Puyallup, WA

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

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

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

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

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

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission is meeting to elect a new chair and vice chair, approve minutes, and discuss new and old business. New business includes repairs to Nature's Throne, while old business covers updates on 2026 Signal Cabinet Wraps and the Library Display Case. The meeting is open to the public with written comments accepted until 1:00 p.m.

• Election of new chair and vice chair
• Nature's Throne Repairs
• 2026 Signal Cabinet Wraps Update
• Library Display Case Update
• Recruitment of Commission Members

The Arts & Culture Commission approved its agenda and prior minutes, then unanimously re-elected Brad Pugh as chair and Amora Bussey as vice-chair. Staff reported that artist Thomas Verba will repair the damaged 'Nature's Throne' sculpture for about $500. The commission discussed the 2026 Signal Cabinet Wraps program, including a draft call to artists and concerns about tribal themes, and reviewed the library display case project. No formal votes were taken on these new business items.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Re-elected Brad Pugh as chair (3-0)
• Re-elected Amora Bussey as vice-chair (3-0)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (3-0)

LEOFF Disability Board

The LEOFF Disability Board will meet to consider approving claim payments for two LEOFF members (identified as 31027 and 32037). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting and public comments. No other substantive items are listed.

• Consideration of claim payment for LEOFF Member 31027
• Consideration of claim payment for LEOFF Member 32037
• Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The Puyallup City Council will hold a public hearing on an emergency moratorium for battery energy storage system facilities, and consider second readings of ordinances on animal regulations and budget adjustments. The consent agenda includes contracts for street overlay, skate park upgrades, and building repairs, plus a collective bargaining agreement. The council will also discuss a process for using state sales tax credit funds for affordable housing.

• Public hearing on Emergency Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage System Facilities
• Contract with Miles Resources, LLC for street overlay on 31st Avenue SE from S. Meridian to 5th Street SE
• Contract with Grindline Skateparks, Inc. for Puyallup Skate Park upgrades
• Contract with Wayne's Roofing, Inc. for roof and HVAC replacement at Memorial Community Center (601 N. Meridian) and roof at 328 S. Meridian
• Resolution setting public hearing for vacation of W Main between 6th Street SW and 7th Street SW and 7th Street NW between W Main and 2nd Avenue NW

City Council Regular Meeting

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several completed projects, including sidewalk construction and library upgrades. The meeting includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding animal and residential zone regulations and a discussion on the 2027-2028 biennial budget forecast.

• Acceptance of the 23rd Avenue SW Sidewalks project with Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc. for $1,365,674.24
• First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 8.08 Animals and Chapter 20.20 Single-Family Residential Zones
• Consideration of installing a GoodRoots Northwest food distribution locker at the Memorial Center
• Discussion of the 2027-2028 biennial budget forecast
• Acceptance of the Emergency Sludge Line Repair project at the Water Pollution Control Plant

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed code amendments for urban agriculture in single-family residential zones. The meeting also includes worksessions on Phase 2 zoning code and map amendments, including mixed-use zones and fair parking overlays.

• Public hearing: Urban Agriculture Uses in Single-family Residential Zones
• Worksession: Phase 2 Zoning Code & Map Amendments (Package 6 of DPS Work Plan)
• Worksession: Chapter 20.31 Mixed Use (MX) Zones amendments
• Discussion of Fair Parking Overlay proposed amendments

The Puyallup Planning Commission unanimously approved proposed code amendments to allow urban agriculture on vacant lots and permit two standard-size goats or sheep per half-acre on properties of one acre or more in single-family residential zones. The commission also discussed but took no action on Phase 2 zoning code and map amendments, including changes to mixed-use zones and the South Hill Business and Technology Center. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved urban agriculture code amendments for single-family residential zones (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 10, 2026 minutes (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve several law enforcement personnel lists. This includes a Police Captain list and two blended entry-level officer lists.

• Approval of a Police Captain Eligibility List
• Approval of a Blended Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of a Blended Advanced Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List

City Council Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss policy direction for proposed updates to the Phase 2 Zoning Map and the Fair Parking Overlay. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding potential litigation.

• Phase 2 Zoning Map updates
• Fair Parking Overlay updates
• Executive session regarding potential litigation

The City Council held a study session to discuss Phase 2 zoning map and code amendments, focusing on aligning the Future Land Use Map with the zoning map. No formal decisions were made; the session was for policy direction and discussion only. The council heard citizen comments and held an executive session on potential litigation.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Discussed rezoning ~30 acres in Shaw Pioneer from CMX to UCX (no vote)
• Discussed consolidating RS-6, RS-8, RS-10 zones (no vote)
• Discussed South Hill Business and Technology Center mixed-use proposals (no vote)
• Discussed Washington State Fair zoning changes and parking overlay (no vote)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review ordinances regarding zoning amendments and Arts and Culture Commission membership. The agenda also includes various contract authorizations for public works, road safety, and cemetery equipment.

• Contract with Clear Excavating, LLC for West Meeker Public Parking Lot
• Contract with Stumpy Tree Service for Elodea Management Project
• Purchase of 2026 John Deere 310G Backhoe Loader for Woodbine Cemetery
• Contract with Toole Design Group, LLC for Road Safety Action Plan Project
• Ordinance amending Title 20, Zoning, of the Puyallup Municipal Code

The Puyallup City Council approved several items, including a second reading of zoning amendments to Title 20, a temporary reduction of the Arts and Culture Commission membership, and a first reading of routine 2026 budget adjustments. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for the West Meeker Public Parking Lot and the Road Safety Action Plan, and a resolution for railroad quiet zone grant funding. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including contracts for West Meeker parking lot and Road Safety Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved second reading of zoning ordinance amending Title 20 (5-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance reducing Arts and Culture Commission to 5 members for one year (5-0)
• Approved first reading of 2026 budget adjustments ordinance (5-0)
• Approved resolution recommending Kim Field's reappointment to Conservation Future and Open Space Board (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Tier III funds for CRISI railroad quiet zones grant (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the May 13, 2026 minutes for approval. The meeting includes a worksession regarding schedule updates and amendments to the Commission's Rules of Procedure.

• Approval of May 13, 2026 minutes
• Worksession on Schedule Updates & Amendments to the Commission's Rules of Procedure

The Planning Commission approved amendments to its Rules of Procedure and the May 13 meeting minutes. The commission also discussed a proposed code amendment regarding urban agriculture on vacant single-family residential sites, with a public hearing scheduled for July 8.

• Approved June 10 agenda (7-0)
• Amended agenda to add Urban Agriculture item (7-0)
• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Amended Rules of Procedure (7-0)

Fire Pension Board

The Fire Pension Board will review the March 12, 2026, meeting minutes. The board will also receive a financial report as of March 31, 2026, and pension calculations as of April 1, 2026.

• Review of March 12, 2026, draft minutes
• Financial Report as of March 31, 2026
• Pension Calculations as of April 1, 2026

Senior Advisory Board

The Senior Advisory Board will meet to review previous minutes and hear a presentation regarding Lahar. The agenda also includes an ice breaker and discussion of a Senior Advisory Board trifold.

• Lahar informational presentation
• Senior Advisory Board Trifold discussion
• Senior Services Report

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances, including a proposed moratorium on Battery Energy Storage System facilities. The agenda also includes various consent items regarding grants, utility agreements, and road projects.

• Ordinance to establish a moratorium for Battery Energy Storage System facilities
• First reading of an ordinance amending Title 20, Zoning, of the Puyallup Municipal Code
• First reading of an ordinance regarding membership of the Arts and Culture Commission
• Contract with Sierra Santa Fe, Inc., for the 2026 Chip Seal project
• HUD grant for the Meeker Festival Street Project

The Puyallup City Council approved first reading of an ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning) with an amendment to allow auto services in the RMX zone and not in the CCX zone (6-0, King abstained). They also approved first reading of an ordinance reducing the Arts and Culture Commission membership from seven to five members, with a required review in one year (6-0). A one-year moratorium on new commercial and utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities was approved on second reading (7-0). The consent agenda was approved 7-0, and a resolution designating an applicant agent for a FEMA BRIC grant was approved 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including contracts, grants, and agreements (7-0)
• Approved one-year moratorium on new commercial/utility-scale BESS facilities (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Title 20 zoning amendments, allowing auto services in RMX, not CCX (6-0, King abstained)
• Approved first reading of Arts and Culture Commission membership reduction to 5, with 1-year review (6-0)
• Approved resolution designating applicant agent for FEMA BRIC grant application (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes from March 24, March 31, and April 14 (6-0 each)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair during this meeting. Staff will also present several police officer eligibility lists for approval.

• Election of new Chair
• Election of new Vice Chair
• Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Blended Advanced Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Blended Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List

The Civil Service Commission approved updated eligibility lists for lateral, advanced entry level, and entry level police officer candidates. The Commission also elected its leadership for the upcoming term.

• Elected Brian Spracklen as Interim Chair (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Reappointed Dan Smith as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Brian Spracklen as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved Blended Advanced Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved Blended Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List (3-0)

Library Advisory Board Meeting

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review the March 16, 2026 minutes and receive reports from the Library Director, Friends of the Library, and the Library Foundation. The meeting includes a roll call and opportunities for board member comments.

• Approval of March 16, 2026 minutes
• Library Director's May 2026 report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Phase 1 Zoning Housekeeping Amendments. The meeting also includes a worksession to discuss updates to Design Review Standards and corresponding code amendments.

• Phase 1 Zoning - Housekeeping Amendments (DPS Work Plan Package 2)
• Design Review Standards Update - Corresponding Code Amendments (DPS Work Plan Package 5)

The Commission approved several Phase 1 Zoning Housekeeping Amendments, including a new sign size exemption for residential zones and a prohibition on automotive dealerships in the RMX zone. Remaining sections of the zoning package were also recommended for approval. A worksession was held regarding proposed Design Review Standards updates.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 22, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Added USGS brochure request to the agenda (5-0)
• Approved permanent sign exemption of up to 2 square feet in RS zones (4-0)
• Prohibited automotive dealerships in the RMX zone (5-0)
• Recommended approval of remaining Phase 1 zoning sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a 2026 Traffic Impact Fee Study and an ordinance regarding public parking near 311 W. Pioneer. The agenda also includes several contract authorizations for park master plans, road widening, and sewer repairs.

• Public hearing for the 2026 Traffic Impact Fee Study
• Ordinance for additional public parking at 311 W. Pioneer with a 3-hour limit
• Eight-Year Limited Multifamily Property Tax Exemption for 204 4th Street SW
• Eight-Year Limited Multifamily Property Tax Exemption for 330 3rd Street SW
• Contract with Berger Partnership for the Wildwood Park and LaBelle Property Master Plan

The Puyallup City Council approved the 2026 Traffic Impact Fee study and corresponding code changes, setting the rate at $8,762 per PM peak trip, effective January 1, 2027. The council also approved two 8-year multifamily property tax exemption agreements for properties owned by Urban Puyallup Mixed Use LLC. All votes were 6-0, with Councilmember Kastama excused.

• Approved 2026 Traffic Impact Fee study and code changes (6-0)
• Approved 8-year multifamily tax exemption for 204 4th Street SW (6-0)
• Approved 8-year multifamily tax exemption for 330 3rd Street SW (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for Wildwood Park master plan, Shaw Road widening, sewer repairs, chip seal, and more (6-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance for 3-hour parking limit at 311 W. Pioneer (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Board will review updates regarding the PROS Plan and Bradley Lake Playground survey data. The meeting also includes an introduction to the Wildwood & Labelle Property Masterplan.

• PROS Plan update and open ended survey results
• Bradley Lake Playground Survey and RCO Update
• Wildwood & Labelle Property Masterplan introduction
• Recreation Report including a new Program Guide

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider an ordinance for new public parking limits at 311 W. Pioneer. The meeting also includes a budget amendment for the West Meeker Public Parking Lot Project and several presentations.

• Ordinance for additional public parking near 311 W. Pioneer with a 3-hour limit
• Budget amendment for the West Meeker Public Parking Lot Project
• Amendment #3 with Brown and Caldwell for 4th Street NW Storm Replacement Phase N-2b/c
• Acceptance of Washington Cities Insurance Authority Risk Reduction Grant
• Completion of the 2nd Avenue NE Tree Removal project

The council approved funding for a 100-foot flagpole on North Meridian as part of the America250 program, with an amendment requiring it to fly only the American flag in perpetuity. The motion passed 4-3. The council also approved a budget amendment for a 14-stall public parking lot on West Meeker, and passed the first reading of an ordinance creating 3-hour public parking at 311 W. Pioneer.

• Approved $149,710 flagpole installation with American flag-only amendment (4-3)
• Approved budget amendment for West Meeker Public Parking Lot (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance for 3-hour public parking at 311 W. Pioneer (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including WCIA grant, Brown and Caldwell amendment, and 2nd Ave NE Tree Removal completion (7-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding middle housing requirements and amendments to Title 3 of the Municipal Code. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a petition to vacate portions of W Main and 7th Street.

• Second reading of ordinance to amend Title 20 for Middle Housing requirements
• Public hearing for petition to vacate portions of W Main and 7th Street
• Budget amendment for the West Meeker Public Parking Lot Project
• Contract amendment with MIG for the 2044 - Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution updating the 2026 Non-Represented Employees Salary Schedule

The Council approved second readings for ordinances regarding middle housing and multi-family tax exemptions. They also set a public hearing for a proposed street vacation involving the Puyallup School District.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved second reading of middle housing ordinance (6-1)
• Approved second reading of Title 3 municipal code amendment (7-0)
• Removed America250 flagpole funding from agenda (6-0)
• Tabled West Meeker Public Parking Lot Project budget amendment (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Puyallup Planning Commission will discuss Phase 2 zoning map and code policy direction, as well as housekeeping amendments for Phase 1 zoning. The agenda also includes public hearings, a staff report, and routine administrative actions like approving previous minutes. Specific topics for the public hearings and staff report are not listed in this document.

• Phase 2 Zoning Map & Code Policy Direction (Package 6 of DPS Work Plan)
• Phase 1 Zoning Housekeeping Amendments (Package 2 of DPS Work Plan)
• Public hearings on unspecified matters
• Approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes

The Commission held worksessions regarding Phase 2 zoning map and code policy direction and Phase 1 housekeeping amendments. No substantive votes or decisions were made on the proposed zoning changes during this meeting.

• Approved April 22, 2026 agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (6-0)