Gig Harbor, Washington

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to discuss applications for Direct Marketing Organization services. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Direct Marketing Organization Services Applications

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a new three-year strategic plan and a contract for intersection restriping. The body will also review quarterly finance and budget reports.

• Resolution 1365: Adopting the City's Three-Year Strategic Plan 2026-2029
• Contract with Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC for Hunt and Skansie Intersection restriping not to exceed $128,757.50
• Approval of vouchers and ACH payments totaling $1,066,662.13
• Resolution 1364: Declaring a City Vehicle Surplus
• Amended Interlocal Agreement for Pierce County Tourism Promotion Area

City Council

City Council

City Council

Arts Commission

The Gig Harbor Arts Commission will meet on July 21, 2026 to consider four discussion items: Love Locks, Harbor Arbor Art, the Brandani‑Killilea Creative Endeavor Grant, and signage. The meeting will also include approval of the May 19, 2026 minutes and a period for public comment.

• Love Locks
• Harbor Arbor Art
• Brandani‑Killilea Creative Endeavor Grant
• Signage
• Approval of May 19, 2026 minutes

Planning Commission

The Gig Harbor Planning Commission will meet to discuss site design basics and approve minutes from June 18, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Gig Harbor Civic Center and is accessible via Zoom or phone.

• Approval of June 18, 2026 minutes
• Discussion on site design basics
• Next meeting scheduled for August 6, 2026

The Planning Commission nominated Commissioner Henderson as temporary chair and the motion passed unanimously. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to reopen public comments was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Appointed Commissioner Henderson as temporary Chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Reopened public comments (unanimous)

City Council

The Gig Harbor City Council study session will discuss Commercial Fishing Homeport Moorage Agreements and related regulations. The council will also review and rank the 2027‑28 capital projects for parks and streets. Staff reports will be presented by Public Works Director Jeff Langhelm, PE, followed by public comment and council deliberation.

• Commercial Fishing Homeport Moorage Agreements and Regulations
• 2027‑28 Parks and Streets Capital Projects – Review and Ranking

City Council

The Gig Harbor City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for Lift Station #5 Basin Improvements and adopting a resolution of intent for a regional homelessness approach.

• Public Works Contract Award for Lift Station #5 Basin Improvements ($1,891,794)
• Resolution 1363 Adopting a Unified Regional Approach to Homelessness
• Approval of Vouchers ($913,425.86)
• Resolution 1362 Approving Gracie Place Short Plat Wastewater Technical Amendment
• Professional Services Contract Amendment #5 for Commercial Fishing Homeport

Hearing Examiner Hearings

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings for two land-use requests. The body will review a proposed pier extension and a request to reduce environmental buffers for a home construction project.

• Chatman Pier Extension (PL-SDP-26-0001): Proposed 25-foot extension of a joint-use pier for two single-family residences
• Dorland Reasonable Use Exemption (PL-RUE-22-0001): Request to reduce wetland buffer from 300 to 240 feet and stream buffer from 50 to 20 feet for a single-family residence

Parks Commission

The commission will review a proposal from the Waterfront Alliance to install permanent buoy art at Ancich Park to honor maritime and fishing heritage. The body will also select a representative for a Stormwater Park Feasibility Study.

• Waterfront Alliance Art Proposal for Ancich Park
• Selection of Representative for Stormwater Park Feasibility Study

City Council

The Gig Harbor City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances and a resolution. Items include a first reading of an ordinance to amend water and sewer service rules outside city limits, a resolution to adopt the six‑year Transportation Improvement Program, and a first reading of amendments to the Critical Areas Code. The council will also vote on a contract amendment for Wollochet Drive safety improvements and approve routine consent‑agenda items such as vouchers and payroll.

• Approval of vouchers and payroll totaling $1,064,385.29 (Consent Agenda)
• First Reading of Ordinance 15XX amending GHMC 13.34 on water and sewer service outside city limits
• Public Hearing on Resolution 1361 adopting the 2027‑2032 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance amending Critical Areas Code (GHMC 18.08)
• Amendment #1 to the SR16/Wollochet Drive Safety Improvements professional services contract with Transportation Solutions, Inc.

Planning Commission

The Gig Harbor Planning Commission will meet on June 18, 2026 to hear a Housing Basics presentation by Community Development Director Eric Baker, followed by commission discussion. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 21, 2026, a public comment period, and scheduling of the next meeting on July 2, 2026. No formal actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Housing Basics presentation by Community Development Director Eric Baker
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026
• Public comment period
• Scheduling of next meeting on July 2, 2026

Commissioners nominated Commissioner Anderson as temporary chair for the meeting; the motion passed unanimously. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Nominated Commissioner Anderson as temporary Chair – approved unanimously
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2026 – approved unanimously

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review a wastewater technical amendment for the Gracie Place Short Plat. Members will also discuss the 2027 Legislative Agenda and a partnership proposal for PenMet Parks.

• Resolution XXXX: Gracie Place Short Plat Wastewater Technical Amendment
• 2027 Legislative Agenda
• PenMet Parks Partnership Proposal

Hearing Examiner Hearings

The Hearing Examiner will consider a performance‑based height exception for flood lights and a design‑review request for a fence over 6 feet at the Gig Harbor High School field and track renovation (5101 Rosedale Street). The project has already received site‑plan approval. The virtual hearing includes staff report, applicant presentation, and public comment.

• Performance‑based height exception request for flood lights at Gig Harbor High School field (5101 Rosedale St)
• Design‑review request for a fence taller than 6 feet at the same site
• Site‑plan approval already granted for the renovation project
• Written public comments accepted until June 15, 2026, 4:30 pm
• Virtual hearing via Zoom on June 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM

City Council

The Gig Harbor City Council study session will consider three discussion items. Staff will present the Unified Regional Approach to Homelessness and the council will take deliberation and direction. The Planning Commission’s recommendation to amend GHMC 18.08 Critical Areas based on scientific review will be reviewed. The council will examine Commercial Fishing Homeport moorage agreements and regulations.

• Unified Regional Approach (URA) to Homelessness – staff report, public comment, council deliberation
• Planning Commission recommendation to amend GHMC 18.08 Critical Areas – staff report, public comment, council deliberation
• Commercial Fishing Homeport moorage agreements and regulations – staff report, public comment, council deliberation

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to discuss applications for Direct Marketing Organization services.

• Review of Direct Marketing Organization Services Applications

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review application PL‑SPR‑26‑0001 to modernize the Gig Harbor High School track and field at 5101 Rosedale Street. A key part of the review is an alternative design request for an 8‑foot perimeter fence to improve safety and security. The board will hear staff reports, a presentation by the applicant, public comments, and then vote on the proposal.

• Gig Harbor High School Track & Field Renovation (PL‑SPR‑26‑0001) – design review and 8‑ft fence request
• Approval of minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period for the track renovation application

The Design Review Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting. The Board also unanimously approved the request to allow an 8‑foot perimeter fence around the renovated Gig Harbor High School track and field. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes from April 24, 2025 (unanimously)
• Approved 8‑foot fence height exception for Gig Harbor High School track (unanimously)

City Council

The City Council will vote on construction and support contracts for the 38th Avenue Improvement Project Phase 2. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the city sign code.

• Construction contract with Active Construction, Inc (ACI) for $7,315,716.00
• Materials testing contract with Certerra Northwest, LLC for $56,859.92
• Construction support contract with KPFF, Inc. not to exceed $114,500
• Public hearing for Ordinance 1562 amending GHMC 17.80 Sign Code
• Approval of vouchers and ACH payments totaling $858,893.11

Hearing Examiner Hearings

The Hearing Examiner will review a proposal to construct a commercial fishing homeport dock system. The project includes installing floats, a gangway, and utility extensions, as well as removing the Jerkovich Pier.

• Proposed commercial fishing homeport dock system at Ancich Waterfront Park
• Installation of a 280-foot main walk float, 15 60-foot finger floats, and two 80-foot finger floats
• Removal of Jerkovich Pier and creosote piles
• Net overwater coverage increase of approximately 4,852 square feet
• Shoreline mitigation including beach nourishment and stormwater outfall restoration

City Council

The Gig Harbor City Council will hold a study session to discuss the 2027‑2032 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program, presented by Public Works Director Jeff Langhelm. The council will also review a sales tax update presented by Finance Director Scott Larson. Both items will include staff reports, clarifying questions, public comment, and council deliberation.

• 2027‑2032 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program discussion
• Sales Tax Update discussion

City Council

The City Council will consider a professional services contract for a stormwater park feasibility study. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a right-of-way vacation on Artena Lane.

• Contract with Parametrix for 7601 Soundview Dr Stormwater Park Feasibility Study not to exceed $125,000
• Public Hearing on Ordinance 1561 to vacate a portion of the Milton Avenue right-of-way (Artena Lane Non-User Statute)
• Approval of vouchers and ACH payments totaling $923,638.30

Planning Commission

The Gig Harbor Planning Commission will hold a continuation open public hearing to discuss the Critical Areas Code update and formulate a recommendation. The commission will also approve the minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting. The agenda notes that the next meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2026.

• Continuation Critical Areas Code Update – discussion and commission recommendation
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026 meeting
• Other business – next meeting set for June 4, 2026

The commission approved the minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting. It also approved the Critical Areas Code Update for items 1 through 4 as shown on the recommendation matrix. A second motion approved the critical area code presented on April 30, as amended. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved May 14, 2026 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved Critical Areas Update items 1‑4 per recommendation matrix (unanimously)
• Approved critical area code presented April 30, as amended (unanimously)

Arts Commission

The Gig Harbor Arts Commission will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, welcome new commissioners, and discuss Harbor Arbor Art applications. The meeting will be held at the Gig Harbor Civic Center and available via Zoom.

• Approval of March 24, 2026 minutes
• Welcome new commissioners
• Harbor Arbor Art Applications discussion

The Arts Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from its March 24, 2026 meeting. No other resolutions were adopted; the commission discussed several projects and assigned follow‑up tasks.

• Approved March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Gig Harbor City Council will hold a study session to discuss public infrastructure risks, the North Creek Culvert Replacement, and a Downtown and Finholm District Parking Study. The meeting will include staff reports, clarifying questions, public comment, and council deliberation.

• Public Infrastructure and Risk discussion
• North Creek Culvert Replacement – RSI Next Steps
• Downtown and Finholm District Parking Study Presentation
• Public comment period for discussion items
• Council deliberation and direction on discussion items

The council discussed public infrastructure and risk, the North Creek culvert replacement, and a downtown parking study. Council members expressed support for separating the two proposed projects and proceeding with the culvert replacement. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.

• Supported moving forward with North Creek Culvert Replacement (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a presentation from Community Development Director Eric Baker regarding an update to the Critical Areas Code. The meeting includes a staff report and a period for public comment.

• Critical Areas Code Update presentation

The Planning Commission approved the March 19 minutes and closed public comment unanimously. It adopted three amendments: keeping Type 2/F and Type 3/F stream buffers at 175 feet (4‑1 vote), aligning fish and wildlife habitat definitions with state standards (unanimously), and extending the hearing to May 21 with an open comment period until May 18 (unanimously). The commission will present its recommendation to Council at the next meeting.

• Approved March 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public comment (unanimous)
• Kept stream buffers at 175 ft, not 200 ft (4 in favor, 1 opposed)
• Aligned fish and wildlife habitat definition with state standards (unanimous)
• Extended hearing to May 21 and kept comment period open until May 18 (unanimous)

City Council

The Gig Harbor City Council will adopt its consent agenda, which includes approval of vouchers totaling $1,670,021.94 and payroll. Council members will consider a professional services contract amendment with Kennedy-Jenks for up to $39,172 to rehabilitate Lift Station 1a. They will also vote on a resolution authorizing a sister‑cities memorandum of understanding with Bodø, Norway, and hear a Bike Month proclamation. Public comment will be taken before and after the business items.

• Approval of vouchers (AP check numbers 202317‑202380, PR check numbers 109143‑109151) and ACH payments totaling $1,670,021.94
• Professional Services Contract Amendment #4 with Kennedy‑Jenks, not to exceed $39,172, for Lift Station 1a rehabilitation
• Lift Station #5A Easement Agreement
• Resolution 1360 authorizing a Sister Cities MOU with Bodø, Norway
• Bike Month Proclamation

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included items such as prior meeting minutes, voucher payments totaling $1,670,021.94, payroll, an easement agreement, and a sister‑cities MOU. It also unanimously approved Professional Services Contract Amendment #4 with Kennedy‑Jenks for Lift Station 1A rehabilitation, limited to $39,172. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Contract Amendment #4 for Lift Station 1A, up to $39,172 (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Gig Harbor Civil Service Commission is holding a quarterly meeting. The body will discuss the Assessment Center and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion regarding Assessment Center

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously approved moving forward with an Assessment Center to be held after the current Sergeant Promotional Eligibility Register expires on August 6, 2026.

• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Assessment Center to follow August 6, 2026 expiration (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Gig Harbor Parks Commission will discuss a proposal from the Rotary Club to improve the North Creek watershed, including stream restoration and public access. Staff will seek a recommendation on whether to pursue the program and any needed changes. The commission will also review a recap of Parks Appreciation Day and consider a draft Adopt‑A‑Park volunteer program.

• North Creek – Rotary Proposal for watershed and stream enhancements
• Parks Appreciation Day recap and planning review
• Draft Adopt‑A‑Park volunteer program discussion
• Parks Division update on ongoing projects (boat storage, splash pad, sports complex)
• Public comment period

City Council

The Gig Harbor City Council study session will review five discussion items: the projected development of the Gig Harbor North area, city-sponsored special events, an update to the sign code, proposed language for the 2026‑2029 strategic plan, and a sister‑cities memorandum of understanding. Staff reports will be presented, followed by clarifying questions, public comment, and council deliberation for each item.

• Gig Harbor North projected development
• City‑sponsored special events
• Sign code update
• Proposed verbiage for the 2026‑2029 strategic plan
• Sister cities memorandum of understanding

The Gig Harbor City Council held a study session and heard presentations on the Gig Harbor North projected development, city‑sponsored special events, a sign code update, proposed wording for the 2026‑2029 Strategic Plan, and revisions to the Sister Cities MOU. Council members expressed support for the recommendations and amendments, but no formal votes, approvals, or denials were recorded. Staff will compile additional data on special‑event sponsorship costs for a future council discussion.

• Supported recommendations on Gig Harbor North development (no formal vote recorded)
• Supported staff presentation on city‑sponsored special events; data to be compiled for future discussion
• Discussed sign code update recommendation (no formal decision)
• Reviewed proposed verbiage for 2026‑2029 Strategic Plan (no formal decision)
• Supported amendments to Sister Cities MOU (no formal vote recorded)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss updates to local codes and the city's inventory of historic properties. The body will also review the status of the Masonic Lodge HSR process.

• Status of the Masonic Lodge HSR Process
• Discussion of City Inventory of Historic Properties
• Preliminary Discussion of Local Code Changes

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting. A motion was adopted to have any decisions on the Babich and Wilkinson houses brought before the commission for recommendation, with votes from Commissioners Ashlock and Lile. No other actions were taken. The next meeting is set for July 28, 2026.

• Approved minutes from Jan 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Motion to refer Babich & Wilkinson Houses decisions to commission passed (votes: Ashlock, Lile)

Salary Commission

The Gig Harbor Salary Commission will hold a special meeting to elect a chair, approve the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and discuss the salaries of the mayor and councilmembers. Decisions may be made on the salary review and the election of the chair.

• Election of Chair
• Approval of Minutes – January 28, 2025
• Public Comment
• Review of Mayor and Councilmember Salaries

Kim Anderson was unanimously elected chair of the Salary Commission. The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. The commission reviewed mayor and councilmember salaries and asked for additional comparative salary data to be compiled. The meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m.

• Kim Anderson unanimously elected Chair
• January 28, 2025 minutes unanimously approved
• Commission requested compilation of additional salary data

City Council

The Gig Harbor City Council will consider a public hearing for an Artena Lane right-of-way vacation and approve Senior Services grant awardees. The meeting also includes the approval of vouchers totaling $1.5 million and the appointment of new Arts Commission members.

• Approval of vouchers totaling $1,575,774.55
• Public hearing for Artena Lane Non-User Statue Right of Way Vacation
• Appointment of Robin Avni and Nora Eckstein to Arts Commission
• Senior Services Grant Award Recommendation
• Interlocal Agreement with Pierce County for LS#5A Funding

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included $1,575,774.55 in payments, payroll, arts commission appointments, an interlocal agreement, a quit‑claim deed for affordable housing, and two grant authorizations. A resolution setting a public hearing for the Artena Lane right‑of‑way vacation was also adopted unanimously. The Senior Services Grant awardees were approved 6‑0‑1, and Julie Martin and Le Rodenberg were appointed to the South Sound Military & Communities Partnership council.

• Approved consent agenda items (vouchers, payroll, arts appointments, interlocal agreement, quit‑claim deed, grant authorizations) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 1359 to set public hearing for Artena Lane right‑of‑way vacation – unanimous
• Approved Senior Services Grant awardees – vote 6‑0‑1 (Rodenberg abstained)
• Appointed Julie Martin as primary and Le Rodenberg as alternate to SSMCP council – unanimous
• Approved quit‑claim deed from Hunt Street Property to City for affordable housing – unanimous
• Authorized Submittal of PSAR Grant Application for North Creek Culvert Replacement – unanimous
• Authorized Submittal of BAFBRB Grant Application for North Creek Culvert Replacement – unanimous
• Approved appointment and reappointment of Arts Commission members (Robin Avni, Nora Eckstein, Kris Robinson) – unanimous