Sumner, Washington
Upcoming
Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance & Personnel Committee will discuss and potentially advance a resolution to set a public hearing on transferring the Bill Heath Sports Complex to the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. They will also consider Resolution No. 1754 for Sumner Municipal Court grant awards and surplus authorization of city property. Reports on recruitment negotiations, the FY2025 audit status, and monthly sales tax will be presented.
- Resolution setting public hearing for intergovernmental transfer of Bill Heath Sports Complex to Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
- Resolution No. 1754 — Sumner Municipal Court Grant Awards
- Surplus Authorization of city property
- Recruitment & Negotiation Update
- Monthly Sales Tax Report
Design Commission
Parks & Forestry
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning code amendment for food truck pods (Ordinance No. 2972), and receive a background presentation on updated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) regulations. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period for non-agenda items.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2972 (Food Truck Pods zoning text amendment)
- Action on Ordinance No. 2972 (Food Truck Pods zoning text amendment)
- Background presentation on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Ordinance 2.0
- Approval of June 4, 2026 minutes
- Public comment period on non-agenda items
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Public Safety
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Public Works Committee
Community Development Committee
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Finance & Personnel Committee
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Parks & Forestry
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Planning Commission
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Parks & Forestry
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Recent meetings
City Council
The Sumner City Council will act on a consent agenda including approval of $3,652,810.78 in payments, contracts for road and trail projects, and a five-year AXON police technology contract. Regular business includes ordinances on early learning facility fees, cross-connection control, a budget amendment, and zoning changes for childcare centers. A public comment period is scheduled.
- Consent: approval of $3,652,810.78 in check/electronic payments
- Consent: AXON Police Technology Contract 2026-2030
- Consent: Hunt Avenue Reconstruction - Design Contract Amendment
- Ordinance 2969: Amending the 2025/2026 Biennial Budget
- Ordinance 2964: Zoning Code Text Amendment - Childcare Centers
City Council
The City Council will hold a study session to discuss updates to development services fees and the process for filling a council vacancy. No formal votes are expected.
- Development Services Fee Update
- Council Vacancy Process
General
The Design Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to elect a Vice Chair, discuss a site cleanup at 5706 and 5712 Parker Rd, and consider a proposal at 13115 24th St E (76 Station). Staff will also introduce a new Planning Manager and announce a transition to Civiclerk with paper copies available on request.
- Vice Chair election
- 5706 and 5712 Parker Rd site cleanup
- 13115 24th St E 76 Station
- New Commission Applications
- Introduction of Katie Baker as Planning Manager
Community Development Committee
City Council
The City Council will study two items: a zoning code text amendment to allow childcare centers in more zones, and a discussion on traffic impact fees for early learning facilities. No final votes are expected at this study session. The meeting is hybrid, in-person and via Zoom.
- Ordinance No. 2964 – Zoning Code Text Amendment – Childcare Centers
- Traffic Impact Fees – Early Learning Facilities
- Council Meeting Agenda Calendar (agenda setting)
- Council Committee Meeting Agenda Calendar (agenda setting)
- Executive session (topic not specified)
Public Safety
The Public Safety Committee will consider two action items: a revised AXON police technology contract for 2026-2030 and a police radio replacement contract. Monthly reports from the fire and police departments, including May 2026 statistics, are also scheduled.
- AXON Police Technology Contract 2026-2030 (revised 6/16/2026)
- Police Radio Replacement Contract
- Monthly stats for May 2026 from police department
The Public Safety Committee approved a do pass recommendation for a 5-year contract with Axon for 27 body cameras and tasers. The contract will be forwarded to the City Council on July 6. The committee also discussed a police radio replacement contract but did not record a vote. Monthly fire and police reports were presented, and Nicole Wilsey was nominated as the new committee chair.
- Approved do pass for 5-year Axon contract covering 27 body cameras and tasers (all present members in favor)
Public Works Committee
The committee will review contract amendments for Hunt Avenue and Main Street crossings. Members will also consider a resolution regarding the Puyallup River Trail Crossings Planning Study Grant and ordinance revisions for the Cross-Connection Control Program.
- Hunt Avenue Reconstruction - Design Contract Amendment
- Resolution No. 1752 - Puyallup River Trail Crossings Planning Study Grant Acceptance
- Main Street Crossings - Design Contract Amendment
- Ordinance No. 2970 - Cross-Connection Control Program Revisions
The Public Works Committee gave a Do‑Pass recommendation to amend the Hunt Avenue reconstruction design contract, adding $184,210 for a total of $292,911. It approved accepting a $300,169 federal grant for a Puyallup River Trail crossing study, requiring a $46,847.19 local match. The committee approved a $45,700 amendment to the Main Street Crossings design contract with TranspoGroup. It also recommended adopting Ordinance 2970 to update the Cross‑Connection Control Program.
- Approved $184,210 amendment to Hunt Avenue design contract (total $292,911)
- Approved acceptance of $300,169 federal grant for Puyallup River Trail crossing study (local match $46,847.19)
- Approved $45,700 amendment to Main Street Crossings design contract with TranspoGroup
- Approved Ordinance 2970 to revise the Cross‑Connection Control Program
City Council
Parks & Forestry
The Sumner Parks & Forestry Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the 2027-2028 budget. Staff will also provide updates on forestry, parks, cemetery, and arts matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or binding decisions listed.
- Approval of May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion of 2027-2028 budget (no dollar amounts specified)
- Updates on forestry, parks, cemetery, and arts
Design Commission
Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance & Personnel Committee will discuss and potentially act on an interlocal agreement amending the Pierce County Tourism Promotion Area and Ordinance No. 2969 amending the 2025/2026 biennial budget. Reports on recruitment/negotiation updates and monthly sales tax will also be presented.
- Interlocal Agreement amending and restating the Pierce County Tourism Promotion Area
- Ordinance No. 2969 Amending the 2025/2026 Biennial Budget
- Recruitment & Negotiation Update (report)
- Monthly Sales Tax Report (report)
The committee approved an interlocal agreement amending the Pierce County Tourism Promotion Area and an ordinance amending the 2025/2026 biennial budget. Staff provided updates on recruitment and the upcoming state audit.
- Approved interlocal agreement amending Pierce County Tourism Promotion Area (Consent Agenda)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2969 amending the 2025/2026 Biennial Budget (Regular Business)
- Received verbal update on recruitment and negotiations
- Received update on upcoming FY2025 State Audit
- Received monthly sales tax analysis
City Council
The Sumner City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and appoint voting delegates for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Conference. This is a procedural item with no other business on the agenda.
- Selection of voting delegates for the Association of Washington Cities Conference
City Council
The Sumner City Council will hold a study session to discuss a Development Services Fee Update and appoint voting delegates for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Conference. The council will also receive a City Administrator report and set agendas for upcoming council and committee meetings. The meeting includes an executive session before adjournment.
- Development Services Fee Update
- AWC Conference Voting Delegates appointment
- Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
- Council Committee Meeting Agenda Calendar
Planning Commission
The Sumner Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss a draft ordinance regulating food truck pods. Other agenda items include approval of April 2 meeting minutes and public comment on non-agenda topics. No public hearings or unfinished business are scheduled.
- Review of Food Truck Pod Draft Ordinance
City Council
The City Council will consider a consent agenda approving five 2026 employment agreements for department directors and the city administrator, plus checks totaling $10.46 million. Regular business includes awarding a contract for the 2026 Sidewalk Repair Programs construction, first reading of Ordinance No. 2968 to amend monthly sewer rates in the municipal code, and mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission. No public hearing items are listed.
- Approval of 2026 employment agreements for Development Services, Public Works, City Attorney, Deputy City Administrator, and City Administrator
- Checks and electronic payments totaling $10,462,830.01
- 2026 Sidewalk Repair Programs Construction Contract Award
- Ordinance No. 2968 amending Sumner Municipal Code 13.20.040 on monthly sewer rates
- Mayoral appointments to Planning Commission for Pierce and Eddy
Community Development Committee
City Council
Public Safety
The Public Safety Committee will receive monthly updates from the Fire and Police departments and consider an action item to award a construction contract for the 2026 Sidewalk Repair Programs. No specific bid amount or contractor is listed in the agenda.
- Action item: 2026 Sidewalk Repair Programs Construction Contract Award
The Public Safety Committee presented fire and police updates, including a fire department system reformat and April crime data. After brief discussion, the committee recommended that the 2026 Sidewalk Repair Programs construction contract be approved, with all members in favor. No other actions were taken.
- Committee recommended passing 2026 Sidewalk Repair Programs construction contract (unanimous)
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinance to vacate 63rd Street East and a portion of State Street. The consent agenda includes property acquisitions for the Fryar Ave Trail Project, a construction contract for Valley Avenue water system improvements, and several other contracts and resolutions. New business includes appointments to advisory committees and an ordinance on system development charges.
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2966 to vacate 63rd Street East and a portion of State Street
- Ordinance No. 2967 to amend System Development Charges calculation
- Property acquisitions for Fryar Ave Trail Project from Roman 1, LLC, Liberty Property Development Corp II, Lewis Landmark, LLC, and Pierce County
- Valley Avenue Water System Improvements construction contract award
- Heritage Park Remediation design consultant contract award
Public Works Committee
Parks & Forestry
The Forestry Commission will consider approving the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates from staff on parks, cemetery, forestry, and arts matters. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled. The agenda consists of routine reports and procedural items.
- Approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
- Forestry & Parks Commission Update
- Parks, Cemetery, Forestry and Arts Updates
Design Commission
Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider Ordinance No. 2968, which would amend Sumner Municipal Code Section 13.20.040 on monthly sewer rates. The committee will also discuss surplus authorization of city property, a recruitment and negotiation update, and the monthly sales tax report.
- Ordinance No. 2968 amending SMC 13.20.040 Monthly Sewer Rates
- Surplus Authorization for city property
- Recruitment & Negotiation Update
- Monthly Sales Tax Report
The committee recommended passing an ordinance to establish a commercial sewer surcharge for customers outside city limits. Members also reviewed the surplus of two vehicles and received updates on city recruitment activity.
- Recommended Ordinance No. 2968 regarding monthly sewer rates (Do Pass)
- Approved surplus of 2008 Ford Edge (Do Pass)
- Approved surplus of 2016 Ford F250 Animal Control Truck (Do Pass)
City Council
City Council
This is a City Council retreat, not a regular voting meeting. The council will recap prior sessions, review staffing history and capacity, and discuss major initiatives including the existing library property, animal sheltering, operations facility, Heritage Park, Bennet Park, and Bill Heath Sports Complex. No formal decisions are scheduled.
- Existing Library Property discussion
- Animal Sheltering discussion
- Existing Operations Facility discussion
- Heritage Park, Bennet Park, Bill Heath Sports Complex discussions
- Staffing history, capacity, and requests review
The City Council convened a budget retreat on May 11, 2026, consisting of presentations and discussions on staffing history, capacity, and major initiatives including the existing library property, animal sheltering, and several parks. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the session was a workshop to review topics for the upcoming budget.
Planning Commission
City Council
City Council
The City Council is holding a retreat at Farm 12 Restaurant to review existing plans and develop a strategic plan. The session includes a discussion on the 2027-2028 budget, including financial policies, fund uses, and cost increases.
- Strategic Plan Development
- 2027-2028 Budget review
- Financial Policies and Fund Uses discussion
The City Council conducted a retreat focused on leadership dynamics, existing plans, and strategic plan development. The session included a review of the 2027-2028 budget, financial policies, and revenue options.
- No substantive legislative decisions were recorded during this procedural retreat
City Council
The Sumner City Council held a study session to receive updates and presentations. Topics included a 2026 Water/Sewer Revenue Bond update, an amendment to the YMCA's 2013 service agreement, and a joint presentation on the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Ordinance 2.0. The meeting also set future council, committee, and commission meeting calendars.
- 2026 Water/Sewer Revenue Bond Update
- YMCA Annual Update and 2013 Service Agreement Amendment
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Ordinance 2.0 - Joint Presentation
- Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
- Council, Committee and Commission Meeting Calendar
The meeting consisted of a study session and agenda setting. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Cultural Arts Commission
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee will review ordinances regarding system development charge calculations and a text amendment for child care center zoning. Staff will also present the year-to-date permit report for April 2026.
- Ordinance No. 2967: The Calculation of System Development Charges
- Ordinance No. 2964: Child Care Centers Zoning Code Text Amendment
- Permit Report Year-to-Date - April 2026
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will consider several property acquisitions for the Fryar Ave Trail project, award a construction contract for Valley Ave water system improvements, and discuss consultant contracts for Heritage Park phases 3-4 and remediation design. Resolutions include accepting a stormwater capacity grant and an interlocal agreement with the Pierce County Flood Control Zone District. The committee will also review a change order for 63rd St storm improvements and a PSE gas easement ratification.
- Four property acquisitions for Fryar Ave Trail (Roman 1, LLC; Liberty Property; Lewis Landmark; Pierce County)
- Valley Ave Water System Improvements construction contract award
- Heritage Park Phase 3 & 4 consultant contract amendment and remediation design consultant contract award
- Resolution No. 1750 - Stormwater Capacity Grant Acceptance
- Resolution No. 1751 - Pierce County Flood Control Zone District ILA
The Committee issued do-pass recommendations for several items, including a $9.5 million flood control agreement and multiple property acquisitions for the Fryar Ave Trail. It also recommended approving a $690,932.87 water system contract and a $198,038 contract for contaminated site remediation.
- Do-Pass recommendation for Resolution No. 1751 (Pierce County Flood Control Zone District ILA) to receive $9.5 million
- Do-Pass recommendation for Resolution No. 1750 (Stormwater Capacity Grant) for $120,000
- Do-Pass recommendation for Fryar Ave Trail property acquisitions from Roman 1, LLC ($400,000), Liberty Property ($131,373.23), Lewis Landmark ($42,785), and Pierce County ($8,200)
- Do-Pass recommendation for Valley Ave Water System construction contract awarded to HCON, Inc. for $690,932.87
- Do-Pass recommendation for Resolution No. 1749 (WSDOT Updated ROW Procedures)
- Do-Pass recommendation for Neighborhood Traffic Calming consultant contract awarded to SCJ Alliance for $127,389.41
- Do-Pass recommendation for 63rd St Storm Improvements Change Order #2 adding $73,552.64
- Do-Pass recommendation for Heritage Park Remediation design contract awarded to Farallon Consulting, LLC for $198,038
City Council
The Sumner City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating 63rd Street E. and a portion of State Street, then vote on multiple items including confirming Andy McCurdy as police chief, approving street preservation and chip seal contracts, and adopting several ordinance amendments. The consent agenda also includes a $7.88 million payment approval and a furniture purchase for the operations facility.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2966 to vacate 63rd Street E. and part of State Street
- Confirmation of Andy McCurdy as Chief of Police and approval of his employment agreement
- Award of construction contract for Washington Street Preservation Project
- Award of construction contract for 2026 Pavement Chip Seal Application
- Ordinance 2965 adopting 2026 Compensation Schedule Amendment
The City Council approved the appointment of Andy McCurdy as Chief of Police and approved several commission amendments, including renaming the Forestry and Parks Commission to the Forestry, Parks and Arts Commission. The meeting also approved a consent agenda of contracts and payments totaling over $7.8 million.
- Approved Andy McCurdy as Chief of Police (Voice Vote)
- Approved Ryan Johnstone as Public Operations Director (Voice Vote)
- Approved $7,884,181.19 in checks and electronic payments (Voice Vote)
- Approved Washington Street Preservation Project construction contracts (Voice Vote)
- Approved 2026 Pavement Chip Seal construction contract (Voice Vote)
- Approved Avidex contract for Operations Facility (Voice Vote)
- Approved Ordinance 2961 repealing the Cultural Arts Commission (Roll Call)
- Approved Ordinance 2962 amending Forestry and Parks Commission (Roll Call)
Public Safety
The Sumner Public Safety Committee will receive monthly updates from the fire and police departments and consider multiple action items. The main items are three contracts for the Washington St Preservation Project (construction award, construction management consultant award, and design consultant amendment), a 2026 Pavement Chip Seal Application contract, and an Operations Facility contract with Avidex. Decisions on these contracts will affect local road infrastructure and public safety operations.
- Washington St Preservation Project – Construction Contract Award 26-221
- Washington St Preservation Project – Construction Management Consultant Contract Award 26-30
- Washington St Preservation Project – Design Consultant Amendment 26-222
- 2026 Pavement Chip Seal Application – Construction Contract Award 26-224
- Operations Facility - Avidex Contract
The Public Safety Committee recommended approval for multiple construction and design contracts related to the Washington St Preservation Project and the Operations Facility. The committee also discussed upcoming promotional ceremonies and a firefighter recruitment clinic.
- Recommended approval of Washington St Preservation Project construction contract
- Recommended approval of Washington St Preservation Project construction management consultant contract
- Recommended approval of Washington St Preservation Project design consultant amendment
- Recommended approval of 2026 Pavement Chip Seal Application construction contract
- Recommended approval of Operations Facility Avidex contract
- Recommended approval of Operations Facility Bluespace Interiors contract
City Council
The Sumner City Council will receive reports on Community Partners Fund allocations during a study session. The council will also set its upcoming meeting and committee calendars, and hold an executive session to review a job applicant's qualifications under state law. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.
- Community Partners Fund reports presented for discussion
- Executive session to review public employment applicant qualifications (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
- Council Meeting Agenda Calendar and Committee Meeting Agenda Calendar to be set
- City Administrator report delivered