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A speaker identified as Dewey told the council he has pushed for a DIY septic inspection program since 2021 and said county work on the program has been slow. \"It seems like a long time to be working on something,\" Dewey said, recounting contact with county staff dating to 2021 and 2023 and noting he had not received requested timeline information from health‑department staff. He said the Washington State Department of Health has a training video on septic inspections and that state staff told him individuals may use that video to inspect gravity and pressurized systems.

Another resident, Thomas Wood, described a 2022 law‑enforcement incident at his residence and said recordings provided to him differ from files uploaded to the county portal; he asked for sheriff\repartment leadership to meet and explain who authorized the deputies who came to his home. \"By the end of the week, I would love to just sit down and have a conversation with somebody from leadership,\" Wood said.

Student Sandria Tucker asked why there were no other Black faces in the chamber that evening and said community issues affecting Tacoma and Pierce County deserve open discussion in public meetings.

Councilmembers responded with follow-up commitments and context. Councilmember Morrell acknowledged historical friction with the health department on housing remediation policies and urged a policy review process; he said the health department rewrote certain policies in the past after multi‑year delays. Councilmember Kuver (speaking in remarks recorded earlier) asked that staff bring a briefing to a council study session or a Health & Human Services meeting to review the DIY inspection concept and Pierce County’s specific requirements. Councilmember Cooper urged urgency and said moving past obstacles to enable a DIY inspection option would reduce a perception of government incompetence among constituents.

Council staff and members stated they will continue to reach out to request information; the transcript records that the council intended to follow up on septic‑program questions and to pursue additional staff briefings but no formal direction or vote occurred during community forum.

The council closed the community forum after the three public comments and returned to business; no formal actions were taken in response during the Feb. 18 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pierce County council meeting February 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters urged Pierce County on Feb. 18 to accelerate a DIY septic inspection program, sought sheriff\repartment review of body‑camera recordings from a 2022 incident, and questioned the lack of Black attendees in the chamber.","taxTitle","Pierce County, Washington","taxId",2674,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6300439,"Pierce County adopts 10-year franchise for Shore Acres Water Company",239,2794000,3033000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2493095-a41403e60b8debc6c8eb3906ecbbb485&start=2794&end=3033","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2493095-a41403e60b8debc6c8eb3906ecbbb485/thumbnail_2794000.jpg","/articles/6300439/Pierce-County/Washington/Pierce-County-adopts-10-year-franchise-for-Shore-Acres-Water-Company","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300439-189370ae753cb84bd06c206f1d69c804/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142779&Signature=YN0oHFm5o9Z94AwiITplDQPRG2TZlqfcaGP-F6JOWtcYtW2D1eAZp36SWCBbLCnq3RwbClezlWWETi1XLWm7Tqasy~UQ1iz08jWEiZmuETNl~rlUlazkOUZghfhNppM8s-66Jq6ZVIUl498CUtZwmhjl0bwFAxTYCkNzTZLAjpLEkM00tVoGX2GL~zhx6FFr941Rnr7Eq3AXHwh2Lx1ntgGvtRfs1iRF~HFadXe4BTK~RJdabBT4aGgc13HQPyWEVKWOeG7oG4xZ9R0h71ZzY3UuIMZXW0d0u3i3S9JrfVvDqkq4d3aBVSN7OtWtstaofbiyEibiNQPW6YIAWISmag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pierce County on Feb. 18 adopted an ordinance authorizing a 10‑year franchise for Shore Acres Water Company to construct, operate and maintain water pipeline facilities in county rights-of-way on the unincorporated Gig Harbor Peninsula.

\"Before the council this afternoon is a proposal that would authorize the executive to execute a 10 year franchise agreement with the Shore Acres Water Company,\" said Mr. Swanson, planning and public works staff, in a briefing explaining that Shore Acres operates a Group A water system on the unincorporated portion of the Gig Harbor Peninsula. Planning and public works staff reviewed the application against the coordinated water system plan and found it consistent; the county engineer recommended granting the franchise.

Staff reported Shore Acres serves an estimated 540 residential customers on about 230 connections; the applicant paid a $2,500 application fee and both fiscal and equity analyses were included in the council packet. The economic and infrastructure development committee held a public hearing the prior week and forwarded the proposal with a due-pass recommendation. No members of the public spoke at the council public hearing on Feb. 18.

Councilmember Denson moved to adopt the ordinance (O2025-501); the motion was seconded (second not specified) and adopted by roll call 7–0. The ordinance authorizes the county executive to execute the franchise agreement on the county’s standard terms, and staff indicated the franchise is nonexclusive. The clerk recorded the roll call as seven ayes and zero nays.

The ordinance text and a map of the Shore Acres service area are in the council packet; planning staff said the system was reviewed under the coordinated water system plan and that the county engineer recommended approval.","The Pierce County Council unanimously approved an ordinance granting a 10‑year nonexclusive franchise to Shore Acres Water Company to place water lines in certain county rights-of-way; staff reported the application is consistent with the coordinated water system plan and the county engineer recommended approval.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6300443,"Pierce County Council calls election for 21-member charter review commission",834,1934000,2768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2493095-a41403e60b8debc6c8eb3906ecbbb485&start=1934&end=2768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2493095-a41403e60b8debc6c8eb3906ecbbb485/thumbnail_1934000.jpg","/articles/6300443/Pierce-County/Washington/Pierce-County-Council-calls-election-for-21-member-charter-review-commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300443-f64ed13ff522114d592539d65f3537fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142779&Signature=T25KWP7o4An2ghms7bQgBkrhoHTwFiXkxhI5jrC2KWWagLb8cH7mqJh2~-gvKjAt1zHaKZcxOee4BSrLHp0QF7u0J95-cX~YSrzd9PmO2nP5Re9TXryIipExeElVC4c~KvvMj7d4TqQwtNL5YG0mp-Me1OEYUQ-N2OcG6seZ5-Pru2XoDZFh1r~hvF1X9oQUpL3LNHEC2mJJ38HCppQ4qjEl5EIrXi1KkIb7jA5jNLS3tPY-~Ar7qMobdiQcp9L5Af2Ln1iT56HDA949ApPp864KyeIE7icW2Lonc-XFVM6-kLOD7qRjnKHKEazvbOHVL8WttLg3bB4LTRJqokQmjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pierce County Council on Feb. 18 voted 7-0 to call an election for a 21-member Charter Review Commission to be elected during the 2025 primary and general elections.

The resolution directs that three commissioners be elected from each of the county’s seven council districts and that commissioners must have been Pierce County residents for at least five years and be registered voters. \"The resolution before you calls for the election of a 21-member Charter Review Commission during the 2025 primary and general elections, pursuant to Article 8 of the Pierce County Charter,\" said Ms. Long, county staff, during a staff briefing.

The commission’s term is scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2026, and the commission must complete its work no later than June 30, 2026. Any proposed charter amendments filed by the commission would be submitted to the county auditor for placement on the November 2026 general election ballot; if approved by a majority of voters the amendments take effect 10 days after certification unless the amendment specifies a later date. The council’s role is limited to calling the election and providing funding; implementing ordinances required by voter-approved amendments must be enacted by the council within the charter’s time frame.

Council members asked procedural questions during the discussion: Councilmember Ayala requested clarification about the 120-day/180-day implementation timeline, and Ms. Long answered that the timeline runs from certification of the election unless an amendment specifies a later effective date. Councilmember Denson asked where candidates should look for filing information; Mr. Dominique, county elections staff, said a frequently asked questions sheet would be posted to the county website after passage and that the auditor’s office would also list candidate information.

The resolution was moved by Councilmember Krueger, seconded (second not specified in the record), and approved by roll call: Councilmembers Denson, Herrera, Morrell, Yambe, Ayala, Krueger and Hitchens voted aye (7–0). Council staff noted the county’s share of election costs was already included in this year’s budget and described the fiscal impact as de minimis.

Next steps: the clerk will transmit the resolution and the auditor’s office will post candidate and filing information for the 2025 election cycle. The commission, if elected, may propose charter amendments or other recommendations and file any amendments with the auditor for a November 2026 vote.","The Pierce County Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for a 21-member Charter Review Commission to be elected during the 2025 primary and general elections; the commission will convene in January 2026 and must finish work by June 30, 2026.","actionData","errors"]

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