Pierce County Council Meeting
10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 3
930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 1045
Tacoma
Action on Ordinances
Proposal No. 2001-107, repealing Chapter 2.63 of the Pierce County Code, North Clover Creek Collins Advisory Commission; adopting a new Chapter 2.63 of the Pierce County Code, North Clover Creek Collins Advisory Commission, to be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 2.45 of the Pierce County Code; and adjusting the jurisdictional boundaries.
Proposal No. 2001-111, declaring certain property known as the “Fairfax Properties”, located near the Carbon River Valley of Pierce County, to be suitable for retention by Pierce County as open space nature conservancy lands; deleting said property from the roster of surplus properties of Pierce County, and the Pierce County Timber Resources Management Plan; and transferring the Fairfax Properties to the custody of the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Services Department.
Proposal No. 2001-112, approving a land lease agreement for the lease of real property between Pierce County as lessor, and the Nisqually River Interpretive Center Foundation as lessee, for the construction, use, maintenance, and operation of the Nisqually River Interpretive Center.
Action on Resolutions
Proposal No. R2001-198, approving the annexation of real property (Country Estates Water System) to the Valley Water District.
Messages from the Executive
(approved and signed Dec. 3, 2001)
Ordinance No. 2001-86s3, adopting the annual budget of Pierce County for fiscal year 2002.
(approved and signed Dec. 6, 2001)
Ordinance No. 2001-51s, adopting the Unified Sewer Plan for the Pierce County Wastewater Utility as the Pierce County Wastewater Sewerage General Plan; incorporating it into the Pierce County Code as Chapter 19D.70; repealing Chapter 19D.80 of the Pierce County Code, the Chambers Creek Basin Water Quality Management Plan, Pierce County, Washington; and adopting findings of fact.
Ordinance No. 2001-102, renewing the moratorium established by Ordinance No. 2001-46s on new construction and permits on all unzoned government land on McNeil Island for six months; acknowledging the council’s compliance with the public hearing requirement of Revised Code of Washington 36.70A.390; and adopting findings of fact.
Ordinance No. 2001-105, ratifying the collective bargaining agreement reached with Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Union, Local No. 313; and amending the Pierce County Salary Classification Plan.
Ordinance No. 2001-106, ratifying the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Association; and amending the Pierce County Salary Classification Plan.
(approved and signed Dec. 12, 2001)
Ordinance No. 2001-65, repealing Chapter 2.67 of the Pierce County Code, Southwest Pierce County Advisory Commission; adopting a new Chapter 2.67 of the Pierce County Code, Southwest Pierce County Advisory Commission, to be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 2.45 of the Pierce County Code; changing the number of members of the commission to five; and adjusting the jurisdictional boundaries.
Ordinance No. 2001-66, repealing Chapter 2.62 of the Pierce County Code, Spanaway Advisory Commission; adopting a new Chapter 2.62 of the Pierce County Code, Spanaway Advisory Commission, to be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 2. 45 of the Pierce County Code; and adjusting the jurisdictional boundaries.
Ordinance No. 2001-68, amending portions of Chapter 8.88 of the Pierce County Code, Watercraft Regulations, regarding the rules, operation, and the use of vessels and watercraft on the waters of unincorporated Pierce County.
Ordinance No. 2001-83, vacating a portion of Elhi Hill County Road right-of-way, located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 20 North, Range 5 East of the Willamette Meridian, in the Sumner area.
Ordinance No. 2001-85, vacating a portion of Waller Road East right-of-way in the Northeast and Northwest Quarters of Section 14, Township 20 North, Range 3 East of the Willamette Meridian, located in the Summit-Waller area.
Ordinance No. 2001-93s, amending Sections 4A.20.020, 4A.20.030, 4A.30.020, and 4A30.030 of the Pierce County Code, Pierce County Impact Fees, to provide for an annual adjustment to the school and park impact fee maximum fee obligations, based on the Consumer Price Index; and amending Section 4A.30.010 of the Pierce County Code, to describe the information needed in school district capital facility plans submitted to the county.
Ordinance No. 2001-94, vacating a portion of 354th Street East right-of-way, located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 17 North, Range 3 East of the Willamette Meridian, in the Eatonville area.
Ordinance No. 2001-97, amending Ordinance No. 2000-93s2, as amended; and modifying the 2001 budget for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
Ordinance No. 2001-98s, amending Ordinance No. 2000-93s2, as amended; and modifying the 2001 budget for the Pierce County Ferry Services Fund, the Self Insurance Fund, and the Workers’ Compensation Fund.
Proclamations/Awards/Appointments
Proposal No. R2001-200, confirming the appointment of two new members, and the reappointment of three existing members, to the Pierce County Arts Commission. (Joyce A. Dixon, James Smith, Stan Ausmus, Leanne Kennedy, and Alison Sonntag)
Proposal No. R2001-201, confirming the appointment of one new member , and the reappointment of one existing member, to the South Hill Advisory Commission. (Gary A. Wusterbarth and William J. Vanderpas)
Proposal No. R2001-202, confirming the appointment of one new member to the Summit View Advisory Commission. (Emily G. Blake)
Proposal No. R2001-203, confirming the appointment of one new member to the Summit-Waller Community Advisory Commission. (Dennis Young)
Ordinances
Proposal No. 2001-109, vacating a portion of Birch Street Northeast right-of-way, located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 21 North, Range 3 East of the Willamette Meridian, in the Dash Point area.
Resolutions
Proposal No. R2001-192, authorizing and endorsing the execution of an amended agreement between Pierce County and Pierce County Recycling, Composting and Disposal, LLC D/B/A LRI (“LRI”), as recommended to the council by the County Executive; and concurring with the requested four percent solid waste rate increase.
Proposal No. R2001-193, approving the petition for the formation of the East Gig Harbor Water District; establishing boundaries; adopting findings of fact; and calling for an election upon the proposition.
Other Business/Announcements
1. Motion to certify the following budget certifications, and instruct the Clerk of the Council to forward the Certifications to the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer’s Office, pursuant to Revised Code of Washington 84.52.020:
(a) City of Bukley; (b) City of Tacoma (Regular Levy – two submittals); (c) City of Tacoma (Emergency Medical Services Levy); (d) Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma; (e) Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 2; (f) Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 10; (g) Pierce Count Fire Protection District No. 11; (h) Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 12; (i) Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 22; (j) Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 24; (k) Town of Wilkeson.