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Mayor Roscoe called the meeting back to order after the executive session and opened nominations. Councilmember Fagundes nominated Summer Andreyuk; Councilmember Gathers nominated Tali Fatima. With nominations closed, the council proceeded to a roll call vote. The roll call recorded votes as follows: Councilmember Gathers — Tali Fatima; Councilmember Fagundes — Summer Andreyuk; Councilmember Hulsey — Tali Fatima; Mayor Roscoe — Summer Andreyuk; Deputy Mayor Murphy — Summer Andreyuk; Councilmember Wolfram — Summer Andreyuk. The tally yielded four votes for Summer Andreyuk and two votes for Tali Fatima; the chair announced the appointment of Summer Andreyuk.

The council conducted the selection under the executive‑session authority cited in the meeting, and the appointment was finalized in open session with the roll call announcement. No additional formal motions or ordinance language were introduced during the meeting; the council noted that a ceremonial oath would be scheduled following the appointment.

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City Manager Derek Matheson said the closure was required to complete the intersection project and that the official detour directs westbound drivers to use 70th Avenue; nonetheless, some drivers ignore or miss detour signage and continue into Radiance Boulevard before backtracking when they encounter the closure. \"We are hearing, quite a bit, especially from the Radiance neighborhood... concerns are traffic, specifically volumes and speeds, as well as heavy trucks on Radiance Boulevard,\" Matheson said.

Matheson said the police department will increase patrols during school commute times, the city will deploy a JMAR speed‑monitoring device to collect empirical speed data, and staff are responding to social‑media posts and calls to City Hall. He said the detour has been promoted on the city website and social media in the days before closure.

Matheson acknowledged the long Union Pacific trains that sometimes block 70th Avenue and 50th Avenue are an ongoing regional issue the city continues to raise with Union Pacific; he said there is not a local operational fix for train blockages.

Staff asked residents and council to notify the city about unintentional detour bypasses so enforcement and messaging can be targeted; no formal council action was taken.

","Closure of the North Levy/Frank Albert intersection for construction generated complaints from Radiance neighborhood about detour compliance, speeds and heavy trucks; city says detour avoids Radiance, will deploy speed monitoring and stepped‑up police patrols and is coordinating messaging.",{"_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},6104404,"Fife presents 2024 periodic comprehensive‑plan update, city‑center zoning and planned‑action ordinance",3559,1419000,4978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2791096-408e2b4d9f9861e1908cb6176497df17&start=1419&end=4978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2791096-408e2b4d9f9861e1908cb6176497df17/thumbnail_1419000.jpg","/articles/6104404/Fife/Pierce-County/Washington/Fife-presents-2024-periodic-comprehensiveplan-update-citycenter-zoning-and-plannedaction-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104404-2ff40b9d5c58676c6c374588cbd0893c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180482&Signature=opYLCOsjtzB7UgCcm71BHj6acDuuuDgnEzNnNZseca5TpXleXWKE7wxYBNi4E2gsILeTYQraE1k82DDoYisnjbSmbSES99YenrdLtDQDl~B3eVE69J7Bj9FhoFrO-7fYFaFQhCenwh6gtk9GTrkVknKpAguljbflPLt92jwI3dMgKnOjGsTXnyNyLvOC4OXJx4rZdtL19-wTMg1-5grEqn-XLOTw4Du0zGbXVivppNIT6uZbd1m4O2DLXyHbazhxsB~ixnYtXUv4YOmCny~9V0twqZbaCjt3sT-ogfwTf0MkXYA1zyBs3FQN5NRNZr4PKCK9amtfX5KCzFyvWCAYww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fife planning staff gave a detailed walkthrough of the 2024 periodic comprehensive‑plan update, proposed zoning map amendments, development‑regulation changes and a city‑center planned‑action ordinance at the March 18 meeting.

Chris Larson, director of planning, said the periodic update package contains four main components: a new comprehensive plan with nine elements (land use, transportation, city center, housing, environment, parks, economic development, utilities/capital facilities and an introduction), amendments to municipal development regulations, a new zoning map (including two new city‑center zones) and adoption of a planned‑action ordinance to implement the city‑center environmental review.

Key points Larson presented:
- Comprehensive plan: new city‑center and environment elements, growth targets consistent with Pierce County and Puget Sound Regional Council guidance, and policies to implement Sound Transit transit‑oriented development.
- Zoning map changes: consolidation and removal of some older zones (neighborhood commercial, neighborhood residential, small‑lot residential); creation of City Center North and City Center South districts; rezones to medium density residential (MDR) in neighborhoods where middle‑housing capacity is intended; rightsizing of tribal trust property zoning; and a retail overlay to allow retail in select industrial parcels.
- Development regulations: code changes to implement state laws cited by staff (examples referenced in the presentation included House Bill 1337 on accessory dwelling units and other middle‑housing bills), explicit allowances for middle‑housing types in MDR, updated parking rules tying parking to bedrooms, and clarified conditional‑use processes for larger multifamily projects.
- City center planned action: staff described the planned‑action ordinance as a SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) tool that designates qualifying land uses and development limits (preferred alternative environmental analysis covered a maximum net increase of 1,249 housing units and 1,015 jobs and a PM‑peak trip threshold of 1,695 trips). The ordinance includes exhibit mitigation and performance standards for natural environment, stormwater, transportation and public services.

Larson summarized neighborhood rezone highlights: Pacific Highway corridor adjustments, Benteen Loop and Firwood neighborhood options (including privately proposed industrial alternatives for parts of Firwood), Valley/50th corridor MDR rezones oriented to transit corridors, and restoration/open‑space rezones for parcels undergoing habitat restoration.

Larson and staff emphasized several items were intentionally deferred: impact fees, an expansion of the Multi‑Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) beyond a single property, and some Sound Transit‑specific station‑area design standards pending coordination with Sound Transit. He also noted the city will not adopt critical‑areas code changes in this packet and is coordinating separately with the Department of Fish and Wildlife on best‑available‑science updates for riparian buffers.

Public input: Larson said the March 3 planning commission hearing drew 34 speakers spanning ages 10–90 and covered concerns including the Firwood industrial proposals, Benton Loop rezone preferences, Harry Smith Road resident opposition to MDR rezoning, potential business displacement, nonconforming uses, and the city’s coordination with the Puyallup Tribe. Staff said they will supply a response document, track state and agency comments, and present a planning commission recommendation on April 7 with a council public hearing and adoption schedule leading to ordinances on June 10 and June 24.

Council members asked for additional detail on ADU size limits, the treatment of parking, the sequencing of infrastructure tied to Sound Transit, and how rezones affect growth‑target capacity; staff said they will provide clarifications, housing capacity calculations and updated materials ahead of the May 20 study session and the council public hearing.

No formal action was taken; staff requested direction and will return with the planning commission recommendation and edits.","City planners outlined a new comprehensive plan, city‑center zoning districts, many municipal code amendments (ADUs, middle housing, parking) and a planned‑action ordinance analyzing environmental impacts; staff and planning commission heard extensive public comment and will return with refinements for council adoption in June.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6104409,"Fife reports modest revenue gains and carryover spending; lodging and real‑estate receipts down",343,807000,1150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2791096-408e2b4d9f9861e1908cb6176497df17&start=807&end=1150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2791096-408e2b4d9f9861e1908cb6176497df17/thumbnail_807000.jpg","/articles/6104409/Fife/Pierce-County/Washington/Fife-reports-modest-revenue-gains-and-carryover-spending-lodging-and-realestate-receipts-down","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104409-351ba247e6f01adc1a106c5c485633ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180482&Signature=LLgqp-H8fvvmt-ItH01Nj~xU2JXZjJ~ZtwgnAajm20jiuoaqAELy9aPu1fEjqGU21SkOThUpVjx7FEo~29cN0U7GEDV5PTUW7sywZD2zXyqUFH3Us8d6-90YCOVciqyDb5um33v-FCQPXllZ18JpAvf2i~VRiYzDb1psHACGPTDeTzTECv5tUE3XdE-XHp6ZP3eyZ5gThuVMuMapTHC92gyRGNmUZU4e6zRBND55PSpadjHZ2SN6nqBnasEtwqZf87m6wcy6ptjiHhu2DsQtf4PPhogWE40WYbp-Lz91IbGDQiUCeAaPfcgLqf9EwOzEYTy133OW9K8tc5~JxEivvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fife’s finance director presented the city’s fourth‑quarter 2024 financial review on March 18, reporting overall revenue slightly above budget and expenses below 100% of the plan, while key revenue lines showed mixed performance.

Director Chris Anderson said several revenue categories rose by more than 5% year over year: non‑parking traffic fines rose about 50% (just over $10,000) after a road‑patrol emphasis, and the aquatics fund increased nearly $300,000 in operating revenue even as pool operating expenses rose about $360,000 due largely to a roof project and HVAC work.

At the same time, several revenue sources fell more than 5%: utility tax collections were down (driven in part by a 2023 payment that covered 2022 activity), building‑related permits dropped by roughly $300,000, lodging taxes were down about $50,000 and real‑estate excise tax receipts declined by roughly $71,000. Anderson said the city’s real‑estate excise receipts were well below a budgeted $500,000.

Anderson said the general fund received 108.5% of its budgeted revenues for 2024 and expenses were about 83% of budget, roughly in line with 2023 totals. He noted some 2024 carryover items will be included in a first‑quarter budget amendment to be presented next week.

The presentation also summarized cash and investment positions: all funds net cash was just over $93,000,000 at year end; the Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) held about $62.5 million earning roughly 4.6% (down from 5.4% in 2023); about $11 million is in a US Bank account whose variable rate of 0.25% fell off at year‑end; KeyBank cash totaled about $22 million; and the general fund year‑to‑date balance was around $26.1 million.

Councilmembers asked staff to confirm the lower number of school‑zone citations (450 fewer for the year) with the vendor and to compare camera uptime to school days. Anderson agreed to verify technical or timing explanations for citation changes. He also said staff will bring a first‑quarter budget amendment next week to handle carryforward spending.

No formal council action was taken at the presentation.

","City finance director said fourth‑quarter 2024 revenues exceeded budget on net, while several categories — building permits, lodging tax, real‑estate excise tax and utility taxes — declined; staff will bring a first‑quarter budget amendment next week to carry forward unspent items.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6104414,"Fife lobbyist: continuing resolution strips $800,000 for Taylor Way; city will resubmit for FY26",362,177000,539000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2791096-408e2b4d9f9861e1908cb6176497df17&start=177&end=539","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2791096-408e2b4d9f9861e1908cb6176497df17/thumbnail_177000.jpg","/articles/6104414/Fife/Pierce-County/Washington/Fife-lobbyist-continuing-resolution-strips-800000-for-Taylor-Way-city-will-resubmit-for-FY26","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104414-62beb09b3b17e5d7eb5378ae1fe36bcc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180482&Signature=e1aOTdZGN-NE22jKMibLEO~Kk4rcd7NvPPc5HusLUfEboBDDZ3Iiti48dFzZZh5dZsXQ~qJcQlEz~eo4U~uOZXm0gxusJyczSJOxqAOIQkjHZyMUY8~FJW-U4sOWbCXQSyLC0Je-5HXr5TF4YeR746Z5y5i7VgW~~Reg14ZWDEfuAO3f8xiN7K0hJfskHVK48nzXlQRtLjpWHU53~MFRWgrwRkWpqBezG66fS84WqUAJGouxNtv9YQkQx1fOLJQ7~QM~i-YcUX9SnwrsSXHq5LcBhFvxsf7ph82tULfyr2L3VlXueWPAleM~5657lA22xmX-YRfweO~-SViJbCajFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fife’s federal lobbyist told the City Council on March 18 that a six‑month continuing resolution Congress passed in mid‑March did not include community project funding, removing roughly $800,000 that had been identified for Taylor Way intersection improvements.

Justin LeBlanc, the city’s federal lobbyist, said the continuing resolution (CR) keeps government operations running at last year’s funding levels but omitted the individual congressional project allocations—referred to on the House side as “community project funding” and on the Senate side as “congressionally directed spending.” \"The continuing resolution that Congress passed did not contain any of the community project funding... that includes about $800,000 I believe... for the Taylor Way, intersection improvements,\" LeBlanc told council.

The lost appropriation affects Fife’s planned Taylor Way work for the current fiscal year. LeBlanc said staff will resubmit the Taylor Way request for fiscal year 2026 and simultaneously seek funding for two other priorities: a grade‑separation project at the 50th/Union Pacific railroad crossing and an inclusive playground at Colburn Park. He said the city plans to coordinate the Taylor Way resubmission with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s successor office (referred to in the meeting as Congresswoman Randall) and to pursue the 50th grade separation with the Senate offices, naming Senator Murray and Senator Cantwell as likely points of contact.

LeBlanc described the choice to resubmit as partly pragmatic: the new House office handling projects is still defining its processes, while the city has found responsive engagement from Congresswoman Randall’s staff. He also warned that the House had not yet clarified whether it will permit community project funding in FY26, and said the city will prepare applications as soon as forms are available.

City Manager Derek Matheson and council members asked clarifying questions about the grade‑separation scope and prior cost estimates. LeBlanc said design/engineering for the 50th/Union Pacific grade separation would likely need a roughly $3,000,000 earmark toward an estimated $6–7 million planning and design phase; he said that request would be coordinated with the Puyallup Tribe.

LeBlanc and staff framed the update as temporary: the CR removed the specific FY25 project funds, but the city intends to continue advocacy and resubmit in the FY26 appropriations cycle.

LeBlanc and staff did not present a final, approved FY26 priority list; they said submissions will be coordinated with the city manager and city staff offices.

Looking ahead, LeBlanc said the city expects clarification from House leadership on allowing community project funding for FY26 and will proceed to submit as forms and policies allow.

The council did not take a formal vote during the update; staff will return with revised appropriation requests and related materials when they are available.","Federal continuing resolution left out community project funding, removing roughly $800,000 earmarked for Fife's Taylor Way intersection improvements; city staff say they will resubmit the request for FY26 while prioritizing other projects.","actionData","errors"]

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