Buckley public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Buckley City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, a camping-in-public-spaces code amendment, year-end budget adjustments, and the 2025 employee salary scale. All votes were unanimous. The council also canceled the December 24 meeting and approved routine payroll and claims.

• Approved ORD No. 16-24, 2024 Year-End Budget Adjustments (6-0)
• Approved ORD No. 17-24, 2025 City Employee Salary Scale (6-0)
• Approved ORD No. 18-24, Comprehensive Plan with revisions (7-0)
• Approved ORD No. 19-24, Amending code to regulate camping in public spaces (7-0)
• Approved RES No. 24-10, Amending City Taxes, Rates, and Fees Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved RES No. 24-11, Establishing Small Public Works and Consulting Services Rosters (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claims totaling $1,012,459.49
• Canceled December 24, 2024 City Council meeting

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

The Buckley Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will discuss and take action on proposed 2025 operating hours for the senior center, which would add two hours per week. The commission will also vote on its 2025 workplan and meeting dates, and receive updates on a freezer, staffing timeline, low-income senior housing, and bus transportation. The agenda includes discussion of January and February 2025 activities.

• Proposed 2025 senior center hours: Mon 8 AM–3 PM, Tue–Fri 8 AM–3 PM, Sat 8 AM–12:30 PM (net change adds 2 hours on Monday)
• 2025 workplan items include ADA issues in public buildings, a fee and trip policy with scholarship fund, youth engagement, and Transportation Improvement Plan review
• Comp Plan update on Low Income Senior Housing
• Bus transportation in Buckley and East Pierce County update
• Senior Center staffing timeline and freezer update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the Puget Sound Regional Council's comment letter on the city's draft comprehensive plan and review the Commerce checklist for compliance. The meeting includes consideration of latest plan revisions to address PSRC and Commerce requirements.

• PSRC comments on need for clear housing capacity demonstration
• Requirement for bicycle and pedestrian component in transportation element
• Need for transportation financing plan and 20-year project list
• Air quality policy and climate change impact analysis required
• Addressing vulnerable populations and environmental impacts

City Council

The Buckley City Council approved the consent agenda, including payments totaling over $1.6 million, and held a public hearing on the 2025-2026 preliminary budget with no public comment. The council approved interlocal agreements with Wilkeson and Carbonado for fire and EMS services, and adopted the 2025 legislative priorities. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $1,632,584.35
• Held public hearing on 2025-2026 preliminary budget; no public comment
• Approved ILA with Town of Wilkeson for Fire and EMS
• Approved ILA with Town of Carbonado for Fire and EMS
• Adopted City of Buckley 2025 Legislative Priorities

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will review the latest revisions to the city's Comprehensive Plan, including land use designations, housing policies, and transportation goals. Commissioners will also examine a PSRC checklist and capacity calculations to comply with state growth mandates. The meeting is a discussion of proposed updates, not a final vote.

• Review of latest Comprehensive Plan revisions, including expanded multifamily housing in R-6,000 and R-8,000 zones
• Discussion of highest-density mixed-use development along 112th Street and Pearl Street
• Review of PSRC checklist for Growth Management Act compliance
• Capacity calculations to meet affordable housing allocation targets
• Transportation goals including SR 410 safety improvements and pedestrian access

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will consider Resolution No. 24-01, which formalizes its recommendations on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and forwards them to the City Council. The resolution includes findings of consistency with the Growth Management Act and recommends approval of all revised chapters. The commission previously held a public hearing on October 7, 2024, and closed the public record.

• Resolution No. 24-01 recommending approval of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) issued October 9, 2024 under SEPA
• Public hearing held October 7, 2024
• Forwarding recommendations to the City Council for final action
• Only substantive item on the agenda; other items are procedural

Planning Commission

This meeting is a public hearing on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. The Planning Commission will consider proposed revisions to the Future Land Use Map and policy changes across several elements including land use, housing, and economic development. Staff recommends approval of the update. The commission will take public testimony and then make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Public hearing on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Proposed removal of 'Industrial & general commercial' land use designation and addition of public/parks/natural designations
• Reduction of commercial/mixed use along east Hwy 410 corridor
• Policy revisions to support missing middle housing and affordable housing across income brackets
• Policy revisions to incentivize businesses generating high sales tax and community-serving businesses like grocery and pharmacy

City Council

The Buckley City Council approved Resolution No. 24-07, amending the 2024 Comprehensive Taxes, Rates, and Fees Schedule (Revision #2). The meeting also included approval of the consent agenda and prior meeting minutes, along with staff reports on upcoming events and projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved RES No. 24-07 amending 2024 tax, rates, and fees schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of May 28 and June 25, 2024 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed municipal code amendment (BMC 19.37) establishing siting regulations for essential public facilities. The amendment includes a master planning process for state-owned properties over 20 acres and requires a conditional use permit for local facilities. A separate hearing on the Comprehensive Plan is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on adoption of BMC 19.37 Essential Public Facilities ordinance
• Requires a Conditional Use Permit for siting local essential public facilities
• Master planning process required for state-owned parcels of 20+ acres zoned Public
• Exemptions for additions to existing facilities and secure community transition facilities
• SEPA Determination of Non-Significance issued May 15, 2024

The Buckley Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of municipal code text amendments for siting and regulating Essential Public Facilities, which will be forwarded to the City Council. The commission also opened a hearing for the Comprehensive Plan update but scheduled a second hearing for October 7, 2024, due to a noticing issue. No public comments were made on the essential facilities amendment, and one comment was made on the comprehensive plan.

• Recommended approval of Essential Public Facilities code amendments (motion carried)
• Scheduled second Comprehensive Plan hearing for October 7, 2024

City Council

The City Council held a study session with no formal votes. They received updates on the Doc Tait Pavilion (90% funded, bids expected by end of 2024), the fire department's ambulance RFP (no action recommended pending more info), the Comp Plan open house feedback, and an updated 6-year budget forecast. No decisions were made.

• No formal actions taken; all items were discussion only

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

The Buckley Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will hear updates on White River Senior Housing, review the commission work plan, and receive staff reports on fireworks, the Wellness Fair, and attendance. New business includes discussing Senior Center hours of operation, newsletter planning, and the city's comprehensive plan regarding senior housing.

• Community Information Update: White River Senior Housing presentation by Ann Trullinger
• Staff Report: Fireworks in Buckley with Chief Skogen
• New Business: Discussion on Senior Center Hours of Operation
• New Business: City Comprehensive Planning – Senior Housing Discussion
• Audit & End of CDBG year reporting updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review findings from a July 16 Open House where over 40 residents provided input on Buckley's Comprehensive Plan. The report covers community priorities, land use, housing, transportation, and other topics. The Commission will also discuss next steps for the Comprehensive Plan, an update on permit software, and approve minutes.

• Residents ranked taxes as highest priority (score 38) and services as lowest (27) in budget allocation exercise.
• Disagreement on vision statement #8: making Buckley a destination for outdoor recreation (4 agree, 3 disagree).
• Residents preferred Corridor Mixed Use as future land use designation (option #1).
• Strongest land-use disagreement was on policy LU3: increasing affordability and welcoming diversity (16 disagree).
• Housing policy HO7.5 to protect Mt. Rainier views had 8 agreements and 3 disagreements.

City Council

The council approved the 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan and the 2024-2029 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. It also removed the Mid-Year Budget Adjustment from the agenda, appointed two members to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission, and canceled the August 6 study session. The consent agenda, including claims and payroll totaling over $1.19 million, was approved.

• Approved RES No. 24-05 adopting the 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan
• Approved RES No. 24-06 adopting the 2024-2029 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• Removed Mid-Year Budget Adjustment from agenda
• Approved appointments of AJ Vicks and James Ricks to Senior Citizen Advisory Commission
• Canceled August 6, 2024 City Council Study Session
• Approved consent agenda with claims and payroll totaling $1,196,229.46

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is discussing the draft Utilities Element of the city's Comprehensive Plan. This element outlines policies for water, sewer, stormwater, natural gas, and other utilities to guide growth through 2044. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the item is for review and discussion only.

• Discussion of draft Utilities Element covering water supply, sewage collection, stormwater, natural gas, and telecommunications
• Review of level-of-service standards and future needs for each utility system
• Open House Discussion item on the agenda (topic unspecified)
• Public comment period for residents to address the commission

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will discuss comments regarding the city's Housing Element. The commission is also scheduled to review a rough draft of the Compiled Elements.

• Review of updated Development Map & Table
• Commission comments on Housing Element
• Review of Rough Draft of Compiled Elements

Planning Commission

The commission will provide comments on the Capital Facilities Element of the Buckley Comprehensive Plan 2044. This element addresses the need for and financing of future infrastructure, including water, sewer, and roads.

• Review of the Capital Facilities Element for the 2044 Comprehensive Plan
• Planned water system improvements, such as a $2 million reservoir project
• Sewer system projects including McNeely Street South expansion
• Water treatment plant upgrades and pilot studies

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to review a rough draft of the Capital Facilities chapter and receive a progress update on the Comprehensive Plan 2044. The agenda includes discussion of land use and economic development, with a focus on the draft Land Use chapter that proposes zoning changes to meet state-mandated housing targets.

• Draft Land Use chapter proposes new 'commercial flex' zone along Highway 410
• Plan targets adding 1,260 housing units and 1,080 jobs by 2044
• Current zoning falls 507 housing units short of county target
• Higher-density housing proposed along 112th Street and Pearl Street
• Public comment period included in meeting

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will review progress on the Comprehensive Plan update, including the rough draft of the Land Use and Economic Development Elements, and discuss the Essential Public Facilities Ordinance. The agenda also includes public comment and setting future meeting dates. The meeting is a working session to discuss draft plan components, not a final decision.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan progress update
• Discussion of rough draft Land Use and Economic Development Elements
• Discussion of Essential Public Facilities Ordinance
• Public comment period
• Future meeting schedule

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will hear a progress presentation on the Comprehensive Plan update from Framework, review rough drafts of the Land Use and Economic Development elements, and discuss a draft Essential Public Facilities Ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comment, and scheduling.

• Review of rough draft Land Use and Economic Development elements
• Discussion of Essential Public Facilities Ordinance (BMC 19.37)
• Comp Plan progress presentation from Framework
• Future Land Use Map and growth capacity model
• Public comment period

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

The Buckley Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will discuss survey results, a first-quarter recap, and updates on the Wellness Fair, Community Summit, Deep Clean, and Senior Center budget and grants. They will also review a grievance policy example and discuss trail and park bench accessibility and placements. The meeting includes approval of January minutes and setting the meeting schedule.

• Review of 2023 survey results showing high satisfaction with staff and center cleanliness
• Discussion of trail and park bench accessibility and placements
• First review of a grievance policy example
• Updates on Wellness Fair and Community Summit
• Senior Center budget and grants update

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and provide guidance on several planning items, including the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) code, the comprehensive plan, a proposed zoning map, and single-family design guidelines. The meeting will also include a review of active development projects and a public comment period. The agenda is largely a working session with no final decisions scheduled.

• Discussion on ADU code, including allowing up to 2 ADUs per lot and parking requirements
• Review of proposed zoning map (rough draft)
• Discussion of comprehensive plan, including state Commerce Department concerns about housing capacity and wildfire risk
• Update on active development projects, including Blueberry Farms (74 units) and Peach Farms Townhomes (111 units)
• Public comment on ADU code, including request for 5-foot setbacks

Citizen Advisory Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Buckley Citizen Advisory Commission with only a meeting materials packet provided. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed on the agenda.

• Meeting materials packet (PACKET_CSC_MARCH_2024(1).PDF) provided

Citizen Advisory Commission

This agenda contains only a single item: a link to the April 2024 meeting packet PDF. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or materials-only.

• Meeting packet PDF (April 2024) provided as the only agenda item

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

The Buckley Senior Citizens Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including finalizing details for a September wellness fair, reviewing trail and park bench accessibility, and exploring strategies to support senior and low-income housing. The commission will also receive program updates and consider a travel program to Ocean Shores.

• Wellness Fair planned for September 7 or 21 at the Multi-Purpose Center, 811 Main Street
• Discussion on trail and park bench accessibility and placements
• Discussion on strategies to support senior/low-income housing
• Travel program: 2-night trip to Quinault Beach Casino, May 17-19, $760.25 per person
• February program stats: 590 congregate meals served, 143 participants

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting to discuss two main items: a permitting software and the Comprehensive Plan Environment Element. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment. No decisions are listed; these appear to be discussion items.

• Discussion of permitting software
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Environment Element
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes and excusing absences

Citizen Advisory Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no listed discussion or decision items. The only item is a reference to a meeting materials packet, so the commission's actual business is not specified in the agenda text.

• Meeting materials packet referenced (CAC_FEB_2024_PACKET.PDF)

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss program updates, including a Wellness/Health Fair, and to review the Main Street trail crossing improvement project, which is expected to start construction this spring. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and staff reports.

• Trail crossing safety improvements at Main Street, including pedestrian refuge island and curb bump outs
• Wellness/Health Fair discussion
• January program stats: 591 congregate meals served, 57 average daily participants
• AARP free tax prep on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
• Amazing Egg Race on March 30

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including election of officers, public comment, and a comprehensive plan update with an interactive presentation on the future land use map. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and other routine items.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Comprehensive Plan Update with Framework
• Interactive presentation on Future Land Use Map
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes and excusing absences

Citizen Advisory Commission

This meeting of the Buckley Citizen Advisory Commission has no listed agenda items beyond the meeting materials packet. The agenda is purely procedural, with no specific decisions or discussions identified.

Planning Commission

The Buckley Planning Commission is meeting for a routine business session. The agenda includes reviewing the Project Development Map, taking public comment, and discussing new or old business, with a focus on scheduling meetings for 2024. No specific proposals, rezonings, or contracts are listed on this agenda.

• Review of Project Development Map
• Public comment period
• Discussion of new/old business and potential next meeting topics
• Scheduling of 2024 meetings

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will consider adopting the 2024 Senior Center events calendar and discuss the PROS Plan draft. Staff will present a 2023 program review showing 14,010 check-ins and 5,975 congregate meals served. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, approval of December minutes, and commissioner comments.

• Adopt 2024 Senior Center Events Calendar
• Discussion of PROS Plan draft
• 2023 review: 14,010 check-ins, 5,975 meals served, 36 volunteers, 3,107.87 volunteer hours
• Approval of December 6, 2023 meeting minutes