University Place public meetings in 2021

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the University Place City Council regular meeting on December 6, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda lists only the meeting time and linked documents (agenda and meeting materials PDFs), with no specific items, decisions, or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on 12-06-21

The City Council passed Ordinance No. 755 dissolving the University Place Town Center Authority and repealing UPMC 2.45, as the original bonds were satisfied and no obligations remain. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for the 2022 fee schedule, commission work plans, and various appointments, with Item 7I (Park Advisory Commission work plan) pulled and approved separately as Resolution No. 969. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting included presentations, public comments, and study session discussions on stormwater planning, alarm permits, and a zoning amendment for 27th Street Landing.

• Approved Ordinance No. 755 dissolving the Town Center Authority and repealing UPMC 2.45.
• Approved the amended consent agenda, including Resolution Nos. 962-968 and various appointments.
• Adopted Resolution No. 969 approving the Park Advisory Commission's 2022 Preliminary Work Plan.
• Excused Mayor Pro Tem Worthington's absence.
• Approved the agenda as presented.

City Council

The provided agenda text contains only procedural information for a special meeting. No specific discussion topics or decision items are listed in the document.

The City Council approved the proposed design for the Homestead Park renovation, including a permanent restroom as an alternative, and directed staff to proceed with construction documents for bidding. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included an amendment to the City Manager's employment contract and an interlocal agreement with Tacoma and Lakewood for the Lakewood corridor. A follow-up on a parks maintenance legislative proposal was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved Homestead Park design, with permanent restroom as an alternative, for construction documents
• Approved consent agenda, including City Manager contract amendment and interlocal agreement for Lakewood corridor
• Postponed parks maintenance legislative proposal to a future meeting
• Excused absences of Mayor Pro Tem Worthington and Councilmember Flemming

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural, containing only the regular meeting materials and agenda document. No specific decisions, discussions, or notable items are listed.

The November 15, 2021 City Council meeting was cancelled due to technical difficulties. All agenda items will be carried over to a special meeting on November 29, 2021. No decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled due to technical difficulties
• Agenda items carried over to Nov 29 special meeting

City Council

This agenda item is only a placeholder for the November 8, 2021, University Place City Council special meeting materials. The provided text contains no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics, so the meeting's substance is not available from this source.

• No specific items listed in the provided text

The University Place City Council met in special session and immediately recessed into an executive session to review the performance of a public employee, as permitted by state law. The session lasted about 31 minutes, and the meeting adjourned without any formal decisions or public action.

• Held executive session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to review employee performance
• Adjourned at 7:03 p.m. with no other action taken

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting materials and agenda document for the University Place City Council regular meeting on November 1, 2021. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 754, which sets the 2022 property tax levy at a 0.9122% increase, raising $41,457.87 for the police/public safety fund. The council also adopted Resolution No. 961, outlining the city's 2022 legislative priorities, including transportation funding and infrastructure projects. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations, proclamations, and a study session on fee schedules and write-offs.

• Approved Ordinance No. 754 for 1% property tax levy increase (0.9122% actual) for 2022, raising $41,457.87
• Adopted Resolution No. 961 for 2022 legislative priorities
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of October 25, 2021 meeting
• Council consented to cancel the December 20, 2021 regular meeting

City Council

This agenda contains only a reference to a PDF of meeting materials, with no specific items listed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be a special session, but the substance of what will be decided or discussed is not available from this document.

• Agenda references 'AGENDA 10-25-21.PDF' as the only material

The City Council met in special session and immediately recessed into a two-hour executive session to review the performance of a public employee, per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). The session was extended twice and the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. with no other action taken. No substantive decisions were made.

• Held executive session for employee performance review (unanimous presence)
• Extended executive session twice to 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 p.m. with no other action

City Council

The agenda contains only the regular meeting materials and the agenda PDF, with no listed substantive items. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

The City Council approved the revised agenda and the consent agenda, which included minutes, payroll, and an interlocal agreement for emergency management services. The council discussed options for the Community Center lease with Community Connection Place, expressing interest in extending with changes, but took no formal action. They also reviewed the 2022 legislative agenda and potential capital budget projects, with no final decisions made.

• Approved revised agenda with added proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and Resolution 960 for emergency management interlocal (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda is for the University Place City Council regular meeting on October 4, 2021. It lists only the meeting materials and agenda document, with no specific items detailed. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate.

The City Council unanimously appointed Howard Lee to fill the vacant Council Position No. 4, following the death of Councilmember Ken Grassi. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a resolution to cancel stale checks, and discussed the senior center, a property tax levy increase, and fireworks code changes, with no final action on those items.

• Appointed Howard Lee to Council Position No. 4 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, claims, and Resolution No. 959
• Discussed senior center operations and funding (no action)
• Discussed 1% property tax levy increase for 2022 (public hearing set for Nov. 1)
• Discussed fireworks code changes (no consensus on sales/discharge; will bring back ordinance on emergency restrictions and minor discharge)

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural materials for the regular City Council meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 753, amending the 2021-2022 biennial budget to carry forward 2020 appropriations and make mid-biennial adjustments, and Resolution No. 958, authorizing the City to join the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA³P). Both motions carried unanimously. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, and tabled a senior center discussion to October 4, 2021, due to technical difficulties.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes, claims, and Q2 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 753: 2021-2022 budget carryforward and mid-biennial adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 958: participation in South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (unanimous)
• Tabled senior center discussion to October 4, 2021

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the University Place City Council regular meeting on September 7, 2021. The agenda contains only reference to meeting materials and the agenda document itself, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including the Region 5 All Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution, and continued the 2021-2022 budget carryforward/mid-biennial adjustment public hearing to September 20. No final action was taken on the budget. The council also discussed potential partnerships for recreation, the Senior Center lease options, policing changes, and ARPA funding priorities.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 957 adopting Region 5 All Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Continued 2021-2022 budget carryforward/mid-biennial adjustment public hearing to Sept. 20
• Excused absences of Mayor Belleci and Councilmember Flemming (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The provided document is a notice of a regular meeting for the University Place City Council. No specific agenda items or discussion topics were listed in the source text.

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including lease agreements with Happy Duo Café and termination of Anthem Coffee's lease. The council also tabled the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) discussion to a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included study session presentations on housing affordability, budget adjustments, hazard mitigation, and a public safety survey.

• Approved consent agenda including lease with Happy Duo Café and termination of Anthem Coffee lease
• Tabled ARPA discussion to future meeting

City Council

This agenda is procedural boilerplate, listing only the meeting date and linked documents. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 956 approving the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2022-2027, which updates project lists and funding statuses. The Council also passed Ordinance No. 752 renaming a segment of Alameda Avenue West and 62nd Street West to Alameda Drive West. The meeting included a study session on fireworks code but no changes were made.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the minutes of the July 6, 2021 meeting.
• Adopted Resolution No. 956 approving the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2022-2027.
• Passed Ordinance No. 752 renaming Alameda Avenue West and 62nd Street West between Cirque Drive West and 67th Avenue West to Alameda Drive West.
• Cancelled the August 2, 2021 Council meeting by consensus.

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the University Place City Council meeting on July 6, 2021. The agenda contains only the agenda document and the agenda packet, with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings.

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing the City Manager to execute a Local Agency Agreement with Epic Land Solutions for right-of-way services for the 67th Avenue Phase I project, not to exceed $131,461. The meeting also included a legislative update from 28th District representatives, a study session on a parks budget adjustment proposal, and updates on City Hall reopening and council meeting technology upgrades. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and $131,461 ROW services agreement (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Figueroa's absence (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive items listed on the agenda. The council will review the agenda and the accompanying agenda packet, which contains supporting documents. No decisions or discussions are specified in the provided text.

• Review of the June 21, 2021 city council agenda
• Review of the June 21, 2021 agenda packet

The City Council adopted the University Place Housing Action Toolkit by Resolution 955, a plan to encourage more affordable and market-rate housing types. The Council also awarded a $981,798 construction bid for the Alameda Extension project to Reed Trucking & Excavating. A $282,960 professional services agreement with GGLO Architecture for Homestead Park renovation design was approved. The consent agenda, including a resolution accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds, was approved.

• Adopted Resolution 955, the University Place Housing Action Toolkit
• Awarded Alameda Extension project bid to Reed Trucking & Excavating for $981,798
• Authorized a Professional Services Agreement with GGLO Architecture for Homestead Park design, not to exceed $282,960
• Approved the consent agenda, including Resolution 954 accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Approved the June 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Received and filed claims dated 05/28/21 and 06/15/21
• Received and filed the 2021 First Quarter Financial Report
• Authorized contracting for grease interceptor and HVAC exhaust system upgrades, not to exceed $115,000

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The only documents are the agenda PDF and the agenda packet, so the council is likely handling routine business.

The City Council approved an ordinance establishing a third Residential Target Area (Town Center South) for the multifamily tax exemption program, with amended boundaries. It also passed ordinances updating telecommunications codes to comply with federal rules and adding new chapters for small cell facilities and eligible facility requests. The council adopted a resolution authorizing a Veterans' Memorial Plaza at Cirque Park, with the city contributing up to $40,000. The consent agenda was approved, including several resolutions and an ordinance on departmental reorganization.

• Approved Ordinance No. 750 creating Town Center South Residential Target Area for multifamily tax exemption (with Substitute Exhibit C boundaries)
• Approved Ordinance No. 751 amending Title 23 Telecommunications, adding Chapters 23.50 and 23.55
• Adopted Resolution No. 953 conditionally authorizing University Place Veterans' Plaza to prepare a memorial plaza at Cirque Park
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 951 (AWC voting delegates), Resolution No. 952 (interagency data sharing), Ordinance No. 749 (departmental reorganization), and other items
• Authorized City Manager to execute Avidex Industries proposal for hybrid Council Chambers
• Authorized City Manager to approve $179,451 reimbursement to Pierce County for Chambers Creek Trail Bridge Phase I

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting agenda with no specific items listed beyond the agenda and packet documents. The agenda appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

The City Council expressed general support for relocating the Veterans' Memorial Plaza to a knoll at Cirque Park and directed staff to work with the committee to determine the full project cost. The council also consented to move forward with a hybrid Council Chambers proposal and discussed a new residential target area for multifamily tax exemptions, with a public hearing set for June 7. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motions were procedural, such as approving the agenda and consent agenda.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda, including Resolution No. 950 (intent to designate residential target area)
• Excused Mayor Belleci's absence
• Expressed support for relocating Veterans' Memorial Plaza to Cirque Park (no formal vote)
• Consented to move hybrid Council Chambers proposal forward (no formal vote)
• Directed staff to prepare two ordinances for residential target area options (no formal vote)
• Tabled Council Workshop follow-up discussion to a future meeting

City Council

The City Council is meeting on May 3, 2021, with an agenda and supporting packet available for review. The agenda document is provided, but no specific items are listed in the text.

• Agenda document (05-03-21 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.PDF)
• Agenda packet (MAY 3, 2021 AGENDA PACKET.PDF)

The City Council unanimously opposed Pierce County's proposed $4.00 per hour hazard pay for grocery employees, arguing the County lacks authority over incorporated cities. The City Attorney will draft a letter expressing opposition. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including resolutions appointing Kevin Briske to a regional board and establishing the Four Corners Planning Area. No final action was taken on the Title 23 telecommunication amendments, which were presented and discussed.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and claims (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 948 appointing Kevin Briske to the Greater Tacoma Regional Convention Center Public Facilities District Board (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution No. 949 establishing the Four Corners Planning Area (consent agenda)
• Unanimously opposed Pierce County's grocery hazard pay ordinance and directed City Attorney to draft opposition letter

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document and the agenda packet for the April 24, 2021 City Council meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the procedural agenda itself.

The City Council held a workshop to discuss priorities for approximately $7.4 million in federal ARPA funds and unallocated general fund revenues. No formal votes were taken, but council members expressed support for prioritizing sewer infrastructure, paying off a Public Works Trust Fund loan, and maintaining strategic reserves. They opposed using one-time funds for a pilot policing program and showed limited support for photo enforcement cameras.

• Extended meeting to 3:30 p.m. (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 3:22 p.m. with no other action taken
• Discussed prioritizing sewer funding for ARPA funds (no formal action)
• Supported paying off Public Works Trust Fund loan (discussion)
• Supported staying on track with Strategic Reserve Fund (discussion)
• Opposed one-time funding for pilot policing program (discussion)
• Supported way-finding signs and parking meters in Town Center (discussion)
• Requested more info on sewer costs and partnerships (discussion)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The council is meeting, but the agenda contains only the agenda document and packet, with no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings listed.

The City Council tabled a decision on whether to participate in the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHAP) regional coalition, requesting more details on the intergovernmental agreement. The council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, a proclamation, and an ordinance on delinquent accounts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including April 5 minutes (as corrected), Arbor Day Proclamation, and Ordinance No. 748 on delinquent accounts
• Tabled SSHAP participation resolution for additional information on the IGA

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document and the agenda packet for the April 5, 2021 City Council meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive content is contained in the attached packet.

• Agenda document (04-05-21 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.PDF)
• Agenda packet (APRIL 5, 2021 AGENDA PACKET.PDF)

The City Council discussed a legislative proposal to establish a Memorandum of Understanding or Interlocal Agreement among stakeholders of the Four-Corners district, in preparation for a future Sound Transit light rail station. There was consensus to move forward with the proposal. The Council also reviewed a proposed ordinance on delinquent account write-offs and an update on Comcast franchise negotiations, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes from March 15 and 22, 2021 meetings, payroll and claims, and payment of $54,962.36 for Rainier Communications Commission membership dues.
• Excused Councilmember Figueroa's absence.
• Reached consensus to move forward with the Four-Corners legislative proposal for a Memorandum of Understanding or Interlocal Agreement.

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting agenda with no specific items listed beyond the agenda and packet documents. The agenda appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

The City Council held a special meeting with state-mandated training on open government laws. They discussed homelessness data and response strategies, and requested presentations from PATH and West Pierce Fire before the April 24 goal-setting meeting. No formal decisions were made.

• Requested staff coordinate PATH and West Pierce Fire presentations before April 24 goal-setting meeting

City Council

This agenda is minimal and contains only the agenda and packet documents, with no listed action items. The council is meeting, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The City Council passed an ordinance amending the city's Multi-family Tax Exemption (MFTE) program, creating a second Residential Target Area in the Northeast Business District and adding new criteria for projects to qualify, including compliance with form-based code design standards and a minimum of 24,000 square feet of residential space. The motion passed 6 to 1, with Councilmember Figueroa voting no. The council also approved the consent agenda and held a study session on the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHĀP) agreement, taking a request for a SWOT analysis under advisement.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes from March 1, 2021, payroll, and the 2020 Fourth Quarter Financial Report.
• Passed an ordinance amending Chapter 4.80 of the municipal code to expand the Multi-family Tax Exemption program (6-1, Figueroa no).
• Took under advisement a request for a SWOT analysis regarding the SSHĀP partnership.
• Extended the meeting to 9:30 p.m. to continue the SSHĀP discussion.

City Council

The agenda contains only the agenda document and packet for the March 1, 2021 City Council meeting. No specific items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are in the attached documents.

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included reducing the speed limit on Cirque Drive to 30 mph, confirming appointments to city commissions, and adopting resolutions on a residential target area and a prosecuting attorney agreement. The council also received updates on the Housing Action Plan and the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners program, and discussed a proposed ordinance to expand the Multi-Family Tax Exemption. No final action was taken on the Housing Action Plan or the MFTE ordinance.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting.
• Approved Ordinance No. 746, reducing the speed limit on Cirque Drive between Grandview Drive and 83rd Avenue to 30 mph.
• Confirmed appointments to the Planning Commission, Public Safety Advisory Commission, and Park Advisory Commission.
• Adopted Resolution No. 946, declaring intent to designate parts of the Northeast Business District as a residential target area and setting a public hearing.
• Adopted Resolution No. 947, approving an amendment to the agreement with Pierce County for prosecution, defense, probation, and court services.
• Received a presentation on the Housing Action Plan and requested a second study session on it.
• Discussed the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners program and the proposed Multi-Family Tax Exemption expansion, with a public hearing scheduled for March 15, 2021.

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the University Place City Council meeting on February 16, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda item itself, with supporting documents (the agenda PDF and agenda packet PDF) attached. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

• Agenda item: Agenda
• Document: 02-16-21 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.PDF
• Document: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 AGENDA PACKET.PDF

The City Council approved the 2021 update to the Phase II NPDES Stormwater Management Program, as required by the city's permit. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a purchasing policy ordinance, a surplus vehicle resolution, and the purchase of two replacement public works vehicles. A proposal to reduce the speed limit on Cirque Drive was discussed but not voted on, and will be considered at the next meeting.

• Adopted 2021 update to Phase II NPDES Stormwater Management Program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Ordinance No. 745 (purchasing policy), Resolution No. 945 (surplus vehicles), and $143,769.02 for two replacement public works vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 1, 2021 meeting (part of consent agenda)
• Received and filed payroll for period ending 01/31/21 (part of consent agenda)

City Council

The City Council approved a $64,932 professional services agreement with GGLO for the Homestead Park Master Plan, and passed ordinances for a new refuse franchise with University Place Refuse Service, Inc. and a building code update. The council also agreed to participate in Pierce County's coordinated effort against illegal street racing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $64,932 GGLO contract for Homestead Park Master Plan (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 743 granting refuse franchise to University Place Refuse Service, Inc. (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 744 adopting 2018 International, State Energy, and Uniform Plumbing Codes (unanimous)
• Agreed to participate in Pierce County's illegal street racing effort

City Council

The City Council consented to staff's proposed plans for the Lot 1 infrastructure improvements and the Homestead Park master plan, including entering negotiations with Verus and bringing back a contract with GGLO. The Homelessness discussion was tabled to a future study session. No formal votes were taken on the project plans; the only motion was to table the homelessness discussion, which carried.

• Consented to staff's proposed plan for Lot 1 infrastructure improvements (no formal vote)
• Consented to staff's proposed plan for Homestead Park master plan (no formal vote)
• Tabled Homelessness discussion to future study session (motion carried)

City Council

This is a procedural City Council meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda consists solely of the agenda document and the agenda packet; no decisions, discussions, or public hearings are specified.

The City Council approved sending a letter to the Pierce County Growth Management Coordinating Committee indicating the city's intention to plan for a population of no more than 40,624 by 2044, with additional language. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $50,000 professional services agreement for CAFR preparation. A study session on the refuse franchise was held, but no decision was made, and the sewers discussion was tabled.

• Approved sending letter to Pierce County Growth Management Coordinating Committee for 2044 population target of 40,624
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and $50,000 professional services agreement with Lance, Sole & Lunghard, LLP
• Tabled sewers discussion to a future meeting

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural items—the agenda and agenda packet documents—with no listed discussion or decision items. The meeting appears to be a regular council session, but no specific actions, proposals, or public hearings are identified in the provided text.