Puyallup, WA

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to consider the approval of two police department eligibility lists. The body will also review minutes from the September 21, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of a Blended Advanced Entry Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of a Sergeant Promotional Eligibility List

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council is meeting to discuss budget items, including Capital Improvements Project (CIP) budgets and Council initiatives. The session includes a review of topics not completed from the previous Tuesday.

• Capital Improvements Project (CIP) Budgets
• Council Initiatives

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will meet to discuss the budget. The agenda includes a budget overview and discussions regarding LTAC and community grants.

• Budget Overview
• LTAC
• Community Grants

Library Advisory Board Meeting

The Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss new policies regarding unattended children and a general code of conduct. The board will also review reports from the Library Director, the Friends of the Library, and the Library Foundation.

• Unattended Child Policy
• Code of Conduct Policy
• Library Director's Board Reports for September and October

Senior Advisory Board

The Senior Advisory Board will meet to review a presentation from Pierce Transit and discuss the Bridging the Gap UWT Spring 2026 Practicum. The board will also consider a facts and information trifold for the board.

• Pierce Transit Presentation
• Bridging the Gap - UWT Spring 2026 Practicum
• Senior Advisory Board Facts & Information Trifold
• Approval of June 8, 2026 draft minutes

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will meet to discuss budget items, including Capital Improvements Project (CIP) budgets and Council initiatives. The session will also cover unfinished topics from a previous meeting and determine next steps.

• Capital Improvements Project (CIP) Budgets
• Council Initiatives

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will meet to discuss the budget. The session includes a budget overview and discussions regarding LTAC and community grants.

• Budget Overview
• LTAC
• Community Grants

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to provide comment on a city-initiated request regarding a feasibility study.

• Comment on city-initiated request for Feasibility Study

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on a 2026-2028 collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters union. The body is also considering a multifamily property tax exemption for Willows Pond Apartments, LLC and various infrastructure contracts.

• 2026-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters
• Eight-Year Limited Multifamily Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Willows Pond Apartments, LLC
• Up to $75,000 in traffic safety emphasis patrol reimbursement funding from Washington Traffic Safety Commission
• Sole source purchase of 60 portable police radios and in-car radio updates from Motorola Solutions
• Contract with Puget Sound Energy for Maplewood Springs Zone 2 Pump Station and Water Main Replacement Project

City Council Regular Meeting

The Puyallup City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to act on a consent agenda of contracts and agreements, an ordinance on the Design Review and Historic Preservation Board, and two resolutions. One resolution would authorize an eight-year limited multifamily property tax exemption agreement with Willows Pond Apartments, LLC; the other would approve a sole source purchase of 60 portable police radios and in-car radio system updates from Motorola Solutions. The agenda also includes proclamations, a Riverwalk Trail Phase V update, and a possible executive session on potential litigation.

• Resolution for an eight-year limited multifamily property tax exemption agreement with Willows Pond Apartments, LLC
• Sole source purchase of 60 portable police radios and in-car radio system updates from Motorola Solutions
• Consent agenda includes a contract with Puget Sound Energy for the Maplewood Springs Zone 2 Pump Station and Water Main Replacement Project
• Interagency agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for up to $75,000 in traffic safety emphasis patrol reimbursement funding
• Second reading of an ordinance amending Puyallup Municipal Code Chapter 2.29 on the Design Review and Historic Preservation Board

Planning Commission

The Puyallup Planning Commission is holding a worksession to review Phase 2 zoning map and code amendments, including changes to general provisions, commercial, mixed-use, manufacturing, and professional office zones, as well as future land use map and River Road Corridor plan text amendments. The commission will also consider a fair zoning and fair parking overlay package. No final decisions are listed; this appears to be a discussion and review session.

• Phase 2 Zoning Map Amendments (Package 6 of DPS Work Plan)
• Phase 2 Zoning Code Amendments covering Chapters 20.05, 20.08, 20.15, 20.30, 20.31, and 20.35
• Future Land Use Map and Land Use Element text amendments
• River Road Corridor Plan text amendments
• Package 6: Fair Zoning, Fair Parking Overlay

City Council Study Session

The Puyallup City Council is holding a study session with informational presentations on Pierce Transit Proposition 1, a regional homelessness approach, and a possible re-evaluation of the Rural Buffer Residential land use designation. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda also includes routine items like agenda approval, citizen comments, and an executive session on potential litigation.

• Pierce Transit Proposition 1 informational presentation
• Pierce County Unified Regional Approach to Homelessness presentation
• Possible re-evaluation of Rural Buffer Residential Future Land Use designation in the Comprehensive Plan
• Executive session on potential litigation

Library Advisory Board Meeting

The Puyallup Library Advisory Board is meeting to consider two new policies: an Unattended Child Policy and a Code of Conduct Policy. The board will also approve minutes from May 18, 2026, and hear reports from the library director, Friends of the Library, and the Library Foundation. Public comments are accepted in writing until 3:00 p.m. before the meeting; no comments are taken via Zoom.

• Review of Unattended Child Policy
• Review of Code of Conduct Policy
• Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Library Director's Board Report for September
• Reports from Friends of the Library and Library Foundation

The Puyallup Library Advisory Board met on September 21, 2026, with only two board members present. Due to the lack of a quorum, no substantive decisions, votes, or policy discussions occurred, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. without quorum or formal actions

Civil Service Commission

The Puyallup Civil Service Commission is meeting virtually to consider approving four eligibility lists for police and corrections officer positions, including lateral and entry-level candidates. The agenda also includes approval of the August 17, 2026 meeting minutes and a report from the chief examiner. No public comments will be accepted via Zoom; written comments are due by 8:00 a.m. on the meeting day.

• Approval of a Lateral Entry Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of a Blended Advanced Entry Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of a Blended Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of a Blended Lateral Entry Corrections Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of August 17, 2026 meeting minutes

The Commission approved eligibility lists for lateral entry police officers, blended advanced entry police officers, blended entry level police officers, and blended lateral entry corrections officers. All lists were approved via 5-0 votes.

• Approved Lateral Entry Police Officer Eligibility List (5-0)
• Approved Blended Advanced Entry Police Officer Eligibility List (5-0)
• Approved Blended Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List (5-0)
• Approved Blended Lateral Entry Corrections Officer Eligibility List (5-0)
• Approved August 17, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Puyallup Planning Commission will hold a worksession to review Phase 2 zoning map and code amendments, including changes to several zoning chapters and the Future Land Use Map. The commission is also considering a fair parking overlay and related map amendments. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Phase 2 Zoning Map Amendments (Package 6 of DPS Work Plan)
• Zoning code amendments to Chapters 20.05, 20.08, 20.15, 20.30, 20.31, and 20.35
• Future Land Use Map and Land Use Element text amendments
• River Road Corridor Plan text amendments
• Fair Zoning, Fair Parking Overlay (Chapter 20.47) and Fairgrounds Zone (Chapter 20.37) amendments

City Council Study Session

The Puyallup City Council is holding a study session with informational presentations on Pierce Transit Proposition 1, Pierce County's Unified Regional Approach to Homelessness, and a possible re-evaluation of the Rural Buffer Residential Future Land Use designation in the Comprehensive Plan. No formal votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, agenda approval, citizen comments, and an executive session on potential litigation.

• Pierce Transit Proposition 1 informational presentation
• Pierce County Unified Regional Approach to Homelessness presentation
• Possible re-evaluation of Rural Buffer Residential Future Land Use designation
• Executive session on potential litigation

City Council Regular Meeting

The Puyallup City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to vacate a portion of W Main between 6th and 7th Streets SW and all of 7th Street NW between W Main and 2nd Avenue NW. The council will also take a first reading of an ordinance amending the Design Review and Historic Preservation Board chapter of the municipal code. Consent agenda items include a landfill consulting contract, change orders for the Van Lierop Park playground project, and an interlocal agreement with Pierce Conservation District.

• Public hearing and first reading: ordinance to vacate portion of W Main between 6th Street SW and 7th Street SW and all of 7th Street NW between W Main and 2nd Avenue NW
• First reading: ordinance amending Puyallup Municipal Code Chapter 2.29 (Design Review and Historic Preservation Board)
• Authorize contract with Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc. for landfill regulatory consulting services
• Authorize change orders for Van Lierop Park Playground Installation Project and accept project as complete
• Authorize Interlocal Agreement with Pierce Conservation District for natural resource and ecological conservation projects

Parks and Recreation Board

The Puyallup Parks and Recreation Board will hold a public hearing on the Park Recreation and Open Space Plan, consider approving July meeting minutes, and discuss a proposed change to its meeting time. Staff will also report on the Puyallup Parks Foundation and summer recreation highlights. The agenda is otherwise routine, with roll call, board comments, and future agenda items.

• Public hearing on Park Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS Element Draft)
• Consideration of updated meeting time
• Approval of July 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Puyallup Parks Foundation Board update
• Summer recreation program update

City Council Regular Meeting

The Puyallup City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance to vacate a portion of W Main between 6th and 7th Streets SW and all of 7th Street NW between W Main and 2nd Avenue NW. The council will also take a first reading on an ordinance amending the Design Review and Historic Preservation Board chapter of the municipal code. Consent agenda items include a landfill consulting contract, playground project change orders, and an interlocal agreement with Pierce Conservation District.

• Public hearing and first reading: vacate portion of W Main between 6th and 7th Streets SW and all of 7th Street NW between W Main and 2nd Avenue NW
• First reading: amend Puyallup Municipal Code Chapter 2.29 (Design Review and Historic Preservation Board)
• Authorize contract with Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc. for landfill regulatory consulting services
• Authorize change orders for Van Lierop Park Playground Installation Project and accept project as complete
• Authorize Interlocal Agreement with Pierce Conservation District for natural resource and ecological conservation projects

Planning Commission

The Puyallup Planning Commission will hold a worksession to review Phase 2 zoning map amendments, zoning code amendments for Mixed Use, Manufacturing, and Commercial zones, and related Future Land Use Map and River Road Corridor Plan text amendments. The meeting includes approval of the August 12, 2026 minutes and public comments. No final decisions are listed; the items are presented for discussion.

• Phase 2 Zoning Map Amendments (Package 6 of DPS Work Plan)
• Zoning code amendments: Chapter 20.31 Mixed Use (MX) Zones, Chapter 20.35 Manufacturing (M) Zones, Chapter 20.30 Commercial (C) Zones
• Future Land Use Map amendments and Land Use Element text amendments
• River Road Corridor Plan text amendments
• Approval of August 12, 2026 minutes

The Planning Commission held a worksession on September 9, 2026, reviewing Phase 2 zoning map amendments, zoning code changes, and Future Land Use Map updates tied to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. No decisions were made on the zoning proposals; the Commission discussed concerns including single-family rezoning to RS 6, manufacturing allowances in the Business Park zone, and River Road Corridor auto dealership text amendments. Staff announced the next meeting on September 23, 2026, a public hearing on October 28, 2026, and a recommendation to City Council expected in November and December 2026. The only votes taken were procedural: approving the agenda and the August 12, 2026 minutes, both 6-0.

• Approved the agenda (6-0)
• Approved the August 12, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• No vote taken on Phase 2 zoning map amendments; worksession only
• No vote taken on zoning code amendments to Chapters 20.31, 20.35, 20.30, and 20.15; worksession only
• No vote taken on Future Land Use Map, Land Use Element, or River Road Corridor Plan text amendments; worksession only

Fire Pension Board

The Fire Pension Board will review the financial report as of August 31, 2026. The board will also consider pension calculations from July 1, 2026, and the actuarial valuation from January 1, 2026.

• Financial Report as of August 31, 2026
• Pension Calculations as of July 1, 2026
• Actuarial Valuation as of January 1, 2026
• Approval of June 9, 2026 minutes

Design Review & Historic Preservation Board

The Design Review & Historic Preservation Board will hold a worksession regarding a design review application for a multifamily project on 43rd Ave. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Design Review Application (DDG) - 43rd Ave Multifamily

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed additional service fee for Puyallup Gateways, comments on city-initiated proposals, and the 2027 lodging tax applications. The agenda includes citizen comments and a review of lodging tax revenue guidelines. This is a regular business meeting with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Puyallup Gateways Additional Service fee discussion
• Comment on City-Initiated proposals
• 2027 Lodging Tax proposals and applications
• Lodging Tax Revenue Guidelines review

City Council Regular Meeting

The Puyallup City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a second reading of an ordinance amending the city's critical areas regulations (PMC Chapter 21.06) and a resolution adopting the updated Pierce County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The council will also consider a Key to the City policy, receive a presentation on the Puyallup Road Safety Action Plan, and vote on consent agenda items such as interlocal agreements, contracts, and grants. Public comments are accepted in writing or in person.

• Second reading of ordinance amending PMC Chapter 21.06 - Critical Areas
• Resolution adopting Pierce County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025-2030 and City annex
• Contract with Clean Hydrovac, Inc. for Ridgecrest Division II Stormwater Facility Rehabilitation
• $15,000 grant from ForeverGreen Trails and Foothills Rails-to-Trails Coalition for Puyallup Riverwalk Trail Phase 5
• Key to the City policy discussion

The City Council approved the 2025-2030 Pierce County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and its jurisdictional annex. Council also passed amendments to the Critical Areas ordinance and approved several interagency agreements via the consent agenda.

• Approved updated Pierce County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025-2030 (7-0)
• Approved second reading of amendments to PMC Chapter 21.06 – Critical Areas (7-0)
• Accepted $15,000 donation for Puyallup Riverwalk Trail Phase 5 Project (7-0)
• Approved contract with Clean Hydrovac, Inc. for Ridgecrest Division II Stormwater Facility Rehabilitation (7-0)
• Accepted 2026 Chip Seal project with Sierra Santa Fe as complete (7-0)
• Authorized Interlocal Agreement amendment with South Correctional Entity regarding incarceration fees (7-0)
• Authorized three Interagency Agreements with the Administrative Office of the Courts for therapeutic courts, interpreter services, and post-conviction alternatives (7-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Puyallup Arts & Culture Commission is meeting in person at City Hall to approve July minutes, welcome new members, and receive updates on its work plan, the library display case, and the 2026 signal cabinet wraps. Public comments are accepted in writing until 1:00 p.m. before the meeting; no comments are taken via Zoom.

• Approve July 27, 2026 draft minutes
• Welcome new commission members
• Work plan update
• Library display case update
• 2026 signal cabinet wraps update

City Council Regular Meeting

The Puyallup City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a collective bargaining agreement with the police support services union, a contract amendment for stormwater management, and contracts for sewer and watermain projects. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending critical areas regulations and consider resolutions on board appointments and an investment policy. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and an executive session on collective bargaining.

• Approve 2026-2028 collective bargaining agreement with Puyallup Police Association – Support Services
• Authorize contract amendment with Evergreen StormH2O for Stormwater Underground Injection Control program
• Authorize final acceptance of 4th Avenue SE Emergency Sewer Repair Project with R.L. Alia
• Authorize contract with RS Underground for 3rd Street SE Watermain Replacement Project
• First reading of ordinance amending PMC Chapter 21.06 – Critical Areas

The Puyallup City Council approved the consent agenda, passed the first reading of critical areas ordinance updates, and established a new investment policy for public funds. Councilmembers also confirmed volunteer appointments to the Senior Advisory Board and Arts & Culture Commission, and approved minutes from four previous meetings.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from June 16, June 30, July 14, and July 21, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved the consent agenda including collective bargaining agreement, contracts, and payment approvals (6-0)
• Approved first reading of critical areas ordinance amendments to PMC Chapter 21.06 (6-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Jodi Erickson to the Senior Advisory Board, and Alden Erickson and John Hopkins to the Arts & Culture Commission (6-0)
• Approved a resolution establishing an Investment Policy for public funds (6-0)

Design Review & Historic Preservation Board

The Design Review & Historic Preservation Board will meet to approve the agenda, review draft minutes from April 2026, and hold a work session on a Design Review Application for a multifamily project on 43rd Avenue. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Civil Service Commission

The Puyallup Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from July 6, 2026, and a Lateral Entry Police Officer Eligibility List. The commission will also hear reports from the police chief and chief examiner. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on personnel eligibility.

• Approval of July 6, 2026 minutes
• Approval of a Lateral Entry Police Officer Eligibility List
• Chief's report
• Chief examiner's report

The Puyallup Civil Service Commission approved a lateral entry police officer eligibility list containing one candidate, Randall Levi Sween, who passed oral board testing. The approval is the first step; the Chief of Police will conduct an interview and possibly a background investigation. The commission also approved the agenda and July 5, 2026 minutes, all by 4-0 votes.

• Approved lateral entry police officer eligibility list with one candidate, Randall Levi Sween (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 5, 2026 minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Puyallup Planning Commission will hold a worksession to discuss Phase 2 zoning code and map amendments, including the Fair Zoning, Fair Parking Overlay, and related changes to the fairgrounds zone, temporary uses, and professional office zone. The commission will also consider approving the July 8, 2026 minutes. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Phase 2 Zoning Code and Map Amendments (Pg. 15)
• Fair Zoning, Fair Parking Overlay (Pg. 6)
• Chapter 20.37 Fairgrounds Zone amendments
• Chapter 20.47 Fair Parking Overlay amendments
• Chapter 20.70 Temporary Uses amendments

The Puyallup Planning Commission held a work session on August 12, 2026, to review Phase 2 zoning code and map amendments, including proposed rezoning of Washington State Fair-owned properties and expansion of the Mixed Use Design Review Overlay. No formal decisions were made; the commission discussed concerns about traffic, infrastructure, and outreach ahead of a public hearing scheduled for October 28, 2026.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Approved the July 8, 2026 minutes (7-0)

Council Salary Commission

The Puyallup Council Salary Commission will hold a public hearing to set the 2026 city council salaries. The meeting will also review a 2026 compensation comparables chart and approve previous minutes. No public comments will be taken via Zoom.

• Public hearing on setting 2026 City Council Salaries
• Review of Compensation Comparables Chart 2026