University Place public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Park Advisory Commission
The Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. Staff provided updates on grant approvals for the Cirque and Sunset Terrace playgrounds and reviewed the 2023/24 budget requests.
- Approved 11/10/22 meeting minutes
- Approved 12/8/2022 agenda
City Council
The City Council denied a request to reclassify a property at 6522 87th Avenue West as open space. Council also directed the City Manager to investigate voter reluctance regarding a failed police services levy. Several administrative resolutions and appointments were approved via the consent agenda.
- Rejected open space reclassification for 6522 87th Avenue West (Resolution No. 998)
- Directed City Manager to report on public safety staffing and funding following failed November 2022 levy
- Approved Labor Agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 612 (Resolution No. 996)
- Adopted Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan (Resolution No. 997)
- Authorized $15,000 increase for Robert Half International contract services
- Reappointed Kevin Briske to Greater Tacoma Regional Convention Center Public Facilities District Board
- Cancelled the December 19, 2022 Regular Council meeting
- Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council approved the 2023-2024 biennial budget and a property tax levy increase for 2023. Council also authorized a budget adjustment to move REET funds to street maintenance and passed ordinances regarding compost materials and a telecommunications franchise.
- Adopted 2023-2024 Biennial Budget (Ordinance No. 767)
- Approved 2023 property tax levy increase (Ordinance No. 766)
- Approved transfer of $792,519 from REET Fund to Street Fund (Ordinance No. 765)
- Passed Ordinance No. 763 requiring locally sourced compost for City projects
- Passed Ordinance No. 764 granting a franchise to Fatbeam, LLC
- Adopted Resolution No. 995 to write off delinquent accounts receivable over $1,000
Park Advisory Commission
The Commission approved the 2023 PAC Workplan and goals. Staff provided updates on RCO grant applications for the boardwalk and funding for skate park ramps, playground equipment, and exercise stations.
- Approved 10/13/22 meeting minutes
- Approved 11/10/2022 agenda
- Approved 2023 PAC Workplan
City Council
The Council approved a consent agenda including the 2023 legislative priorities and a cable franchise for Comcast. A public hearing for the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget was held and will continue on November 21, 2022.
- Approved 2023 legislative priorities (Resolution No. 991)
- Authorized $509,082.07 payment to Pierce County for 2022 Chipseal/Sealcoat project
- Approved Exclusive Brokerage Agreement with Jeff Kraft of Kidder Matthews through December 2024 (Resolution No. 993)
- Granted non-exclusive cable television franchise to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC (Ordinance No. 762)
- Approved disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment (Resolution No. 992)
- Designated applicant agent for state and federal financial assistance under Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act (Resolution No. 994)
- Continued public hearing for 2023-2024 Biennial Budget to November 21, 2022