MINUTES PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING April 1, Tacoma Avenue South, Room 1045 Tacoma, WA 98402

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1 MINUTES PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 1045 Tacoma, WA Voice: (253) FAX: (253) Toll-Free: (800) TDD (253) (Note: These minutes are not verbatim. Audio recordings are available upon request.) I. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Pierce County Council was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Chair Roach. 11. Roll Call Councilmembers Present: Stan Flemming, Jim McCune, Joyce McDonald, Douglas G. Richardson, Dan Roach, and Rick Talbert; Connie Ladenburg was excused. Council Staff Present: Jeff Cox, Deputy Legal Counsel; Amy Cruver, Councilmember Assistant; Ric Fritz, Office Manager; Tammi Lewis, Councilmember Assistant; Susan Long, Administrator for Legal and Operations; Mike Kruger, Senior Legislative Analyst; Alice Sniffen, Councilmember Assistant; Thomas Swanson, Legislative Analyst; Hugh Taylor, Senior Legislative Analyst; and Mark Williams, Councilmember Assistant; Kate Kennedy, Senior Committee Clerk. There were approximately 30 visitors present. Ill. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag The pledge was led by Roach, followed by a Moment of Silence in tribute to our men and women in the Military. IV. Approval of Agenda Flemming moved approval of the agenda; motion seconded and passed on a voice vote. V. Consent Agenda No final action on any Ordinance or Resolution was taken under this Section. a. Approval of Minutes - none b. Action on Ordinances (refer, set date of hearing) 1. Proposal No , An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Prohibiting the Use of the Milroy Bridge (No A) by Vehicles Towing

2 Page 2 of7 Trailers in Excess of 28 Feet in Length; and Directing that Appropriate Signage be Erected. Sponsored by: Councilmembers Joyce McDonald, Stan Flemming, and Rick Talbert Department contact person: Brian Stacy, Public Works and Utilities, (253) Council contact person: Hugh Taylor, (253) For referral to the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee To be heard in the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee on April 8, 2014 Date of final Council hearing: May 6, Proposal No , An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Authorizing the Approval of Applications for Open Space Classification under Current Use Assessment on Certain Properties Located Within the Unincorporated Boundaries of Pierce County; and Adopting Findings of Fact. (Application Nos. OS4-13, OS5-13 and OS6-13) Sponsored by: Councilmembers Stan Flemming, Connie Ladenburg and Rick Talbert Department contact person: Planning and Land Services - Becky Garza, (253) ; Chad Williams, (253) ; Dennis Hanberg, (253) ; and Sue Testo, (253) Council contact person: Jeff Cox, (253) For referral to the Rules and Operations Committee Date of final Council hearing: April 29, Proposal No , An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Establishing a Prohibition on the Use of Compression Brakes along Certain Segments of County Roads; and Directing the County Engineer to Post Sign age as Appropriate. Sponsored by: Councilmembers Dan Roach and Stan Flemming Department contact person: Rory Grindley, Public Works and Utilities, (253) Council contact person: Hugh Taylor, (253) For referral to the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee To be heard in the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee on April 8, 2014 Date of final Council hearing: May 6, Proposal No , An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Ordinance No s and and Adopting New Voting Precinct Boundary Maps Pursuant to Chapter 29A.16 of the Revised Code of Washington. Sponsored by: Councilmembers Stan Flemming, Connie Ladenburg, Douglas G. Richardson and Dan Roach

3 Page 3 of7 Department contact person: Julie Anderson, County Auditor, (253) Council contact person: Susan Long, (253) For referral to the Rules and Operations Committee To be heard in the Rules and Operations Committee on April 14, 2014 Date of final Council hearing: April 22, Proposal No s, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Relating to the Pierce County Shoreline Master Program; Amending Chapter 1.22 of the Pierce County Code (PCC), "Pierce County Hearing Examiner Code"; Title 18 PCC, "Development Regulations - General Provisions"; Title 18A PCC, "Development Regulations - Zoning"; Title 18E PCC, "Development Regulations - Critical Areas"; Title 18H PCC, "Development Regulations - Forest Practices"; Title 18J PCC, "Development Regulations - Design Standards and Guidelines"; Adopting a New Title 18S PCC, "Development Policies and Regulations - Shorelines"; Repealing Title 20 PCC, "Shoreline Management Use Regulations" and the Shoreline Master Program for Pierce County as Originally Adopted on March 4, 1974; Adopting Findings of Fact; and Setting an Effective Date. Sponsored by Councilmember Stan Flemming Department contact person: Debby Hyde, Planning and Land Services, (253) Council contact person: Mike Kruger, (253) Rescind final Council hearing of April 22, 2014 Set new final Council hearing date of July 29, 2014 c. Action on Resolutions (refer, set date of hearing) d. Action on Grant Applications/Awards 1. Approval of submittal of the following grant applications: Canyon Road East Freight Corridor Improvement Phase 2 Puyallup River Left Bank Acquisition and Design Alward Road Property Acquisition Needham Road Acquisitions Phase 2 Fennel Creek Restoration e. Other Items Amend Meeting Schedule for April 7-11, 2014 to add the following proposal to the April 8, 2014 Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee agenda: 8. Proposal No , An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Establishing a Prohibition on the Use of Compression Brakes along Certain Segments of County Roads; and Directing the County Engineer to Post Signage as Appropriate. Sponsored by: Councilmembers Dan Roach and Stan Flemming Department contact person: Rory Grindley, Public Works and Utilities, (253)

4 Page 4 of 7 Council contact person: Hugh Taylor, (253) For referral to the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee Date of final Council hearing: May 6, 2014 Flemming moved approval of the Consent Agenda; motion seconded and passed on a roll call vote of 6-0. The Chair advanced to Section X. x. Other Business/Announcements Introduction of the 2014 Daffodil Festival Queen and Royal Court The Chair called on the 2014 Daffodil Queen, Marissa Modestowicz, who introduced herself and her Royal Court. The following princesses spoke: Lydia Managan, Henry Foss High School; Caiti Driscoll, Curtis High School; Johnl Milhans, Lakes High School; Delaney Fry, Stadium High School; Sarah Schroeder, Wilson High School; Casey Park, Graham-Kapowsin High School; Emily Saito, Eatonville High School; Connie Smith, Spanaway Lake High School; Petrice Bokako, Clover Park High School; Stephanie Jackson-Buena, Chief Leschi High School; Kiasa Sims, Emerald Ridge High School; Kayla McElligott, Fife High School; Ji Larson, Lincoln High School; KayLee Wiest, Washington High School; Sydney Brown, Rogers High School; Andrea Seaton, Cascade Christian High School; Nina Thach, Mt. Tahoma High School; Megan Chabot, Bethel High School; Emily Cook, Orting High School; Kaetlynn Brown, Sumner High School; Kasey Temple, Franklin Pierce High School; and Haley Theriault, Bonney Lake High School Steve James introduced the Chaparones for the Daffodil Royal Court. The Chair returned to the regular order of business. VI. Messages from Executive/Judges/Prosecuting Attorney 1. A message from the Executive transmitting the following Ordinances, which were approved and signed on March 17,2014, was read into the record: Ordinance No s, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Related to Reducing Blight and Encouraging Compliance in Unincorporated Areas of Pierce County; Amending Title 17C of the Pierce County Code (PCC), "Construction and Infrastructure Regulations - Building and Fire Codes"; Adopting a New Chapter 17C.80 PCC, "Property Maintenance Code"; Amending Chapter PCC, "Compliance"; Adopting Findings of Fact; and Setting an Effective Date. Ordinance No , An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Establishing a Short-Term Line of Credit for the Tacoma-Pierce County Employment Training Consortium (WorkForce Central) for the 2014 and 2015 Fiscal Years.

5 April 1, 2014 Page 5 of 7 Ordinance No , An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement Reached With the Pierce County Corrections Guild; and Amending the Pierce County Salary Classification Plan. 2. A message from the Executive transmitting the following Ordinance, which was approved and signed on March 20, 2014, was read into the record: Ordinance No , An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Canceling Certain Uncollectible Personal Property Taxes. 3. A message from the Executive transmitting the following Ordinance, which was approved and signed on March 21,2014, was read into the record: Ordinance No , An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Declaring County-Owned Real Property as Surplus, Tax Parcel Number , Tidelands Parcel Consisting of Approximately 0.26 Acres in Gig Harbor, Washington; and Authorizing the County Executive to Pursue Disposal of the Property, Pursuant to Pierce County Code Ordinance No , An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Pierce County Code Chapters 3.67, "Family and Medical Leave"; 3.68, "Sick Leave"; and 3.92, "Reimbursement of Expenses"; Requesting the Human Resources Director to Modify the Administrative Guidelines for Career Service Accordingly; and Setting an Effective Date. Ordinance No , An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Section of the Pierce County Code, "Method of Calculating Services Charges," to Correct the Rate Charged for Vacant Undeveloped Property. VII. Proclamations, Awards, and/or Appointments to Boards and Commissions Proposal No. R , A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Reappointment of One Existing Member, Tom Bertram, to the Pierce County Noxious Weed Control Board. The Clerk read the title into the record. Flemming moved adoption; motion seconded. Long explained the Proposal. The Chair called for public testimony; there was no response. Proposal No. R , A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of One Representative of County Shooting Clubs (Duane Hatch) to the Pierce County Firearms Advisory Commission. The Clerk read the title into the record. Flemming moved adoption; motion seconded. Long explained the Proposal. The Chair called for public testimony; there was no response.

6 Page 6 of 7 The question was called; the Proposal was adopted on a roll call vote of six to zero, Proposal No. R , A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of One New Member (Michael Thompson) to the Pierce County AirportlThun Field Advisory Commission. The Clerk read the title into the record, Flemming moved adoption; motion seconded, Long explained the Proposal, The Chair called for public testimony; there was no response. Proposal No. R , A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Reappointment of Three Existing Members (Jennifer Jacobs, Gary Kato and Eirik O'Neal) and the Appointment of Four New Members (Gail Ehnat O'Donnell, Jillian Foss, Dennis Magnuson, and Steven Vincent) to the Pierce County Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The Clerk read the title into the record. Flemming moved adoption; motion seconded. Long explained the Proposal, The Chair called for public testimony. The following individuals spoke: Dennis Magnuson and Bud Rehberg. Proposal No. R , A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Reappointment of One Existing Member (Robert Alien) to the Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission. The Clerk read the title into the record, Flemming moved adoption; motion seconded, Long explained the Proposal, The Chair called for public testimony; there was no response, VIII. IX. Ordinances - None Resolutions Proposal No. R s, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Authorizing the County Executive to Enter into a One-Year Contract for Publishing Legal Notices for Pierce County. The Clerk read the title into the record. Flemming moved adoption; motion seconded, Long explained the Proposal, The Chair called for public testimony; there was no response.

7 April 1,2014 Page 7 of 7 XI. Citizens' Forum The Chair called for Citizen's Forum. The following addressed the Council: Bud Rehberg spoke and provided a handout to Councilmembers. (A copy of the handout is contained in the meeting file.) XII. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:44 p.m. Attest: Kate Kennedy, CMC Acting Council Clerk Dan Roach, Council Chair Date Approved