Community Group News

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

11/11/2009 Community Group News

1) - Flag lowering Thursday, Nov. 12

Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Thursday, Nov. 12, in memory of U.S. Army Specialist Aaron S. Aamot, 22, of Custer, Washington. Specialist Aamot died last week in Afghanistan of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Thursday, or first thing Friday morning.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Brent Heinemann
Governor's Office

2) - Election Update – Monday, November 9, 2009 at 4:28 pm:
Bonney Lake

Ward 1 Dan Swatman is leading with 390 votes over Andy Gomen’s 311.

Ward 4 Donn Lewis is leading with 326 votes over incumbent Dave Bowen’s 211.
At-Large-Position 1 Randy McKibbin is leading with 1912 votes over Lynda Dabson’s 947.
And finally the race for Mayor……Neil Johnson a shoo in, running unopposed with 2630 votes as compared to only 121 write in votes.

Buckley:

Mayor Pat Johnson running unopposed was also a shoo in

Position 1 – Randy Reed ran unopposed
Position 2 – Cristi Boyle Barrett has a 25 vote lead over Marvin Sundstrom
Position 3 – Doug Harple ran unopposed
Position 5 – Melissa B. Patson ran unopposed
Position 7 – Mark McNally has a 40 vote lead over Bryan Howard

3) – Bonney Lake:
A) Just a reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10, 2009, Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Bonney Lake High School – is open to the public:

Following information has been forwarded by Donn Lewis:

Bonney Lake High School is having the Veterans Day program with Lt. Col Edward J. Saylor from B-25 Bomber Crew # 15 of the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo and other Japanese cities on April 18, 1942 in retaliation of the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. It will be provided twice at 8:45 AM & 9:50 AM on Tuesday Nov. 10.

The Public can attend, but are asked to please report to the High School Administrative Office on the second floor to "Sign-In".

NOTE: IF former military, they would like veterans to email me with their: Name, Rank, & Branch ahead of time so they can have a certificate of recognition ready. My email is: lewisdonnm@aol.com . I will then coordinate a place where they can sit and ensure they are seated PRIOR to the start of the First (8:45 AM) or Second (9:50 AM) Presentation.

***Please give them my (Donn’s) Cell: 253-381-4293 or Home: 253-826-5431.

B) City Council Meeting schedule for Tuesday, November 10, 2009:
November 10, 2009 – Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

AB09-163 – A Motion of the Bonney Lake City Council appointing a representative to the Pierce County Conservation Futures Board.

Proclamation for Great American Smokeout

Public hearing for consideration of revenue sources and possible property tax increase for fiscal year 2010.
Approval of Payroll
Approval of Checks/Vouchers
AB09-165 – Ordinance D09-165 – An Ordinance Facilitating the White River School District Impact Fee Reduction

AB09-160 – Resolution 1978 – Lease a Portion of the Public Safety Building to East Pierce Fire and Rescue

AB09-162 – Resolution 1980 - Contract for Sewer Trunk Line Improvements- SR 167 to Valley Avenue Project to PIPEnology Inc

AB09-167 – Resolution 1981 – Scope Change – Parametrix SR2S Design Contract
AB09-175 – Setting a public hearing for the regular Council meeting of November 24, 2009 to consider mid-biennial budget modifications.
AB09-176 - Setting a public hearing for the regular Council meeting of November 24, 2009 to consider proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments regarding the WSU Forest.
Summit-Waller Community Association
PMB #281
10611 Canyon Road East
Puyallup, WA. 98373-4256

November 9, 2009

Honorable Pat McCarthy
Pierce County Executive
930 Tacoma Avenue South, Suite 737
Tacoma, WA. 98402

            Re: Rural Separator

Dear Ms. McCarthy:

            I want to thank you for taking the time to talk with me during the recent meeting at the 25^th District Democratic monthly meeting. I would also like to thank you on behalf of the Summit-Waller Community Association for exercising an appropriate veto necessary to maintain Pierce County’s Rural Separator vis-à-vis the Merriman proposal.

            For whatever reason, the Pierce County Council has responded with a proposed $40,000 Amendment to proposed Budget Ordinance No. 2009-96 for the purpose of conducting an “efficiency” study of the Rural Separator (See attached amendment). We are not so much concerned about the timing of the Council’s proposed amendment as we are concerned about the two (2) following issues:

1) Why would the County Council suddenly question the value of the Rural Separator in light of our Association’s attached letter which documents our regional and national effort to advertise the Rural Separator as a means to attract business leaders to Pierce County? Please review our attached letter and our ongoing effort to attract business leaders and jobs to Pierce County. You may also visit us at summitwaller.org

2) The proposed $40,000 budget amendment appears to waste taxpayer money that could be better spent on adding a new sheriff deputy or maintaining the viability of Pierce County government. As indicated by our attached letter, the Rural Separator has already been studied and was established largely based on that study (see page 4, paragraph 3).

            Finally, we never requested a veto of the Merriman proposal, but for the reasons provided above, we strongly urge you to veto the County Council’s proposed budget amendment. We would also like to invite you to join us for our upcoming Board meeting.

                                                  Sincerely,

                                                   Michael Steele, President
                                                   Summit / Waller Community Association
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FYI
Pierce County Council sent an amendment # COW 24 Proposed Ordinance #2009-96 to the budget today   This Ordinance will require $40,000 from the budget to study the rural Sep. The office of Economic Development will be in charge of finding someone to do the study   $5,000 will come from the SHERIFF'S department. The council wants to know if the the Rural Sep is Economically worth it.

If you feel this is a waste of your taxpayer's money please call the EXCUe's office as this will be the ONLY public input on this ORDINANCE   798-7477
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Summit-Waller Community Association
PMB #281
10611 Canyon Road East
Puyallup, WA. 98373-4256

November 10, 2009

Pierce County Council
930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 1046
Tacoma, WA. 98402

            Re: Rural Separator; Budget Amendment, Ordinance No. 2009-96

Honorable Council Members:

For the reasons provided below, we respectfully urge Council members not to pursue the attached $40,000 Budget Amendment (Ordinance No. 2009-96) which proposes to conduct an “efficiency” study of the Rural Separator:

1) Our attached October 1, 2009 letter outlines our effort to advertise the Rural Separator as a means to attract business leaders and jobs to Pierce County. The proposed budget amendment will draw our attention away from this important task and deter further private investments within the Rural Separator and Pierce County.

2) The proposed $40,000 budget amendment appears to waste taxpayer money that could be better spent adding a new sheriff deputy or enhancing public health. As indicated by our attached letter, the Rural Separator has already been studied and was established largely based on that study (see page 4, paragraph 3).

3) As indicated, we plan to soon visit Council members to further discuss the important and positive goals outlined in the attached letter. We are deeply concerned that the Council would suddenly move in such a negative and divisive direction. Several Council members are concluding their terms within several months and we find this amendment an unfitting conclusion to otherwise remarkable public service. It would be a more fitting cap to public service if Council members could meet with us before years end and assist our important task and goal as outlined in the attached letter.

4) We are uncertain if there is any connection between the proposed Budget Amendment and the “vetoed” Merriman proposal. It is our feeling that we have provided enough testimony before the Council on this particular issue. If anyone has offended Council members, we would sincerely apologize. At this point, we intend to look forward in a positive manner and would invite each Council member to look forward with us.

                                                  Sincerely,

                                                   Michael Steele, President
                                                   Summit / Waller Community Association
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(G) Subject: http://summitwaller.org/
From: Summit Waller Community Association

Here ye here ye - announcing the official http://summitwaller.org/ website re-launch!

This is the e-mail to send content for the website and things that we need to archive for the association ( in addition to dates for the calendar).

Please send any relevant digital content. I'll be posting the meeting notes here soon, and need to work on getting some pictures of Orange Gate, Swan Creek, etc.

We will have a gallery section, and most likely this will generate 90% of our organic google traffic.

In other words, if we post lots of pictures then people will come visit the site.

Note there is a Summit-Waller blog to which you can always add content without going through me. That is highly encouraged - a great way to keep the site fresh.

The CGN Blog is just for posting the CGN stuff - not for general blogging.

Please give me your input, and together we can manage this website for the SWCA.

(2) From: "bl_livable_community"

Subject: Newsletter.11-09-2009

Livable Community
Newsletter – 11-09-2009

This newsletter is a compilation of news from folks around the Bonney Lake and Puget Sound region. While I don’t mind compiling it, I’d certainly appreciate more local news from those of you living in, around, Bonney Lake and the Plateau. If you have a story, new/additional information, a local anecdote, a little bit of history to share, please send it along to this email address. Be aware that there are no guarantees that all news/information received will be printed. Without your help and input this newsletter cannot and will not continue. Thanks much, and a special thanks to those of you that contribute. For the most part any article included will be without edits.
If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter please hit reply and ask to be removed from the contact list. Thanks

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

11/9/09 Community Group News

(2) Subject: TNT article on funding for Illegal Signs clean-up
From: Stacy Emerson <stacy.emerson@gmail.com>

Pierce council pays for another year of illegal sign crackdown

Posted By David Wickert on November 9, 2009 at 2:01 pm

It looks like a deal to enforce Pierce County sign laws will continue for another year.

The County Council this morning approved a provision for its 2010 budget that requires the public works department to spend at least $70,000 but no more than $100,000 for a countywide sign enforcement program.

Sign code enforcement has been a matter of much interest for the council. Two years ago the council paid for a pilot program to remove signs that clutter roadsides in unincorporated Pierce County. The program proved to be successful and popular. But the public works department stopped countywide enforcement sweeps, citing tight budgets and questions about how to enforce the law.

As a result, sign clutter returned. The News Tribune last May found dozens of illegal signs posted at intersections across the county.

The council and County Executive Pat McCarthy later reached a deal on enforcement. Crews visit the worst intersections monthly and sweep the busiest arterial roads each quarter.

This morning’s budget provision continues funding for that deal for 2010. The council is expected to finalize the budget Tuesday afternoon.

To make comments on this article- or to read the comments already posted, click here.

(3) From: Mike Galizio <mgalizi@CO.PIERCE.WA.US> (A) (B)
Subject: FW: County Budget process in home stretch

Fyi

From: PC_Council
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 3:05 PM
To: PC_Council
Subject: Budget process in home stretch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 9, 2009

One more day of hearings remains before the Pierce County Council adopts its final 2010 county budget tomorrow, Nov. 10.

Much work will be done before then. Today at 9 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m., the council’s Committee of the Whole will meet to forward the remaining budget ordinances to the full council. In between those hearings, the council will conduct its weekly Rules and Operations Committee meeting at 11 a.m. and Monday Study Session at 11:30 a.m.

The public is invited to testify on any of the budget proposals being considered, both at today’s committee hearings and at the council meeting tomorrow at 3 p.m. For the latest list of proposals, hearing schedule and information, visit www.piercecountywa.gov/pc/abtus/ourorg/council/budget.htm.

All meetings are in the Council Chambers (930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 1045) in Tacoma and broadcast live on Pierce County TV (channel 22), and also streamed live and archived at www.piercecountytv.org.

CONTACT: Brad Chatfield, Council Communications Manager, 253-798-6626

(B) Subject: FW: Tacoma City Council to review Complete Streets Guidelines

From: Barnett, Elliott [ mailto:elliott.barnett@ci.tacoma.wa.us]
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 4:53 PM
To: Barnett, Elliott
Subject: City Council to review Complete Streets Guidelines

After close to two years in development, the City’s Complete Streets Design Guidelines are now headed for City Council review. On November 17^th, a resolution endorsing Tacoma’s Complete Streets Design Guidelines, and specifically the Mixed-use Centers Guidelines and Residential Guidelines, is scheduled for Council consideration.

The Guidelines are a comprehensive Complete Streets approach tailored to Tacoma. The objectives are to design, build and maintain streets that safely, comfortably and appropriately accommodate all users and transportation modes; foster a sense of place in the public realm; and, reduce environmental impacts when feasible. The Guidelines set a framework to achieve these objectives, add cost-effective tools to the City’s toolbox, and identify implementation steps. The final draft Guidelines incorporate changes identified through the extensive public input received on the previously released public review drafts.

As the Guidelines move forward, it is timely to again thank everyone who has participated for your contributions. There has been a great deal of interest and enthusiasm for addressing these issues.

The City Council Review Drafts, along with background information, are available online at www.cityoftacoma.org/planning, select Complete Streets Design Guidelines Project. Attached to this email is a one page project summary.

Elliott D. Barnett, AICP, Urban Planner
Planning Division
747 Market Street, Room 1036
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 591-5389
fax 591-2002

Complete Streets Project Summary 11-06-09.pdf

Thursday, November 5, 2009

11/4/09 Community Group News

11/4/09
COMMUNITIES GROUP NEWS    (3)
(1) Subject: WALLERROADNEIGHBORHOODWATCH - MEETING NOTICE
From: Donn Brunson

WALLERROADNEIGHBORHOODWATCH - MEETING NOTICE

Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 7:00 PM will be our regular meeting at Mid-County Community Center, 10205 44th Avenue East.

Because of our recent 4 DAYTIME burglary's and 3 NIGHTIME car prowls, this will be our main topic for the evening. We will be able to talk with some of the victims and get their views as well as things we can all do to try to prevent this type of crime from happening to us.

Please bring a neighbor or a friend, your questions, thoughts and ideas to this very important meeting. Remember we always have wonderful refreshments and the coffee is always on.

In The Community Spirit

Donn   539-3666
Neighborhood Action Team Coordinator

(2) Subject: FW: Web Change for King Co Bicycling Guidemap
From: Mike Galizio

FYI - Please pass this onto your web staff if you have this link on your website.

From: Mike Galizio
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:46 AM
To: 'Barahimi, Hossein'
Subject: Web Change for King Co Bicycling Guidemap

I noticed that King County Metro has changed the domain for its websites from “www.metrokc.gov” to “www.kingcounty.gov”

As a suggestion, you may want to ask PSRC staff to send out an e-mail to the BPAC to announce that the link to your bike map has changed to:

www.kingcounty.gov/bike

We are in the process of updating the link on our website. I’m sure that many other organizations will need to do the same.

(3) From: "Marian Berejikian"
Subject: Friends Focus Nov 4, 2009

Hello Friends: It is that time of year, where we are looking forward to the new year. It is open application if you are interested in serving on the board for 2010. We are looking for individuals who can commit themselves for at least one year to help meet the goals and plans of our organization. If you can answer the call to help out, please fill out the attached form and mail into FPC. We would love to welcome you a-board.
Here are the latest happenings around Pierce County -

Meetings and Events
1) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 2, 2009

The Pierce County Council’s final full week of 2010 budget hearings begins today with the county assessor-treasurer, prosecuting attorney and communications director.

Assessor-Treasurer Dale Washam, Prosecuting Attorney Mark Lindquist and Communications Director Hunter George will begin their presentations to the council’s Committee of the Whole at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers (930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 1045, Tacoma). They will follow the council’s regular Rules and Operations Committee meeting at 10 a.m. and the 11 a.m. Study Session earlier in the day, also in chambers.

Check the Committee of the Whole schedule ( www.co.pierce.wa.us/xml/Abtus/ourorg/council/meetings.pdf) for a complete list of remaining hearings. They are broadcast live on Pierce County TV (channel 22) and at www.piercecountytv.org.

Final adoption of the budget is scheduled for Nov. 10 at the council’s 3 p.m. weekly meeting. For more information on the council’s budget process, visit the budget Web page at www.piercecountywa.gov/pc/abtus/ourorg/council/budget.htm.

CONTACT: Brad Chatfield, Council Communications Manager, 253-798-6626
2) Committee of the Whole
Roger Bush, Chair
Terry Lee, Vice Chair
Dick Muri, Executive Pro Tempore
Shawn Bunney, Member
Timothy M. Farrell, Member
Barbara Gelman, Member
Joyce McDonald, Member

Clerk: Kate Kennedy, (253) 798-7798
MEETING NOTICE
Meeting Date: November 5, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Pierce County Council Chambers, 930 Tac. Ave S, Rm 1045, Tacoma, WA
Agenda Items:

1. Possible action on budget ordinance, fee ordinances, and implementing ordinances and resolutions. (Public testimony will be taken on action items.)

2. Proposal No. 2009-85, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Chapter 2.05 of the Pierce County Code, 'Planning and Land Services Department Fees,' to Adjust the Fee Schedule for the Planning and Land Services Department; and Setting an Effective Date.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Terry Lee
Department contact person: Kelly Bergh, Planning and Land Services, (253) 798-3143
Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-85

3. Proposal No. 2009-86, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Chapter 14.20 of the Pierce County Code, 'Parks and Recreation Services Fees,' by Amending Fee Schedules and Adding New Fees for Parks and Recreation Activities and Facilities; and Establishing an Effective Date.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Terry Lee
Department contact person: Janel Krilich, Parks and Recreation Services, (253) 798-4008
Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-86

4. Proposal No. 2009-87, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Section 11.02.050 of the Pierce County Code, 'Method of Calculating Service Charges' Relating to Surface Water Management Fees; and Setting an Effective Date.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Terry Lee
Department contact person: Harold Smelt, Public Works and Utilities,(253) 798-2952
Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-87

5. Proposal No. 2009-88, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Section 13.13.085 of the Pierce County Code, 'Rates and Charges' by Establishing New Rates and Charges for the Availability and Furnishing of Sanitary Sewer Service; and Setting an Effective Date.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Terry Lee
Department contact person: Kip Julin, Public Works and Utilities, (253) 798-4145
Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304
Date of final Council hearing: November 10, 2009
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-88

6. Proposal No. 2009-89, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Repealing Chapter 2.112 of the Pierce County Code, 'Pierce County Airport Fees'; Adopting a New Chapter 2.112 of the Pierce County Code, 'Pierce County Airports - Lease Rates and Rental Fees'; and Setting an Effective Date.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger Bush
Department contact person: Michael Esher, Public Works and Utilities, (253) 798-7109
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-89

7. Proposal No. 2009-90, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Authorizing Wage Adjustments for Non-Represented Employees; Amending the Pierce County Salary Classification Plan; and Setting an Effective Date.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Terry Lee
Department contact person: Aaron BeMiller, Budget and Finance, (253) 798-7512
Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-90

8. Proposal No. 2009-91, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Implementing the 2010 Budget; Amending the Pierce County Code and the Powers, Duties or Responsibilities of Certain Pierce County Departments, Boards or Commissions; and Setting an Effective Date.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger Bush
Council contact person: Susan Long, (253) 798-6068
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-91

9. Proposal No. 2009-92, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Implementing the 2010 Budget by Requesting Certain County Departments, Boards and Commissions to Take Certain Actions.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger Bush
Council contact person: Susan Long, (253) 798-6068
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-92

10. Proposal No. 2009-93, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Addressing School and Regional Park Impact Fees for 2010; Amending Section 4A.30.030 of the Pierce County Code to Adjust School Impact Fees for 2010; and Setting an Effective Date.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger Bush
Council contact person: Carolyn Pendle, (253) 798-3631
Date of final Council hearing: November 10, 2009
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-93

11. Proposal No. 2009-94, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Making a Finding of Substantial Need Regarding the 2010 Property Tax Levy; and Setting an Effective Date.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger Bush
Department contact person: Aaron BeMiller, Budget and Finance, (253) 798-7512
Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-94

12. Proposal No. 2009-95, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Setting the 2010 Ad Valorem Tax Levies for Pierce County for Levy in 2009 and Collection in 2010; and Setting an Effective Date.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger Bush
Department contact person: Aaron BeMiller, Budget and Finance, (253) 798-7512
Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-95

13. Proposal No. 2009-96, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting the Annual Budget of Pierce County for Fiscal Year 2010; and Setting an Effective Date.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger Bush
Department contact person: Aaron BeMiller, Budget and Finance, (253) 798-7512
Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-96

14. Proposal No. R2009-111, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Implementing the 2010 Budget; Declaring Certain County Policy; and Requesting Information from Agencies of County Government.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger Bush
Council contact person: Susan Long, (253) 798-6068
Date of final Council hearing: November 10, 2009
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=R2009-111

15. Councilmember discussion, questions, comments and other items regarding the proposed 2010 Pierce County Budget

The final hearing date before the full Council on all Proposals listed above will be November 10, 2009. The Council encourages public participation. Opportunities for public comment are provided for every action item on the agenda. You may also provide written comments at any time up to final adoption of a proposal. You can find the mailing address and Fax numbers at the top of this notice or on the Council's web page ( www.piercecountywa.org/council).

3) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Hearing continued from September 30, 2009

ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL: AA7-09 (Caveman Coffee)
Application No.: 663093
Appellant:                 Schnitzer Family Investment LLC and Greg Brossart
Planner:        Marcia Greeson
Request:       Appeal of a Planning and Land Services Administrative Official’s May 22, 2009, letter, stating that the Caveman Coffee Espresso Stand was placed on site without benefit of the appropriate permits and that the billboard sign permit has expired and is in violation. The site is in the Employment Center (EC) zone classification, located at 17335 – 66^th Ave. Ct. E., Parcel Number 0419304035, in Council District #3.

4) PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE PIERCE COUNTY HEARING EXAMINER

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009

NOTE: Public hearings will be held in the Pierce County Public Services Building (Annex), South Entrance, Planning Public Meeting Room, 2401 S. 35th St., Tacoma, WA 98409, by the Pierce County Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner’s decision is final unless appealed. Please call (253) 798 7210 for further information.

THE FOLLOWING CASE WILL BE CONSIDERED AT 9:00 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE:

SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: SD15-08
Application Nos.: 632280 / 632282
Applicants:    Helen, John, and Janice Bare
Planner:        Mojgan Carlson
Request:       Construct a 170-ft. long by 8-ft. wide, private recreational dock to be shared by 2 abutting parcels, consisting of a 4-ft. wide by 102-ft. long pier, a 3-ft. wide by 40-ft. long aluminum ramp, and an 8-ft. wide by 36-ft. long float, with 10 associated steel pilings, to be located on the eastern portion of the waterfront parcel, connected to an existing cement sandbag bulkhead and accessory to existing single-family residences, on the north shore of Hale Passage, in a Rural Residential Shoreline Environment and Rural 10 (R10) zone classification, located at 8624 and 8616 Warren Dr. NW, in Council District #7.

THE FOLLOWING CASE WILL BE CONSIDERED AT 10:00 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE:

SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT / SHORELINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND ZONING VARIANCE: SD/CP43-08 V35-08
Application Nos.: 651899 / 651901 / 651902 / 653624
Applicants:    Darrel and Maija de’Tienne
Planner:        Mojgan Carlson
Request:       Construct a 130-ft. long by 4-ft. high soft shore armoring system, and a 75-ft. long by 3.5-ft. wide stairway, with 4 landings, to be located immediately landward of the proposed soft shore armoring and 3 ft. from the west property line. A zoning variance is requested to allow retention of an approximately 200-ft. long by 5-ft. wide and 6-8 ft. high pergola, located zero ft. from the west property line, and approximately 84 ft. from the proposed soft shore armoring. All are accessory to a proposed single-family residence on a .89-acre parcel, on the north shore of Henderson Bay, in a Rural Residential Shoreline Environment and Rural 10 (R10) zone classification, located at 13110 – 82^nd Ave. Ct. NW, in Council District #7.

THE FOLLOWING CASE WILL BE CONSIDERED AT 1:00 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE:

SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: SD46-08
Application Nos.: 652243 / 652244 / 659105 / 659106
Applicants:    Kevin and Mary Byrne
Planner:        Natalie Kamieneicki
Request:       Construct a 150-ft. single use dock consisting of a 4 ft. x 92 ft. pier, a 3 ft. x 40 ft. grated aluminum ramp, an 8 ft. x 40 ft. float, and 14 steel pilings, to be attached to an existing concrete bulkhead and accessory to a single-family residence, along the south shore of Hale Passage, within the Rural 10 (R10) zone classification and Conservancy Shoreline Environment, located at 217 Bella Bella Dr., in Council District #7.

THE FOLLOWING CASE WILL BE CONSIDERED AT 2:00 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE:

WETLAND VARIANCE: WV8-09
Application No.: 669445
Applicant:      Aleksandr Kobets
Biologist:       Scott Sissons
Request:       Variance to Title 18E - Development Regulations – Critical Areas to reduce the wetland buffer width below the minimum allowed in Section 18E.30.060, to accommodate a single-family residence and duplex on old lots of record. The project is located at 8511 and 8516 – 143^rd St. Ct. E., in Council District #3.

5) PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE PIERCE COUNTY HEARING EXAMINER

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009

NOTE: Public hearings will be held in the Pierce County Public Services Building (Annex), South Entrance, Planning Public Meeting Room, 2401 S. 35th St., Tacoma, WA 98409, by the Pierce County Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner’s decision is final unless appealed. Please call (253) 798 7210 for further information.

THE FOLLOWING CASE WILL BE CONSIDERED AT 9:00 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT / ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW: CP19-08 / ADR124-08 (Frontier Park Master Plan Update)

Application Nos.: 646596 / 646060 / 646599
Applicant:      Pierce County Parks and Recreation
Planner:        Terrence L. Belieu
Request:       Replace the original Unclassified Use Permit (UP1-86) to identify near and long-term projects that may be accomplished within the next 5–20 years. Existing barns 1 and 2, picnic shelter vendor buildings 1 and 2, and the concession building will be removed, the storage shed will be relocated, the maintenance office will be relocated and expanded, and the dog building will be increased. New buildings will include picnic shelters 1-4, a multi-purpose building, a multi-purpose barn/crafts/storage building, a stage and restroom area, and additional restroom space. The horse arena will be covered. The project site is located at 21606 Meridian E., in Council District #3.

THE FOLLOWING CASE WILL BE CONSIDERED AT 10:00 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE:

VARIANCE: V7-09
Application No.: 660238
Applicant:      Anton Sullivan
Planner:        Robert Witzl
Request:       Variance to encroach 5 ft. into the front yard setback for a double wide mobile home that was placed approximately 10 ft. from the front property line without a building permit. The site is on Lot 26 within the Campo Verde subdivision, in the Rural 10 (R10) zone classification, located at 31316 - 70^th Ave. Ct. S., in Council District #6.

6) PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
MEETING DATE CHANGE
Proposal No. 2009-48s, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting a New Chapter 18A.65 of the Pierce County Code, 'Affordable Housing Incentives'; Amending Title 18, 'Development Regulations - General Provisions', Title 4A, 'Impact Fees', Title 17C, 'Construction and Infrastructure Regulations - Building and Fire Codes', and Title 13, 'Public Sanitary Sewer Systems' to Provide Incentives to Profit and Non-Profit Developers to Construct New Housing Affordable to Low-Income Households; Adopting Findings of Fact; and Setting an Effective Date

http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2009-48s

MEETING DATE: Tuesday, November 17, 2009

TIME: 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Pierce County Council Chambers
County-City Building
930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 1045
Tacoma, WA 98402

CONTACT: Mike Kruger, Legislative Analyst, (253) 798-6067,
mkruger@co.pierce.wa.us or the Council Office at (253) 798-7777.

Previously you received notification that the above Proposal was scheduled for final Council consideration on November 3, 2009. Please be advised the final hearing date for this Proposal has been changed from November 3 to November 17, 2009.

The Council encourages public participation. Opportunities for public comment are provided for every action item on the agenda. You may also provide written comments at any time up to final adoption of a proposal. You can find the mailing address and Fax numbers on the Council's web page www.piercecountywa.org/council

Interesting Facts and Useful information

A) NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

The City of Gig Harbor issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11-WAC) for the following project:

Application SEPA #09-0022 – Grindstone LLC Site Plan Review and Design Review

The proposed action involves site plan review and design review for the development of three professional office buildings on a 1.28 acre site. The office buildings would total approximately 14,600 square feet, including an eight car garage. Approximately 33,500 square feet of impervious surface is proposed.

After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the agency, the City of Gig Harbor has determined the above proposal, with mitigation, will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

Copies of the MDNS are available at no charge from the City of Gig Harbor Community Development Department, 3510 Grandview Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Telephone: (253) 851-6170.

A public hearing on the proposed project is tentatively scheduled before the City of Gig Harbor Hearing Examiner on December 3, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the Gig Harbor Civic Center Council Chambers located at 3510 Grandview Street. The public is invited to comment on this MDNS at the public hearing, or by submitting written comments to the above address no later than November 18, 2009. The deadline for appealing the final SEPA Threshold Determination is November 25, 2009.

B) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nov. 2, 2009

Pierce County has agreed to let Washington State Ferries continue leasing the county ferry Steilacoom II while the state completes construction of a 64-car vessel for the Port Townsend-Keystone route

The original lease expired in August. Under a new Vessel Charter Agreement, the county will extend the state’s lease for an additional 12 months, with the possibility of two one-month extensions. The state will return the vessel as early as August 2010, and no later than October 2010.

WSF agreed to share in the cost of extra maintenance on the county's remaining vessel, the Christine Anderson, recognizing the demands of continual service and the need for emergency maintenance that is sometimes necessary to keep the vessel in service to Pierce County residents on Anderson and Ketron islands.

The new lease still requires WSF to dry-dock the Steilacoom II when the lease expires in order to bring the vessel back to the same condition as when they acquired it. Each compartment and the hull will be refurbished before the vessel is returned.

“Partnerships like these are important. We are happy to assist the state with a critical transportation service, and we appreciate the state’s willingness to contribute to the maintenance of our vessels,” Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy said.

“We greatly appreciate the support Pierce County has demonstrated," said David Moseley, Assistant Secretary, WSDOT Ferries Division. "We're moving forward to build new vessels as quickly as possible. Pierce County continues to be a great partner to make sure that service continues between Port Townsend and Whidbey Island in the meantime."

WSF plans to build four new ferries and put them into service over the next five years. The first ferry will be ready for service on the Port Townsend/Keystone route in late summer 2010.

Contact: Michael Esher, Pierce County Ferry and Airport administrator, 253-798-7109; or Hunter George, Pierce County Communications director, 253-798-6606 or hgeorge@co.pierce.wa.us.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 12, 2009

Contact:

Tara Mattina, Port of Tacoma, 253.428.8674 or tmattina@portoftacoma.com

Charla Skaggs, Port of Seattle, 206.787.3235 or skaggs.c@portseattle.org

Ports of Seattle, Tacoma act to increase trade to the state

Two ports tackle challenges, opportunities in changing competitive landscape

SEATTLE – During a joint commission study session today, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma broadened their joint efforts to promote Puget Sound as a global gateway between Asia and North America. Ports in British Columbia are competing for U.S.-bound cargo, and expansion of the Panama and Suez canals offers new possibilities for shippers. Puget Sound’s two major seaports are implementing long-term competitive strategies to ensure our state remains an efficient, green gateway for shippers worldwide.

“Tens of thousands of our jobs in King and Pierce counties depend upon strong Puget Sound ports, and strong ports need an efficient freight transportation system,” noted Seattle Commission President Bill Bryant. That’s why Seattle and Tacoma are working together and identifying the investments our state must make now if we’re to keep those jobs in the years ahead.”

“The competition our West Coast container ports face is a clear call to action to address our transportation system holistically and seek news ways to promote our region’s environmental advantages,” said Tacoma Commission President Clare Petrich. “It is increasingly important for us to work with others beyond our region for a national strategy to keep goods moving efficiently.”

Newly-focused collaborative efforts between the six major West Coast ports are also bearing fruit. The ports of Seattle and Tacoma have joined with the ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Portland, the BNSF Railway Company and Union Pacific Railroad to promote the West Coast as the greenest and most efficient gateway for Asian cargo. Chief executives from the six ports and the two railroads will travel to the World Shipping Summit in China next month to showcase the benefits of West Coast ports to shippers across the globe.

Marian Berejikian
Friends of Pierce County
P. O. Box 2084
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
FOPC@comcast.net
(253) 851-9524
www.FriendsofPierceCounty.org
Marian Berejikian
Friends of Pierce County
P. O. Box 2084
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
FOPC@comcast.net
(253) 851-9524
www.FriendsofPierceCounty.org

Board Questions Final.doc

(4) Subject: FYI: November 10, 2009 Pierce County Council Agenda and November 9-13, 2009
Meeting Schedule
From: stan.catchpole@gsa.gov

Pierce County Council
AMENDED MEETING AGENDA
November 10, 2009 3:00 p.m.
930 Tacoma Avenue South ¡V Room 1045
Tacoma, WA 98402
Voice: (253) 798-7777 ¡V FAX: (253) 798-7509 ¡V Toll-Free: (800) 992-2456 ¡V
TDD: (253) 798-4018
www.piercecountywa.org/council

I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Pledge of Allegiance to the FlagTo be
followed by a Moment of Silence in tribute to our men and women in the
Military IV. Approval of Agenda V. Consent AgendaNo final action on any
Ordinance or Resolution will be taken under this Section.a. Approval of
Minutes1. The minutes of the January 13, 2009 regular Council meeting2. The
minutes of the July 28, 2009 regular Council meeting3. The minutes of the
September 15, 2009 District No. 5 Council meeting4. The minutes of the
September 29, 2009 regular Council meeting5. The minutes of the October 6,
2009 regular Council meeting6. The minutes of the October 20, 2009 District
No. 2 Council meetingb. Action on Ordinances (refer, set date of hearing)

1. Proposal No. 2009-98, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council
Consolidating and Reducing the Complexity of the Pierce County Development
Regulations; Modifying the Pierce County Code (PCC) in Response to Recent
Court Decisions, Addressing Native Vegetation Retention, Impervious Surface
Standards, Vesting Requirements for Stormwater System Design and
Construction, Tree Conservation Standards and Other Regulatory Changes;
Repealing Chapter 18H.40 PCC, 'Tree Conservation'; Repealing the Existing
Chapter 18J.15 PCC and Adopting a New Chapter 18J.15 PCC, 'Countywide
Design Standards and Guidelines'; Amending Title 18 PCC, 'Development
Regulations - General Provisions,' Title 18A PCC, 'Development Regulations
- Zoning,' Section 18B.60.090, 'Areas of Special Control,' Title 18H PCC,
'Development Regulations - Forest Practices and Tree Conservation,' and
Title 18J PCC, 'Development Regulations - Design Standards and Guidelines';
Adopting Findings of Fact; and Setting an Effective Date. Sponsored by:
Councilmembers Shawn Bunney and Roger Bush Department contact person:
Deirdre Wilson, Planning and Land Services, (253) 798-3713 Council contact
person: Hugh Taylor, (253) 798-3665 For referral to the Community
Development CommitteeTo be heard in the Community Development Committee on
November 16, 2009Date of final Council hearing: December 8, 2009

2. Proposal No. 2009-103, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council
Declaring Pierce County's Copyright to the Legal Information Network
Exchange (LINX) Software Code as Surplus; and Authorizing the Department of
Information Technology to License the LINX Software Under the GNU General
Public License. Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger Bush Department contact
person: Larry Gezelius, Information Technology, (253) 798-6791 Council
contact person: Susan Long, (253) 798-6068For referral to the Rules and
Operations CommitteeDate of final Council hearing: December 8, 2009

3. Proposal No. 2009-104, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council
Amending Section 4.58.020, 'County Auditor Fees,' and Section 6.04.030,
'Fees,' of the Pierce County Code by Updating the List of Items and Related
Fees for which the County Auditor Charges; Adding a Convenience Fee for
Credit, Debit and Electronic Internet Payments; Providing the Authorization
to Establish Agents for the Purpose of Selling Pet Licenses; and Setting an
Effective Date. Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger BushDepartment contact
person: Mary Schmidtke, Auditor's Office, (253) 798-2583 Council contact
persons, Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304 and Susan Long, (253) 798-6068 For
referral to the Rules and Operations CommitteeDate of final Council
hearing: December 8, 2009 c. Action on Resolutions (refer, set date of
hearing)

1. Proposal No. R2009-119, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council
Authorizing the Pierce County Executive to Enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with the Cities of DuPont, Fife, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Puyallup,
Sumner, and Tacoma for the Establishment of a Pierce County Tourism
Promotion Area, Pursuant to Revised Code of Washington 35.101.040.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger Bush Department contact person: Rob
Allen, Economic Development, (253) 798-6915 Council contact person: Hugh
Taylor, (253) 798-3665 For referral to the Rules and Operations
CommitteeDate of final Council hearing: November 24, 2009

2. Proposal No. R2009-121, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council
Approving the Revision of the Corporate Boundary of the City of Sumner,
Where It Coincides with Certain Portions of State Road 162 and Valley
Avenue, to Fully Remove Certain Portions of State Route 162 and Valley
Avenue from the Corporate Limits of the City of Sumner. Sponsored by:
Councilmember Shawn Bunney Council contact person: Hugh Taylor, (253)
798-3665 For referral to the Rules and Operations CommitteeDate of final
Council hearing: November 24, 2009 d. Other Items1. Certified Budgets filed
with the Clerk of the Council pursuant to RCW 84.52.020: Clover Park School
District ¡V 10/30/09 Pierce County Fire Protection District 22 ¡V 10/26/09
Puget Sound Educational Service District ¡V 10/30/09 Town of Steilacoom ¡V
10/27/09 VI. Messages from Executive/Judges/Prosecuting Attorney1. A
message from the Executive transmitting the following Ordinances, which
were approved and signed on October 26, 2009

:Ordinance No. 2009-63, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council
Designating Arthur Street NE and That Portion of Soundview Drive NE Between
Arthur Street NE and Eastside Drive NE (SR 509) for One-Way Vehicular
Traffic; Directing the County Engineer to Properly Implement the One-Way
Designation Through the Use of Appropriate Traffic Control Devices; and
Setting an Effective Date of November 3, 2009.

Ordinance No. 2009-68, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending
Chapter 2.46 of the Pierce County Code, 'Pierce County Airport/Thun Field
Advisory Commission'.

Ordinance No. 2009-72, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending
Chapter 2.06 of the Pierce County Code, 'Departments and Organization', to
Amend the Responsibilities of the Pierce County Risk Management and
Insurance Department and the Facilities Management Department Regarding the
Courthouse Security Standing Committee.

Ordinance No. 2009-73, 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 No. OS40-08, Gerald E. Rowe - South Prairie Area;

Application No. OS41-08, John and Colleen Hendrickson -McKenna Area;
Application No. OS42-08, Janice M. Lane, Eatonville Area;

Application No. OS43-08, Laurie Lightfoot - Buckley Area; Application No.
OS44-08, Francis E. and Patricia A. Piper - Puyallup Area; Application No.
OS45-08, Steven and Barbara Pahre - Eatonville Area; Application No.
OS46-08, Rena Clinton - Graham Area; Application No. OS47-08, Dennis
Clinton - Graham Area;

Application No. OS48-08, Barbara Caswell - Roy Area; Application No.
OS49-08, Mark R. and Dianne C. Daines - Buckley Area)

Ordinance No. 2009-75, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Levying an
Assessment in 2009, for Collection in 2010, Against Land in Pierce County
for the Control of Noxious Weeds.

Ordinance No. 2009-76, 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. OS51-08, Jerald and Eileen Johnson -
Eatonville Area; OS53-08, Tom R. Bracelen, Orting Area; OS54-08, Steven and
Jaclyn Watson - Orting Area; OS55-08, Christopher M. Smith - Eatonville
Area; OS58-08, Robert W. and Linda J. Miller - Lake Alder Area; OS59-08,
Hollis and Eleanor Youngs/Youngs Family Trust - Bonney Lake Area; OS60-08,
August G. Bachmeier - Sumner Area; and OS61-08,Garlan J. Barnes - Orting
Area)

Ordinance No. 2009-77, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Finding
the Proposed Non-Exclusive Telecommunications Franchise to Electric
Lightwave L.L.C., d/b/a Integra Telecom, for a Telecommunications Network
in Pierce County to be in the Public Interest; Setting Forth Terms and
Conditions Accompanying the Granting of the Telecommunications Franchise;
Providing for the Regulation of Construction, Operation, Maintenance, and
Use of the Network; Prescribing Remedies for the Violation of the
Provisions of the Franchise; and Authorizing the County Executive to Enter
into the Franchise Agreement.3. A message from the Executive transmitting
the following Ordinance, which was vetoed on October 28, 2009:

Ordinance No. 2009-71s, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting
the 2009 Amendments to the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan; Amending Title
19 of the Pierce County Code, 'History and Background,' Title 19A of the
Pierce County Code, 'Comprehensive Plan,' Chapter 19B.40,
'Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Communities Plan,' Chapter 19B.110, 'Graham
Community Plan,' Title 19D of the Pierce County Code, 'Other Comprehensive
Planning Documents,' and Community Plan Maps in Title 19B, 'Community
Plans'; Adopting Findings of Fact; and Setting Forth an Effective Date.

VII. Proclamations, Awards, and/or Appointments to Boards and Commissions
VIII. Ordinances1. Proposal No. 2009-82, An Ordinance of the Pierce County
Council Adopting the 2010-2015 Transportation Improvement Program and
2010-2023 Fourteen-Year Ferry Program, Pursuant to Revised Code of
Washington Sections 36.81.121, 36.81.122, 36.81.130, and 36.54.015, and
Washington Administrative Code 136, Chapters 15 and 16; Finding that Each
Project Contained in the Plan is a Public Necessity; and Adopting Findings
of Fact. (Annual Road Program, Six-Year Road Program, and the Fourteen-Year
Ferry Program)Sponsored by: Councilmember Shawn BunneyDepartment contact
person: Troy Lee, Public Works and Utilities, (253) 798-3555 Council
contact person: Hugh Taylor, (253) 798-3665 To be heard in the Economic and
Infrastructure Development Committee on November 3, 2009For final
consideration2. Proposal No. 2009-85, An Ordinance of the Pierce County
Council Amending Chapter 2.05 of the Pierce County Code, 'Planning and Land
Services Department Fees,' to Adjust the Fee Schedule for the Planning and
Land Services Department; and Setting an Effective Date. Sponsored by:
Councilmember Terry LeeDepartment contact person: Kelly Bergh, Planning and
Land Services, (253) 798-3143Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253)
798-7304 To be heard in the Committee of the Whole on November 5, 2009 For
final consideration

3. Proposal No. 2009-86, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending
Chapter 14.20 of the Pierce County Code, 'Parks and Recreation Services
Fees,' by Amending Fee Schedules and Adding New Fees for Parks and
Recreation Activities and Facilities; and Establishing an Effective
Date.Sponsored by: Councilmember Terry LeeDepartment contact person: Janel
Krilich, Parks and Recreation Services, (253) 798-4008 Council contact
person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304To be heard in the Committee of the
Whole on November 5, 2009 For final consideration

4. Proposal No. 2009-87, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending
Section 11.02.050 of the Pierce County Code, 'Method of Calculating Service
Charges' Relating to Surface Water Management Fees; and Setting an
Effective Date. Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger BushDepartment contact
person: Harold Smelt, Public Works and Utilities, (253) 798-2952 Council
contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304To be heard in the Committee of
the Whole on November 5, 2009 For final consideration

5. Proposal No. 2009-88, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending
Section 13.13.085 of the Pierce County Code, 'Rates and Charges' by
Establishing New Rates and Charges for the Availability and Furnishing of
Sanitary Sewer Service; and Setting an Effective Date.Sponsored by:
Councilmember Terry LeeDepartment contact person: Kip Julin, Public Works
and Utilities, (253) 798-4145 Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253)
798-7304To be heard in the Committee of the Whole on November 5, 2009 For
final consideration

6. Proposal No. 2009-89, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council
Repealing Chapter 2.112 of the Pierce County Code, 'Pierce County Airport
Fees'; Adopting a New Chapter 2.112 of the Pierce County Code, 'Pierce
County Airports - Lease Rates and Rental Fees'; and Setting an Effective
Date. Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger Bush Department contact person:
Michael Esher, Public Works and Utilities, (253) 798-7109 Council contact
person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304To be heard in the Committee of the
Whole on November 5, 2009 For final consideration

7. Proposal No. 2009-90, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council
Authorizing Wage Adjustments for Non-Represented Employees; Amending the
Pierce County Salary Classification Plan; and Setting an Effective Date.
Sponsored by: Councilmember Terry LeeDepartment contact person: Debbie
Young, Human Resources, (253) 798-7762 Council contact person: Paul Bocchi,
(253) 798-7304 To be heard in the Committee of the Whole on November 5,
2009For final consideration

8. Proposal No. 2009-91, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council
Implementing the 2010 Budget; Amending the Pierce County Code and the
Powers, Duties or Responsibilities of Certain Pierce County Departments,
Boards or Commissions; and Setting an Effective Date.Sponsored by:
Councilmember Roger BushCouncil contact person: Susan Long, (253) 798-6068
To be heard in the Committee of the Whole on November 5, 2009For final
consideration

9. Proposal No. 2009-92, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council
Implementing the 2010 Budget by Requesting Certain County Departments,
Boards and Commissions to Take Certain Actions.Sponsored by: Councilmember
Roger BushCouncil contact person: Susan Long, (253) 798-6068 To be heard in
the Committee of the Whole on November 5, 2009For final consideration

10. Proposal No. 2009-93, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council
Addressing School and Regional Park Impact Fees for 2010; Amending Section
4A.30.030 of the Pierce County Code, 'School Impact Fee Schedule,' to
Adjust School Impact Fees for 2010; and Setting an Effective Date.Sponsored
by: Councilmember Roger BushCouncil contact person: Carolyn Pendle, (253)
798-3631 To be heard in the Committee of the Whole on November 5, 2009For
final consideration

11. Proposal No. 2009-94, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Making
a Finding of Substantial Need Regarding the 2010 Property Tax Levy; and
Setting an Effective Date.Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger BushDepartment
contact person: Aaron BeMiller, Budget and Finance, (253) 798-7512Council
contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304 To be heard in the Committee of
the Whole on November 5, 2009For final consideration

12. Proposal No. 2009-95, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Setting
the 2010 Ad Valorem Tax Levies for Pierce County for Levy in 2009 and
Collection in 2010; and Setting an Effective Date.Sponsored by:
Councilmember Roger BushDepartment contact person: Aaron BeMiller, Budget
and Finance, (253) 798-7512 Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253)
798-7304 To be heard in the Committee of the Whole on November 5, 2009 For
final consideration

13. Proposal No. 2009-96, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council
Adopting the Annual Budget of Pierce County for Fiscal Year 2010; and
Setting an Effective Date. Sponsored by: Councilmember Roger BushDepartment
contact person: Aaron BeMiller, Budget and Finance, (253) 798-7512 Council
contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304 To be heard in the Committee of
the Whole on November 5, 2009For final consideration IX. Resolutions

1. Proposal No. R2009-111, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council
Implementing the 2010 Budget; Declaring Certain County Policy; and
Requesting Information from Agencies of County Government.Sponsored by:
Councilmember Roger BushCouncil contact person: Susan Long, (253) 798-6068
To be heard in the Committee of the Whole on November 5, 2009For final
consideration X. Other Business/Announcements XI. Citizens' Forum (3 minute
time limit ¡V see page 1 of this Agenda) XII. AdjournmentNote: If for any
reason this meeting is canceled, all Agenda items shall be continued to the
next regular meeting of the Council.

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Pierce County CouncilMEETING SCHEDULE For November 9-13, 2009930 Tacoma
Avenue South, Room 1045Tacoma, WA 98402Voice: (253) 798-7777 ¡V FAX: (253)
798-7509 ¡V Toll-Free: (800) 992-2456 ¡V TDD: (253)
798-4018 www.piercecountywa.org/councilMONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009„P 9:00 a.m.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLERoger Bush, ChairTerry Lee, Vice ChairDick Muri,
MemberShawn Bunney, MemberTimothy M. Farrell, MemberBarbara Gelman,
MemberJoyce McDonald, MemberClerk: Kate Kennedy, (253) 798-7798This meeting
will be broadcast live and replayed on channel 22 (Comcast and Click!
Network) and replayed on channel 78 (Rainier Connect).Meetings are archived
at www.piercecountytv.org 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of
Agenda 4. Possible action on budget ordinance, fee ordinances, and
implementing ordinances and resolutions. (Public testimony will be taken on
action items.) 5. Councilmember discussion, questions, comments and other
items regarding the proposed 2010 Pierce County Budget 6. Other Business 7.
AdjournmentNote time change:„P 11:00 a.m.

RULES AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEERoger Bush, ChairTerry Lee, Vice ChairDick
Muri, MemberTimothy M. Farrell, AlternateClerk: Patty Face (253)
798-2687This meeting will be broadcast live and replayed on channel 22
(Comcast and Click! Network) and replayed on channel 78 (Rainier
Connect).Meetings are archived at www.piercecountytv.org 1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes 5. Approval of
the Meeting Schedule for the week of November 16-20, 2009 6. Approval of
the Council Agenda for November 17, 2009 7. Other Business 8.
AdjournmentNote time change:„P 11:30 a.m. MONDAY STUDY SESSIONClerk: Kate
Kennedy, (253) 798-7798 1. Call to Order 2. Review of November 10, 2009,
Council Meeting Agenda 3. Review of Committee Agendas for the Week 4.
Reports from External Boards and Commissions 5. Other Business 6.
Adjournment„P 1:30 p.m.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLERoger Bush, ChairTerry Lee, Vice ChairDick Muri,
MemberShawn Bunney, MemberTimothy M. Farrell, MemberBarbara Gelman,
MemberJoyce McDonald, MemberClerk: Kate Kennedy, (253) 798-7798This meeting
will be broadcast live and replayed on channel 22 (Comcast and Click!
Network) and replayed on channel 78 (Rainier Connect).Meetings are archived
at www.piercecountytv.org 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of
Agenda 4. Possible action on budget ordinance, fee ordinances, and
implementing ordinances and resolutions. (Public testimony will be taken on
action items.) 5. Councilmember discussion, questions, comments and other
items regarding the proposed 2010 Pierce County Budget 6. Other Business 7.
Adjournment TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009„P Noon TUESDAY STUDY SESSIONClerk:
Kate Kennedy, (253) 798-77981. Call to Order 2. Discussion of
Administrative Itemsa. Schedulingb. Staffingc. Facilities and Equipmentd.
Miscellaneous 3. Other Business 4. Adjournment„P 3:00 p.m. COUNCIL
MEETINGClerk: Denise Johnson, (253) 798-6065See Council Agenda for details.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009OFFICE CLOSED ¡V VETERAN'S DAY

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

11/02/09 Community Group News

11/2/09
COMMUNITIES GROUP NEWS    (1)

(1) Subject: Fw: Hearings today: Assessor, prosecutor, communications
From: stan.catchpole@gsa.gov

Pierce Co. has changed how they're disseminating information.

I've included an original message below and I cut and pasted the Council
Meetings schedule at the bottom this first time forwarding in case the link
below does not forward well from here.
Stan

PC_Council

   11/02/2009 07:48 AM
Subject: Hearings today: Assessor, prosecutor, communications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 2, 2009

The Pierce County Council's final full week of 2010 budget hearings begins
today with the county assessor-treasurer, prosecuting attorney and
communications director.

Assessor-Treasurer Dale Washam, Prosecuting Attorney Mark Lindquist and
Communications Director Hunter George will begin their presentations to the
councilâ€™s Committee of the Whole at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers (930
Tacoma Ave. S., Room 1045, Tacoma). They will follow the councilâ€™s regular
Rules and Operations Committee meeting at 10 a.m. and the 11 a.m. Study
Session earlier in the day, also in chambers.

Check the Committee of the Whole schedule (
www.co.pierce.wa.us/xml/Abtus/ourorg/council/meetings.pdf) for a complete
list of remaining hearings. They are broadcast live on Pierce County TV
(channel 22) and at www.piercecountytv.org.

Final adoption of the budget is scheduled for Nov. 10 at the councilâ€™s 3
p.m. weekly meeting. For more information on the councilâ€™s budget process,
visit the budget Web page at
www.piercecountywa.gov/pc/abtus/ourorg/council/budget.htm.
CONTACT: Brad Chatfield, Council Communications Manager, 253-798-6626