Edgewood public meetings in 2024

General

The Edgewood City Council is holding a special meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including minutes, budgeted expenditures, and a resolution on surplus automobiles. They will also discuss an ordinance regarding the investment of public funds.

• Approval of December 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $646,030.45
• Resolution 24-0761 authorizing the Mayor to declare automobiles as surplus and administer donation or sale
• Ordinance 24-0672 adding EMC section 3.30.130 on investment of public funds

The City Council approved $646,030.45 in budgeted expenditures for December 2024. The council also passed an ordinance regarding the investment of public funds and authorized the disposal of surplus automobiles.

• Approved December 2024 Budgeted Expenditures totaling $646,030.45 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0761 authorizing the Mayor to donate or sell surplus automobiles (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-0672 adding sections 3.30.130 of the EMC regarding investment of public funds (6-0)
• Approved City Council Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Study Session Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2024 (6-0)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council is holding a study session to review upcoming city business, including updates from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion sub-committee and the Economic Development Advisory Board, as well as discussing investment authorization and equipment/vehicle surplus. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only.

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council Sub-Committee update
• Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) updates
• Investment authorization discussion
• Equipment/vehicle surplus discussion

The Edgewood City Council met for a study session on December 17, 2024, and received updates from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Sub-Committee and the Economic Development Advisory Board. The Finance Director discussed a proposed investment authorization, and the Public Works Director requested approval to surplus two vehicles, but no formal votes or decisions were made during the session.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during study session
• Discussed potential investment authorization for community health, welfare, and safety
• Requested placing two vehicles on upcoming consent agenda for surplus (no action taken)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will consider several ordinances, including the final 2025 budget, a budget adjustment for 2024, a comprehensive plan and zoning map update, a general sewer plan update, and code updates related to SB 5290. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, December 2024 expenditures totaling $1,263,533.54, and multiple on-call professional services agreements.

• Ordinance 24-0668: 2024 Budget Adjustment
• Ordinance 24-0673: Final 2025 Budget
• Ordinance 24-0669: Comprehensive plan and zoning map update
• Ordinance 24-0670: General Sewer Plan Update
• Consent agenda: December 2024 expenditures of $1,263,533.54

The Edgewood City Council approved the final 2025 budget (Ordinance 24-0673) with a 4-2 vote, with Councilmembers Keith and Buckley dissenting. The council also approved a fully revised comprehensive plan and updated zoning map (Ordinance 24-0669) unanimously, along with the 2024 budget adjustment, General Sewer Plan Update, and SB 5290 Review Process Code Updates. Consent agenda items E-Q, including multiple on-call professional services agreements, were approved collectively after being pulled for discussion.

• Approved final 2025 budget (Ordinance 24-0673) 4-2
• Approved 2024 budget adjustment (Ordinance 24-0668) 6-0
• Adopted revised comprehensive plan and zoning map (Ordinance 24-0669) 6-0
• Approved General Sewer Plan Update (Ordinance 24-0670) 6-0
• Approved SB 5290 Review Process Code Updates (Ordinance 24-0671) 6-0
• Approved consent agenda items E-Q collectively, including 13 on-call professional services agreements, 6-0
• Approved December 2024 budgeted expenditures of $1,263,533.54 (consent item D) 6-0

Planning Commission

The Edgewood Planning Commission will meet to take action on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update and SB 5290 Process Code Updates. They will also discuss animals/livestock regulations, non-conforming uses, and the Middle Housing Grant public participation status. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine items and a public comment period.

• 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update (action item)
• SB 5290 Process Code Updates (action item)
• Discussion: Animals/Livestock regulations
• Discussion: Non-Conforming Uses and Lawful Establishment Date status update
• Discussion: Middle Housing Grant public participation status update

The Edgewood Planning Commission approved the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes, the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, and SB 5290 Process Code Updates. Commissioners also discussed animals/livestock, non-conforming uses, and the Middle Housing Grant. The meeting concluded after staff and commissioner comments.

• Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update (6-0)
• Approved SB 5290 Process Code Updates (6-0)

City Council

This is a study session where the Edgewood City Council will review upcoming business, including the 2025 budget, a general sewer plan update, and zoning map changes. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only.

• 2025 Budget Discussion & 2024 Adjustment
• General Sewer Plan Update
• Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update & Current Zoning Map Update
• SB 5290 Review Process Code Updates
• On-Call Consultant Contracts

The Edgewood City Council met for a study session on December 3, 2024, covering updates on the Comprehensive Plan, zoning map, sewer plan, and 2025 budget. No formal decisions were made; the only action was approving a meeting extension to 9:15 PM.

• Approved meeting extension to 9:15 PM (6-0)

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Edgewood Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to approve the November minutes and discuss its 2025 work plan. The agenda is mostly routine, with the work plan as the main substantive item.

• Approval of November 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Work Plan

The Edgewood Economic Development Advisory Board approved the November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0) and discussed the 2025 Work Plan, including a prioritization method to present to the City Council. No formal decisions were made on the work plan. Staff noted the City Council will discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update on December 3, 2024.

• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025 property tax revenue and budget, then consider ordinances and resolutions related to the tax levy, budget expenditures, and a traffic impact fee freeze. The agenda also includes routine consent items and an appointment to an advisory board.

• Public hearing on AB24-047 Property Tax Revenue
• Public hearing on AB24-048 2025 Budget
• Ordinance 24-0664 setting the Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2025
• Resolution 24-0747 freezing the Traffic Impact Fee Scheduled Increase
• Approval of November 2024 expenditures totaling $520,716.14

The Edgewood City Council approved the 2025 property tax levy and the 2025 budget-related items, including a $520,716.14 expenditure authorization. A resolution to freeze the scheduled increase in traffic impact fees failed in a 2-5 vote. The council also appointed Michael Stacey to the Economic Development Advisory Board.

• Approved November 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $520,716.14 (7-0)
• Appointed Michael Stacey to Economic Development Advisory Board Position No. 3 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-0664 setting the 2025 property tax levy (7-0)
• Resolution 24-0747 freezing traffic impact fee increase failed (2-5)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council is holding a study session to review upcoming city business, including property tax levies, the annual Traffic Impact Fee update, the General Sewer Plan, and Surface Water Utility rates. No formal action will be taken at this study session; it is for discussion and review only. The agenda also includes an interview with an Economic Development Advisory Board applicant and updates from council sub-committees.

• Property Tax Levies discussion
• Annual Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) update per EMC 4.30.130(B)(2)
• General Sewer Plan update
• Surface Water Utility Rates discussion
• Interview with Economic Development Advisory Board applicant

The City Council conducted a study session to review property tax levies and traffic impact fees. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this meeting.

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold a public hearing on the preliminary 2025 budget (AB24-045) and consider several routine consent agenda items, including November 2024 expenditures totaling $1,830,217.34. Under council business, they will discuss a resolution on WWRP advocacy and an ordinance establishing a new chapter on naming streets, public facilities, and parks.

• Public hearing on preliminary 2025 budget (AB24-045)
• November 2024 expenditures: $1,830,217.34 total (including vendor checks and EFT payments)
• Resolution 24-0746 on WWRP advocacy
• Ordinance 24-0667 establishing Chapter 12.22 on naming streets, public facilities, and parks

The Edgewood City Council held a public hearing on the preliminary 2025 budget with no public comments, then approved the consent agenda including November budgeted expenditures of $1,830,217.34. The council also approved Resolution 24-0746 for WWRP advocacy and Ordinance 24-0667 establishing a new chapter for naming streets, public facilities, and parks. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved November 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $1,830,217.34 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0746 WWRP Advocacy (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-0667 establishing Chapter 12.22 for naming streets, public facilities, and parks (6-0)

General

The Edgewood Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on the Comprehensive Plan Update and SB 5290 Review Process Code Updates, and to take action on the General Sewer Plan Update. Discussion items include animals/livestock, House Bill 1181 climate planning, and non-conforming uses. The agenda is largely substantive, with public comment and consent items also scheduled.

• Public hearing: Comprehensive Plan Update
• Public hearing: SB 5290 Review Process Code Updates
• Action item: General Sewer Plan Update
• Discussion: Animals/Livestock
• Discussion: House Bill 1181 Climate Planning

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Edgewood Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to approve the October 7, 2024 minutes and discuss its 2025 work plan. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025 work plan

The board approved the meeting minutes from October 7, 2024. Members and staff discussed the 2025 Work Plan, but no formal action was taken on the plan.

• Approved October 7, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council is holding a study session to discuss an update from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion sub-committee, a naming ordinance and policy, and WWRP advocacy. No formal action will be taken; the session is for review and discussion only.

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion council sub-committee update
• Naming Ordinance and Policy discussion
• WWRP Advocacy discussion

The Edgewood City Council held a study session on October 29, 2024, with no substantive decisions recorded. Community Development Director Metzler presented a draft Naming Policy and Planning Commission recommendation, requesting it move forward for action at a future Regular Council Meeting. Metzler also asked whether the Council wanted Mayor Olson to sign a letter supporting WWRP, and the EDI subcommittee reported it would meet again on November 12. The meeting adjourned at 7:19pm.

• No substantive decisions made; study session only
• Draft Naming Policy and Planning Commission recommendation presented for future action
• Council asked whether Mayor Olson should sign WWRP support letter; no outcome recorded
• EDI subcommittee to meet again November 12

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will conduct its regular meeting, including approval of prior meeting minutes and October 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $526,430.52. The consent agenda also includes a resolution for an interagency pooling agreement with Pierce County regarding opioid settlement funds. Council will discuss a Behavioral Health Opioid Committee update and the annual Capital Improvement Plan update.

• Approval of October 8 and October 15 meeting minutes
• Authorization of $526,430.52 in October budgeted expenditures
• Resolution 24-0745 for opioid settlement fund pooling agreement with Pierce County
• Discussion of Behavioral Health Opioid Committee (AB24-044)
• Annual update of Capital Improvement Plan (Ordinance 24-0666)

The Edgewood City Council approved a resolution to enter an interagency pooling agreement with Pierce County for opioid settlement funds, and approved the annual Capital Improvement Plan update. The council also appointed councilmembers to the Behavioral Health Opioid Committee and approved the consent agenda, including October expenditures.

• Approved consent agenda including October expenditures of $526,430.52 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0745 for opioid settlement fund pooling with Pierce County (6-0)
• Appointed Christi Keith as primary and Erica Buckley as alternate to Behavioral Health Opioid Committee (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-0666 Capital Improvement Plan Annual Update (6-0)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will meet for a study session to review upcoming business, including the 2025 preliminary budget and opioid settlement funding. No formal decisions will be made, as study sessions are informational only. Updates will be provided on equity initiatives, economic development, and capital improvements.

The Edgewood City Council held a study session on October 15, 2024, with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed updates on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion subcommittee, the Economic Development Advisory Board, the Capital Improvement Plan, an opioid settlement pooling agreement with Pierce County, and the 2025 preliminary budget. No action was taken on any item.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken during the study session

Planning Commission

The Edgewood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the General Sewer Plan update and consider a naming ordinance and policy. Discussion items include the Comprehensive Plan update, SB 5290 process code updates, and animals/livestock regulations. The meeting is largely routine with consent agenda and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on General Sewer Plan (GSP) Update
• Action item: Naming Ordinance and Policy
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Update – Capital Facilities & Utilities Element
• Discussion: SB 5290 – Review Process Code Updates
• Discussion: Animals / Livestock

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Edgewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to elect officers, hear a presentation from the Pierce Conservation District, and receive staff updates. Discussion items include the status of the Interurban Trail Phase III (Jovita Canyon), the Comprehensive Plan update (PROST element), and a park bench dedication update. The board will also approve the July 10, 2024 meeting summary.

• Officer elections
• Pierce Conservation District presentation
• Interurban Trail Phase III (Jovita Canyon) status update
• Comprehensive Plan Update – PROST Element
• Park Bench Dedication update

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold a public hearing on the Capital Improvement Plan (AB24-040) and vote on a consent agenda including September/October meeting minutes, $1.17M in October budgeted expenditures, and an amendment to the Pierce County law enforcement services agreement (AB24-0744). The Council will also discuss a nomination to the Pierce Transit Board.

• AB24-040 - Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan
• AB24-041 - Approval of $1,171,908.19 in October budgeted expenditures
• AB24-0744 - Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign Pierce County law enforcement services amendment
• AB24-042 - Nomination to Pierce Transit Board
• Regular Council meeting minutes of September 24, 2024 (approval)

The Edgewood City Council approved the consent agenda, including $1,171,908.19 in October budgeted expenditures and a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Pierce County for law enforcement services. The council also nominated Fife Councilmember Doug Fagundes to the Pierce Transit Board. All votes were 7-0. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved consent agenda including October expenditures of $1,171,908.19 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0744 authorizing mayor to sign amendment to ILA with Pierce County for law enforcement services (7-0)
• Nominated Doug Fagundes to the Pierce Transit Board (7-0)

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Edgewood Economic Development Advisory Board will review a recommendation for the Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element, hear a presentation on sales tax revenue breakdown, and develop its 2025 work plan. The meeting also includes a future meeting schedule discussion and routine consent agenda items.

• Action Item: Comp Plan EconDev Element Recommendation to Planning Commission
• Presentation: Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown
• 2025 Work Plan Discussion and Development
• Future Meeting Schedule

The Edgewood Economic Development Advisory Board approved a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding the Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element. The board also reviewed sales tax revenue data and discussed the 2025 work plan, with staff recommending reduced meeting frequency through early 2025 due to limited resources.

• Approved August 26, 2024 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Comp Plan EconDev Element recommendation to Planning Commission (4-0)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold a study session with no formal votes. Topics include equity and inclusion initiatives, the annual update to the Capital Improvement Plan, a police services contract amendment, and the annual Traffic Impact Fee update. The meeting is open to the public but does not include public comment.

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion training and planning
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Annual Update
• Amendment to the ILA for Police Services
• Annual Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Update

The Edgewood City Council held a study session with no formal votes. They discussed an amended Interlocal Agreement with Pierce County for police services, the annual Capital Improvement Plan update, and equity, diversity, and inclusion recommendations. No decisions were made.

• Discussed amended ILA for police services with Pierce County (no action)
• Reviewed annual Capital Improvement Plan update (no action)
• Heard equity, diversity, and inclusion subcommittee recommendations (no action)
• Discussed potential Connect over Coffee events (no action)
• Received annual Traffic Impact Fee update (no action)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will meet on September 24, 2024, to approve routine meeting minutes and authorize $1,087,931.45 in September budgeted expenditures, including payroll and vendor payments. The council will also discuss a mayoral appointment confirmation and a first amendment to a professional services agreement.

• Approve September 10 and 17 meeting minutes
• Authorize $1,087,931.45 in September expenditures (payroll, vendor checks, deferred compensation)
• Confirm mayoral appointment to Boards/Commissions
• Amend Contour Engineering PSA (AB24-0743)
• Receive Pierce Transit’s Destination 2045 Long Range Plan presentation

The Edgewood City Council approved the consent agenda, including $1,087,931.45 in September budgeted expenditures, and confirmed mayoral appointments to boards/commissions. They also approved a first amendment to the Contour Engineering professional services agreement. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved September 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $1,087,931.45 (6-0)
• Approved mayoral appointments to boards/commissions (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0743, first amendment to Contour Engineering PSA (6-0)

City Council

This is a study session, so no official votes will be taken. The council will interview candidates for several advisory boards and receive updates on the comprehensive plan, naming ordinance, and 2025 budget estimates.

• Interviews for Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Advisory Board
• Discussion of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion trainings and planning
• Status update on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Status update on Naming Ordinance and Policy
• 2025 Budget citywide revenue and general fund expenditure estimates

The Edgewood City Council held a study session with no formal votes. Members interviewed applicants for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Advisory Board. They also received updates on equity initiatives, the comprehensive plan, naming ordinance, and a detailed 2025 budget presentation.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during study session
• Interviewed Parks & Recreation Advisory Board reappointment applicants
• Interviewed Planning Commission applicant Leyla Church
• Interviewed Economic Development Advisory Board applicant Amanda Weidman
• Discussed 2025 budget revenue and general fund expenditure estimates

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Edgewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update's PROST element, receive status updates on the Interurban Trail Phase III (Jovita Canyon) and Wolf Point Trail, and review the future agendas list and 2024 work plan. The meeting is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or votes on specific projects scheduled.

• Comprehensive Plan Update – PROST Element discussion
• Interurban Trail Phase III (Jovita Canyon) status update
• Wolf Point Trail status update
• Future Agendas List / 2024 Work Plan review

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve routine minutes, review board minutes, and authorize $393,761.86 in budgeted expenditures. The council will also discuss a mayoral appointment and a study on the Meridian Corridor.

• Approve August 27 and September 3 meeting minutes
• Authorize $393,761.86 in budgeted expenditures (AB24-036)
• Confirm Economic Development Advisory Board appointment (AB24-037)
• Consider Meridian Corridor Study resolution (24-0741)

The Edgewood City Council approved a settlement agreement for case #23-2-07280-0, authorizing the Mayor to execute it. The council also approved the consent agenda, a mayoral appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Board, and a resolution for the Meridian Corridor Study. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved September 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $393,761.86 (7-0)
• Approved mayoral appointment to Economic Development Advisory Board (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0741 for Meridian Corridor Study (7-0)
• Approved adding Resolution 24-0742 to agenda (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0742 authorizing Mayor to execute settlement agreement for case #23-2-07280-0 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Edgewood Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including the fourth part of the comprehensive plan update, a general sewer plan update, and potential ordinances on naming, animals/livestock, and electric security fencing. These are discussion items, not final decisions. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comment.

• Comprehensive Plan Update – Draft Element Review, Part 4 of 4
• General Sewer Plan Update
• Naming Ordinance and Policy
• Animals / Livestock
• Electric Security Fencing

The Edgewood Planning Commission held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They approved the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (4-0). The commission reviewed draft elements of the Comprehensive Plan, discussed the General Sewer Plan update (with a possible public hearing in October and a recommendation to City Council in November), and reviewed a proposed naming ordinance (Chapter 12.22), potential adjustments to livestock regulations, and electric security fencing rules. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)
• Discussed Comprehensive Plan draft elements (no action)
• Discussed General Sewer Plan update; public hearing possible in October
• Reviewed proposed naming ordinance Chapter 12.22 (no action)
• Reviewed potential livestock code adjustments (no action)
• Discussed electric security fencing regulations (no action)

City Council

This is a study session, so no formal action will be taken. The council will interview applicants for the Economic Development Advisory Board and discuss equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts, a potential Coffee with the Council event, the Meridian Corridor Study, and possible changes to the city's animal code (EMC 18.100.030).

• Interviews for Economic Development Advisory Board applicants
• Discussion of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion trainings and planning
• Meridian Corridor Study discussion
• Review of EMC 18.100.030 Animals

The Edgewood City Council held a study session with no formal votes or decisions. They interviewed an Economic Development Advisory Board applicant, discussed bringing back Coffee with the Council, and reviewed the Meridian Corridor Study ahead of a potential vote on September 10. Staff also shared draft information on animal regulations (EMC 18.100.030) for feedback.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during study session
• Interviewed Economic Development Advisory Board applicant Kelsey Morgan
• Discussed potential return of Coffee with the Council event
• Deliberated Meridian Corridor Study for potential action on September 10
• Reviewed draft animal code changes (EMC 18.100.030) for feedback

General

The Edgewood Salary Commission is meeting to discuss and set the 2025 salary for elected officials, including a review of the proposed salary schedule adjusted for CPI. Public comments will be accepted. The next meeting is scheduled for August 2025.

• Discussion and determination of 2025 salary for elected officials
• Review of Proposed 2025 Salary Schedule with CPI

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold public hearings on extending emergency interim zoning controls and on the Meridian Corridor Study. They will also consider routine consent agenda items, including budgeted expenditures and contracts, and discuss resolutions on the Interurban Trail and an encampment policy.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-0665 extending emergency interim zoning controls (AB24-032)
• Public hearing on Meridian Corridor Study (AB24-033)
• Approval of August 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $411,197.08 (AB24-034)
• Resolution 24-0738 for Electrical Right-of-Way Contract (AB24-0738)
• Resolution 24-0739 for Interurban Trail Phase III Supplemental Agreement (AB24-0739)

The Edgewood City Council approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, August 2024 expenditures totaling $411,197.08, an electrical right-of-way contract, and a Chrisella Road change order. The council also approved an Interurban Trail Phase III supplemental agreement and an encampment policy. Additionally, the council held public hearings on extending emergency interim zoning control regulations and the Meridian Corridor Study.

• Approved August 2024 expenditures totaling $411,197.08 (7-0)
• Approved Electrical Right-of-Way Contract, Resolution 24-0738 (7-0)
• Approved Chrisella Rd Change Order (7-0)
• Approved August 13, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Approved August 20, 2024 Study Session Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Approved Interurban Trail Phase III Supplemental Agreement, Resolution 24-0739 (7-0)
• Approved Encampment Policy, Resolution 24-0740 (7-0)

General

The Edgewood Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine consent items and discuss old business, including appointing a vice chair, reviewing the Economic Development Element of the Edgewood Comprehensive Plan, and updating the EDAB Work Plan. The meeting is open to the public with a citizen comment period.

• Approve meeting minutes of August 5, 2024
• Discuss Vice Chair appointment
• Review Edgewood Comprehensive Plan - Economic Development Element
• Update EDAB Work Plan

The Edgewood Economic Development Advisory Board approved the consent agenda, including the August 5, 2024 meeting minutes as amended, with a 3-0 vote. The board discussed the draft Economic Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan and reviewed the draft 2025 Work Plan, with staff recommending incorporating proposed changes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 5, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (3-0)

City Council

This is a study session where the Edgewood City Council will review upcoming business, including the Meridian Corridor Study, an encampment policy, and several contracts and code updates. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only.

• Meridian Corridor Study
• Encampment Policy
• Electrical Right-of-Way (ROW) Contract
• Chrisella Rd Change Order
• Surface Water Rate Code Update

The Edgewood City Council held a study session with no formal votes. They discussed updates on equity and inclusion, the Meridian Corridor Study, an encampment policy, and several public works items. The council requested the surface water rate code update be brought back in September for further discussion.

• Deferred surface water rate code update to September for further deliberation
• Requested electrical right-of-way contract be placed on upcoming consent agenda
• Requested Chrisella Rd change order be moved to upcoming consent agenda
• Discussed encampment policy but took no action
• Received Meridian Corridor Study recap for upcoming public hearing

City Council

The Edgewood City Council is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including August 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $347,594.32, and to consider a purchase order for a Public Works vehicle under Council Business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of August 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $347,594.32, including payroll, vendor checks, and EFT payments
• Purchase order for a Public Works vehicle (AB24-031)
• Approval of July 23, 2024 council meeting minutes
• Review of board/commission minutes

The Edgewood City Council approved the consent agenda, including August 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $347,594.32, and authorized a purchase order for a Public Works vehicle. Both motions passed unanimously 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 2024 budgeted expenditures of $347,594.32 (7-0)
• Approved purchase order for Public Works vehicle (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Edgewood Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair, review the draft Transportation Element of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, and discuss future agenda planning. No formal decisions are scheduled under the consent agenda, and routine procedural items will be enacted by a single motion.

The Edgewood Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, including the July 8, 2024 minutes, and appointed Carly Guillory as Vice Chair. They also approved canceling the November 11, 2024 meeting and replacing it with a special meeting on November 6, 2024. The commission received a presentation on the draft Transportation Element and discussed the Future Agendas List. No public comments were made.

• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Appointed Carly Guillory as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Canceled November 11, 2024 meeting and replaced with special meeting on November 6, 2024 (6-0)

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Edgewood Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and July minutes, and to make appointments for chair and vice chair. The board will also discuss the September meeting, the Edgewood Comprehensive Plan's economic development element, and its work plan. This is a regular working meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Chair and Vice Chair appointments
• September meeting discussion
• Edgewood Comprehensive Plan - Economic Development update
• EDAB Work Plan review

The Economic Development Advisory Board approved the consent agenda, reappointed Andrew Wiesenfeld as Chair and Michael Pearce as Vice Chair until June 30, 2025, and rescheduled the September 2 meeting to August 26. The board also discussed the Comprehensive Plan's Economic Development Element and the Town Center Subarea Plan, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Reappointed Michael Pearce as Vice Chair until June 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Reappointed Andrew Wiesenfeld as Chair until June 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Rescheduled September 2, 2024 meeting to August 26, 2024 at 6pm (4-0)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve routine minutes, budgeted expenditures, and interlocal agreements. No major policy decisions are scheduled; the body will also consider minor appointments.

• Approval of July 9 and July 16 meeting minutes
• Authorization of $392,479.33 in budgeted expenditures (AB24-027)
• Adoption of Pierce County Sheriff’s Interlocal Agreement (AB24-0736)
• Continual resolution for opioid settlement agreements (AB24-0737)
• Appointment confirmations to Economic Development Advisory Board and Pros/Cons Committee (AB24-028, AB24-029)

The Edgewood City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the July 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $392,479.33, a Pierce County Sheriff's interlocal agreement for law enforcement services, and a resolution for opioid settlement agreements. The council also confirmed appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board and the Pros/Cons Committee. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved consent agenda including budgeted expenditures of $392,479.33 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0736 Pierce County Sheriff's Interlocal Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0737 Continual Resolution for Opioid Settlement Agreements (6-0)
• Approved appointment to Economic Development Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved appointment to Pros/Cons Committee (6-0)

City Council

This is a study session, so no formal action will be taken. The council will discuss several topics, including an applicant for the Economic Development Advisory Board, equity and inclusion efforts, a potential change to the animal code (EMC 18.100.030), the distinction between non-conforming and lawfully established uses, a resolution for opioid settlement agreements, and a proposed interlocal agreement with the Pierce County Sheriff for law enforcement services.

• Interview with Economic Development Advisory Board applicant
• Discussion of EMC 18.100.030 (Animals)
• Discussion of non-conforming vs. lawfully established uses
• Continual resolution on executing opioid settlement agreements
• Pierce County Sheriff's Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services

The July 16, 2024 Edgewood City Council study session was discussion-only; no substantive decisions or votes were recorded. Council interviewed Economic Development Advisory Board applicant Shawn Olesen and received updates on equity and inclusion work. Staff presented the EMC 18.100.030 animals code and a non-conforming vs. lawfully established discussion, and the Council agreed to place an opioid settlement resolution and a Pierce County Sheriff's interlocal agreement on upcoming consent agendas. The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.

• No votes or formal decisions recorded; study session discussion only
• Agreed to place opioid settlement resolution on an upcoming consent agenda
• Agreed to place Pierce County Sheriff's ILA on an upcoming consent agenda
• Interviewed Economic Development Advisory Board applicant Shawn Olesen
• Received update on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion subcommittee work
• Discussed EMC 18.100.030 Animals with a timeline for future Planning Commission and Council review
• Discussed non-conforming vs. lawfully established scenarios

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Edgewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to receive staff updates, approve the May meeting summary, and hear audience comments. Under old business, they will discuss the status of the Interurban Trail Phase III (Jovita Canyon) and Wolf Point Trail, as well as the annual picnic booth and the 2024 work plan. New business includes filling expiring board positions 4, 6, and 7.

• Interurban Trail Phase III (Jovita Canyon) status update
• Wolf Point Trail status update
• Annual Picnic Booth discussion
• Expiring positions 4, 6, and 7

The board approved the meeting summary from May 8, 2024. Members received status updates on the Interurban Trail Phase III and Wolf Point Trail, and reviewed the 2024 work plan.

• Approved May 8, 2024, meeting summary

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold a regular meeting with a presentation from East Pierce Fire & Rescue, public comment, and a mayor's report. The main business is a vote on Ordinance 24-0665 to extend emergency interim zoning control regulations originally adopted by Ordinance 23-0647. The consent agenda includes approval of July 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $596,689.11 and meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 24-0665 extending interim zoning controls (Ordinance 23-0647)
• Approval of July 2024 budgeted expenditures: $596,689.11 total
• Vendor checks #26177-26188 and EFT/direct pay payments: $422,659.67
• Presentation by East Pierce Fire & Rescue
• Consent agenda includes minutes from June 25 and July 2 meetings

The Edgewood City Council approved Ordinance 24-0665, extending emergency interim zoning control regulations originally adopted under Ordinance 23-0647. The council also approved the consent agenda, including July 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $596,689.11 and minutes from the June 25 regular meeting and July 2 study session. Both votes passed 6-0. The meeting also included a presentation from East Pierce Fire & Rescue and audience comment.

• Approved Ordinance 24-0665 extending emergency interim zoning control regulations (6-0)
• Approved July 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $596,689.11 (6-0)
• Approved June 25, 2024 regular council meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved July 2, 2024 study session minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Edgewood Planning Commission will convene a regular meeting on July 8, 2024, at City Hall. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no substantive decisions or new business items listed beyond a periodic Comprehensive Plan update.

The Edgewood Planning Commission approved the June 10, 2024 meeting minutes as read (6-0). The commission received a presentation on the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan update from AHBL. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council is holding a study session to review upcoming city business, including equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts and a possible extension of Ordinance 23-0647. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only, with public input reserved for regular council meetings.

• Discussion of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion trainings and planning
• Discussion of Ordinance 23-0647 extension

The Edgewood City Council met for a study session on July 2, 2024. No formal decisions were made; the session included updates on equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts and a briefing on Ordinance 23-0647 for a future regular meeting. The meeting adjourned after about 12 minutes.

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the Edgewood Comprehensive Plan and its 2024 Work Plan. The agenda is otherwise routine, with consent items, citizen comments, and staff updates.

• Discussion of Edgewood Comprehensive Plan
• Review of 2024 Work Plan

The Edgewood Economic Development Advisory Board meeting on July 1, 2024, was procedural only, with no substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions recorded in the minutes. The document contains only accessibility notices and no agenda items, motions, or votes.

City Council

The Edgewood City Council is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including June 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $258,230.41 and amendments to multiple on-call professional services agreements with engineering and consulting firms. They will also conduct interviews for board/commission applicants, consider a mayoral appointment, and discuss an ordinance on naming streets, public facilities, and parks.

• Approval of June 2024 budgeted expenditures: $258,230.41 total (payroll, retirement, vendor checks, EFT)
• First amendments to on-call agreements with AEGIS, AESI, BHC, BRH, Clarity, Gray & Osborne, Herrera, Raedeke, SCJ, Transportation Solutions, West Coast Code
• Second amendments to on-call agreements with AHBL and Transpo Group
• Resolution 24-0735: Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Update
• Ordinance 24-0665: Naming of Streets, Public Facilities, and Public Parks

The Edgewood City Council approved the consent agenda, which included budgeted expenditures of $258,230.41, amendments to multiple on-call professional services agreements, and the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan update. The council also confirmed board and commission appointments and moved an ordinance on naming streets and public facilities to a later study session.

• Approved consent agenda including June 2024 budgeted expenditures of $258,230.41 (6-0)
• Approved amendments to on-call professional services agreements with AEGIS, AESI, AHBL, BHC, BRH, Clarity, Gray & Osborne, Herrera, Raedeke, SCJ, Transpo, Transportation Solutions, and West Coast Code Consultants (6-0)
• Approved Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) update (6-0)
• Approved mayoral appointments to boards and commissions (6-0)
• Moved ordinance on naming of streets, public facilities, and public parks to August 20, 2024 study session (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a study session to review upcoming business. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Update
• On-Call Contract Extension
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion planning and training
• Naming of streets, public facilities, and public parks
• Interviews for Boards/Commission applicants

The Edgewood City Council held a study session with no formal votes. They discussed several items, including board applicant interviews, an on-call contract extension, the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan, and street naming policies. No applicants were available for interviews, so the Council asked that they be re-invited to the next regular meeting. No substantive decisions were made.

• Board applicant interviews deferred to next regular meeting
• On-call contract extension to be placed on upcoming consent agenda
• Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan update to be placed on upcoming consent agenda

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold a public hearing on the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan update and receive the Pierce County Library's annual report. Under council business, members will discuss a motion supporting a single-year permanent levy lid lift and a resolution to place a property tax increase proposition on the November 2024 ballot for stable funding of public safety and general services. They will also consider an ordinance on annual service charges for the surface water utility. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, budgeted expenditures totaling $325,503.25, and a resolution related to the Windmill Property.

• Public hearing on Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (AB24-021)
• Resolution 24-0721: ballot proposition for property tax levy increase (November 5, 2024)
• Ordinance 24-0664: annual service charges for surface water utility
• Consent agenda: June 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $325,503.25
• Resolution 24-0720: PSA for Windmill Property

The Edgewood City Council approved a resolution to place a proposition on the November 2024 ballot asking voters to increase the regular property tax levy above the state limit, with a specified rate of $1.28 per $1,000 of assessed value, to fund public safety and general governmental services. The council also approved a motion supporting a single-year permanent levy lid lift. An ordinance on surface water utility service charges was postponed to the July 16 study session.

• Approved Resolution 24-0721 to submit levy lid lift proposition to voters (7-0)
• Approved motion supporting a single-year permanent levy lid lift (7-0)
• Postponed Ordinance 24-0664 on surface water utility charges to July 16 study session (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 2024 expenditures of $325,503.25 and Resolution 24-0720 PSA for Windmill Property (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Edgewood Planning Commission will meet to consider a recommendation on an interim ordinance related to SB 5290, a state law. They will also discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan periodic update draft chapters, middle housing, and the 2024 work plan. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and a public comment period.

• SB 5290 Interim Ordinance Recommendation (action item)
• 2024 Comp Plan Periodic Update - Draft Chapter Review (discussion)
• Middle Housing (discussion)
• 2024 Work Plan (discussion)
• Review of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

The Edgewood Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, including the May 13, 2024 meeting minutes, and recommended approval of the SB 5290 interim ordinance. The commission also discussed the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update draft chapters, Middle Housing, and the 2024 Work Plan.

• Approved meeting agenda and May 13, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SB 5290 Interim Ordinance (7-0)

City Council

This is a study session where the Edgewood City Council will review upcoming business, including an update on surface water rate code, the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan, and a legislative decision on a levy lid lift. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion and planning.

• Surface Water Rate Code Update
• Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Update
• Legislative Decision on Levy Lid Lift
• Boards and Commissions Interview Process
• PSA - Windmill Property

This was a study session with no formal votes or decisions. The council discussed a potential levy lid lift resolution for the November ballot, reviewed the Nyholm Windmill property purchase agreement, and received updates on the six-year transportation plan and surface water rates. No action was taken on any item.

• No formal decisions made; all items were discussion only

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold a public hearing on a surface water rate code update and vote on routine consent agenda items including May meeting minutes and budgeted expenditures totaling $359,622.76. Council will also confirm a mayoral appointment to the Salary Commission and decide on a levy lid lift.

• AB24-017 Surface Water Rate Code Update (public hearing)
• AB24-018 May 2024 Budgeted Expenditures ($359,622.76 total)
• AB24-019 Confirm Patrick Rhoades to Salary Commission Position No. 3
• AB24-020 Legislative Decision on Levy Lid Lift

The Edgewood City Council approved a motion to direct staff to prepare legislation for a single-year permanent levy lid lift to be placed on the November 2024 ballot. The motion passed 5-2, with Councilmembers West and Buckley dissenting. The council also approved the consent agenda, including May 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $359,622.76, and confirmed Patrick Rhoades to the Salary Commission.

• Approved motion to direct staff to bring forward legislation for a levy lid lift on the November 2024 ballot (5-2)
• Approved May 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $359,622.76 (7-0)
• Confirmed Patrick Rhoades to Position No. 3 of the Salary Commission (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and board/commission minutes (7-0)

City Council

This study session is for the City Council to review upcoming business; no official actions or votes will be taken. The agenda includes a budget recap and a discussion regarding the surface water rate code update.

• Salary Commission applicant interview
• Discussion on Surface Water Rate Code Update
• Budget recap from retreat
• Development review
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion discussion

The Edgewood City Council met for a study session on May 21, 2024, and took no formal votes or decisions. They interviewed a Salary Commission applicant, discussed an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion update, and reviewed a proposed delay for the next development update. The council also discussed a surface water rate code update and budget recap from a retreat.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the study session

City Council

The City Council will consider several routine consent agenda items and business matters. Key actions include authorizing May 2024 budgeted expenditures and confirming appointments for City Attorney and City Clerk.

• Authorization of $621,756.07 in total distributions for May 2024 budgeted expenditures
• Resolution 24-0717 to appoint Maili Barber as City Attorney
• Confirmation of Jill Schwerzler-Herrera as City Clerk
• Resolution 24-0718 for temporary use of City Hall campus for Kiwanis Plant Sale
• Resolution 24-0719 for temporary use of City Hall campus for Friends of the Park Rummage Sale

The Edgewood City Council approved a consent agenda including minutes, May budgeted expenditures, and temporary use of City Hall for two events. It also approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a legal services agreement and confirming Maili Barber as City Attorney, and confirmed Jill Schwerzler-Herrera as City Clerk. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved consent agenda including May budgeted expenditures of $621,756.07 (7-0)
• Approved temporary use of City Hall campus for Kiwanis Plant Sale (7-0)
• Approved temporary use of City Hall campus for Friends of the Park Rummage Sale (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0717 authorizing legal services agreement and confirming Maili Barber as City Attorney (7-0)
• Confirmed Jill Schwerzler-Herrera as City Clerk (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Edgewood Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several planning items, including the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, an update on SB 5290, a Middle Housing Ordinance, and the 2024 Work Plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a public comment period.

• 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• SB 5290 Update
• Middle Housing Ordinance
• 2024 Work Plan

The Edgewood Planning Commission approved its agenda and reviewed minutes from April 8. The commission discussed the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, a potential extension of Ordinance 23-0647 under SB 5290, and provided feedback on a draft Middle Housing Ordinance for the Department of Commerce. No final votes on these discussion items were recorded in the minutes.

• Agenda approved as amended (6-0)
• April 8, 2024 meeting minutes reviewed
• Discussed 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Discussed extending Ordinance 23-0647 through end of 2024
• Provided feedback on draft Middle Housing Ordinance
• Reviewed 2024 Work Plan

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Edgewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including staff updates, approval of the previous meeting summary, and public comments. They will review the status of the Interurban Trail Phase III (Jovita Canyon) and Wolf Point Trail, debrief Parks Appreciation Day, and discuss the annual picnic booth and coordination with volunteer groups.

• Interurban Trail Phase III (Jovita Canyon) status update
• Wolf Point Trail status update
• Parks Appreciation Day debrief
• Annual Picnic Booth discussion
• Coordination with Friends of the Park and other volunteer organizations

The board approved the previous meeting summary. Members received status updates on the Interurban Trail Phase III and Wolf Point Trail, and discussed coordination with volunteer organizations.

• Approved meeting summary (7-0)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold a study session with no formal votes. Presentations include Nourish Pierce County, and discussions cover equity initiatives, city attorney services, surface water rates, and temporary use permits for community events.

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion training and planning
• City Attorney Services Contract
• Surface Water Rate Code Update discussion
• Temporary Use Permits for Kiwanis Plant Sale and Friends of the Park Rummage Sale

The Edgewood City Council held a study session with no formal votes. They reviewed a surface water rate code update, which will return for two more study sessions and a public hearing before a June 11 vote. They also discussed placing a city attorney services contract and temporary use permits for Kiwanis and Friends of the Park sales on upcoming agendas.

• Reviewed surface water rate code update; scheduled for further study and June 11 vote
• Discussed city attorney services contract with Inslee, Best, Doezie & Ryder P.S. for future agenda
• Requested temporary use permits for Kiwanis Plant Sale and Friends of the Park Rummage Sale on next consent agenda

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will meet to review a presentation on the Meridian Corridor Study. The agenda also includes the approval of routine meeting minutes and various financial distributions.

• Meridian Corridor Study presentation
• Approval of $443,546.03 in total distributions for payroll and tax obligations
• Resolution 24-0716 authorizing the Mayor to execute the Johnson & Johnson Settlement Participation Agreement

The Edgewood City Council approved its consent agenda, including April 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $443,546.03 and Resolution 24-0716 authorizing the Mayor to execute the Johnson & Johnson Settlement Participation Agreement. The resolution passed 7-0. The meeting also included a presentation on the Meridian Corridor Study, one audience comment, and the Mayor's report; no other council business was scheduled.

• Approved consent agenda including April 2024 budgeted expenditures of $443,546.03
• Approved Resolution 24-0716 authorizing the Mayor to execute the Johnson & Johnson Settlement Participation Agreement (7-0)

City Council

This is a study session where the Edgewood City Council will review upcoming business, including equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts, development review matters, and a proposed Johnson and Johnson opioid settlement participation agreement. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion trainings and planning
• Development review discussion
• Johnson and Johnson Opioid Settlement Participation Agreement

The Edgewood City Council held a study session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed the Johnson and Johnson opioid settlement participation agreement, which would allow the city to receive settlement proceeds for its contribution to the Pierce County Opioid Abatement Council. Other topics included equity, diversity, and inclusion updates, and a development review update.

• No formal decisions or votes were made during the study session

City Council

The Edgewood City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including April 2024 expenditures totaling $389,598.10, and to discuss several business items. These include a mayoral appointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, a 2024 budget amendment, and a fee schedule amendment. The meeting is open to the public with accommodations available upon request.

• Approval of April 2024 budgeted expenditures: $203,234.71 for payroll/benefits and $186,363.39 for vendor/EFT payments, total $389,598.10
• Resolution 24-0713: Climate Planning Grant Contract
• Resolution 24-0714: ECP Landscape Maintenance Contract Amendment
• Ordinance 24-0663: 2024 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Resolution 24-0715: Fee Schedule Amendment

The Edgewood City Council approved the consent agenda, including April 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $389,598.10, and resolutions for a climate planning grant and landscape maintenance contract. They also approved a mayoral appointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Ordinance 24-0663 (2024 Budget Amendment No. 1), and Resolution 24-0715 (Fee Schedule Amendment) with a specific amendment. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved consent agenda including April 2024 budgeted expenditures of $389,598.10 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0713 Climate Planning Grant Contract (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0714 ECP Landscape Maintenance Contract Amendment (7-0)
• Approved mayoral appointment to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-0663 2024 Budget Amendment No. 1 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0715 Fee Schedule Amendment with amendment (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Edgewood Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, training resources, and the 2024 work plan. No public hearings or action items are listed, so the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Training Resources for Planning Commission
• 2024 Work Plan

The Planning Commission met to discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, training resources for commissioners, and the 2024 Work Plan. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved agenda as read (5-0)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will meet for a study session with no formal votes. The agenda includes interviews, trainings, and discussions on equity initiatives, budget amendments, and contracts, but no action will be taken.

The Edgewood City Council held a study session on April 2, 2024. Staff and council members discussed topics including a budget amendment, fee reductions for non-profits, and climate planning requirements, but no formal actions were taken. The meeting adjourned without any recorded votes or approvals.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded
• Discussed re-appropriating funds from senior planner to planning manager
• Discussed potential fee waivers for non-profit entities
• Discussed American Planning Association membership benefits
• Discussed House Bill 1181 climate planning requirements
• Requested ECP Landscape Maintenance Contract Amendment be placed on future consent agenda

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Economic Development Advisory Board will meet to discuss routine consent items, hear public comment, and review new business including picnic assistance, comprehensive plan survey results, and an upcoming open house. Old business includes the 2024 work plan.

• Edgewood Community Picnic Assistance presented by Daryl Eidinger
• Edgewood Comprehensive Plan Survey No. 2 Results
• April 25, 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update Economic Development Open House
• May 6, 2024 EDAB Workshop Meeting scheduled
• 2024 Work Plan reviewed under old business

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 26, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, budgeted expenditures totaling $569,870.41, and items under council business like a right-of-way use agreement and land acquisition for East Pierce Fire & Rescue.

• AB24-013: Approval of March 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $569,870.41
• AB24-014: Stormwater utility equipment purchase
• AB24-0661: Right-of-Way Use Agreement to Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
• AB24-0711: Resolution for East Pierce Fire & Rescue land acquisition
• AB24-0712: Resolution for Pierce Conservation District grant support

The City Council approved over $569,000 in budgeted expenditures and a stormwater utility equipment purchase. The council also granted a right-of-way agreement to Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC and supported land acquisition and grant efforts.

• Approved March 2024 Budgeted Expenditures totaling $569,870.41 (7-0)
• Approved Stormwater Utility Equipment Purchase (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-0661 granting Right-of-Way Use Agreement to Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0711 for East Pierce Fire & Rescue Land Acquisition (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0712 for Pierce Conservation District Grant Support (7-0)
• Approved addition of Executive Session to the agenda (7-0)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold a study session on March 19 at 7:00 PM in City Hall. No official decisions will be made; the meeting is for council members to review upcoming business including equity initiatives, development reviews, and utility purchases.

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion training and planning
• Structure Evaluations and Next Steps
• SW Utility Equipment Purchase
• Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC

The Edgewood City Council held a study session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed the potential purchase of the Nyholm Windmill and its land parcel from East Pierce Fire & Rescue, a SW utility equipment purchase, and a right-of-way use agreement with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, which was requested to move forward for a second reading and possible adoption at a future meeting. The meeting was informational, with updates on a volunteer open house and city website resources.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during study session
• Discussed Nyholm Windmill purchase from East Pierce Fire & Rescue
• Discussed SW utility equipment purchase
• Requested ROW use agreement with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for second reading and possible adoption

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Edgewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss status updates on the Interurban Trail Phase III and Wolf Point Trail, plan a tri-jurisdiction meeting, and organize Parks Appreciation Day on April 20, 2024. They will also review an update on Nelson Nature Park and approve the January 10 meeting summary.

• Interurban Trail Phase III (Jovita Canyon) status update
• Wolf Point Trail status update
• Parks Appreciation Day planning for April 20, 2024
• Nelson Nature Park plan update
• Approval of January 10, 2024 meeting summary

The Edgewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the January 10, 2023 meeting summary (6-0) and discussed updates on the Interurban Trail Phase III and Wolf Point Trail. They also planned a Parks Appreciation Day work party for April 20, 2024, at Nelson Nature Park to remove blackberry bushes, with coordination from the Pierce Conservation District. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting summary (6-0)
• Discussed Interurban Trail Phase III status and WASHDOT grant submission
• Discussed Wolf Point Trail status
• Planned Parks Appreciation Day work party for April 20, 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including final plat approval for the Wolf Point subdivision and landscape maintenance for the City Hall campus. The meeting also includes a presentation from Metro Animal Services and a first reading of an ordinance regarding right-of-way use.

• Final plat approval for the Wolf Point subdivision
• Landscape maintenance agreement with SS Landscaping Services
• First amendment to AHBL, Inc. consultant services contract
• Approval of $413,073.81 in budgeted expenditures
• Ordinance regarding government sponsored events in city parks

The Edgewood City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including final plat approval for the Wolf Point subdivision, a contract amendment with AHBL for planning services, a landscape maintenance agreement, and a temporary park use permit for the community picnic. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved March 2024 budgeted expenditures of $413,073.81 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0707 amending AHBL consultant contract (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0708 for SS Landscaping Services (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0709 final plat for Wolf Point subdivision (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0710 for Edgemont Park use at community picnic (7-0)
• Accepted first reading of Ordinance 24-0661 for Cingular Wireless ROW use (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-0662 for city park event rules (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Edgewood Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting at City Hall. Routine consent items include approval of the agenda and February meeting minutes. The body will discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update and the 2024 Work Plan.

The Planning Commission approved its February 12, 2024 meeting minutes on a 5-0 vote. The commission received a presentation on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, including draft land use and housing growth alternatives and upcoming public engagement opportunities. Commissioners briefly reviewed the 2024 Work Plan. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Reviewed 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update presentation (no action taken)
• Reviewed 2024 Work Plan briefly (no action taken)

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Edgewood Economic Development Advisory Board will meet to discuss several items, including appointing a chair and vice chair, reviewing proposed fence code amendments, and setting its 2024 work plan. The board will also receive updates on the Edgewood Community Picnic and the Comprehensive Plan. Public comment is invited for items not on the agenda.

• Chair and Vice Chair appointments
• Fence Code Amendments
• 2024 Work Plan
• Edgewood Community Picnic Update
• Comprehensive Plan Update

The Economic Development Advisory Board met on March 4, 2024 and approved its consent agenda, including the agenda, the June 5, 2023 meeting minutes, and review of monthly development review reports, on a 3-0 vote. The board also appointed Andrew Wiesenfeld as Chair, 3-0. Staff briefed the board on fence code amendments, the 2024 work plan, the community picnic, and the Comprehensive Plan update; no decisions were recorded on those items.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, June 5, 2023 minutes, monthly development review reports) (3-0)
• Appointed Andrew Wiesenfeld as Chair (3-0)

General

The Edgewood City Council holds a special meeting to receive updates on city projects, public safety, homelessness, budget status, and legislative matters. Presentations include an aerial overview of past and future projects, a homelessness overview by a Seattle nonprofit director, a public safety update on opioids and fentanyl, and a budget overview by the finance director.

• Aerial overview of past, present, and future city projects
• Public safety update on opioids and fentanyl by Edgewood Police Department
• Homelessness overview by Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Director of External Affairs
• Budget overview by Finance Director Hardeep Goraya
• Comprehensive Plan Update for 2024/2025 by Community & Economic Development Director Lauren Balisky

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending construction codes. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, budgeted expenditures, a vehicle purchase, and agreements for software and park use.

• Public hearing AB24-009 and ordinance AB24-0660 on construction codes amendment
• February 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $587,585.73
• Public Works vehicle purchase (AB24-011)
• Resolution 24-0705 authorizing agreement with Opengov, Inc. for Cartegraph software
• Resolution 24-0706 authorizing agreement with Edgewood Athletic Association for Edgemont Park

The Edgewood City Council approved Ordinance 24-0660, the Construction Codes Amendment, and the consent agenda, which included budgeted expenditures, a public works vehicle purchase, and agreements for asset management software and athletic field use. The meeting was routine with no public comments on the amendment.

• Approved Ordinance 24-0660 Construction Codes Amendment (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 2024 budgeted expenditures of $587,585.73 (6-0)
• Approved Public Works Vehicle Purchase (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 24-0705 authorizing Opengov, Inc. asset management software agreement (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 24-0706 authorizing Edgewood Athletic Association field use agreement for Edgemont Park (consent agenda)
• Approved cancellation of March 5, 2024 Study Session (6-0)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council is holding a study session to review upcoming city business, including annual work plans for advisory boards, a potential levy lid lift, and several contracts and purchases. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion and review only.

• 2024 work plans for Parks & Recreation, Economic Development, and Planning Commission
• Levy lid lift discussion
• Asset Management Software Contract
• Edgewood Athletic Association use agreement
• Public Works vehicle purchase

The Edgewood City Council held a study session on February 20, 2024, where it received presentations on the 2024 work plans of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Economic Development Advisory Board, and Planning Commission. Council also discussed a levy lid lift, equity and inclusion trainings, development review, proposed construction code amendments, community events, an asset management software contract, an Edgewood Athletic Association use agreement, and a public works vehicle purchase. No motions, votes, or final decisions were recorded; the vehicle purchase was requested to be placed on a future consent agenda. The meeting adjourned at 8:58pm.

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will meet on February 13, 2024, to approve routine items including the State of the City Address, minutes from prior meetings, and February budgeted expenditures totaling $420,787.93. The council will also vote on a Comcast franchise agreement and confirm mayoral appointments to the Salary Commission, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Advisory Board.

• Approval of February 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $420,787.93
• Vote on Ordinance 24-0659 for Comcast Franchise Agreement
• Confirmation of mayoral appointments to Salary Commission, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Advisory Board

The City Council approved $420,787.93 in budgeted expenditures and adopted the Comcast Franchise Agreement. The council also confirmed mayoral appointments to the Salary Commission, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Advisory Board.

• Approved $420,787.93 in February 2024 budgeted expenditures (7-0)
• Approved second reading and adoption of Ordinance 24-0659 Comcast Franchise Agreement (7-0)
• Confirmed mayoral appointment to Salary Commission (7-0)
• Confirmed mayoral appointment to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Confirmed mayoral appointment to Economic Development Advisory Board (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Edgewood Planning Commission is meeting to discuss updates to hazardous tree preservation and construction codes, as well as its 2024 work plan. No public hearings or action items are scheduled; the agenda is largely discussion and routine approvals.

• Discussion of Hazardous Trees and Preservation Code Update
• Discussion of Construction Codes Update
• Discussion of 2024 Work Plan
• Approval of January 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• January 2024 Development Review Reports

The Planning Commission approved the consent agenda. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussions regarding code updates and the 2023 Work Plan, but no further substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

City Council

This is a study session, so no formal action will be taken. The council will interview applicants for the Salary, Planning, and Economic Development Advisory Boards, hear a presentation on the Mt. View Community Center, and discuss school impact fees, equity and inclusion efforts, and the Comcast franchise agreement.

• Interviews for Salary Commission, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Advisory Board applicants
• Presentation on Mt. View Community Center by Jesie Holden
• Discussion of School Impact Fees
• Discussion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion trainings and planning
• Discussion of Comcast Franchise Agreement

The Edgewood City Council held a study session on February 6, 2024, with no formal decisions recorded. The council interviewed applicants for the Salary Commission, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Advisory Board, and received a presentation that the city will be given a 2023 Community Partner Award by the Mt. View Community Center on March 20. School impact fees were discussed with representatives from the Puyallup and Fife school districts, and the Comcast franchise agreement was reviewed ahead of a second reading at a future regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:32pm.

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Board will address appointments for the Chair and Vice Chair positions. Members will also discuss fence code amendments and the 2024 Work Plan. Updates regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the Edgewood Community Picnic are scheduled for discussion.

• Chair and Vice Chair appointments
• Fence Code Amendments
• 2024 Work Plan
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Edgewood Community Picnic Update

The meeting did not take place because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The Edgewood City Council is holding a study session to review upcoming city business, with the main item being a discussion of a levy lid lift. No formal action will be taken at this meeting, as it is a study session. Public input is reserved for regular council meetings.

• Discussion of levy lid lift

The City Council held a study session to discuss the concept of a Levy Lid Lift. Finance Director Hardeep Goraya provided a presentation on levy rates, distributions, and the long-term impact of such a measure. No formal actions were taken.

City Council

The Edgewood City Council will vote on routine items including January meeting minutes, budgeted expenditures totaling $968,318.42, and security upgrades for Park & City Hall. They will also discuss a Comcast franchise agreement and confirm a mayoral appointment.

• Approve January 9 and January 16 meeting minutes
• Authorize $968,318.42 in budgeted expenditures (AB24-003)
• Approve Park & City Hall Security Upgrades (AB24-0701)
• First reading of Comcast Franchise Agreement (AB24-0659)
• Confirm mayoral appointment for PRAB (AB24-004)

The Edgewood City Council approved its consent agenda 6-0, including minutes from January 9 and January 16, a motion authorizing $968,318.42 in budgeted expenditures, and four resolutions covering park and city hall security upgrades, an interagency agreement with the WA State Dept. of Commerce for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, surplus items, and Amendment #2 to the Meridian Landscape Maintenance Contract. The council also confirmed a mayor's appointment to the PRAB 6-0 and accepted the first reading of Ordinance 24-0659, a Comcast franchise agreement, 6-0. Councilmember Keith arrived at 7:02pm; Councilmember Buckley was excused. The meeting adjourned at 7:25pm.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan 9 and Jan 16 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved $968,318.42 in December 2023 and January 2024 budgeted expenditures (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0701 Park & City Hall Security Upgrades (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0702 Interagency Agreement with WA State Dept. of Commerce for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0703 Surplus Items (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0704 Meridian Landscape Maintenance Contract Amendment #2 (6-0)
• Confirmed mayor's appointment to PRAB (6-0)
• Accepted first reading of Ordinance 24-0659 Comcast Franchise Agreement (6-0)

City Council

The Edgewood City Council holds a study session to discuss upcoming business, including interviews for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, security upgrades for Park & City Hall, and a proposed Comcast franchise agreement. No formal decisions are made during study sessions; public input is reserved for regular council meetings.

• Interviews for Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
• Park & City Hall Security Upgrades
• Comcast Franchise Agreement and Ordinance
• Meridian Landscape Maintenance Contract Amendment #2
• Interagency Agreement with WA State Dept. of Commerce for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update

The City Council held a study session to discuss various administrative items and security upgrades. The Council decided to move an interagency agreement for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update to a future consent agenda for final approval.

• Moved WA State Dept. of Commerce Comprehensive Plan agreement to upcoming consent agenda
• Requested Meridian Landscape Maintenance Contract Amendment #2 be placed on upcoming consent agenda

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a meeting to nominate a new Chair and receive staff updates. The board will also review the status of the Interurban Trail Phase III and Wolf Point Trail.

• Nomination for Board Chair
• Interurban Trail Phase III (Jovita Canyon) status update
• Wolf Point Trail status update
• 2024 Work Plan Workshop

City Council

The Edgewood City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving budgeted expenditures and contracts. They will also nominate a deputy mayor and discuss commission liaisons.

• Approval of $696,097.38 in December 2023 and January 2024 expenditures
• Resolution 24-0699: Chrisella Road Safety Improvements Contract
• Resolution 24-0700: Hearing Examiner Contract
• Nomination of Deputy Mayor (AB24-001)
• Resolution 24-0698: Commission and Board Liaisons

The Edgewood City Council approved Councilmember Rosanne Tomyn as Deputy Mayor by a 7-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including budgeted expenditures and contracts for road safety improvements and a hearing examiner, and approved commission and board liaison assignments.

• Approved Rosanne Tomyn as Deputy Mayor (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 2023 and January 2024 budgeted expenditures totaling $696,097.38 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0699 for Chrisella Road Safety Improvements Contract (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0700 for Hearing Examiner Contract (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0698 for Commission and Board Liaisons with Mayor Olson as primary and Councilmember Keith as alternate on SSHAP board (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Edgewood Planning Commission will hold its January 8 meeting to approve the meeting agenda and minutes, discuss the 2024 work plan and a periodic update to the comprehensive plan, and review development reports from December 2023. No public hearings or action votes are scheduled.

• Approval of 2024 Work Plan
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Review of December 2023 Development Review Reports

The Planning Commission approved the proposed 2024 Work Plan. The City Council is scheduled to take final action on the plan at its February 20th meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved proposed 2024 Work Plan (6-0)

City Council

This is a study session, so no formal action will be taken. The Council will discuss several upcoming items, including a construction contract for Chrisella Road safety improvements, a hearing examiner contract, and nominations for deputy mayor. They will also review equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts and commission/board liaisons.

• Chrisella Road Safety Improvements - Construction Contract
• Hearing Examiner Contract
• Deputy Mayor Nominations
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Trainings, Planning, etc.)
• Commission and Board Liaisons

The Edgewood City Council held a study session on January 2, 2024, to discuss upcoming agenda items, including volunteer organization outreach, commission liaisons, deputy mayor nominations, and potential consent agenda items for road safety improvements and a hearing examiner contract. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session.

• No formal votes or decisions taken during study session