
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $1,456,147.17
• Approved moving the review of Council Committees to a study session

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will hold a major design review for the Elkhead Meadows Multifamily project and a minor design review for the Wayman's Market sign. The commission will also approve minutes, set the 2023 schedule, and discuss new or old business. A public hearing on a parking ordinance is scheduled for February 6, 2023.

• Major Design Review – Elkhead Meadows Multifamily
• Minor Design Review – Wayman's Market Sign
• 2023 Schedule adoption
• Parking ordinance public hearing set for February 6, 2023

The Commission recommended the Elkhead Meadows Multifamily design review to the City Council and approved a sign design for Wayman’s Market. Members also voted to retain current officers for another year. The 2023 work plan was reviewed, including upcoming items on parking and sign codes.

• Recommended approval of Elkhead Meadows Multifamily Design Review to City Council
• Approved Wayman’s Market sign design review
• Approved motion to keep current officers for another year
• Approved minutes of the January 9, 2022 meeting

City Council

The agenda consists solely of a link to the complete city council agenda packet PDF for the Jan. 10, 2023 meeting. No specific agenda items are listed in the text provided, so the meeting's content is not detailed here.

• Complete city council agenda packet PDF for Jan. 10, 2023

The City Council approved two ordinances amending the municipal code regarding purchasing authority and meeting procedures. The council also approved appointments to the Civil Service Commission and a design review for accessory buildings.

• Approved ORD No. 01-23 to amend BMC 3.60.010, increasing Mayor/Administrator approval authority for architectural and engineering contracts to $30,000 (7-0)
• Approved ORD No. 02-23 to add Section 2.04.015 regarding Robert's Rules of Order (7-0)
• Approved Finding and Conclusions of the Hearing Examiner for Genisis Accessory Buildings Design Review
• Approved appointments of Kenneth Whitmore, Jimmy Arsanto, and Brian Vansickle to the Civil Service Commission
• Approved Consent Agenda including payroll and claim checks totaling $2,013,032.83
• Approved minutes of October 25, 2022, City Council meeting

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a downtown parking ordinance, an environmental conservation code example, and its 2023 schedule. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and addressing new or old business.

• Downtown Parking Ordinance discussion
• Environmental Conservation Code Example discussion
• 2023 Schedule review
• New/Old business and potential next meeting topics

The Commission agreed to change the distance requirement in the Downtown Design Review District Parking Code from 300 feet to 1,000 feet, provided there is sufficient ADA parking. The item will return for a public hearing. The Commission also reviewed an example Environmental Conservation Code and the 2023 work plan.

• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Agreed to change Section 19.20.090 (2)(d)(iv) distance from 300 feet to 1,000 feet

City Council

This agenda contains only a single item: a meeting materials packet for the City Council study session. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the agenda text.

• Meeting materials packet (COMPLETE_CITY_COUNCIL_STUDY_SESSION_PACKET_01.03.2023.PDF)

The Council held a study session to discuss potential changes to the purchasing code and parking regulations. No formal votes were recorded for the proposed amendments or the council schedule.

• Discussed increasing Mayor's contract approval limit from $7,500 to $15,000
• Discussed creating an ordinance for Council rules and procedures based on Roberts Rules of Procedure
• Discussed requesting a Planning Commission recommendation for parking code amendments
• Reviewed a tentative first quarter 2023 schedule of topics and use of a consent agenda