University Place public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council passed an ordinance amending the 2025‑2026 biennial budget, allocating $1.3 million for one‑time expenses. It also adopted an ordinance updating Title 17 and Title 19 of the municipal code to revise development regulations and the critical areas ordinance. Several franchise grants and work‑plan resolutions were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved Ordinance No. 796 amending the 2025‑2026 budget, allocating $1.3 M (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance No. 797 amending Title 17 & Title 19 of the municipal code (motion carried)
• Granted franchise to Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC (Ordinance No. 794) (motion carried)
• Granted franchise to Forged Fiber 37, LLC (Ordinance No. 795) (motion carried)
• Adopted Economic Development Advisory Commission 2026 Work Plan (Resolution 1075) (motion carried)
• Adopted Planning Commission 2026 Work Plan (Resolution 1076) (motion carried)
• Authorized the Mayor to execute an amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement (motion carried)
• Authorized the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the communication site lease with VB‑S1 Assets, LLC (motion carried)

City Council

Mayor Figueroa called a special City Council meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The council recessed to an executive session to review the performance of a public employee. The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. with no action taken.

City Council

The City Council passed an ordinance setting the 2026 property tax levy amounts. It also approved a franchise agreement for Harold LeMay Enterprises to provide refuse service. The consent agenda items, including two public‑works contracts totaling $142,699.51, were adopted. The council cancelled the December 15 regular meeting and scheduled a public hearing on the mid‑biennial budget adjustment for December 1, 2025.

• Approved Consent Agenda items: minutes of 11/30/25, claims filing, warrant‑cancellation resolution, and contracts for Public Works Salt Slab Project ($91,548.15) and Restroom Renovation ($51,151.36) (motion carried)
• Passed Ordinance No. 792 establishing 2026 property tax levy amounts (motion carried)
• Passed Ordinance No. 793 granting a franchise to Harold LeMay Enterprises, Inc. for refuse service (motion carried)
• Approved cancellation of the December 15 regular council meeting (motion carried)
• Scheduled public hearing on the 2025‑2026 mid‑biennial budget adjustment for December 1, 2025 (motion carried)
• No other substantive motions were denied or tabled

City Council

The council convened a special meeting on November 17, 2025. An executive session was held to review a public employee’s performance, lasting about one hour and thirty minutes and later extended fifteen minutes. No other actions or votes were taken before adjournment at 6:10 p.m.

Park Advisory Commission

The Park Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the 10/09 meeting and approved the agenda for the current session, with both motions carrying. Staff gave updates on several park projects, including the Cirque restroom, Curran Apple Orchard enhancements, and property acquisitions for Kobayashi and Morrison Road. Commissioners discussed the Creekside Park Masterplan options and the 2026 PAC workplan, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved 10/09 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included adopting Resolution No. 1073 establishing the City’s 2026 Legislative Priorities. A public hearing on the 2026 Property Tax Levy was scheduled for November 17. Council members directed staff to prepare a comparative summary of the city’s refuse service agreements and to evaluate the benefits of maintaining two providers.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items, including adoption of Resolution No. 1073 establishing 2026 Legislative Priorities (motion carried)
• Scheduled a public hearing on the 2026 Property Tax Levy for November 17
• Directed staff to prepare a comparative summary of refuse service agreements and evaluate maintaining two refuse providers

City Council

The council approved the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included authorizing the City Manager to execute Addendum 3 of the lease with Sanuk MM, LLC. It also approved the purchase of real property at 2903 Morrison Rd W for a net cost of $164,380 and directed the City Manager to finalize the agreement. No other actions were taken.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes of 10/06/25 meeting (motion carried)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Addendum 3 of lease with Sanuk MM, LLC (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of real property at 2903 Morrison Rd W, net cost $164,380, and authorized City Manager to execute purchase agreement (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council adopted a resolution amending the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. It approved the purchase of the Frederick property at 6428 Chambers Creek Road West for $735,000, authorizing the City Manager to execute the transaction. The council also approved several consent‑agenda items, including two ordinances and two sponsorship agreements.

• Adopted Resolution amending the PROS Plan (Resolution 1072)
• Approved purchase of property at 6428 Chambers Creek Road West for $735,000
• Approved Ordinance amending Section 5.05.060 of the Municipal Code (Business License Exemptions) (Ordinance 790)
• Approved Ordinance amending the franchise agreement with U.P. Refuse Services, Inc. (Ordinance 791)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Sponsorship Agreement with UP for Arts
• Authorized City Manager to execute Sponsorship Agreement with Dance Theatre Northwest
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the 09/15/25 Council meeting

City Council

The council adopted Resolution No. 1071 to approve the 27th Street Business District Subarea Plan. It also approved the consent agenda, which included filing recent claims, authorizing an interlocal agreement with the University of Washington, and approving a $224,192.24 audio‑visual contract with Avidex Industries. The council authorized settlement documents for the Day Island Yacht Club lawsuit. Other items such as the refuse franchise amendment, park plan amendments, and an arts commission were discussed but not decided.

• Adopted 27th Street Business District Subarea Plan (motion carried, Resolution No. 1071)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 Council meeting (motion carried)
• Received and filed claims dated 08/18/25, 08/22/25, 08/26/25, 08/29/25 (motion carried)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreement with University of Washington (motion carried)
• Authorized City Manager to execute agreement with Avidex Industries, LLC for audio‑visual system ($224,192.24) (motion carried)
• Authorized execution of settlement documents in Day Island Yacht Club v. City of University Place (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included authorizations for several agreements and a $56,145 payment from the Parks CIP budget. The council then adopted a resolution amending the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2026‑2031, creating eligibility for future grant applications. All motions carried.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes, payroll filings, and a Pierce County proclamation (motion carried)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Sponsorship Agreement for art (motion carried)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the lease with Sunak MM, LLC (motion carried)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Participation and Allocation Agreements for the Opioid Settlement (motion carried)
• Authorized final billing of $56,145 from the Parks CIP budget (motion carried)
• Adopted amendment to the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2026‑2031 (motion carried)
• Approved proclamations for Indigenous Peoples Day, Native American Heritage Month, Sidney Davis, and Bridgeport Place 25th anniversary (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. The consent agenda approved the minutes from July 12 and July 21, authorized a $526,173 payment to Pierce County for the 2025 Chipseal/Fogseal Project, approved an interlocal agreement with the University Place School District, adopted a resolution to have the Park Advisory Commission review a proposal to rename Homestead Park, and received and filed claims dated July 31. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of 07/12/25 and 07/21/25 (consent agenda)
• Authorized payment of $526,173 to Pierce County for 2025 Chipseal/Fogseal Project
• Authorized execution of Interlocal Agreement with University Place School District
• Adopted Resolution directing Park Advisory Commission to review Homestead Park renaming proposal (Resolution 1069)
• Received and filed claims dated 07/31/25

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing several contracts and the purchase of two HDPE salt‑brine storage tanks for $59,150.12. Council members voted to move forward with a partnership with the YMCA to provide youth recreation programs. The proposal to rename Homestead Park was referred to the Park Advisory Commission for a recommendation. An executive session was extended to 10:00 p.m. after a motion was carried.

• Approved the minutes of the July 7, 2025 Council meeting (consent agenda)
• Authorized amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with SoftResources (consent agenda)
• Authorized amendment to the Lease Agreement with SH&H Valuation, LLC (consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of two HDPE salt‑brine storage tanks for $59,150.12 (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1068 amending City Council Rules of Procedure (consent agenda)
• Approved moving forward with the YMCA youth recreation program partnership (legislative proposal)
• Referred the Homestead Park renaming proposal to the Park Advisory Commission for recommendation (legislative proposal)
• Extended the Executive Session to 10:00 p.m. (executive session)

City Council

The Council agreed to move forward with the YMCA‑run youth recreation program and will seek grant funding for a specialized recreation program for residents with special needs. Council members also asked YMCA representatives to attend the next meeting to present their proposal. The Council decided not to proceed with the proposed sister‑city agreement with Fastiv, Ukraine.

• Approved implementation of the YMCA youth recreation program (decision by early August)
• Directed staff to explore grant funding for the specialized recreation program for residents with special needs
• Requested YMCA representatives be invited to the next Council meeting to present their proposal
• Declined to hire a meeting facilitator, saving $4,000‑$6,000
• Decided not to move forward with the sister‑city agreement with Fastiv, Ukraine

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the June 16, 2025 minutes and payroll/claims items. A motion extended the study session by five minutes. Additional motions extended the Executive Session to 10:00 p.m., 10:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m., and the council adopted minor amendments to its Rules of Procedure.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items: June 16, 2025 minutes, payroll and claims (motion carried)
• Extended study session by five minutes (motion carried)
• Extended Executive Session to 10:00 p.m. (motion carried)
• Extended Executive Session to 10:30 p.m. (motion carried)
• Extended Executive Session to 11:00 p.m. (motion carried)
• Adopted minor amendments to Council Rules of Procedure (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:49 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and then adopted the consent agenda. The consent agenda included approval of the June 2 minutes, filing of payroll and financial reports, an ordinance amending the Commute Trip Reduction Plan, authorizations for agreements with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and MAKERS Architecture, and cancellation of the August 18 regular council meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 2, 2025 council minutes (motion carried)
• Filed payroll and claims for May 2025 (motion carried)
• Filed 2025 First Quarter Financial Report (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 10.50 – Commute Trip Reduction Plan (motion carried)
• Authorized City Manager to execute MOA with Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (motion carried)
• Authorized amendment to Professional Services Agreement with MAKERS Architecture (motion carried)
• Approved cancellation of the August 18, 2025 regular council meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved the regular and consent agendas, including a resolution appointing delegates to the 2025 Association of Washington Cities meeting. It passed Ordinance No. 787, amending the 2025‑2026 biennial budget to incorporate 2024 carry‑forward appropriations and other adjustments. It also adopted Ordinance No. 788, amending the municipal code to permit up to two housing units per lot, or up to four when one unit is affordable, in compliance with state law.

• Approved regular agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes of 05/19/25, payroll/claims filing, and Resolution 1067 appointing delegates (motion carried)
• Passed Ordinance No. 787 amending the 2025‑2026 budget for carry‑forward and other adjustments (motion carried)
• Passed Ordinance No. 788 amending Titles 13, 19, and 21 to allow additional housing units (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes, confirming Nisha Smith’s appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Commission (term ending Jan 31, 2029), and authorizing the purchase of easements for $68,800 from Fircrest Golf Club for the Phase I project. A motion to extend the meeting by 15 minutes was also carried.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Confirmed Nisha Smith appointment to Economic Development Advisory Commission (term ending Jan 31, 2029)
• Authorized purchase of easements $68,800 from Fircrest Golf Club for Phase I project
• Extended meeting by 15 minutes

Park Advisory Commission

The minutes provided consist of coded entries without any clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. Consequently, no concrete decisions were documented for residents to note.

City Council

The council appointed Councilmember Flemming to chair the May 5 meeting. It approved the meeting agenda. The consent agenda items—including the April 21 minutes, payroll filings, a sponsorship agreement for art, and Sandy McKenzie’s planning‑commission appointment—were all approved.

• Appointed Councilmember Flemming to chair the meeting (motion carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 21, 2025 council minutes (consent agenda, motion carried)
• Authorized the City Manager to execute a Sponsorship Agreement with UP for Art (consent agenda, motion carried)
• Confirmed Sandy McKenzie’s appointment to the Planning Commission (term ends Jan 31, 2027) (consent agenda, motion carried)
• Received and filed payroll for periods ending 04/15/25 and 04/30/25 and claims dated 04/30/25 (consent agenda, motion carried)

City Council

The Council removed the Council Rules of Procedure amendment from the agenda. It approved the consent agenda items, including the April 7 minutes, payroll and claims filings, a sponsorship agreement with Dance Theatre Northwest, and a $41,985 amendment to the Gray & Osborne professional services contract. The Council also agreed to hold a public hearing before taking action on the proposed middle‑housing changes required by House Bill 1110.

• Removed Council Rules of Procedure amendment from agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved payroll and claims filings (consent agenda)
• Authorized sponsorship agreement with Dance Theatre Northwest (consent agenda)
• Authorized amendment to Gray & Osborne contract for $41,985 (consent agenda)
• Agreed to hold a public hearing before acting on HB‑1110 middle‑housing proposals

Park Advisory Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 13 meeting. It also approved the meeting agenda. Finally, it approved the recommendation to rename Homestead Park to Broback Park, with a suggestion to clarify signage or rename the adjacent street.

• Approved March 13 meeting minutes (motion carries)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carries)
• Approved recommendation to rename Homestead Park to Broback Park (motion carries)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, authorizing contracts for the Creekside Park Master Plan ($193,590) and a public‑works secondary containment structure ($71,256.72). It then awarded the 36th Street West and Grandview Drive West roundabout project to RW Scott Construction for a total of $1,266,348.03. Finally, the council accepted the $246,500 budget for the city’s 30th birthday celebration on August 23, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda, including Creekside Park Master Plan contract $193,590 – motion carried
• Approved consent agenda, including Public Works Secondary Containment Structure contract $71,256.72 – motion carried
• Awarded 36th Street West and Grandview Drive West roundabout to RW Scott Construction for $1,266,348.03 – motion carried
• Approved $246,500 budget for 30th birthday celebration – motion carried