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Puyallup public meetings in 2025

53 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Design Review & Historic Preservation Board

Design review for Seasons on Meeker and AOB site developments

The Board will conduct worksessions regarding two development projects. These include a pre-application review for Seasons on Meeker townhomes and market, and a design review application for the AOB site mixed-use development.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to approve eligibility lists for police and corrections officers

The Puyallup Civil Service Commission will meet to consider approving a Blended Lateral Corrections Officer Eligibility List and a Blended Advanced Entry Police Officer Eligibility List. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and reports from the Chief and Chief Examiner. Public comments are accepted via email until 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Fire Pension Board

Fire Pension Board will review and approve Sep 11 minutes and financial update

The Puyallup Fire Pension Board will meet on Dec 11, 2025 to consider agenda items. The board will approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a financial update, including a November 30, 2025 pension report and an informational note on a January 2026 pension increase. Additional items include status updates on the W‑2 process and recipient verification. The next meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Planning Commission

Public hearing on subdivision and noticing code amendments

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 19 (Plats and Subdivisions) and noticing procedures in PMC 20.11 and 20.12. Worksessions are scheduled to discuss zoning map updates and code amendments for middle housing in PMC 20.15, 20.20, and 20.21. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Title 19 code amendments for plats and subdivisions

The commission approved its agenda and the November 12, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then approved the Code Amendments for Plats and Subdivisions (Title 19) and Noticing Procedures (PMC 20.11 and 20.12) by a 4‑1 vote. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to authorize contracts and ordinances for 2026 transportation and housing

The Puyallup City Council will consider authorizing contracts for comprehensive planning, downtown signage, and jail management, as well as second readings for ordinances on interim zoning, fiber franchise agreements, and parking restrictions. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Plan.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved new downtown housing project and transportation plan

The council approved a development agreement for a 100‑unit multifamily building at 204 4th St SW. It also adopted the 2026‑2031 six‑year Transportation Improvement Plan. Several ordinances received second‑reading approval, and a resolution was passed to seek grant funding for the Bradley Lake Park playground replacement. All items were voted on and passed.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Senior Advisory Board

Senior Advisory Board to discuss 2026 workplan and goals

The Senior Advisory Board will meet to approve the October 13, 2025 minutes and hear citizen comments. The board will discuss the 2026 Workplan, Goals & Objectives, receive an update on parking, and plan for the 2026 Annual Health Fair. A staff report on senior services will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes and backed effort to honor Mary Butler

The board approved the meeting agenda and the October 13, 2025 minutes unanimously. They expressed unanimous support to pursue formal recognition for the late board member Mary Butler, with the chair and vice‑chair to develop a proposal for the February agenda. The board endorsed continuing the Annual Health Fair in 2026, scheduled a planning meeting for early January and requested a marketing flyer by February. They also asked for the senior center’s 2026 work plan to be presented in February and for clearer construction and parking schedules for the Bell property project.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

Public hearing on extending interim zoning controls for middle‑housing

The City Council will approve the agenda and minutes, then consider several consent items including a completed Inter Ave Rehabilitation project, a sidewalk improvement contract, and amendments to interlocal agreements. A public hearing will be held to discuss extending interim zoning controls to allow middle‑housing development, and the council will take first readings of ordinances on a franchise for Forged Fiber 37, LLC, routine budget adjustments, and parking restrictions at 208 W. Main and 214 W. Main. Additional items include reviewing the 2026 council calendar and a presentation on a draft development agreement for MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital.

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✓ Decided: Council approves HCON sidewalk contract and multiple ordinances, 7‑0 votes

The council approved the consent agenda and adopted several first‑reading ordinances, including extending interim zoning controls for middle housing, a franchise agreement for Forged Fiber 37, routine 2025 budget adjustments, and parking time‑restriction rules for two Main Street parcels. It also approved the 2026 City Council meeting calendar and awarded the 7th Avenue SE sidewalk improvement contract to HCON, Inc. All motions passed with votes ranging from 5‑2 to unanimous 7‑0.

Mon Nov 24, 2025

Arts & Culture Commission

Commission to discuss call for artists for Veterans Park sculpture

The Arts & Culture Commission will discuss a call to artists for a new sculpture at Veterans Park, review updates on the library display case and signal cabinet wraps, and consider approving the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Design Review & Historic Preservation Board

Puyallup board to discuss mixed-use development pre-application

The Design Review & Historic Preservation Board will meet virtually to approve minutes from October 2, 2025, and hold a work session on a pre-application for a mixed-use development at the 'AOB site'.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agenda and October 2 minutes

The Design Review & Historic Preservation Board approved the meeting agenda and the October 2, 2025 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. The board discussed a pre‑application mixed‑use redevelopment of a city‑owned property, offering design feedback but taking no formal action. Staff updated the board on upcoming projects and scheduling needs.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council considers 2026 budget, approves contracts, and retires police K9

The Puyallup City Council will approve minutes, accept completed road and sewer projects, authorize contracts for public safety and library upgrades, and consider the 2026 property tax levy and mid-biennium budget adjustments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2026 property tax levy and adopted several contracts

The council adopted the second reading of the ordinance setting the 2026 property tax levy at just under $11.3 million. It approved the consent agenda, which includes multiple construction and equipment contracts. Resolutions were passed to retire K9 Griff and to amend the city fee schedule. A one‑time $5,000 grant was authorized for three local nonprofit agencies.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Library Advisory Board approves September minutes and reviews routine reports

The Puyallup Library Advisory Board will meet to approve the agenda, ratify September minutes, and review standard updates from library staff and community groups. The board will also discuss scheduling for next year's meetings. This agenda contains only procedural items and routine reports with no new policies, contracts, or public hearings scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board set next meeting for January 5, 2026

The Library Advisory Board approved the agenda (4‑0) and the September 15, 2025 minutes (3‑0, one abstention). The board voted to hold the next regular meeting on January 5, 2026 (4‑0). No other actions were decided at this meeting.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to deliberate on Critical Areas Ordinance updates

The Puyallup Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from October 2025 and deliberate on updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance and Title 19 code revisions. The session includes a work session on stream buffer options and natural environment policies.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Critical Areas Ordinance and extends citizen comment time

The commission approved the meeting agenda (4-0) and the October 22, 2025 minutes (5-0). Commissioners voted to suspend the Rules of Procedure and add three minutes to the citizen‑comment period (5-0). They then approved the Critical Areas Ordinance, selecting option C for stream buffers, with a 3-2 vote.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Puyallup Civil Service Commission to approve police and corrections eligibility lists

The Puyallup Civil Service Commission will meet virtually to approve minutes from September 2025 and consider approval of several police and corrections officer eligibility lists. The meeting will be livestreamed on Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved multiple police and corrections eligibility lists

The Civil Service Commission approved five eligibility lists for police and corrections positions. All motions were unanimous or near‑unanimous, with vote counts of 4‑0 or 5‑0. No other actions were taken.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Parks and Recreation Board

Board to discuss PROS Plan public engagement and timeline

The Parks and Recreation Board will consider the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan, focusing on public engagement, timeline, and levels of service. Staff will present a recreation report and an update on the Bradley Lake Playground. The board will also vote on approving the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and prior meeting minutes

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote and also approved the October 6, 2025 board minutes with a 4‑0 vote. No other formal actions or votes were taken; the board discussed the PROS public‑engagement plan and the Bradley Lake playground project but did not decide on them.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Council Salary Commission

Public hearing to set 2026 City Council salaries

The Council Salary Commission will hold a public hearing to decide 2026 salaries for the Puyallup City Council. The commission will also approve minutes from August 7, 2025, and set a future meeting date in March 2026. Citizen comments are accepted in writing before 3:00 p.m. on the meeting day.

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✓ Decided: Council Salary Commission approves 3% increase to City Council salaries

The commission approved its agenda and the August 7, 2025 minutes unanimously. It voted 4-0 to raise the City Council salary by 3% for 2026, funding the increase from the general fund. The commission also set its next meeting for March 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Arts & Culture Commission

Commission will review UW student thesis for a Performing Arts Center

The Arts & Culture Commission will discuss three new art projects: a UW student thesis for a Performing Arts Center, a wood sculpture for Veterans Park, and an art proposal for Van Lierop Park. They will also revisit signal cabinet wrap locations from prior meetings and plan the December meeting date. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss zoning map and code updates

The Puyallup Planning Commission will approve the September 24, 2025 minutes, hear brief citizen comments, and hold a worksession on zoning map and code updates. The meeting also includes a staff report and commissioner comments. No specific decisions beyond agenda approval are indicated.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves agenda, minutes; motion to drop RS-04 zones fails

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously (6‑0) and approved the September 24, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote, with Commissioner Seeley abstaining. A motion to eliminate RS‑04 zones and retain RS‑10 zones was voted down in a 3‑3 tie. No other substantive actions were taken.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to set 2026 property tax levy and consider co-living housing ordinance

The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026 property tax levy and a mid-biennium budget adjustment. A second reading of an ordinance authorizing co-living housing under state law is scheduled. Consent agenda items include an interlocal agreement with Sunnyside for limited incarceration and traffic safety patrol agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council removed proposed 1% property tax increase for 2026

Council amended the 2026 property tax ordinance to eliminate the 1% increase, passing 6‑1. The amended ordinance and its first reading were approved unanimously (7‑0). The council also approved the consent agenda, LTAC and community‑grant funding recommendations, and the second reading of the co‑living housing ordinance.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council Budget Workshop

City Council reviews budget and tax recommendations in October 14 workshop

The Puyallup City Council will hold a budget workshop on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The agenda includes a Finance Director overview, City Manager recommendations, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommendations, discussion of community grant funding, and City Council initiatives. No specific decisions are listed; the meeting is for review and discussion of these items.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, added Oct 15 items, and withdrew $250K anniversary proposal

The council voted 7-0 to approve the meeting agenda. A second 7-0 vote suspended procedural rules to add agenda items from the October 15 budget study session. Mayor Kastama withdrew the proposed $250,000 placeholder for the city’s 250th‑anniversary celebration to refine the budget. No other formal votes were recorded.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

Senior Advisory Board

Board will hear a presentation on city code amendments and ADUs

The Senior Advisory Board will conduct routine business, including roll call, agenda approval, and review of the August 11, 2025 minutes. Staff will present the Senior Services Report. The board will receive a presentation on City of Puyallup code amendments and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda order change and August 11 minutes

The Senior Advisory Board voted 4-0 to switch the order of two agenda items before approval. The board also voted 4-0 to approve the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. No other formal actions were taken.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

First reading of ordinance authorizing co-living housing consistent with HB 1998

The City Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance to allow co-living housing in accordance with state HB 1998. The consent agenda includes accepting a grant from Pierce County for sex offender verification and a Washington State Department of Commerce grant for the 4th Street NW Storm System Upgrades Phase N-2a project. A resolution declares retired Police K9 Otto surplus and transfers ownership to Officer Andrew Bond. The council will also discuss the city's legislative policy agenda and state capital budget requests.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the first reading of the co‑living housing ordinance (6‑1).

The council approved the agenda and the September 23 minutes unanimously. It approved the consent agenda, including grants and accounts payable, also unanimously. The council adopted a resolution retiring Police K9 Otto and transferred ownership to Officer Andrew Bond (7‑0). It approved the state capital budget requests and the city’s legislative policy agenda (both 7‑0), and approved the first reading of the co‑living housing ordinance (6‑1) after a failed motion to delay it (3‑4).

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board to discuss Open Space Plan

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to consider the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. The board will also review minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting and discuss the November meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Board moved the November 10 meeting up to November 3

The Parks & Recreation Board approved its agenda and the September 8 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It also voted to reschedule the November 10, 2025 meeting to November 3, 2025, passing 5‑0. No other actions were taken.

Fri Oct 3, 2025

Design Review & Historic Preservation Board

Board to approve minutes and discuss design review standards

The Design Review & Historic Preservation Board will meet virtually to approve the July 17, 2025 minutes and consider participation in a focus group regarding design review standards.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes and will review draft design standards

The board approved the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. They approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4-0 vote. The board agreed to review the draft design review standards before the Planning Commission’s public hearing.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Planning Commission

Public hearing on co-living housing code amendments

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the co-living housing code. Commissioners will also deliberate on updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance after previous public input. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves co‑living code changes and defers critical‑areas ordinance

The commission adopted two amendments to the co‑living housing code, adding a bathroom definition and reducing the unit‑to‑kitchen ratio to 12 units, each passing 6‑0. The combined co‑living amendments were approved by a 5‑1 vote. The commission voted 4‑2 to defer action on the Critical Areas Ordinance until updated maps and a public open house are prepared.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will vote on transferring part of its sewer service area to Pierce County

The council will approve the meeting agenda, adopt minutes from August 26 and September 9, 2025, and consider several consent agenda items including contracts for a railroad quiet zone study, a sewer replacement project, a water‑pollution control plant purchase, and an amendment to a correctional services contract. A resolution will update the city's employment position portfolio and salary schedule. The council will also discuss an interlocal agreement to transfer a portion of the city’s sanitary sewer service area to Pierce County and a presentation on proposed zoning code amendments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved interlocal sewer agreement with Pierce County (6‑0)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the August 26 and September 9 minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved the consent agenda, which includes contracts for a railroad quiet‑zone study, a sewer replacement project, equipment purchase, and a SCORE amendment. Finally, the council adopted a resolution adding a Permitting System Business Analyst position and approved an interlocal agreement to transfer part of the city’s sanitary sewer service area to Pierce County, both by 6‑0 votes.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to approve eligibility lists for police and corrections officers

The Puyallup Civil Service Commission will meet virtually to consider approving four eligibility lists for police and corrections officer positions, both advanced entry and lateral entry. The agenda also includes approval of the August 18, 2025, minutes and reports from the chief and chief examiner. These lists determine the pool of candidates for hiring.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves four police and corrections eligibility lists

The Civil Service Commission approved the agenda and the August 18, 2025 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved four eligibility lists – advanced entry corrections officers, lateral entry corrections officers, advanced entry police officers, and entry‑level police officers – all by unanimous 4‑0 motions. The approved lists create ranked candidate pools for upcoming hires in the police and corrections departments.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

LEOFF Disability Board

Board to decide claim payment for LEOFF member 32030

The LEOFF Disability Board will consider a claim payment for a member (case 32030), elect a chair and vice chair, and approve minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. A public hearing is listed but no specific topic is provided.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Board will consider updates to the library's collection development and card eligibility policies

The Puyallup Library Advisory Board will meet on September 15, 2025 at the Library Board Room, 324 S Meridian. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of the May 19, 2025 minutes, as well as the Library Director's September 2025 report. New business consists of a Collection Development Policy update and a Library Card Eligibility Policy update. The meeting also features reports from the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation.

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✓ Decided: Board approved updated collection policy and new library card eligibility rules

The board approved the agenda (3‑0) and the May 19, 2025 minutes (4‑0). It adopted a consolidated Collection Development Policy that includes guidance on AI content (4‑0). It also adopted an updated Library Card Eligibility Policy for non‑verified patrons, limiting checkouts to three items for a six‑month term (4‑0).

Thu Sep 11, 2025

Fire Pension Board

Fire Pension Board will review minutes and financial reports

The board will approve the agenda and the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive a financial report for August 31, 2025 and a pension calculation as of July 1, 2025. The board will also set the next meeting date for December 11, 2025 and address any other business.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider vacating 2nd Street SE for mixed-use development and public plaza

This meeting includes second readings of ordinances to vacate a downtown street for a mixed-use project and to approve routine budget adjustments. The Council will also discuss a Railroad Quiet Zone Study and select operators for city-sponsored events. Consent agenda items include grant acceptances, project completions, and an opioid litigation MOU.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Farmers Market, Santa Parade, Meeker Days, Thursday Night Market

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included several grant acceptances and project completions. It passed the second reading of an ordinance to vacate 2nd Street SE for the Meeker Festival Street Project and the second reading of the 2025 routine budget adjustments. The council also authorized agreements for the Saturday Farmers Market, Santa Parade, Meeker Days, and the Thursday Night Market.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board to review Bradley Lake Playground concepts

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss staff reports and updates. Key agenda items include the Bradley Lake Playground concepts and the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan.

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✓ Decided: Board scheduled a special meeting on Oct 6 2025 to advance the PROS plan

The board approved the meeting agenda and the July 14, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. Members agreed to hold a special meeting on October 6, 2025 to move forward with the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) plan update. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

Thu Aug 28, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss Design Review Standards update

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss updates to Design Review Standards. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approved agenda and minutes

The commission voted 7-0 to approve the meeting agenda. It also voted 7-0 to adopt the August 13, 2025 minutes with amendments. Staff presented a proposed update to the City’s Design Review Standards, which was discussed but not decided.

Wed Aug 27, 2025

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

LTAC to review 2026 lodging tax funding proposals

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to consider proposals for 2026 lodging tax revenue allocations. The committee will review applications and revenue guidelines to make recommendations on funding for tourism-related projects. Public comments are accepted via email until 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

Public hearing on vacating 2nd Street SE for Meeker Festival Street and plaza

The council will hold a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance to vacate 2nd Street SE for the Meeker Festival Street Project and public plaza, part of the Palindrome Communities mixed-use development. Other items include accepting multiple grants for police, water tank, and utility projects, authorizing a contract for radio system support, and approving routine budget adjustments. Proclamations and an award for employee lifesaving efforts are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $7.8 million adjustment to the 2025 budget

The council approved the first reading of an ordinance adjusting the 2025 budget by $7.8 million. It also approved the first reading of an ordinance to vacate 2nd Street SE for the Meeker Festival Street Project, and adopted the skatepark replacement design. The consent agenda, which included several grant acceptances and contract approvals, was approved unanimously.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

Arts & Culture Commission

Puyallup Arts Commission to review student and adult signal cabinet art submissions

The Arts & Culture Commission will meet to approve the April 28, 2025 minutes and review submissions for the 2025 Signal Cabinet Wrap program. The body will also consider the appointment of a new commission member.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved three student and one adult signal wrap submissions

The Arts & Culture Commission approved its agenda and the April 28, 2025 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. The commission accepted student signal‑cabinet wraps #17, #39, and #42, and adult wrap #13, also by 4‑0 votes. Staff will contact the selected artists and plan installation for late September or early October. The next meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Commission will approve three eligibility lists for corrections and police positions

The Puyallup Civil Service Commission will consider and vote on three eligibility lists: an entry‑level Corrections Officer list, a blended entry‑level Police Officer list, and a blended lateral Police Officer list. These lists set the pool of candidates for upcoming hiring exams. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, minutes approval, and reports from the City Chief and Chief Examiner.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves eligibility lists for corrections and police officers

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 21, 2025 minutes. It then unanimously approved a new entry‑level corrections officer eligibility list of five candidates. Finally, the commission unanimously approved blended entry‑level and lateral police officer eligibility lists.

Wed Aug 13, 2025

Planning Commission

Public hearing on Critical Areas Ordinance Update

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance, including volcanic hazard areas, stream buffers, and natural environment policies. Worksessions will discuss regulations for emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing (STEP), as well as unit lot subdivisions code amendments.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved adding WDFW comment language to Critical Areas code amendments

The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to incorporate language from a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife comment letter into the proposed Critical Areas Ordinance amendments. The agenda item on Emergency Shelters, Transitional Housing, Emergency Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing (STEP) was deferred to a future meeting by a 7-0 vote. The agenda and the July 23, 2025 minutes were each approved unanimously (7-0).

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Senior Advisory Board

Board will receive a housing update for the October 2025 meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will conduct routine business, including roll call, approval of the agenda and June 9, 2025 minutes. Staff will present a Puyallup update, a coffee‑with‑the‑Mayor briefing, and a senior services report. The board will receive a housing update intended for the October 2025 meeting. The meeting will also include other business and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously

The Senior Advisory Board voted 5-0 to approve the meeting agenda. It also voted 5-0 to approve the June 9, 2025 minutes. No other motions were decided during the meeting.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Council Salary Commission

Salary Commission to review 2025 compensation comparables

The Council Salary Commission will meet to discuss and possibly approve 2025 compensation comparables for elected officials. The agenda also includes welcoming new commissioners and approving minutes from the July 9 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission asked City Manager for funding source info on possible council salary increase

The Council Salary Commission approved its agenda and the July 9, 2025 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It then passed a motion to request information from the City Manager about where funds would come from if council salaries were increased. All motions were approved unanimously.

Wed Jul 23, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider unit‑lot and co‑living housing code amendments

The Puyallup Planning Commission will review two code amendment proposals: one for unit lot subdivisions and another for co‑living housing. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, and approval of the June 25, 2025 minutes. A discussion on alternate Planning Commission members will be held, and citizen comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves agenda, minutes and alternate member proposal

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the June 25, 2025 minutes. It also adopted a recommendation to create a pool of qualified alternate commissioners and to forward that proposal to the City Council. No final actions were taken on the unit‑lot or co‑living code amendment proposals.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider adopting Puyallup 2044 Comprehensive Plan

The City Council will hold a public hearing on interim zoning controls to accommodate middle housing and conduct the second reading of an ordinance adopting the Puyallup 2044 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. The consent agenda includes an interagency agreement with WSDOT for SR 167 Stage 2b, several contracts for road resurfacing, sewer upgrades, and software licensing, as well as approval of the 2025-2027 police union collective bargaining agreement. Other items include accepting a grant for the library children's area, confirming citizen board appointments, and a presentation from the school district on a road closure project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves second reading of 2044 Comprehensive Plan update (4-3)

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including several contracts and agreements, by a 7‑0 vote. It then approved the second reading of the Puyallup 2044 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update by a 4‑3 vote (Councilmembers Adler, Door, and Witting opposed). Finally, the council approved a resolution confirming appointments to citizen volunteer boards and commissions by a 7‑0 vote.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Commission to approve eligibility lists for police and corrections officers

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 16, 2025, and consider approval for blended entry-level eligibility lists for Corrections Officers and Police Officers. The meeting will be held in person at Puyallup City Hall.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved eligibility lists for entry-level corrections and police officers

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the June 16, 2025 minutes, each by a 4-0 vote. It also approved the blended entry‑level corrections officer eligibility list by a 4-0 vote. The blended entry‑level police officer eligibility list was approved by a 4-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Design Review & Historic Preservation Board

Board will review the Willows Pond Apartments design application

The Design Review & Historic Preservation Board will approve its agenda and consider the June 5 and July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear limited public comments. The board will review the design application for Willows Pond Apartments (PLDDG20250006). A staff report will be presented before the meeting adjourns.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Willows Pond Apartments project

The board approved its agenda and the June 5 and July 10 meeting minutes, each by a 4-0 vote. It then approved the Willows Pond Apartments design review application as presented, also by a 4-0 vote. No conditions or denials were recorded.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

City Council Study Session

City Council will discuss the 2026 mid‑biennium budget forecast

The council will review the projected 2026 mid‑biennium budget and consider updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance. The meeting also includes routine items such as a pledge of allegiance, roll call, agenda approval, a CAO update, citizen comments, an executive session to review a public employee's performance, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda

The council voted 7-0 to approve the agenda. Finance Director Barbara Lopez presented the 2026 mid‑biennium budget forecast, but no vote was taken. Senior Planner Kendall Wals briefed the Critical Areas Ordinance update, prompting discussion but no decision. The council then recessed into an executive session to review a public employee's performance, with no further action expected.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board to receive updates on Grindline Skatepark and city planning

The Board will review updates regarding the Grindline Skatepark and the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. The meeting includes an introduction to AHBL and updates on Move Puyallup and recreation services.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously

The Parks & Recreation Board voted 5-0 to approve the July 14 agenda. It also voted 5-0 to adopt the May 12, 2025 board minutes as written. No other motions were decided during the meeting. The board received staff updates on the Gridline Skatepark redesign, the PROS plan, and recreation programs.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Design Review & Historic Preservation Board

Board to review design of Willows Pond Apartments

The Design Review & Historic Preservation Board will hold a worksession to discuss a design review application for the Willows Pond Apartments project (PLDDG20250006). The agenda also includes approval of the June 5, 2025 minutes and other procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Design Review Board met; no actions taken

The July 10, 2025 meeting recorded Vice‑Chair Paige Rooney and Board Member Abdul Khan as present, while Chair Kris Stamon and three other members were absent. Staff members Yessenia Abarca, Kendall Wals, and Katie Baker attended. The board adjourned at 4:14 p.m. No decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Council Salary Commission

Council Salary Commission to review 2025 compensation comparables

The Council Salary Commission will meet to discuss compensation comparables for 2025. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Erin Ruff appointed Vice-Chair of the Council Salary Commission

The commission approved its agenda, adding a Vice-Chair election, with a 3-0 vote. Commissioners then appointed Erin Ruff as Vice-Chair, also by a 3-0 vote. The March 27, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. Chair Ajay Garg announced his resignation as chair, with Vice-Chair Holmes set to assume the role per municipal code.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

Council will authorize a contract with Axon for police body‑worn and vehicle cameras.

The council will consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for park lighting upgrades, a water‑pollution‑control plant clarifier, and police camera equipment. A resolution will set a public hearing on vacating 2nd Street SE between E Meeker and E Main Street. Another resolution will update the 2025 salary schedule for non‑represented city employees. Additional business includes a briefing on the SR 167 Completion Project and approval of a grant and use of opioid settlement funds with Catholic Community Services.

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✓ Decided: Council approved ordinance moving July 4 fireworks start to noon in 2026

The council suspended procedural rules to conduct the first and second reading of an ordinance changing the July 4 fireworks start time from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., effective 2026. The motion passed 5‑1. No final adoption vote was recorded at this meeting.

Wed Jun 25, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission holds work session on Critical Areas Ordinance

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct the fourth work session regarding updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance. The body will review draft amendments to PMC Chapter 21.06 and proposed stream buffer changes.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved agenda amendment, minutes, and council representation

The Planning Commission voted 6‑0 to amend the agenda and add a presentation on an alternate list for the commission. It also approved the June 11, 2025 minutes by a 6‑0 vote. Finally, the commission authorized Vice‑Chair Kiilsgaard to attend a future City Council meeting to advocate revising section 2.28 of the municipal code, passing 6‑0.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to vote on interim zoning for middle housing per HB 1110

The City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an interim zoning ordinance to comply with HB 1110, which mandates allowances for middle housing. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for several contracts, an emergency declaration for a sinkhole repair, and a second reading of a code amendment package. The council will also discuss the city manager's report, council reports, and enter executive session for potential litigation and employee performance review.

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✓ Decided: Council approved interim zoning ordinance for middle housing (5‑2 vote)

The council approved the consent agenda, authorizing several contracts including a $230,000 Clarks Creek Elodea Management project, park playground surfacing, and a sinkhole emergency declaration, with a 7‑0 vote. They passed the second reading of an interim zoning ordinance to address middle housing in compliance with state HB 1110, by a 5‑2 vote (Councilmembers Adler and Door opposed). They also passed the second reading of an ADU ordinance amendment permitting up to two accessory dwelling units in single‑family zones, also by a 5‑2 vote. Additionally, the council approved a contract with Stumpy Tree Service for the Clarks Creek project with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Commission to review police and corrections officer eligibility lists

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve eligibility lists for city personnel. The body will also consider the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved new eligibility lists for corrections and police officers

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the agenda and the May 19 minutes. It then approved the Entry Level Corrections Officer Eligibility List, adding Tyreece Smart as the sole candidate. The commission also approved a blended advanced entry‑level police officer eligibility list that includes Jonathan Crandall and Omar Rivas Cortez.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

Fire Pension Board

Fire Pension Board reviews May financials and pension calculation

The Fire Pension Board will consider approving the March 6, 2025 minutes and receive financial updates including the May 31, 2025 financial report and April 1, 2025 pension calculation. No other business is listed. The next meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss co-living code amendments and bylaws

The Puyallup Planning Commission will hold a worksession to discuss proposed code amendments for co-living developments under HB 1998 and review its own bylaws. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission adopts new rules and moves comment deadline to 3 pm

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 14 minutes. It adopted the updated Planning Commission Rules of Procedure. It also changed the deadline for written comments to 3 pm on the day of the meeting.