Sumner public meetings in 2025

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will approve November meeting minutes and discuss Arbor Day 2026. Staff will report on cemetery plans and vandalism. The meeting is hybrid.

• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Arbor Day 2026 discussion
• Cemetery Draft Brochure & Master Plan Discussion
• Cemetery Vandalism report
• Parks, Cemetery, Forestry Updates

Civil Service Commission

The Sumner Civil Service Commission will hold a public meeting on December 9, 2025. Commissioners will receive department updates and examine certified lists for community service officers and entry‑level police officers. The commission will also discuss the city's 2026 recruitment plan. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review Community Service Officer Certified List
• Review Entry Level Police Officer Certified List
• Review Exceptional Entry Level Police Officer Certified List
• Presentation of 2026 Recruitment Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a zoning code text amendment regarding co-living housing. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and hold a discussion on an overview of planning.

• Zoning Code Text Amendment for Co-living Housing
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion on Overview of Planning

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss the acquisition of the Carr Trust property for the Fryar Avenue Trail Project. The committee will also consider Resolution 1735 regarding the rejection of all bids for the WWTP Biosolids Modernization Project.

• Fryar Avenue Trail Project - Carr Trust Property Acquisition
• Resolution 1735: Rejecting all bids for WWTP Biosolids Modernization Project (CIP 21-17)

The Public Works Committee recommended that the City approve the purchase of two parcels from Carr Trust for $218,760 to support the Fryar Avenue Trail project. It also recommended that the City reject all eight bids for the wastewater treatment plant biosolids modernization project because the lowest bid exceeded the budget by more than $4 million. Both recommendations were presented as “Do‑Pass” by the committee.

• Committee recommended approval of Carr Trust property acquisition ($218,760)
• Committee recommended rejection of all bids for WWTP Biosolids Modernization Project

City Council

The Sumner City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $13,613,888.27 payment approval, a contract amendment for litigation defense services, and a resolution rejecting all bids for the WWTP Biosolids Modernization Project. The council will also discuss the 2025/2026 mid‑biennial budget amendment, adopt a 2026 compensation schedule ordinance, and hold a first reading of a franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC. Additional items include procurement of OpenGov asset‑management software and routine reports.

• Approve checks and electronic payments totaling $13,613,888.27
• Reject all bids for WWTP Biosolids Modernization Project (Resolution 1735)
• Amend Foster Garvey contract for litigation defense services
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2951 establishing the 2026 compensation schedule
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2949 franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC

The Sumner City Council approved the 2025/2026 Mid‑Biennial Budget Amendment and adopted the 2026 compensation schedule. It also approved the procurement of OpenGov asset‑management software and gave first‑reading approval to a franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37 LLC. All consent‑agenda items, including a $13,613,888.27 payment and rejection of bids for the WWTP biosolids project, were approved by voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (voice vote), including Foster Garvey contract amendment, municipal court judge appointment, $13,613,888.27 payments, and rejection of WWTP biosolids bids
• Approved 2025/2026 Mid‑Biennial Budget Amendment (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2951 establishing 2026 compensation schedule (roll call vote)
• Approved procurement of OpenGov Asset Management Software (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2949 Franchise Agreement with Forged Fiber 37 LLC – first reading (roll call vote)

General

The Public Works Committee will consider awarding a construction contract for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Biosolids Modernization project and an ordinance authorizing a franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC.

• Ordinance 2949: Franchise Agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC
• Wastewater Treatment Facility Biosolids Modernization - Construction Contract Award

The committee reviewed Ordinance 2949, a 10‑year franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC, and issued a Do‑Pass recommendation. No vote tally was recorded. The wastewater treatment facility biosolids modernization contract award was removed from the agenda and will be addressed at a later date.

• Do‑Pass recommendation for Ordinance 2949 franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37 (no vote tally recorded)
• Wastewater Treatment Facility biosolids modernization contract award removed from agenda (tabled)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2945, the 2025/2026 mid-biennial budget amendment. They will also consider consent agenda items including a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 313, and several ordinances as part of the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment, including town center plan, zoning code text amendments, and map amendments. Additionally, they will consider a 2025 compensation schedule amendment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2945 (2025/2026 Mid Biennial Budget Amendment)
• Consent agenda: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local No. 313
• Ordinance 2939: Town Center Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Ordinance 2942: Southeast Urban Growth Area Map Amendment
• Ordinance 2952: 2025 Compensation Schedule Amendment

The council approved the consent agenda and a motion to record Councilmember Elfers' absence. It passed ordinances updating the Town Center Plan, the zoning code, and the Capital Facilities Plan. The 30th Street map amendment was rejected unanimously. All approvals were by roll‑call vote except the consent agenda and absence, which passed by voice vote.

• Approved Councilmember Elfers' absence (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including Teamsters Local No. 313 agreement (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2939 – Town Center Plan Amendments (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2940 – Zoning Code Text Amendments (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2941 – Town Center Plan Action Ordinance (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2942 – Southeast Urban Growth Area Map Amendment (roll call vote, Kenna voted no)
• Failed Ordinance No. 2943 – 30th Street Map Amendment (unanimous vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2944 – Capital Facilities Plan Amendment (roll call vote)

Public Safety

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Sumner Public Safety Committee. The agenda includes only monthly reports and department updates from the fire and police chiefs. No specific decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed for discussion.

• Monthly report from East Pierce Fire & Rescue (EPFR) Chief Jon Parkinson
• Monthly report from Sumner Police Chief Brad Moericke

The committee received updates from the fire and police chiefs, including the EPF&R commissioners' adoption of the 2026 budget adding four firefighters and one payroll clerk. Members discussed network sharing for FLOCK cameras and confirmed no unauthorized access. The scheduled December Public Safety Committee meeting was cancelled. No formal action items were approved.

• Cancelled December Public Safety Committee meeting (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Sumner City Council will vote on a 2026 property tax levy and amend utility rates and system development charges. The meeting will also include contracts for wastewater facility upgrades and the White River Restoration Project.

• Resolution No. 1732 - 2026 Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy
• Ordinance No. 2947 - Amending Utility Rates
• Ordinance No. 2948 - Amending Utility System Development Charges
• Wastewater Treatment Facility Biosolids Modernization contracts
• White River Restoration Project construction management

The council approved the consent agenda, including wastewater biosolids contracts, a variable frequency drive replacement, and a White River Restoration supplement, by voice vote. It also passed Resolution No. 1732 adopting the 2026 ad valorem property tax levy, approved the 2026 legislative agenda, and adopted Ordinances No. 2947, 2948, and 2950 updating utility rates, development charges, and the municipal code’s appeal process, all by roll‑call vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (wastewater biosolids contracts, variable frequency drive replacement, White River Restoration supplement) – voice vote
• Approved Resolution No. 1732 – 2026 ad valorem property tax levy – roll call vote
• Approved 2026 legislative agenda – roll call vote
• Approved Ordinance No. 2947 – amending utility rates – roll call vote
• Approved Ordinance No. 2948 – amending utility system development charges – roll call vote
• Approved Ordinance No. 2950 – updating municipal code 15.08 establishing means of appeal – roll call vote

City Council

The council will review several 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendments, including map changes for 30th Street, the Southeast Urban Growth Area, the Capital Facilities Plan for Sumner‑Bonney Lake School District, and the Town Center Plan. The primary budget decision is the 2025/2026 Mid Biennial Budget Amendment. A closed session will address collective bargaining matters.

• Ordinance No. 2943 – 30th Street Map Amendment (MA-03)
• Ordinance No. 2942 – Southeast Urban Growth Area Map Amendment (MA-02)
• Ordinance No. 2944 – Capital Facilities Plan Amendment for Sumner‑Bonney Lake School District (TA-04)
• Ordinance Nos. 2939‑2941 – Town Center Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendments (MA-01)
• Ordinance No. 2945 – 2025/2026 Mid Biennial Budget Amendment

Mayor Kathy Hayden called a Special Study Session at 7:48 p.m. and the council introduced five comprehensive plan amendment ordinances. The council then moved to an executive session to discuss collective bargaining under RCW 42.30.140(4) and took no further action. The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m.

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will discuss and vote on several items, including a contract amendment for Foster Garvey legal defense services, the procurement of OpenGov asset management software, a surplus authorization, Ordinance No. 2945 for the 2025/2026 mid‑biennial budget amendment, and Ordinance No. 2951 establishing the 2026 compensation schedule. The committee will also receive reports on recruitment and negotiation updates, the FY2024 audit status, and the monthly sales tax report. All items are on the agenda for the November 13, 2025 meeting.

• Foster Garvey Contract Amendment – Legal Defense Services
• Procurement of OpenGov Asset Management Software
• Surplus Authorization
• Ordinance No. 2945 – 2025/2026 Mid‑Biennial Budget Amendment
• Ordinance No. 2951 – Establishing the 2026 Compensation Schedule

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the Foster Garvey legal services contract amendment, the procurement of OpenGov Asset Management Software, and surplus dispositions for a Kubota tractor and a TCM forklift. It also approved Ordinance No. 2951 establishing the 2026 Compensation Schedule. The mid‑biennial budget amendment (Ordinance No. 2945) was forwarded to the City Council study session.

• Approved Foster Garvey legal services contract amendment (consent agenda)
• Approved procurement of OpenGov Asset Management Software (consent agenda)
• Approved surplus disposition of Kubota L2250 Tractor E-10 ($2,500) (consent agenda)
• Approved surplus disposition of TCM Forklift E-11 ($4,000) (consent agenda)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2951 establishing the 2026 Compensation Schedule (consent agenda)

Parks & Forestry

The Parks & Forestry Commission will consider a proposed amendment to Sumner Municipal Code Section 12.60.040, which governs general park, trail, and facility rules. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 9 meeting and hear updates on parks, cemetery, and forestry.

• Proposed amendment to SMC 12.60.040 (general park, trail, and facility rules)
• Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Parks, Cemetery, Forestry Updates (reports)

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the meeting minutes from October 9, 2025. No other actions were decided; the commission discussed updates on park rules, ongoing projects, and upcoming plans. All other agenda items were informational or pending further work.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)

Design Commission

The Design Commission will conduct a design review of the Parker Road Townhomes located at 5706 and 5712 Parker Road East. The meeting is set for November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM in City Hall’s Council Chambers and will also be streamed online. No other agenda items are listed.

• Parker Road Townhomes Design Review – 5706 & 5712 Parker Rd E

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider contract amendments and awards for biosolids modernization at the wastewater treatment facility, a consultant contract for Stewart Road intelligent transportation systems, a goods contract for variable frequency drive replacement, and a supplement for the White River restoration project. Ordinance 2950 is also on the agenda to update appeal procedures under SMC 15.08. A project status report will be presented.

• Wastewater Treatment Facility Biosolids Modernization design consultant contract amendment
• Wastewater Treatment Facility Biosolids Modernization construction management contract award
• Stewart Road Intelligent Transportation Systems consultant contract award
• Variable Frequency Drive Replacement goods & services contract
• White River Restoration Project construction management consultant supplement

The Public Works Committee gave a Do‑Pass recommendation to approve several contracts, including a $1,905,550 amendment for biosolids design services and a $1,801,756.03 construction‑management agreement for the wastewater facility. It also approved a $446,172.55 consultant contract for Stewart Road traffic‑signal upgrades, a $300,000 Variable Frequency Drive replacement contract, a $665,350 supplement for the 2026 season of the White River Restoration project, and Ordinance 2950 to appoint the Hearing Examiner as the appeals board.

• Approved $1,905,550 biosolids design consultant contract amendment (Do‑Pass)
• Approved $1,801,756.03 construction‑management contract for wastewater facility (Do‑Pass)
• Approved $446,172.55 Stewart Road ITS consultant contract (Do‑Pass)
• Approved $300,000 Variable Frequency Drive replacement contract (Do‑Pass)
• Approved $665,350 supplement for 2026 White River Restoration season (total authorized $1,629,573) (Do‑Pass)
• Approved Ordinance 2950 updating SMC 15.08 to appoint Hearing Examiner for appeals (Do‑Pass)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment, which includes map amendments and a capital facilities plan update, and a resolution setting the 2026 property tax levy. The consent agenda includes a $14.48 million check approval and an interlocal agreement for jail housing. Regular business includes ordinances on debt issuance and donations.

• Public hearing on 2025 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Ordinances 2943, 2942, 2944, 2939)
• Resolution No. 1732 - 2026 Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy
• Consent: $14,478,576.70 in checks/electronic payments
• Resolution No. 1734 - Interlocal Agreement for Housing of Inmates in Puyallup City Jail
• Ordinance No. 2946 - Delegating Authority for Long Term Debt Issuance

City Council

The Sumner City Council will review the 2026 Legislative Agenda, an ordinance delegating authority for long‑term debt issuance, and a resolution on the 2026 ad valorem property tax levy. The council will also set future council and committee meeting calendars. Items will be discussed in a public hybrid meeting.

• 2026 Legislative Agenda
• Ordinance No. 2946 – Delegating Authority for Long Term Debt Issuance
• Resolution No. 1732 – 2026 Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
• Council Committee Meeting Agenda Calendar

The council met for a study session on October 27, 2025. Agenda items included the 2026 legislative agenda, a debt‑issuance authority ordinance, and a property‑tax levy resolution, but no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting also included a brief executive session on pending litigation.

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2936, which amends the zoning code text for manufactured home parks. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing in-person attendance at City Hall or virtual participation via Zoom.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2936 - Manufactured Home Park Overlay
• Consent agenda includes Heritage Park consultant contract amendment
• Approval of minutes from October 6 and 13, 2025 meetings
• Hybrid meeting format available at City Hall and via Zoom
• Executive session scheduled for the meeting

The council approved the consent agenda, which included items such as the Department of Ecology Subordination Agreement and the Heritage Park consultant contract amendment, by voice vote. In new business, Ordinance No. 2936 – Manufactured Home Park Overlay zoning text amendment was adopted with a 6‑1 vote (Councilmember Elf ers voting no). No public hearings or unfinished business were conducted.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2936 Manufactured Home Park Overlay amendment (6-1)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session to discuss utility rates. No formal action is expected as this is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion of utility rates

The council convened a special study session on October 20, 2025 to hear presentations on utility rates from Public Works Director Michael Kosa and FCS Principal Chris Gonzales. All council members were present. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will receive monthly updates from the Fire and Police departments and consider an interlocal agreement regarding the housing of inmates in the Puyallup City Jail.

• Monthly reports from Fire and Police departments
• Interlocal Agreement For the Housing of Inmates in The Puyallup City Jail

The Public Safety Committee reviewed Resolution 1734, an interlocal agreement to house Sumner inmates at the Puyallup City Jail. The committee gave the resolution a “do pass” as a consent agenda item for the November 3 regular council meeting. The agreement will reset the daily bed rate to $185.00 starting January 2026 and will renew each year with a CPI‑based cost inflator (0% minimum, 4% maximum). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 1734 Interlocal Agreement for inmate housing (do pass, consent agenda)

City Council

The Sumner City Council will introduce four ordinances regarding land use, including a 30th Street map amendment and a Town Center plan update. The meeting will also cover a Capital Facilities Plan update for the South Bend-Lake Tapps School District.

• Ordinance No. 2943 - 30th Street Map Amendment (MA-03)
• Ordinance No. 2942 - Southeast Urban Growth Area Map Amendment (MA-02)
• Ordinance No. 2944 - Capital Facilities Plan Amendment — SBLSD CFP Update (TA-04)
• Ordinance No. 2939 - Town Center Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendments (MA-01)
• Ordinance No. 2941 - Town Center Planned Action Ordinance

The October 13, 2025 City Council study session introduced four comprehensive plan amendment items. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling actions were recorded. The meeting concluded with adjournment at 8:32 pm.

Finance & Personnel Committee

The committee is considering Ordinance No. 2938, which would establish a policy for donations, naming rights, and sponsorships, and Resolution No. 1732 setting the 2026 ad valorem property tax levy. They will also review a 2025 salary study and authorize surplus property disposal. Reports include updates on recruitment negotiations, the FY2024 audit status, and a monthly sales tax report.

• Ordinance No. 2938 – Donation, Naming Rights & Sponsorship policy
• Resolution No. 1732 – TY2026 Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy
• 2025 Salary Study review
• Surplus Authorization for disposal of city property
• Recruitment & negotiation update

The Finance & Personnel Committee forwarded Ordinance No. 2938 on donation, naming rights and sponsorship to the City Council for action. It approved a 1.0% increase in the 2026 ad valorem property tax levy and sent the resolution to the Study Session on October 27. The committee also approved the purchase of a diamond concrete saw valued at $5,000‑$8,000 using its surplus authority. Finally, the committee voted to cancel the December 2025 meeting.

• Forwarded Ordinance No. 2938 (Donation, Naming Rights, Sponsorship) to Council
• Approved 1.0% increase in 2026 ad valorem property tax levy (forwarded to Study Session)
• Approved purchase of diamond concrete saw ($5,000‑$8,000) under surplus authority
• Cancelled December 2025 Finance & Personnel Committee meeting

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will approve previous meeting minutes and discuss updates to park and trail regulations. The meeting will be held in-person at City Hall or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Approval of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Sumner Municipal Code Update 12.60.040 regarding park rules
• Parks, Cemetery, and Forestry updates report

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled; the remaining agenda items were discussed for information only.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes

General

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review financial and project updates. The body will discuss the construction of Hops Alley/Heritage Park and the design for Heritage Park Phases 3 & 4.

• Proposed construction of Hops Alley/Heritage Park
• Proposed design discussion for Heritage Park Phases 3 & 4
• Proposed update to the Sumner Charm video

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met on Oct. 7, 2025. The committee voted unanimously to recommend $275,000 from the lodging tax fund for the remaining construction of Hops Alley and Phase 2 of Heritage Park. Design work for Phase 4 of Heritage Park was discussed but no funding was approved.

• Approved $275,000 funding for Hops Alley and Phase 2 Heritage Park (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Sumner Public Works Committee will discuss four agenda items. These include a utility easement for Titus Will, a subordination agreement with the Department of Ecology, an amendment to the consultant contract for Heritage Park, and Resolution No. 1733 concerning the Pierce Conservation District ILA. The meeting will also include a project status report.

• Titus Will Utility Easement
• Department of Ecology Subordination Agreement
• Heritage Park – Consultant Contract Amendment
• Resolution No. 1733 – Pierce Conservation District ILA

The Public Works Committee gave a Do‑Pass recommendation for four items: the Titus Will utility easement, the YMCA subordination agreement, the Heritage Park consultant contract amendment increasing the total contract to $2,213,215, and the Pierce Conservation District interlocal agreement for up to 30 crew days at about $1,540 per day. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Recommended approval of Titus Will utility easement (Do‑Pass)
• Recommended approval of YMCA subordination agreement (Do‑Pass)
• Recommended approval of Heritage Park consultant contract amendment to $2,213,215 (Do‑Pass)
• Recommended approval of Pierce Conservation District ILA for up to 30 crew days at $1,540 per day (Do‑Pass)

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of $1,378,868.06 in checks, a Sk8 Park demolition construction contract award, acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant for the Senior Center, and a petty cash resolution. The council will also issue a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and hold an executive session for litigation and labor negotiations. Public comment is invited.

• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $1,378,868.06
• Resolution No. 1730 - Petty Cash
• Sk8 Park Demolition - Construction Contract Award
• Resolution No. 1731 - Senior Center Community Development Block Grant Acceptance
• Proclamation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The council passed the consent agenda by voice vote, approving $1,378,868.06 in checks and electronic payments. It also adopted Resolution No. 1730 (Petty Cash), awarded the construction contract for the skate‑park demolition, accepted Resolution No. 1731 for the Senior Center Community Development Block Grant, and approved the September meeting minutes.

• Approved checks and electronic payments totaling $1,378,868.06 (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1730 – Petty Cash (voice vote)
• Awarded construction contract for skate‑park demolition (voice vote)
• Accepted Resolution No. 1731 – Senior Center Community Development Block Grant (voice vote)
• Approved September 15 and September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several amendments to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The body will review specific map amendments and a Capital Facilities Plan update.

• Town Center Plan Amendments (Docket MA-01)
• Southeast Urban Growth Area Map Amendment (Docket MA-02)
• 30th Street Map Amendment (Docket MA-03)
• Capital Facilities Plan Amendment — SBLSD CFP Update (Docket TA-04)

General

The Community Development Committee will discuss a proposed zoning code text amendment to create a Manufactured Home Park Overlay. The committee will also review the year-to-date permit report for September 2025. No other items are listed for this meeting.

• Manufactured Home Park Overlay – zoning code text amendment
• Year-to-date permit report for September 2025

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will hold a regular hybrid meeting with roll call, approval of minutes, and reports. Old business includes wrap-up of the Music off Main and Chalk Art Festival. New business involves discussion of the SBLSD STEM Fair & Art Show 2026. No votes or financial actions are scheduled.

• Music off Main and Chalk Art Festival wrap-up (old business)
• SBLSD STEM Fair & Art Show 2026 (new business)

City Council

The Sumner City Council will discuss several regular‑business items, including a library lease extension, demolition of the skate park, and acceptance of a senior‑center Community Development Block Grant. The council will also consider Ordinance No. 2938 concerning donation, naming rights, and sponsorship. Finally, the meeting will set the calendar for future council and committee meetings.

• Library Update and Lease Extension
• Sk8 Park Demolition
• Resolution No. 1731 – Senior Center Community Development Block Grant Acceptance
• Ordinance No. 2938 – Donation, Naming Rights & Sponsorship
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar

The September 22, 2025 study session was held at City Hall. Council members and staff discussed a library lease extension, a skate park demolition, a senior‑venter development block grant, and a donation/naming rights ordinance. No motions were voted on and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Public Safety

The committee received monthly activity reports from the fire and police departments, including updates on recent incidents, recruitment efforts, and training. No action items or formal decisions were taken during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m.

City Council

The Sumner City Council will approve a consent agenda including $8,540,569.71 in payments, meeting minutes, and contracts for Heritage Park remediation and Operations Facility security. The body will also hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to fund the Transportation Benefit District.

• Approval of $8,540,569.71 in checks and electronic payments
• Heritage Park Remediation Consultant Contract Amendment
• Operations Facility Security and Access Control Contract Award
• Fryar Avenue Trail Partial Land Acquisition- K & E Investments
• Ordinance No. 2937 - Funding Sumner's Transportation Benefit District

The council approved the consent agenda items, including $8,540,569.71 in payments, by voice vote. It also approved a BrightNight (Gree) easement and Ordinance No. 2927 to fund the Transportation Benefit District, both by roll‑call vote. No other substantive motions were taken.

• Approved checks and electronic payments totaling $8,540,569.71 (voice vote)
• Approved August 18, 2025 council meeting minutes and August 25 & September 8 study session minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Heritage Park Remediation consultant contract amendment (voice vote)
• Approved Hops Alley temporary construction easement for Nicholson's Pharmacy (voice vote)
• Approved Operations Facility security and access control contract award (voice vote)
• Approved Fryar Avenue Trail partial land acquisition from K & E Investments (voice vote)
• Approved BrightNight (Gree) easement with the City (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2927 funding the Transportation Benefit District (roll call vote)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The committee will consider Resolution No. 1730 regarding petty cash. Members will also receive updates on recruitment, negotiations, the FY2024 audit, and monthly sales tax.

• Resolution No. 1730 Petty Cash
• FY2024 Audit Status report
• Monthly Sales Tax Report
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved Resolution No. 1730, which authorizes petty‑cash funds for the Sumner Senior Center and places the resolution on the consent agenda for October 6, 2025. All other agenda items were informational updates—recruitment, union negotiations, FY2024 audit status, and sales‑tax analysis—with no further action taken.

• Approved Resolution No. 1730 authorizing petty cash for Sumner Senior Center (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to introduce the 2025 Annual Amendments Docket, including four proposed amendments: Town Center Plan, Southeast Urban Growth Area map, 30th Street map, and Capital Facilities Plan update for the school district. The commission is also set to approve August 7th meeting minutes and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Docket MA-01: Town Center Plan Amendments
• Docket MA-02: Southeast Urban Growth Area Map Amendment
• Docket MA-03: 30th Street Map Amendment
• Docket TA-04: Capital Facilities Plan Amendment — SBLSD CFP Update

City Council

The Sumner City Council is holding a study session to discuss two items: an update to the Strategic Tourism Plan and a zoning code text amendment for a Manufactured Home Park Overlay. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Strategic Tourism Plan Update
• Manufactured Home Park Overlay - Zoning Code Text Amendment

The Sumner City Council met for a study session on September 8, 2025. Staff presented a Strategic Tourism Plan update and a Manufactured Home Park Overlay zoning amendment. The meeting also included a City Administrator report and calendar items. No motions were voted on and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Public Works Committee

The Sumner Public Works Committee will consider five business items, including a contract award for security and access control at the Operations Facility, a consultant contract amendment for Heritage Park remediation, and a partial land acquisition for the Fryar Ave Trail. The meeting also includes a project status report.

• Operations Facility - Security and Access Control Contract Award
• Heritage Park Remediation - Consultant Contract Amendment
• Fryar Ave Trail Partial Land Acquisition from K & E Investments
• Hops Alley Temporary Construction Easement for Nicholson's Pharmacy
• Sumner - Brightnight (Gree) Easement

The committee approved funding for a temporary construction easement at Nicholson's Pharmacy, adding $6,000 for asphalt paving. It authorized a $35,162.58 amendment to the Heritage Park remediation consultant contract, bringing the total to $470,585.58. The committee also approved a $508,346.09 security contract for the new Operations Facility, a $100,800 land acquisition for the Fryar Avenue Trail, and a 31‑year aerial easement for Brightnight’s battery storage system.

• Approved $6,000 asphalt paving for Hops Alley Temporary Construction Easement
• Approved $35,162.58 amendment to Heritage Park remediation contract (total $470,585.58)
• Approved $508,346.09 Security Solutions Northwest contract for Operations Facility access control
• Approved $100,800 acquisition from K & E Investment Properties for Fryar Ave Trail
• Approved 31‑year aerial easement for Brightnight battery storage system

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss a zoning code text amendment to allow co-living housing. They will also receive a year-to-date permit activity report for August 2025.

• Zoning Code Text Amendment - Co-living Housing
• Permit Activity YTD Report - August 2025

The committee met on August 27, 2025 in a hybrid format, but virtual participants could not join due to technical issues. The meeting was informational only and no action items were taken. Staff briefed members on a proposed zoning code amendment for co‑living housing, which will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a later date.

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to review an annual update from the YMCA and discuss options for Urban Growth Area annexation. The meeting also includes agenda setting for future council and committee meetings.

• YMCA Annual Update
• Urban Growth Area Annexation Options
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
• Council Committee Meeting Agenda Calendar

Deputy Mayor Bowman moved to excuse Councilmembers Cole and Reinke, and Bitetto seconded the motion. The motion passed by voice vote. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hayden, agenda items were presented, and the session adjourned at 7:30 pm.

• Excused Councilmembers Cole and Reinke (voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm

Public Safety

The Sumner Public Safety Committee will receive the monthly report from the fire department and the monthly report from the police department. No decisions or actions are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Fire department monthly report
• Police department monthly report

The committee heard fire and police updates, including the graduation of five firefighters, a successful National Night Out, and a new promotional process for entry‑level police officers. No action items or votes were recorded. A councilmember asked for information on sidewalk and e‑bike regulations, but no further action was requested.

City Council

The City Council will discuss assuming leadership of Sumner's Transportation Benefit District. The body is also reviewing updates to business license exemptions and sewer winter averages. A consent agenda includes several infrastructure contracts and payments totaling $12,230,514.53.

• Ordinance No. 2935: Assuming Leadership of Sumner's Transportation Benefit District
• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $12,230,514.53
• Ordinance 2932: Updating Model Business License Exemption Threshold
• Ordinance 2933: Amending Sumner Municipal Code 13.20.040 for Sewer Winter Averages
• 166th Avenue East Widening & Improvements Design Consultant Agreement Supplement

The council passed the consent agenda by voice vote, which included an interlocal agreement with Auburn, several contract amendments for the White River restoration, EV charger installation, design consultant agreements, water system improvements, and approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $12,230,514.53. Ordinance 2935 adopting leadership of Sumner’s Transportation Benefit District was adopted by roll‑call vote. Ordinances 2932 (business license exemption threshold) and 2933 (sewer winter averages) were also adopted by roll‑call vote. Councilmember Reinke was excused from the meeting by voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (interlocal agreement, contract amendments, EV charger contract, design agreements, water system contract) – voice vote
• Approved checks and electronic payments of $12,230,514.53 – voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance 2935 – assuming leadership of Transportation Benefit District – roll call vote
• Adopted Ordinance 2932 – updating model business license exemption threshold – roll call vote
• Adopted Ordinance 2933 – amending sewer winter averages provision – roll call vote
• Excused Councilmember Reinke from the meeting – voice vote
• Cancelled September 1, 2025 regular council meeting (Labor Day) – announced
• Terminated private senior‑center services contract – announced (no vote)

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a date for a watershed tour. The meeting also includes updates regarding parks, cemeteries, and forestry.

• Approval of June 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Watershed Tour Date Discussion
• Parks, Cemetery, Forestry Updates

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. Other agenda items, including a watershed tour date discussion and various park and forestry updates, were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Design Commission

The Design Commission will conduct a design review and a cross access review for the Sumner Food Bank at 15703 and 15625 Main Street. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and virtual attendance options.

• Sumner Food Bank Design Review - 15703 & 15625 Main Street
• Sumner Food Bank Cross Access Review - 15703 & 15625 Main Street

Finance & Personnel Committee

The committee will discuss updates to the business license exemption threshold and sewer winter averages. The meeting also includes a review of surplus authorization and recruitment updates.

• Ordinance 2932: Updating Model Business License Exemption Threshold
• Ordinance 2933: Amending SMC 13.20.040 for Sewer Winter Averages
• Surplus Authorization
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update
• Monthly Sales Tax Report

The committee approved Ordinance No. 2932 to update the model business license exemption threshold. It also approved Ordinance No. 2933 to amend the sewer rate calculation method. The committee approved the disposal of surplus items listed by the Deputy City Administrator.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2932 updating model business license exemption threshold
• Approved Ordinance No. 2933 amending SMC 13.20.040 sewer rate calculation
• Approved disposal of surplus items: Ford F250 animal control truck, 2001 Wilson generator, electrical control cabinet, electric trolley and chain hoist, conference room chairs, executive office chairs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a text amendment to the Manufactured Home Park Overlay Zone. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, following approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Manufactured Home Park Overlay Zone Text Amendment - ACTION

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider Resolution No. 1729, an interlocal agreement with Auburn for White River mitigation funding, along with multiple contract amendments and new contracts for restoration projects, facility upgrades, and water system improvements. The committee also reviews a project status report.

• Resolution No. 1729: Interlocal agreement with Auburn for White River mitigation funding
• White River Restoration – design consultant contract amendment
• Operations Facility – Puget Sound Energy contract
• City Hall Electric Vehicle Chargers – Puget Sound Energy contract
• Water System Improvements – consultant contract award

The Public Works Committee approved multiple contract amendments and agreements, including the White River Restoration design supplement, an interlocal agreement with Auburn, and contracts for the Operations Facility, City Hall EV chargers, Tacoma Avenue overlay, 166th Avenue widening, and water system improvements. Each item received a "Do‑Pass" recommendation, indicating approval, though no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved $120,000 interlocal agreement with Auburn for White River mitigation (Do‑Pass)
• Approved $806,673.80 design consultant contract amendment for White River Restoration (Do‑Pass)
• Approved $30,000 dialogue group facilitation contract amendment for White River Restoration (Do‑Pass)
• Approved $63,129.61 Puget Sound Energy contract for Operations Facility gas main (Do‑Pass)
• Approved $50,000 City Hall EV charger project budget (Do‑Pass)
• Approved up to $327,924.40 design supplement for Tacoma Ave overlay project (Do‑Pass)
• Approved $104,296.00 design supplement for 166th Ave E widening project (Do‑Pass)
• Approved $417,000 consultant contract for Water System Improvements (Do‑Pass)

City Council

The Sumner City Council will approve meeting minutes from July 2025 and hold a public hearing regarding the Transportation Benefit District Assumption. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 7th, 21st, and 28th, 2025
• Public hearing on Transportation Benefit District Assumption
• Public comment period (limit 3 minutes)
• Executive Session scheduled

The council moved and seconded a consent agenda that included approval of the July 7, July 21, July 14, and July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. The consent agenda was approved by voice vote. No other business, ordinances, or contracts were acted upon during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda, including July meeting minutes (voice vote)

Civil Service Commission

The Sumner Civil Service Commission will meet on July 28, 2025 to provide a department update and to certify the list of candidates for the Animal Care Technician position. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and also offered virtually. Commissioners Brian Anderson, Georgia Lomax, and Mike Dobb will preside, with Secretary/Chief Examiner Adrienne McNeilly present.

• Certified list for Animal Care Technician position

Police Chief Moericke gave an update on staffing and announced an internal promotional recruitment for an entry‑level officer. The commission voted to approve the certified list of three Animal Care Technician candidates, with all commissioners voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Animal Care Technician certified list (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting adopted (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss mid-year workplan updates and receive an update on Heritage Park. The body will also set agendas for upcoming council and committee meetings.

• Mid-Year Workplan Updates
• Heritage Park Update
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
• Council Committee Meeting Agenda Calendar

The July 28 study session featured a Mid‑Year Workplan update and a Heritage Park update presented by City Administrator Jason Wilson. Council members reviewed the upcoming Council meeting agenda calendar and the Council committee meeting calendar. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance No. 2931 to form a Transportation Benefit District. It will also set a public hearing date for the TBD assumption. Other business includes amending bereavement leave policy and the biennial budget. The consent agenda covers multiple land acquisitions for the Fryar Ave Trail and a water rights purchase.

• Ordinance No. 2931 - Forming a Transportation Benefit District
• Resolution No. 1728 - Setting a public hearing for TBD assumption
• Fryar Ave Trail partial land acquisitions (Raymond Tibeau Living Trust, Crane, Park Plaza)
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Sonoco for water rights acquisition
• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $12,667,834.64

The council passed a consent agenda that included multiple land acquisitions, interlocal agreements, a Microsoft license renewal, and $12,667,834.64 in checks and electronic payments. Ordinance No. 2931 creating a Transportation Benefit District was adopted. The council also approved a resolution to set a public hearing date for the district, amended the municipal bereavement‑leave code, and amended the 2025/2026 biennial budget.

• Approved consent agenda items including land acquisitions, interlocal agreements, and $12,667,834.64 payments (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2931 – forming a Transportation Benefit District (roll call vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 1728 – setting a public hearing date for the Transportation Benefit District (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2930 – amending bereavement leave provisions (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2929 – amending the 2025/2026 biennial budget (roll call vote)
• Approved $12,667,834.64 in checks and electronic payments (voice vote)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee met on July 16, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda included monthly reports and updates from the Fire and Police departments. No action items were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold a hybrid meeting to receive an update from East Pierce Fire and Rescue and consider a resolution with Bonney Lake regarding municipal court services.

• East Pierce Fire and Rescue Annual Update
• Resolution No. 1726 - Interlocal Agreement with Bonney Lake for Municipal Court Services
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
• Council Committee Meeting Agenda Calendar

The City Council voted to excuse Deputy Mayor Bowman. The motion was made by Councilmember Elfers, seconded by Councilmember Bitetto, and passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was a study session that included updates from the fire department and a discussion of an interlocal agreement, but no other actions were decided.

• Excused Deputy Mayor Bowman (5-0)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will discuss and potentially vote on Ordinance No. 2929 amending the 2025/2026 biennial budget. Other items include renewal of the annual Microsoft license, Ordinance No. 2930 amending bereavement leave policy, Resolution No. 1727 to accept a therapeutic court grant, and a surplus authorization. Reports on recruitment negotiations and monthly sales tax will also be presented.

• Ordinance No. 2929 amending the 2025/2026 biennial budget
• Annual Microsoft License Renewal
• Ordinance No. 2930 amending bereavement leave (SMC 2.100.670)
• Resolution No. 1727 accepting therapeutic court grant
• Surplus Authorization

The committee approved Ordinance No. 2929 to amend the 2025/2026 biennial budget. It also approved the annual Microsoft product renewal, an amendment to bereavement leave policy, acceptance of a therapeutic court grant, and a motion to dispose of surplus equipment. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2929 amending the 2025/2026 biennial budget (Do Pass)
• Approved annual Microsoft renewal (Do Pass)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2930 amending SMC 2.100.670 bereavement leave (Do Pass)
• Approved Resolution No. 1727 therapeutic grant acceptance (Do Pass)
• Approved motion to dispose of surplus equipment (Do Pass)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a proposed overlay zone for a manufactured home park. The meeting also includes approval of June 5, 2025 minutes and routine items such as correspondence and staff comments.

• Public Hearing Manufactured Home Park Overlay Zone – action item
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from June 5, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the creation of a Transportation Benefit District. The body will also consider amendments to personnel policies and the employee recognition program.

• Public hearing on forming a Transportation Benefit District
• Ordinance No. 2927: Amending Sumner Municipal Code Chapter 2.100 - Personnel Policies
• Ordinance No. 2928: Amending Sumner Municipal Code Chapter 2.116 Employee Recognition Program
• Resolution No. 1724: RAVE Foundation Donation Acceptance
• Pavement Crack Seal - Change Order

The council excused absent Councilmember Cole by voice vote. It approved the consent agenda, which included Resolution 1724 donation acceptance, approval of June meeting minutes, and a pavement crack seal change order, also by voice vote. The body then passed Ordinance 2927 amending the municipal code’s personnel policies and Ordinance 2928 amending the employee recognition program, each by roll‑call vote.

• Excused Councilmember Cole (voice vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: Resolution 1724 donation, June minutes, Pavement Crack Seal change order (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance 2927 amending Personnel Policies (roll call vote)
• Approved Ordinance 2928 amending Employee Recognition Program (roll call vote)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session to discuss mitigation efforts related to parking garage construction. No other business items are listed for this meeting.

• Parking Garage Construction Mitigation

The City Council met at 6:00 PM, called to order by Mayor Hayden. Councilmember Cole was absent. A motion to excuse Cole was made by Councilmember Bitetto, seconded by Bowman, and passed 6‑0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused Councilmember Cole (6-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review partial land acquisitions for the Fryar Ave Trail and a purchase agreement for water rights with Sonoco. The meeting will also cover a cooperative purchasing resolution with the Port of Everett and a pavement crack seal change order.

• Fryar Ave Trail Partial Land Acquisition - Raymond Tibeau Living Trust
• Fryar Ave Trail Partial Land Acquisition - Crane
• Fryar Ave Trail Partial Land Acquisition - Park Plaza
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Sonoco for Acquisition of Water Rights
• Resolution No.1725: Port of Everett ILA - Cooperative Purchasing

The Public Works Committee approved three partial land acquisitions for the Fryar Avenue Trail, adopted an interlocal agreement with the Port of Everett for cooperative purchasing, and authorized a change order for the pavement crack seal project. It also approved a recommendation to purchase Sonoco groundwater rights, pending state verification. All actions were recorded as committee recommendations without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved $14,100 acquisition from Raymond Tibeau Living Trust for Fryar Ave Trail
• Approved $3,100 acquisition from Scott and Sarah Crane for Fryar Ave Trail
• Approved $7,600 acquisition from Park Plaza II, LLC for Fryar Ave Trail
• Approved Resolution No. 1725 establishing an Interlocal Agreement with Port of Everett for cooperative purchasing
• Approved recommendation to purchase Sonoco groundwater rights (valued at $2,900 per acre‑foot) pending state verification
• Approved change order adding $69,000 to Pavement Crack Seal project, total contract $147,100

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the 2025 legislative recap and provide an update on the Transportation Benefit District. The body will also consider Resolution No. 1724 regarding a donation acceptance.

• 2025 Legislative Recap
• Transportation Benefit District Update
• Resolution No. 1724 - Donation Acceptance

The council voted to excuse Councilmember Bitetto, with a 5‑0 vote. It also voted to excuse Councilmember Cole, again by a 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken during the study session.

• Excused Councilmember Bitetto (5-0)
• Excused Councilmember Cole (5-0)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive monthly reports and department updates from fire and police officials. The meeting includes a tour of the East Pierce Fire & Rescue Headquarters.

• Monthly reports and department updates - Fire
• Monthly reports and department updates - Police
• East Pierce Fire & Rescue Headquarters tour

The Public Safety Committee met on June 18, 2025 at the East Pierce Fire & Rescue headquarters. Deputy Chief Matt Gilbert reported that Station 114 in Lake Tapps opened on June 17 and that new firefighter recruits will be assigned on June 27. Police Chief Brad Moericke presented the May activity report and described an incident in which an officer’s vehicle was totaled after being struck by an impaired driver who was arrested. The committee recorded no action items, decisions, or votes.

City Council

The Sumner City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $17,688,984.31 in checks and electronic payments, a settlement agreement with Reed Trucking for the Town Center Utility Woonerf Construction Project, and contracts for the Stormwater Comprehensive Plan update and a public works trust fund loan for biosolids equipment modernization. The meeting also includes a public hearing, unfinished business, limited public comment, and new business such as awarding the Main Street Crossings design consultant contract. An executive session will address pending or threatened litigation.

• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $17,688,984.31
• Settlement Agreement with Reed Trucking for Town Center Utility Woonerf Construction Project
• Stormwater Comprehensive Plan Update – Consultant Contract
• Public Works Trust Fund Loan – Applicant Certification for Biosolids Equipment Modernization Project
• Main Street Crossings – Design Consultant Contract Award

The council approved the consent agenda items by voice vote. A contract for the Main Street Crossings design consultant was approved unanimously (7‑0). No public hearing or executive session was held. The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

• Consent agenda items approved by voice vote
• Main Street Crossings design consultant contract award approved (7-0)
• No public hearing held
• No executive session held
• Council adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

Finance & Personnel Committee

The committee will discuss surplus authorization and two proposed ordinances regarding travel reimbursement and employee recognition. The meeting also includes updates on recruitment, negotiations, and monthly sales tax.

• Surplus Authorization
• Ord No. 2927 - Travel Reimbursement Policy
• Ord No. 2928 Employee Recognition Program
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update
• Monthly Sales Tax Report

The committee voted to approve the surplus authorization for a John Deere mower, a Trimble GPS unit, and three ceiling speakers, allowing the mower and GPS to be auctioned and the speakers donated to the City of Pacific. The committee also passed Ordinance 2927, authorizing the mayor to develop a travel reimbursement policy for employees and elected officials. Additionally, the committee approved Ordinance 2928, updating the city’s employee recognition program with higher awards and new categories.

• Approved surplus items (mower, GPS, speakers) – Do Pass
• Approved Ordinance 2927 Travel Reimbursement Policy – Do Pass
• Approved Ordinance 2928 Employee Recognition Program – Do Pass

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will consider approval of the minutes from its May 8, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will receive reminders about upcoming park-related events. The commission will receive updates on parks, the cemetery, and forestry operations.

• Approval of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Events reminders – parks related
• Updates on parks, cemetery, and forestry

The Forestry & Parks Commission formally approved the minutes from its May 8 2025 meeting. No vote count was recorded. No other actions or approvals were taken during this session.

• Approved May 8 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)

City Council

The City Council held a study session to consider several regular‑business items, including appointing AWC conference voting delegates, reviewing the City of Sumner’s Pollution Prevention Assistance Program, and amending council rules. The council also set future meeting calendars for council and committee sessions. In an executive session, council members will discuss pending or threatened litigation and labor negotiations with legal counsel.

• AWC Conference voting delegates
• City of Sumner’s Pollution Prevention Assistance Program
• Council Rules Amendments
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
• Executive session on pending litigation and labor negotiations

The council met for a study session, reviewing AWC conference voting delegates, the Pollution Prevention Assistance Program, and a council rules amendment. The meeting was moved to an executive session to discuss pending or threatened litigation and labor negotiations. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a proposed Manufactured Home Parks Overlay. No public hearings or decisions are scheduled. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a staff overview of planning commissions.

• Discussion of Manufactured Home Parks Overlay (new business)
• Approval of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff presentation on an MRSC article about planning commissions
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (comments due by email by 5pm June 4)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several contracts and agreements, including a design consultant contract for Main Street Crossings, an easement for the Operations Facility with PSE, an interlocal agreement for pollution prevention, and a consultant contract for the Stormwater Comprehensive Plan Update. They will also discuss a loan certification for biosolids equipment modernization and review a project status report.

• Main Street Crossings - Design Consultant Contract Award
• Operations Facility - PSE Easement
• Resolution No. 1722: Pollution Prevention Assistance Program Interlocal Agreement
• Stormwater Comprehensive Plan Update - Consultant Contract
• Public Works Trust Fund Loan - Applicant Certification for Biosolids Equipment Modernization Project

The Public Works Committee voted to recommend approval of the Main Street crossing design contract (up to $189,500) and the Stormwater Comprehensive Plan update contract (up to $302,628). It also recommended approval of a Puget Sound Energy easement for the new Operations Facility and the Pollution Prevention Assistance Program agreement (reimbursement up to $195,360). The committee further recommended that the city seek a $10 million Public Works Trust Fund loan for biosolids equipment modernization.

• Recommended approval of Main Street Crossings design consultant contract (max $189,500)
• Recommended approval of Operations Facility Puget Sound Energy easement
• Recommended approval of Pollution Prevention Assistance Program agreement (reimbursement up to $195,360)
• Recommended approval of Stormwater Comprehensive Plan update consultant contract (max $302,628)
• Recommended approval of Public Works Trust Fund loan application for $10 million biosolids equipment modernization

City Council

This is a special joint study session of the City Council, Planning Commission, Design Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, and Parks/Forestry Commission. The agenda consists solely of a tour of the Kenmore Hanger at Town Square in Kenmore, Washington, with travel times and a discussion period. No legislative actions, public hearings, or financial items are scheduled.

• Tour of Kenmore Hanger at 6728 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA
• Joint session with Council, Planning, Design, Cultural Arts, and Parks/Forestry Commissions
• Travel times: leave Sumner at 3:30pm, arrive Kenmore 5pm, tour 5:15-6pm, discussion 6-7pm, depart 7:30pm, return 8:30pm

Council members, staff, committee members, and community representatives toured the Kenmore Hanger at 6728 NE 181st Street, Kenmore. The tour began at Sumner City Hall at 3:30 p.m. and returned at 8:30 p.m. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken during this session.

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss three items: downtown parking management, a proposed impact fee exemption for early learning facilities, and the future of the library site at 1116 Fryar Avenue. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually. No decisions have been made; these are discussion items.

• Downtown Parking Management
• Early Learning Facilities – Impact Fee Exemption
• Future of Library Site – 1116 Fryar Avenue
• Permit Report – Year To Date

The committee reviewed downtown parking management and noted staff will continue monitoring and may bring policy proposals to City Council later. It examined a proposal to exempt early‑learning facilities from traffic impact fees and directed staff to research fee‑reduction options and report back by late 2025 or early 2026. The future use of the former library site at 1116 Fryar Avenue was discussed, and the draft policy will be placed in the Town Center Plan for further consideration. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including several contract awards and a resolution setting a public hearing for the surplus of the Bill Heath Sports Complex. Regular business includes a vote on an ordinance to partially vacate the right-of-way on Highland Street/142nd Avenue East and a Planning Commission appointment. An executive session is scheduled for discussion of pending litigation with legal counsel.

• Ordinance No. 2926 - Partial Right-of-Way Vacation on Highland Street/142nd Avenue East
• Resolution No. 1721 - Setting public hearing for surplus of Bill Heath Sports Complex via intergovernmental transfer to Sumner Bonney Lake School District
• Consultant Contract Award - Safe Built
• Phase 2 Cemetery Irrigation Improvements - Construction Contract Award
• Presentation: South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA3P) Capital Fund Project

The council approved the consent agenda by voice vote, which included several contract amendments and agreements. Ordinance No. 2926 to partially vacate the Highland Street/142nd Avenue East right‑of‑way was adopted by roll‑call vote. Amy Hou was appointed to the Planning Commission for a term from May 2025 to April 2026, also by roll‑call vote.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote) covering multiple contract amendments and agreements
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2926 – partial right‑of‑way vacation at Highland St. / 142nd Ave E (roll‑call vote)
• Approved Amy Hou appointment to Planning Commission, term May 2025‑April 2026 (roll‑call vote)
• Approved minutes from May 5 and May 12 regular council meetings (voice vote within consent agenda)

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold a study session to discuss an update from the Municipal Court, a contract amendment for Senior Center Services, and the Vehicle Miles Traveled & Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan for climate resiliency. The council will also set agendas for upcoming meetings and hold an executive session for pending litigation. No final decisions are expected during this study session.

• Municipal Court update
• Contract Amendment for Senior Center Services
• Vehicle Miles Traveled & Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan - Climate Resiliency
• Council meeting and committee agenda calendars
• Executive session for pending litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

The May 12, 2025 City Council meeting was a study session. Agenda items on a senior‑center contract amendment and a climate‑resiliency plan were presented, but no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will consider approving the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on parks, cemetery, and forestry matters. The agenda consists only of procedural items and staff reports, with no public hearings or significant action items.

• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Parks, Cemetery, Forestry Updates report

The Forestry & Parks Commission approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. The commission also shared updates on several park projects, including Heritage & Hops utility construction, the RVP Covered Court, and upcoming park tours. Cemetery updates noted completion of a domestic water project, an upcoming irrigation system project, and a Memorial Day event scheduled for May 26 at 10 a.m.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is deciding on several consultant contract awards and agreements. Items include a structural plan review contract, a stormwater comprehensive plan update contract, an amendment for Heritage Park remediation, two Puget Sound Energy agreements for facility power and street lighting, a conservation grant resolution, and a construction contract for cemetery irrigation improvements. The committee will also receive a project report.

• Structural and Non-Structural Plan Review Consultant Contract Award
• Stormwater Comprehensive Plan Update Consultant Contract
• Heritage Park Remediation Consultant Services Amendment
• PSE Agreement for Operations Facility Power Service and for 29th St E Street Lighting
• Phase 2 Cemetery Irrigation Improvements Construction Contract Award

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of six contracts and one grant agreement, including a $200,000 structural review contract, a $435,423 heritage park remediation amendment, a $311,981.23 power service agreement, an $89,385.13 street‑lighting agreement, a PSE conservation grant, and a $650,527.57 cemetery irrigation contract. The stormwater comprehensive plan update was sent back for further discussion. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Recommended approval of Safebuilt structural and non‑structural plan review contract ($200,000)
• Recommended approval of heritage park remediation amendment (total $435,423)
• Recommended approval of PSE power service agreement for Operations Facility ($311,981.23)
• Recommended approval of PSE street‑lighting agreement for 29th St E ($89,385.13)
• Recommended approval of PSE Conservation Grant Agreement (Resolution No. 1720)
• Recommended approval of Phase 2 cemetery irrigation contract (budget $650,527.57)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to partially vacate a right-of-way on 142nd Ave East, and will consider a consent agenda including approval of $9,428,999.85 in payments. Proclamations for Police Week and Building Safety Month are also scheduled. An executive session to discuss pending litigation is planned.

• Public hearing – Partial right-of-way vacation on 142nd Ave East
• Consent agenda: approval of $9,428,999.85 in checks and electronic payments
• Proclamations: Police Week and Peace Officer Memorial, Building Safety Month
• Executive session to discuss pending or threatened litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

The council voted to approve the consent agenda, which covered the minutes from April meetings and a payment of $9,428.999.85. The approval was done by voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda and $9,428.999.85 payment (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Town Center Plan Update (MA-01). No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Town Center Plan Update (MA-01)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss an update on the 2025 Water/Sewer Revenue Bond and the 2024 Financial Review. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item. The council will also set its meeting calendar and hold an executive session on litigation.

• 2025 Water/Sewer Revenue Bond Update
• 2024 Financial Review
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
• Executive session on pending litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

The council heard a water/sewer revenue bond update and a 2024 financial review, was briefed on pending lawsuits concerning the Ryan House, and adopted dates for upcoming council and committee meetings. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Sumner City Council will consider an ordinance (No. 2925) amending the Commute Trip Reduction code, along with several consent items including a new commute trip reduction plan (2025-2029), a grant acceptance for a seismic retrofit of the South Tank, and two grant certifications for improvements to the Bill Heath Sports Complex. The council will also appoint members to the Forestry & Parks, Planning, and Lodging Tax Advisory committees, and hold a public hearing and an executive session on pending litigation.

• Ordinance No. 2925 – Amending Sumner Municipal Code Chapter 16.06 on Commute Trip Reduction
• Resolution No. 1717 – Commute Trip Reduction Plan 2025-2029
• Resolution No. 1719 – South Tank Seismic Retrofit – FEMA HMGP Grant Acceptance
• Recreation and Conservation Office Certifications of Applicant Match for Bill Heath Sports Complex multiuse synthetic turf and lighting improvements
• Appointments to Forestry & Parks, Planning, and Lodging Tax Advisory committees

The council adopted the consent agenda, which included Resolution 1717, Resolution 1719, and two recreation certifications, by voice vote. They appointed Nicholas Johnson to the Forestry and Parks Commission, Mark Malcolm to the Planning Commission, and a member to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, each confirmed by roll‑call vote. The council also approved Ordinance No. 2925 amending the municipal code’s commute‑trip reduction chapter, by roll‑call vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 1717 – Commute Trip Reduction Plan 2025‑2029 (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 1719 – South Tank Seismic Retrofit – FEMA HMGP Grant Acceptance (voice vote)
• Approved Recreation certification for Bill Heath Sports Complex synthetic turf (voice vote)
• Approved Recreation certification for Bill Heath Sports Complex lighting improvements (voice vote)
• Appointed Nicholas Johnson to Forestry & Parks Commission (roll‑call vote)
• Appointed Mark Malcolm to Planning Commission (roll‑call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2925 amending Commute Trip Reduction code (roll‑call vote)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review a Memorandum of Understanding for a HABS donation. It will consider certifications for the Bill Heath Sports Complex’s synthetic turf and lighting improvements. The committee will consider Resolution No. 1719 to accept a FEMA HMGP grant for the South Tank seismic retrofit. The meeting also includes updates on the 2025 water/sewer revenue bond, recruitment and negotiations, and the monthly sales tax report.

• HABS Donation Memorandum of Understanding
• Certification for Bill Heath Sports Complex multiuse synthetic turf
• Certification for Bill Heath Sports Complex lighting improvements
• Resolution No. 1719: South Tank seismic retrofit – FEMA HMGP grant acceptance
• 2025 Water/Sewer Revenue Bond update

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee agenda includes only monthly reports from the Fire and Police departments, with no specific action or discussion items listed. The meeting is procedural and lacks concrete proposals or decisions.

The committee voted to cancel the May 2025 public safety meeting. It was decided that the June 18, 2025 meeting will be held at the new East Pierce Fire & Rescue headquarters in Boney Lake at 4 p.m. No other action items were taken.

• Cancelled May public safety committee meeting
• Scheduled June 18th meeting at East Pierce Fire & Rescue headquarters in Boney Lake, 4 pm

Design Commission

The Design Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an abatement order for the property at 1215 Adele Street. The meeting also includes roll call, commission comments, and staff comments.

• Public hearing for site abatement at 1215 Adele Street
• Consideration of abatement order for 1215 Adele Street

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold a hybrid meeting on April 7, 2025, to act on a consent agenda including multiple commission reappointments and contract awards, and consider two ordinances on contract approval authorization and street obstruction permits. A public hearing is listed on the agenda but no specific item is detailed. The consent agenda also includes a Phase II construction contract award for the White River Restoration Project and a right-of-way vacation for 142nd Ave East.

• Consent agenda: White River Restoration Project Phase II construction contract award (no dollar amount specified)
• Resolution No. 1718 - Partial right-of-way vacation for 142nd Ave East
• Ordinance No. 2923 - Amending Sumner Municipal Code on contract approval authorization
• Ordinance No. 2924 - Amending Sumner Municipal Code on street obstruction permits
• Consent agenda includes 13 commission reappointments and contract amendments (City Hall access control, legal services)

The council approved the consent agenda, which included commission reappointments and several contract amendments and awards, by voice vote. Ordinance No. 2923 amending the contract‑authorization code and Ordinance No. 2924 creating street‑obstruction permits were each passed unanimously (6‑0). Additional items such as the White River Restoration Phase II contract and a utility‑rate study contract were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda items (commission reappointments, contract amendments, project awards) – voice vote
• Approved Ordinance No. 2923 amending contract‑authorization code – 6‑0 roll call
• Approved Ordinance No. 2924 establishing street obstruction permits – 6‑0 roll call
• Reappointed members of Forestry, Planning, Lodging Tax Advisory, and Design Commissions – voice vote
• Approved City Hall Access Control Contract Amendment – voice vote
• Approved White River Restoration Project Phase II construction contract – voice vote
• Approved 2025 Utility Rate Study consultant contract – voice vote
• Approved Resolution No. 1718 partial right‑of‑way vacation – voice vote

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) 2.0. The body will also act on the approval of the March 6, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Discussion on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) 2.0
• Approval of 03-06-2025 meeting minutes

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider awarding a consultant contract for the 2025 Utility Rate Study, a construction contract for the White River Restoration Project Phase II, and a resolution to partially vacate a right-of-way on 142nd Ave E. They will also discuss amendments to consultant services for the White River project and an ordinance on street obstruction permits. Reports on project closeouts and status are also on the agenda.

• 2025 Utility Rate Study - Consultant Contract Award
• White River Restoration Project - Construction Contract Award PHII
• Resolution No. 1718: Partial Right of Way Vacation - 142nd Ave E
• White River Restoration Project - Consultant Services Contract Amendment (Van Ness)
• Ordinance No. 2924: SMC 12.28 Street Obstruction Permits

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of several items: an ordinance to extend the notification window for street obstruction permits to five working days; a contract amendment for the White River Restoration project increasing the limit by $120,000 to $595,000; a resolution to vacate a right‑of‑way on 142nd Ave E at no cost; a construction contract award to Rodarte Construction, Inc. for $25,817,228; and a consultant contract for a utility rate study with a maximum payment of $99,845.

• Committee recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2924 to expand notification window to 5 working days
• Committee recommended approval of White River Restoration contract amendment, adding $120,000 for a total not‑to‑exceed $595,000
• Committee recommended approval of Resolution No. 1718 to vacate right of way on 142nd Ave E free of charge
• Committee recommended approval of construction contract to Rodarte Construction, Inc. for $25,817,228
• Committee recommended approval of consultant contract for Utility Rate Study with FCS Group, up to $99,845

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will consider Resolution No. 1717, which adopts the Commute Trip Reduction Plan for 2025‑2029. It will also consider Ordinance No. 2925 to amend Chapter 16.06 of the municipal code to implement the plan. A year‑to‑date permit report will be presented before adjournment.

• Resolution No. 1717 – Adopt Commute Trip Reduction Plan 2025‑2029
• Ordinance No. 2925 – Amend SMC Chapter 16.06 for commute trip reduction
• Permit Report – Year‑to‑date

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to review conceptual designs and budgeting for the Tacoma and Puyallup intersection. Members will also discuss the Transportation Benefit District and the Bill Heath Sports Complex.

• Tacoma and Puyallup Intersection conceptual design and budget
• Transportation Benefit District follow-up
• Bill Heath Sports Complex
• Executive session regarding real estate sale or lease pricing
• Executive session regarding pending or threatened litigation

The City Council met on March 24, 2025 for a study session reviewing the Tacoma and Puyallup intersection design, transportation benefit districts, and the Bill Heath Sports Complex. The meeting was moved to an executive session at 7:27 PM for statutory purposes and was extended several times, concluding at 8:55 PM. No votes, approvals, or other formal decisions were recorded.

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will meet on March 20, 2025 at City Hall. It will consider Ordinance No. 2923 to amend Chapter 2.112 of the Sumner Municipal Code. The committee will also review a surplus authorization, a City Hall access control contract amendment, and a donation acceptance for Save Ryan House. Reports on recruitment and the monthly sales tax will be presented.

• Ordinance No. 2923 amending Sumner Municipal Code Chapter 2.112
• Surplus Authorization
• City Hall Access Control Contract Amendment
• Donation Acceptance – Save Ryan House

The committee approved Ordinance No. 2923 amending Sumner Municipal Code Chapter 2.112 to revise contract‑approval authority. It also authorized the surplus disposal of a mixed lot of auto body parts valued at $1,000. The City Hall Access Control contract amendment was approved for City Council review, and Resolution No. 1716 accepting a donation for the Ryan House historic survey was passed pending the MOU.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2923 amending municipal code Chapter 2.112 (contract approval authority)
• Authorized surplus disposal of mixed lot of auto body parts ($1,000 scrap)
• Approved City Hall Access Control Contract Amendment (requires City Council approval)
• Approved Resolution No. 1716 donation acceptance for Ryan House historic survey (pending MOU)

City Council

The Sumner City Council will discuss an ordinance to amend the multifamily tax exemption code and consider a consent agenda of consultant contracts and computer purchases. The meeting will also include a public hearing and a report on a Puget Sound grant.

• Ordinance No. 2922 - Amending Multifamily Tax Exemption Code
• Heritage Park Remediation Consultant Services Amendment
• White River Restoration Consultant Contract Amendment
• Resolution No. 1715 - Interlocal Agreement for EV Chargers
• Valley Avenue Overlay Design Consultant Contract

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will meet to approve February meeting minutes and discuss park use. Reports will cover the Arbor Day event scheduled for April 19 and general updates on parks, cemetery, and forestry.

• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Park use discussion
• Arbor Day event – Saturday, April 19, 2025, 9–11 am
• Parks, Cemetery, Forestry updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to elect its officers for 2025. The body will also take action on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket and the 2025 Public Participation Plan.

• Election of Officers for 2025
• 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
• 2025 Public Participation Plan

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss several contract amendments and easements for city projects. The body is reviewing a grant for Puget Sound acquisition and restoration and an agreement for EV chargers.

• Amended Resolution No. 1610 regarding Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Grant Acceptance
• Consultant contract amendments for White River Restoration and Heritage Park & Hops Alley
• Design consultant contract for Valley Ave Overlay
• Easements for sewer replacement project west of Cherry Ave between Academy St and Harrison St
• Resolution No. 1715 for an Interlocal Agreement with Department of Enterprise Services for EV Chargers

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding updates to the Multifamily Tax Exemption Code and residential target areas. The body will also consider a budget amendment for 2025/2026 and several construction contracts.

• Ordinance No. 2922: Updates to Multifamily Tax Exemption Code (SMC 3.52) and Residential Target Areas
• Ordinance No. 2921: 2025/2026 Budget Amendment
• Resolution No. 1714: Interlocal Agreement for Inmate Housing with SCORE Jail
• Construction contract award for Hops Alley & Heritage Park Phase 2
• Construction change order for Elm Street Sidewalks

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will consider awarding a construction contract for Hops Alley and discuss an update to the city's Commute Trip Reduction Plan for 2025-2029. The committee will also receive a permit activity report for 2024.

• Hops Alley Construction Contract Award
• Update to the Commute Trip Reduction Plan 2025-2029
• Permit Activity Report - 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the 2025-2030 Hazard Mitigation Plan and Transportation Benefit Districts. An executive session is scheduled for litigation discussion with legal counsel. The meeting is hybrid.

• Discussion of the 2025-2030 Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Discussion of Transportation Benefit Districts (TBDs)
• Executive session for litigation discussion per RCW 42.30.110
• Agenda setting for council and committee meeting calendars

Public Safety

This is a procedural meeting of the Sumner Public Safety Committee. The agenda includes only monthly reports and department updates from the Fire Chief and Police Chief, followed by adjournment. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Monthly report and department update from East Pierce Fire & Rescue (Chief Jon Parkinson)
• Monthly report and department update from Sumner Police (Chief Brad Moericke)

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several new business items. Consent items include contracts for electric vehicle chargers at the wastewater treatment facility, a pedestrian signal construction contract, and approval of checks totaling $3,652,657.07. Regular business features a resolution to adopt the 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and three ordinances: a 2025/2026 budget amendment, delegation of authority for 2025 revenue bonds for a Public Works Operations Facility, and an amendment to truck route regulations. No public hearing is scheduled.

• Consent agenda: PSE Up and Go EV chargers at Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Consent agenda: Maple Street Pedestrian Signal and Citywide Backplates construction contract award
• Resolution No. 1713 – 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program annual update
• Ordinance No. 2920 – 2025/2026 Budget Amendment
• Ordinance No. 2918 – Delegation authority for 2025 Revenue Bonds (Public Works Operations Facility)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider three business items: a motion for 2025 computer purchases, Ordinance No. 2921 amending the 2025/2026 budget, and a motion to authorize surplus property. Reports include the annual Local Improvement District report, a recruitment and negotiation update, and the monthly sales tax report.

• Motion: 2025 Computer Purchase
• Ordinance No. 2921 2025/2026 Budget Amendment
• Motion: Surplus Authorization
• Annual Local Improvement District Report
• Monthly Sales Tax Report

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission will consider approval of January 9 meeting minutes and discuss special events and park use. Staff will provide updates on parks, cemetery, and forestry operations.

• Approval of January 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on special events and park use
• Parks, Cemetery, Forestry updates report

City Council

The city council will discuss a funding package and consider Ordinance No. 2918 to delegate authority for issuing 2025 revenue bonds for a Public Works Operations Facility. The study session also includes setting the council meeting and committee calendars.

• Discussion: Funding Package for Public Works Operations Facility
• Ordinance No. 2918 - Delegation Authority 2025 Revenue Bonds (Public Works Operations Facility)
• Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
• Council Committee Meeting Calendar

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review a Pavement Preservation Summary, discuss the PSE Up and Go electric‑vehicle charger project at the wastewater treatment facility, and consider several construction and contract items. Items include a change order for Elm Street sidewalks, a construction contract award for the Maple Street pedestrian signal and citywide backplates, an amendment to Heritage Park remediation services, and a contract award for WWTF intrusion and access control. The committee will also consider Ordinance No. 2919 to update SMC 12.30 truck routes and will receive the PW Projects Hot Sheet report.

• Maple Street pedestrian signal and citywide backplates – construction contract award
• Ordinance No. 2919 – updating SMC 12.30 truck routes
• Elm Street sidewalks – construction change order
• Heritage Park remediation – consultant services amendment
• WWTF intrusion and access control – contract award

City Council

The Sumner City Council will consider several items, including renewing an interlocal agreement with Sunnyside for jail services and updating the six‑year transportation improvement program. New business includes an ordinance on controlled substance endangerment and a proposed 2025 rate increase for Murrey's Disposal. The council will also approve minutes from the January meetings and hear a public hearing on the transportation program.

• Resolution No. 1710 – Interlocal Agreement Renewal with Sunnyside for Jail Services
• Resolution No. 1713 – 2026‑2031 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program Annual Update (public hearing)
• Ordinance No. 2917 – Endangerment with a Controlled Substance
• Resolution No. 1712 – Murrey's Disposal 2025 Rate Increase
• Approval of minutes for the January 21 and January 27, 2025 council meetings

City Council

The Sumner City Council is meeting in a study session to discuss three regular business items: a proposed 2025 rate increase for Murrey's Disposal (Resolution No. 1712), an update on the Pierce Transit Long-Range Plan, and the 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program update (Resolution No. 1713). No final votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and agenda setting.

• Resolution No. 1712 - Murrey's Disposal 2025 Rate Increase
• Resolution No. 1713 - 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Annual Update
• Pierce Transit Long-Range Plan Update
• Council Meeting and Committee Calendar setting

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to review reports and conduct old and new business. The agenda includes judging for the SBLSD Art Show and updates from sub-committees.

• SBLSD Art Show Judging
• Sub-Committee Updates

General

The Sumner Civil Service Commission will hold a hybrid public meeting to elect a 2025 chairperson, review certified lists, and receive a department update. The agenda consists of routine procedural items with no specific policy decisions or financial actions noted.

• Election of 2025 chairperson
• Review of certified lists
• Department update

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $2,054,464.46 in checks, accepting grants for Heritage Park & Hops Alley Phase 2 and the Simple Possession Advocacy program, and setting a future public hearing for a multifamily tax exemption ordinance. New business includes a first reading of Ordinance 2916 to amend park impact fees. A public comment period is also scheduled.

• Approval of checks and electronic payments totaling $2,054,464.46
• Resolution No. 1708 – Accepting Pierce County LTAC Grant for Heritage Park & Hops Alley Phase 2 construction
• Resolution No. 1705 – Setting a public hearing date for a Multifamily Tax Exemption Ordinance
• Ordinance No. 2916 – Amending Sumner Municipal Code 12.38 (Park Impact Fees)
• Resolution No. 1709 – Accepting the Simple Possession Advocacy and Representation Grant

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will receive monthly updates from the fire and police departments. Members will consider an ordinance regarding endangerment with a controlled substance and a resolution for an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Sunnyside for housing inmates.

• Ordinance XXXX: Endangerment with a Controlled Substance
• Resolution XXXX: ILA with Sunnyside for Housing Inmates
• Discussion on citizen request to ban fireworks following New Year's Eve complaints

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) 2.0, an ordinance amending park impact fees (Ordinance No. 2916), and proposed 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendments. No final votes are expected during this session.

• Discussion of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) 2.0 regulations
• Ordinance No. 2916 amending Sumner Municipal Code 12.38 (Park Impact Fees)
• 2025 Comprehensive Plan Annual Amendments

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will vote on Resolution No. 1709 to accept a SPAR grant. It will also authorize the use of surplus funds. Additional reports include the FY2023 audit status, recruitment and negotiation updates, and the monthly sales tax report.

• Resolution No. 1709 – SPAR Grant Acceptance
• Surplus Authorization
• FY2023 Audit Status report
• Recruitment & Negotiation Update report
• Monthly Sales Tax Report

Parks & Forestry

The Forestry Commission is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and hold discussions on two specific items. The body will review plans for Arbor Day and an update to the Memorial Policy.

• 2025 Arbor Day discussion regarding Bonney Ave and 16th St area
• Memorial Policy Update discussion

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider Resolution No. 1705 to set a public hearing for a multi-family tax exemption (MFTE) ordinance, and Resolution No. 1708 to accept a Pierce County LTAC grant for Heritage Park & Hops Alley Phase 2 construction. Also on the agenda: a contract supplement for the White River Restoration Project consultant and Resolution No. 1711 endorsing administration of the Sumner-Bonney Lake Joint Pretreatment Program. A project management report will be presented.

• Resolution No. 1705: Setting a public hearing for the MFTE Ordinance
• Resolution No. 1708: Acceptance of Pierce County LTAC grant for Heritage Park & Hops Alley Phase 2 construction
• White River Restoration Project – Construction Management Consultant Supplement
• Resolution No. 1711: Endorsement for administration of the Sumner-Bonney Lake Joint Pretreatment Program
• Project Management Report

City Council

The Sumner City Council will hold public hearings and consider five ordinances related to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, zoning code amendments on housing, land use, historic preservation, and critical areas, as well as a library development agreement. The council will also elect a deputy mayor and approve consent items including checks totaling $2,183,920.75 and previous meeting minutes.

• Ordinance No. 2906: 2024 Comprehensive Plan and Environmental Impact Statement
• Ordinance No. 2907: Zoning code text amendments on housing and land use regulations
• Ordinance No. 2908: Zoning code text amendments on historic and cultural preservation
• Ordinance No. 2909: Critical areas regulations amendments
• Ordinance No. 2915: Sumner Library Development Agreement